
Mike Barrett has been a CIO and COO and now finds himself striking out as an independent consultant, specialising in web 2.0 and the world of online media.
From CIO to consultant: One year on
Preparing to take the next steps…
From CIO to consultant: Knowing when to say no
How to pick out problem projects
From CIO to consultant: Time for giving
Why even start-ups should get involved in charity
From CIO to Consultant: Where did all this work come from?
Now let me see...
From CIO to consultant: What I've learned so far
Getting paid, losing my first client and the next step
From CIO to consultant: First impressions count
Learning to sell yourself
From CIO to consultant: Top tips for cutting the red tape
And getting your business off on the right foot...
From CIO to consultant: The first month
Lessons from the road
From CIO to consultant: So how did I end up here anyway?
Why I chose to go it alone
Peter Cochrane's Blog: Energy shortages loom
Will firms have to generate their own power?
Chinwag Live: Micro Media Maze - 20th May 2008
From the MP3 to the mobisode, the blog post to the tweet, it seems like everything's gone micro. Join speakers from Myspace, Last FM, Guardian Unlimited, Bubblegeneration and more at the next Chinwag panel to discuss the implications for brands and business.
20 May, The Slug & Lettuce, 80-82 Wardour St, London, UK
IDC's Enterprise Datacentre Conference
For more information about IDC's Datacentre Conference, go to www.idc.com/uk/datacentre08
The first 100 end users will qualify for FREE* attendance. Visit www.idc.com/uk/datacentre08 to register and enter "CNET" in the special promotional code box to submit your application.
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22 May, Hotel Russell, London, UK
Gartner Outsourcing & IT Services Summit
Mastering Multisourcing - A Business Imperative
Outsourcing using several suppliers is a model that is increasingly being used by many organizations to enhance performance and improve competitiveness. Whilst reaping the immediate benefits gained, it is imperative that you put in place processes and plans to avoid any pitfalls that may be encountered.
The Gartner Outsourcing & IT Services Summit, 2-4 June 2008, London focuses on mastering multisourcing. In four tracks, plus two virtual tracks spread across three days, nineteen Gartner analysts will present the latest research and advice on how to make the multisourced environment operate at peak performance.
2 June - 4 May, Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, UK
Forrester’s IT Forum
Come and learn, from leading analysts and top industry speakers how to drive IT innovation in your organization. To receive a 15% discount call +31 (0)20 305 4848 and quote VIP code “silicon reader” or click the link to learn more: http://www.forrester.com/imagesV2/uplmisc/IT_Forum_08_silicon.pdf
10 - 13 June, Hotel Cascais Miragem, Lisbon, Rest of the World
CIO Agenda 2008
The exclusive silicon.com CIO Agenda 2008 survey looks at the CIO's tech shopping list for the year, examines whether IT budgets are rising or falling and reveals what the pain points are for tech chiefs this year. Find out more in our latest special report.
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