The vast majority of CTOs are in their element when solving technical problems or wading through complex algorithms and beautifully indexed code. But as any experienced IT recruiter will tell you, many of the sharpest technical minds tend to find other parts of the job – speaking in public, clearly communicating their vision, managing clashing personalities in a team – much ...

The Smart Speaker market has absolutely exploded in the last couple of years. While the original kid on the block, the Amazon Echo, remains a strong player as well as the most familiar name, its main big tech rivals have also been quick to get in on the action.  With such an increasingly crowded market and range of features that can send even the tech-savviest head into a sp...

The vast majority of CTOs have been involved in at least one torturous IT project. The larger the project, the more potential for mismanagement, meaning big projects all too often run over budget, sail past crucial deadlines and cause huge stress to all involved. We’ve identified five of the most common mistakes made by IT project managers under pressure, and key advice on h...

Ever gone into work with a splitting headache or horrendous back pain? Maybe you’re one of thousands of tech employees who’s stayed in the office past 10pm, getting very little done, just so as not to appear a slacker? Presenteeism – showing up to work for the sake of appearances when you’re ill or otherwise not performing at optimum levels – is as big a problem as ever. Rep...

While the notion of a Bring Your Own Device policy is sound enough in theory, creating a clear and effective set of rules for your organisation can be easier said than done. The specifics of a BYOD strategy will necessarily vary from company to company, but there are a few basic questions they all need to answer. What happens if a device is lost or someone leaves the organis...

From fitness gadgets and wearable payment devices to advances in smart clothing and the latest in trackable event wristbands, the last year has seen a further explosion in investments and progress in wearable technologies. While a certain percentage are likely to be relegated to the gimmick bin within a few months, there are some that industry insiders are raving about and a...

British Airlines hit the headlines in May 2017 for all the wrong reasons. The commercial aviation giant saw an estimated £170 million wiped from its value overnight after a catastrophic computer system outage left around 75,000 customers stranded at London airports. At the time of writing, the cause of the chaos was still under investigation, with BA contractors CBRE denying...

Work-life balance is an elusive concept to many senior IT professionals. A recent survey of tech employees in major US cities found that just 65 percent are satisfied with their work-life balance. It’s a pervasive issue, especially in the US and the UK, and one which can lead to a host of well documented problems, including sleep issues, depression, heart disease and other s...

The Pros and Cons of C The latest TIOBE Programming Index, a resource reporting current trends in programming languages, indicates a sharp drop in both Java and C. The two top languages have spent a couple of decades as the most popular languages, but their dominance is being severely challenged and they’ve dropped over six per cent in the last year alone. While others such ...

The FT 1000 recognises that innovative and fast-growing companies are the driving force of the European economy in the 21st century and we are very proud to be awarded this accolade.  Coming in at a very respectable 678, we are taking the time to reflect on our journey since starting up in 2009.  Our dedicated team of consultants are seeing their hard work pay off and to rec...