All articles by Cristina Lago

Cristina Lago

How a digital twin for ADNOC’s entire value chain helped it weather the pandemic

An AI-powered Digital Command Centre allowed Abu Dhabi’s largest oil company to model Covid-19 scenarios and plan for the worst.

Will the UK’s new visa rules attract the technology talent it needs?

A new ‘elite’ visa is among the latest measures to ensure Brexit doesn’t stem the influx of technology talent. Will it be enough to fuel the UK’s technology ambitions?

Opinion: Deliveroo’s IPO fiasco is an indictment of the gig economy

Investors’ rejection of the food delivery app’s stock market launch this week shows that digital innovation is not valued above workers’ rights.

More money, more work, and more stress for technology leaders

Four out of ten CIOs enjoyed a pay rise in the past 12 months but an increased workload is causing more technology workers to worry about their mental health.

The show must go on: How CIOs helped live entertainment survive Covid-19

Technology leaders from the English Football Association and the National Ballet of Canada recall how they kept players and performers working safely in the pandemic.

How Agile evolved under lockdown

Agile is predicated on face-to-face collaboration but in many cases lockdown led to improved communication and transparency.

How Estonia is using AI to tackle unemployment

Chief data officer Ott Velsberg discusses how the Baltic state developed a machine-learning system to guide jobseekers back into employment.

StepChange CIO: The digital foundations of Covid-19 debt relief

The pandemic has forced millions into debt. StepChange CIO Lorna Allan explains how the UK debt charity responded to the crisis by building a new digital service in just eight months.

Don’t take progress for women in tech for granted

Improving inclusivity to women in tech has taken protest and activism – and the fight is far from over, writes Cristina Lago.

How to communicate effectively about digital transformation

A more holistic approach and being able to tell a compelling story can be the differentiator between a successful or a failed digital transformation project.