Author Archives: Dale Vile
Canon comes out of the closet on information management
When I received an invitation to attend another Canon industry analyst event, I was in[...]
Mainframe skills; time to flip the telescope around?
The more I learn about the world of mainframes, the more I find myself drawn[...]
S/4HANA Migration: Is Selective Transformation the Answer?
The last big market survey carried out by Freeform Dynamics on SAP migration was completed[...]
IT transformation fatigue? Time to bust those big bang blues
As an industry analyst, you always want your questions answered openly, confidently and convincingly when[...]
Mainframes and workload placement: Time for a dose of objectivity?
When Tony Lock and I interviewed Reg Harbeck, Chief Strategist at Mainframe Analytics Ltd, it[...]
From clipboards to smart data capture; how software-defined scanning is changing the game
When I first heard about ‘smart data capture’, I couldn’t help thinking back to a[...]
The mainframe skills crunch; an outsider vs insider perspective
During my career, I’ve worked hands-on with a great many operating systems, programming languages, mainstream[...]
Taking IT Cost Tracking and FinOps to the next level
A CIO I interviewed recently told me candidly: “It’s always a bit nerve wracking when[...]
Mainframe Skills: Challenge or Opportunity?
People in mainframe circles have been talking about skills development and succession planning ever since[...]
Challenging the traditional boundaries between IAM and UEM
It’s always refreshing to engage with vendors who aren’t bound by the rigid category definitions[...]
Making IT sustainability more objective and actionable
I’ve heard a lot of pitches from technology companies on how they can help customers[...]
From Barcode Scanning to Smart Data Capture
Time for a more intelligent approach
Beyond the Barcode: Smart Data Capture
The emerging business imperative for richer, smarter data collection
Goodbye Bryan – Rest in Peace
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague,[...]
The politics and practicalities of sustainable IT
A senior leadership perspective
Making supplier management work better
68 IT leaders provide their insights
Optimising your supplier base for 2024
Other infographics in this series are Making supplier management work better and Getting[...]
Getting the most from your key suppliers
Other infographics in this series are Making supplier management work and Optimising your[...]
What does “Investment in Generative AI” actually mean?
I’ve found myself in a number of conversations recently where the discussion has turned to[...]
Kubernetes as an enterprise multi-cloud enabler
Building out your environment to create a full lifecycle delivery platform
CIO perceptions of vendor AI marketing
With all the recent press coverage, it’s not surprising to see IT vendors clamouring to[...]
But is that really Artificial Intelligence?
CIOs speak out on the validity of vendor AI claims
CIO Priorities and Interests 2023
Reflecting on 2022 and looking ahead to 2023