Interestingly , on page 38 , we delve into why it is the industry ’ s responsibility to show that women have a place in the IT space . Clare Hickie , Chief Technical Officer for EMEA at Workday , explains how the technology industry can implement more effective DE & I strategies that drive real progress to close the gender gap .

This month ’ s cover story focuses on the relationship between Britishvolt and Infor . David Threlfall , CIO , Britishvolt , talks to me about how the UK EV battery manufacturer has invested in Infor CloudSuite Automotive to manage its business operations more sustainability and innovatively . Find out how the customer is able to maintain flexibility to support its global presence , on page 58 .

This issue , we take a look at report findings shared by Mitel and conducted by analyst research firm , Techaisle . We explore some of the crucial insights into the wide-ranging needs of organisations seeking to modernise their business communications to support hybrid work . This can be found on page 25 .

Elsewhere in the magazine – on page 74 – we find out what the key is to successful growth when it comes to ‘ building back better ’ in the post-COVID era for the UK Government and public sector . We draw on findings from Neos Network ’ s report on Digital Transformation .

To round off , we ‘ Get To Know ’ Mika Vainio-Mattila , Co-founder and CEO of Digital Workforce , as we find out how he landed in his role and how he likes to relax and unwind outside of work . This can be found on page 81 .

I hope you enjoy the read and if you ’ d like to contribute to any upcoming editions , please don ’ t hesitate to contact me at alix @ lynchpinmedia . com

Our ‘ Editor ’ s Question ’ feature on page 34 asks industry experts how CIOs are managing the unprecedented challenges of the Great Resignation . Keen to input were Kim Anstett , CIO at Trellix ; Ian Pitt , CIO , Progress ; and Paul Walker , EMEA Technical Director , iManage .

Alix Pressley Editor

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