Issue #14 of Interface Insights

Are you all caught up? Here's the latest update on our publication,?Interface Magazine, covering all things Digital Disruption, Tech Transformation, and the wider role technology plays in cultural and mindset changes within businesses of today.

Top Stories from Issue 58:

SAP: Transformation turned simple

Thorsten Spihlmann, Head of Business Development for Transformation in Cloud Lifecycle Management department at SAP, about the evolution of the Business Transformation Centre and how it's changing the game.

“This vision is what drives us. We want to significantly simplify and streamline the transition process for customers. Our goal is to minimise complexity and potential negative impact on customers."

Schenectady County: Delivering critical and secure infrastructure

Schenectady County's CIO, Gabriel A. Benitez, discusses the role of IT as a steward for citizens, leadership and the power of teams, and why security is crucial to the organisation.

"When I joined in 2019 security immediately became one of my key concerns and, as a result of my time as CISO here, everything around cybersecurity, potential threats and risk assessment is completely ingrained in the way I work.”

Poundland & Dealz: The value of digital

Dean Underwood, IT Director at Poundland & Dealz, talks challenges, cultural shift, and the company's digitally transformed future.

“The decision for Poundland to venture into the digital channel with a website was significant. It opens the door for bulk purchases - schools, offices, and party organisers can order large quantities without hauling multiple bags from a physical store."

Nestlé Oceania: Leading by example 101

Former CIO at Nestlé Oceania, Rosalie Adriano, dives deep into how her breadth of experience in transformational change led to her becoming one of 2024's top 50 CIOs in Australia.

“Goal alignment starts with our business strategy, to annual objectives, to roadmap. All of this must be in place, otherwise the business won’t listen to you. And collaboration between the IT and business teams is necessary."

ABB Energy: Applying digital technologies across the energy value chain

Gino Hernandez, Head of Global Digital Business for ABB Energy Industries, on why applying digital technologies across the energy value chain will leave manufacturing business best place to navigate uncertain market conditions.

"Companies that digitally connect and share knowledge with original equipment manufacturers, clients and suppliers will be in a stronger position to navigate today’s complex value chains and reduce GHGs."

We hope you've enjoyed reading Interface Insights #14.

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