Mark Samuels
Mark Samuels is a freelance writer specializing in business and technology. For the past two decades, he has produced extensive work on subjects such as the adoption of technology by C-suite executives.
At ITPro, Mark has provided long-form content on C-suite strategy, particularly relating to chief information officers (CIOs), as well as digital transformation case studies, and explainers on cloud computing architecture.
Mark has written for publications including The Guardian, ZDNet, TechRepublic, Times Higher Education, and CIONET. He started working as a staff writer at Computing in 2000, where he later became the publication’s features editor. In 2008, he took charge of the brand’s monthly supplement Computing Business alongside his features responsibilities.
From 2008 to 2014, Mark was also editor of the membership magazine for IT leadership forum CIO Connect. As part of the role, Mark oversaw the editorial content for CIO Connect, edited research reports, and maintained an extensive network of industry experts.
Before his career in journalism, Mark achieved a BA in geography and MSc in World Space Economy at the University of Birmingham, as well as a PhD in economic geography at the University of Sheffield.
Latest articles by Mark Samuels
Making the most of big data
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth IT leaders need to start working in favour of the information explosion rather than against it, warns Mark Samuels.
What does the CIO do about the CDO?
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth What does the emergence of the CDO mean for the CIO? Mark Samuels takes a look...
The future of outsourcing
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth What will the partnerships of the future look like? Mark Samuels considers the options.
Do we really need an office any more?
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth Does working from home - or anywhere other than the office - make business sense?
Innovation innovation, innovation
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth How can CIOs jump on the innovation bandwagon without falling off?
The rise of the CMO
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth Is war about to erupt between the CIO and CMO? Mark Samuels thinks so...
Q&A: Chris Taylor, CIO at NI
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth Mark Samuels speaks to News International's CIO about the changing nature of modern tech leadership.
Social media needs to be about policy not politics
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth Don't underestimate the value of experience when it comes to social media, says Mark Samuels.
Four areas where CIOs might be missing a trick
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth CIOs have to balance demands and prioritise every day. But are they missing anything? Mark Samuels takes a look...
Q&A: Poli Avramidis, BMA CIO
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth Mark Samuels speaks to the chief of the British Medical Association about what life is like on the frontline of tech.
Cloud politics: the CIO's difficult balancing act
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth The arrival of cloud computing means CIOs change their approach to procurement. What strategy works best?
Forget the office of the future
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth What will our working environment look like in the years and decades to come? Mark Samuels has some ideas...
Making IT more agile
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth Agility is critical in any business, especially when it comes to your tech environment. Mark Samuels provides some agile guidance for CIOs and business and IT decision makers...
Q&A: Vivek Ranadivé, Tibco
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth Mark Samuels spoke to the founder and chief executive of real-time software specialist Tibco to discuss IT change and how businesses can make the most of the information explosion.
Death of the CIO?
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth If the CIO does their job too well they might just kill-off their role...
Coping with the data deluge
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth Whether you're talking Big Data, small data, fast data or slow data, business and tech leaders must start to change their thinking, according to Mark Samuels.
How to work your way up to become a CIO
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth You are an IT professional with a good set of skills and a strong desire to move up the career ladder. How can you develop your capabilities and potentially climb towards the heights of senior IT executive or CIO?
The future of the CIO and the cloud
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth The weather outlook for CIOs is changing and, while there may be cloudy times ahead, there’s no trouble in sight, according to Mark Samuels.
Moving from on premise to cloud - a jump into the unknown?
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth When is it time to make the leap to cloud? There are many factors to bear in mind
CIOs: Give end users what they want
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth IT leaders need to help employees get the most out of cool new technologies if they want to safeguard their future.
Should you be a strategic or operational CIO?
By Mark Samuels published
In-depth The decision is yours, argues Mark Samuels. Just make sure you make the right choice...
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