All articles by Cristina Lago

Cristina Lago

Black representation in tech: What the figures don’t tell us

“The statistics show there are not many black people in tech but they don’t say why, and that’s the important thing…”

How CIOs are keeping their teams engaged in the second lockdown

As a second wave of lockdowns confines technology staff around the world to their homes, six CIOs share their advice for bolstering employee well-being.

Is Covid-19 closing the technology skills gap?

The pandemic has prompted many non-technology employees to consider a career in the field, according to a survey of UK workers. Might this relieve the widespread shortage in technology skills?

How apprenticeships nurture digital talent and revitalise veteran teams

Melissa Werry, head of technology services at RSPB, on the benefits and lessons of the charity’s apprenticeship scheme.

How ‘virtual CIOs’ can help trade unions join the digital revolution

Simon Parry, vCIO at the Trades Union Congress: “Unions need more CIO-type roles”

Spain becomes the latest European country to introduce Digital Services Tax

The levy will only affect companies with a global turnover of more than €750m or €3m in Spain.

PPF CTO Simon Liste: Technology key to all organisations in every industry

“CIOs need to have the ability to translate business demands and show how technology can help.”

More than half of charities lack a digital strategy, skills report finds

Shortage of funding and poor digital skills among employees named as the biggest barriers to digital maturity.

How universities are responding to Covid-19

IT leaders speak about their virtual education initiatives – and why cybersecurity is now a top priority.

NHS Nightingale London: Scaling ICU capacity during Covid-19

Barts Health NHS Trust CIO, Sarah Jensen, led the technology delivery of the NHS Nightingale hospital in London.