Malcolm Simpkin, CIO of Aviva UK General Insurance, stresses the importance of “honest conversations” to ensure that all parties to an IT project understand their roles and can cope with any frictions or misunderstandings that develop. He draws on techniques ranging from cloud computing to offshoring to drive cost reductions, develop business opportunities, and enhance growth and profitability.

 

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