EDITOR ’ S NOTE
Hello and welcome to the latest edition of Intelligent CIO Europe and the last of 2023 ! As the curtains close on another year , we include input from industry experts who provide their final thoughts on what has been a tumultuous 12 months in Europe ’ s technology space , unsurprisingly , and what we can expect next year .
Featuring on this month ’ s cover is Nava Ramanan , Deputy Director for Digital Infrastructure and Security Operations at the UK Ministry of Justice . The cover story can be found on page 58 and explores how the UK Ministry of Justice is positively transforming the lives of prisoners with Juniper networking technology . across the country are strengthening their strategies through the use of innovative technology . This can be found on page 50 .
A huge focus for all organisations – not just across Europe but worldwide – is energy saving and sustainability . On page 74 , we take a look at the various ways in which businesses are ramping up their green investments for energy development .
To round off , we ‘ Get To Know ’ Marc Monday , VP Partner Ecosystem , Sage , who tells us how he landed in his role and how he likes to relax and unwind outside the office . This can be found on page 81 .
On page 25 , we take a look at the software crisis and how SaaS inflation outstrips UK consumer inflation for the first time . Vertice ’ s Annual SaaS Inflation Index offers some in-depth analysis .
With a new year upon us , this month ’ s ‘ Editor ’ s Question ’ asks industry experts what lessons they will take forward and weave into their business strategies . On page 34 , Nick Drouet , CTO Kyndryl UK & I , Distinguished Engineer ; Dirk Martin , CEO and Founder of Serviceware SE ; and Aaron Goldman , CMO , Mediaocean , offer their thoughts .
Navigating another year in the tech space comes with its challenges . On page 42 , Cristina David , Global Chief Information Officer , Sinch , discusses some of the key priorities for CIOs in what promises to be another year of compelling IT innovation .
Not only is this the final edition of Intelligent CIO Europe magazine this year , it ’ s also my last edition as editor . From December I will be taking on the role of Head of Strategic Content at Lynchpin Media . I wanted to say a huge thank you to those of you who have taken the time to turn the pages of this magazine and who continue to do so . Whilst I am excited for a new challenge , I am also sad to be parting with a publication and brand that has defined my career for six years . However , I now leave it in the capable hands of mark @ lynchpinmedia . com
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !
Our ‘ Country Focus ’ this issue shines a spotlight on Belgium and we explore how various organisations
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