If data really is the new oil, it’s time for organisations to get the value out of it. But how exactly do they do that? Ultimately it comes down to planning and strategy – and that’s where CIOs come in.
The role of CIOs is to get a handle on their data and to do so in an increasingly complex IT architecture, they need a data strategy that offers a holistic view of their estate. Such a strategy treats data as an asset from which valuable insights can be derived. These insights, integrated into business operations, can be used to gain a competitive advantage.
An effective data strategy ensures that all data initiatives follow a common method and structure that is repeatable. This uniformity enables consistency throughout the enterprise for rationalising and defining all solution designs that leverage data.
In this podcast series, we investigate how CIOs get smart with their data strategy.
Episode 3 contributors
Komax AG (Schweiz)
Tobias Rölz
VP Global and Digital Business
Tobias is an internationally experienced CIO and CDO with profound know-how in the development and successful implementation of modern digital transformation strategies. Tobias has extensive business focus, hands-on technology focus and a modern leadership approach, based on agile methodologies. His focus is on reliable, ground-breaking operations of all digital IT-services, providing value generation and cost management.
Independent Consultant
Gavin Mander
Strategic Data Leader
As a Strategic Data Leader and experienced Head of Data, Gavin identifies and implements strategic improvements required to realise value from data, which involves putting in place effective business and customer engagement alongside strong data and delivery disciplines. Gavin has 20 years of experience within technology, including involvement in major IT transformation programmes and operational teams within supplier, client and consulting organisations, across public and private sector.
Natural History Museum
Alison Davis
Chief Information Officer
Alison is an experienced Chief Information Officer working in the life sciences industry. She is skilled in Business Planning, Change Management, IT Governance, Programme Delivery, IT Strategy and Leadership. She was named on the 2016 and 2017 UK CIO 100 lists and on the Pivotal Future List. She was also awarded Women in IT’s CIO of the Year 2018.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Matt Armstrong-Barnes
Chief Technologist
Matt is a Chief Technologist at HPE and has a passion for Artificial Intelligence, Systems Integration & DevOps. As a strategic leader he works to drive innovative technical solutions across industries and technology trends. He has a diverse background as he has worked in the IT industry for over 25 years. He has held numerous senior leadership positions, winning, architecting and delivering sizable, complex transformation programmes.