Welcome to Connections
We live in a world where change is a constant and the speed of that change is accelerating. Speed is considered an intrinsic part of many services, and if things aren’t available at pace, there is often a wealth of alternatives that we can swap to at any time. The introduction of on-demand services and next-day delivery has made us get accustomed to having what we want when we want it (or at times even earlier). Although this is great for the consumer it can be a challenge for businesses, and especially the IT functions within those businesses. IT is an enabler for change and must move at speed to ensure businesses remain agile and competitive, not only for their customers but also for their people. So how can these organisations speed up operations whilst staying efficient and delivering cost savings?
In this issue of Connections, we will cover the theme of speed and how technology can support businesses to remain agile. Inside this issue you will find an interview from our Chief Technology Officer on what it means for a business to utilise technology in order to gain competitive advantage. It also includes features with our partners on how market trends and technology can keep IT functions up to speed. In addition to these technology lead articles you will also find out how Computacenter is moving at pace to ensure we tackle the Diversity and Inclusion issue within our market… plus more.
I hope you enjoy this edition of the magazine. As always, we fully appreciate any feedback you have on the content within.
Clare Parry-Jones Managing Director (interim), UK & Ireland