About this episode
Managing the challenge of driving growth through technology is not just about the tech.
Overview
Tune in to this podcast episode from the Common Factor Series hosted by Editor-in-Chief Madeline Palmer with guests Melanie Evans, from Ventia, TPG Telecom's Chris Russo, and Brett Wilson from Red Cross.
In this podcast episode they discuss:
- the evolution of the CIO role
- the importance of business-led not technology-led conversations
- balancing risk, transformation and costs
- challenges to adopting new technologies
- the importance of good change management
- women in technology, and more!
About Mel Evans
Melanie Evans
Melanie joined Ventia in July 2023 as Group Executive – Digital Services.
Prior to joining Ventia, Melanie was Partner In Charge, Connected Technology Group and Head of Technology, Audit, Assurance & Risk Consulting at KPMG.
She spent more than ten years at Telstra in various senior IT, business transformation, marketing and product roles.
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Chapters
- 00:00 - Introductions
- 03:40 - The Evolution of the Role of the CIO
- 07:50 - Effective Communication for the CIO
- 15:10 - The Challenges to Adopting New Technologies
- 17:30 - TPG Telecom and Red Cross Partnership
- 22:15 - Building a Positive Company Culture
- 23:20 - The Challenges of Network Security
- 28:55 - Managing Security Breaches
- 35:10 - Planning for Disaster Recovery
- 43:30 - The Role of the CIO in the Future
- 48:00 - Women in Technology