All articles by Cristina Lago

Cristina Lago

IR35 is changing. What do UK CIOs need to know?

New off-payroll rules will come into effect on 6 April and it will impact the relationship hiring firms have with contractors. Tech Monitor explains what CIOs need to know.

Should CIOs trust analyst predictions?

IT analysts charge hefty sums for research reports but it is not hard to find predictions that proved incorrect. We asked CIOs for their views on the value of these forecasts.

Europe has more women scientists and engineers – but progress remains slow

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Tech Monitor examines the state of play for female scientists and engineers across the continent.

Boots CIO: Collaboration with marketing underpins omnichannel success

Customers don’t want to be treated differently when they interact with us online or offline, says Boots UK CIO Richard Corbridge.

Sounds of the forest: How ‘bioacoustic’ analysis is helping to fight illegal logging

Using machine learning to analyse the sounds of tropical forests, non-profit Rainforest Connection can predict and prevent illegal deforestation.

How CIOs are fighting digital poverty

The pandemic has laid bare the deep digital gap in the UK. Tech executives are taking action.

Tomorrow’s bread: How Hovis predicts demand for a million loaves a day

The UK breadmaker’s forecasting algorithm predicts demand for every customer address for up to a year, every 24 hours.

How the UAE-Israel deal could unlock the region’s digital potential

The UAE and Israel normalised trade relations in a historic deal last year and there are high hopes for its impact on the region’s tech ecosystem.

Shareholder value should guide technology strategy, says asset management CTO

Without an understanding of the levers of value creation, technology projects – and the CIOs who lead them – are doomed to failure, argues Gresham House’s Andrew Hampshire.

How Biden’s policy agenda may impact start-ups

Joe Biden could boost the start-up ecosystem by reviving competition in digital markets and boosting the influx of technology talent.