Analytics, IT Architecture, Security and Data Management

In an early intelligence report sample, taken for the 2016 CIO Leaders Summit Australia, Analytics, IT Architecture, Security and Data Management indicate some of the most common service and technology investment areas, for the delegates attending the upcoming Summit, taking place on February 10 – 11, at the Westin, Sydney. 

In addition to these findings, some of the most common challenges facing these delegates include areas such as: Digitisation, Mobility and IT Transformation, which will be addressed throughout the course of the two-day Summit in a series of delegate and sponsor led sessions. Among Analytics, IT Architecture, Security and Data Management, common areas of investment taken from this report include…

  • Authentication / KPIs
  • Automation
  • Business Intelligence
  • IT Asset Management
  • IT Governance
  • Managed Services
  • Mobile, Wireless & Network Technology
  • Mobile Device Management
  • Virtualisation

The CIO Leaders Advisory Board have constructed a timely program to reflect these key challenges and service/technologies, offered by the attending sponsor bodies. In addition to sessions that include delegate and sponsor led Keynote Presentations, Speaker Sessions, Panel Discussions and Think Tanks, all attendees are given an opportunity to break off into one to one meetings, selected, prior to the Summit.

“By designing a program, based around these findings…we’re able to help the attending CIO’s learn about and ultimately find the solutions that their enterprise needs as well as hear about the best practices that their industry peers are practicing, to tackle the challenges they’re facing. Its also very important for us to ensure our clients the most relevant meetings onsite, in order to find solutions for our delegates and generate business for our clients.” Tyron McGurgan, CEO Focus Network. 

All delegates are put through a qualification process with Focus Network before they are provided an invitation to the gathering. Some of the key responsibilities these senior IT leaders must meet before we will accept them include: controlling a personal budget and are serving as the ultimate decision maker within their division. The strict requirements around our delegation and selection process ensures that the attendees consist only of leading IT professionals from Australia’s most reputable organisations. 

All sponsor companies onsite consist of and are seen as the most innovative within their industry field. These companies have either been directly requested to attend the Summit, or have been sought out after, due to their enterprise solutions that the delegate attendees are actively seeking. 

If you are a CIO or Head of IT, interested in attending this event, please register your interest here to attend the upcoming Summit as a VIP Delegate attendee.

If you have an innovative product or solution to offer to Australia’s IT leaders and would like to attend the upcoming Summit as a Sponsor, please register your interest here.  

About Focus Network:
Focus Network organises business to business events across a range of industries throughout Asia Pacific. MCI brings senior decision makers together with suppliers and organises a series of roundtable discussions, face to face business meetings and keynote speaker sessions. These events give senior leaders of many industries the opportunity to learn about the latest technology and service offerings along with understanding and exchanging ideas with their peers on relevant industry topics through targeted workshops and sessions.

For further information, please contact:

Jennifer Hoch
Marketing Manager
Focus Network
Suite 2, Level 2,
2-10 Loftus Street
Sydney, NSW 2000

Email: jennifer@focusnetwork.co

Leading Innovation for Business Value and Growth

The CIO Advisory Council has announced the Keynote Panel Discussion, “Leading Innovation for Business Value and Growth; The New CIO Value Proposition” to take place on Day 2 of the upcoming CIO Leaders Summit Australia, February 10 – 11. 

This panel discussion will examine real examples of the ways in which Chief Information Officers are increasingly taking the lead on innovation within their organisations and how CIO’s can influence, drive and innovate within their enterprise.

“As the role of the CIO continues to evolve…its important to recognise the leaders in which are driving this change and the decisions that they are making within their role. This discussion will encourage an open and honest conversation around how Australia’s key thought leaders are pushing the boundaries in order to stay ahead.” Tyron McGurgan, CEO Focus Network. 

If you are a CIO, Head of IT or key though leader with an innovative solution to offer Australia’s most Senior Technology Executives, please register your interest for the CIO Leaders Summit Australia here: www.cioleadersaustralia.com/summit-details/register-your-interest

About Focus Network:
Focus Network organises business to business events across a range of industries throughout Asia Pacific. MCI brings senior decision makers together with suppliers and organises a series of roundtable discussions, face to face business meetings and keynote speaker sessions. These events give senior leaders of many industries the opportunity to learn about the latest technology and service offerings along with understanding and exchanging ideas with their peers on relevant industry topics through targeted workshops and sessions.

For further information, please contact:

Jennifer Hoch
Marketing Manager
Focus Network
Suite 2, Level 2,
2-10 Loftus Street
Sydney, NSW 2000

Email: jennifer@focusnetwork.co

Migrating to the Cloud

Jennifer Hoch
Marketing Manager
Focus Network

15th December 2015 – Focus Network has announced that Ian Gibson, Chief Information Officer, SuperChoice will provide the Keynote Presentation, “Migrating to the Cloud” during the upcoming CIO Leaders Summit Australia, February 10 – 11, taking place at the Westin, Sydney.

During this presentation, Ian will speak on the internal transformation that SuperChoice has recently undergone in their journey to migrating to the cloud. He will speak on how SuperChoice has re-developed their platform and entirely transformed the SuperChoice culture; the functionality, agility and transformation of this entirely new infrastructure, highlighting key points that include: 

  • Rethinking how SuperChoice delivers functionality
  • Public versus Hybrid Cloud
  • Security and Cost
  • The Cloud market and the role of the Cloud Trader

“Ian spoke during our 2015 FSI Leaders Summit on the SuperChoice Journey to the Cloud, which was a valuable asset to the Summit and we’re looking forward to having him participate in our 2016 CIO Pacific Series to provide further updates on this internal transformation.” Tyron McGurgan, CEO Focus Network. 

Ian Gibson is the Chief Information Officer and Responsible Officer for SuperChoice Services Pty Limited where he has been completely transforming the technology business. Prior to joining SuperChoice, Ian worked in senior executive and CIO roles including at Adaptra, CitiStreet, Link Market Services and the National Australia Bank. He also co-founded a boutique consulting firm and has worked with several technology start-ups.

Ian was a Partner in Accenture’s Strategy practice where he focused on business and IT-enabled strategic and operational planning. His consulting work ranged across several industries, both locally and internationally, and for some of the largest clients in their respective industry. Ian is also a Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary focusing on technology start-ups and NFPs. Ian has a BSc (Computer Science & Mathematics) and an MBA from Melbourne Business School and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is a regular speaker and has authored more than 43 publications including twice nominated for Thought Leadership awards.

If you are a CIO, Head of IT or key though leader with an innovative solution to offer Australia’s most Senior Technology Executives, please register your interest for the CIO Leaders Summit Australia here: www.cioleadersaustralia.com/summit-details/register-your-interestAbout Focus Network:

Focus Network organises business to business events across a range of industries throughout Asia Pacific. MCI brings senior decision makers together with suppliers and organises a series of roundtable discussions, face to face business meetings and keynote speaker sessions. These events give senior leaders of many industries the opportunity to learn about the latest technology and service offerings along with understanding and exchanging ideas with their peers on relevant industry topics through targeted workshops and sessions.

For further information, please contact:

Jennifer Hoch
Marketing Manager
Focus Network
Suite 2, Level 2,
2-10 Loftus Street
Sydney, NSW 2000

Email: jennifer@focusnetwork.co

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