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There are
more war stories than we would like to hear about failed IT projects that
cost hundreds of millions, especially in Government projects, while
companies like Amazon, ebaY, Argos and many others run massive and
successful businesses for a fraction of the IT cost. What is the answer?
Is it incredibly simple, or mind-blowingly complex? Why can Argos tell me
if a hair-dryer is in stock in Coventry but not in Leamington – today – but
the NHS in Coventry does not have the results of my blood test in Warwick
after three months, and has no expectations of ever receiving them?
Alec Cassells has
worked in the Information Technology industry for 40 years. Most of his
work has been with engineering and manufacturing companies such as
Volvo, ABB, Ericsson and Airbus. Most recently, he has been a guest
lecturer at UK universities in departments of engineering,
telecommunications and computer science and has worked for several years
with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in support of their
Manufacturing Excellence awards.
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Everything you wanted to
know about brain surgery but were too afraid to ask. Mr Choksey, a
neurosurgeon at UHCW*, will take you on a journey through his 25 years of
travels through other people’s brains. No volunteers required.
*University Hospitals,
Coventry and Warwickshire |
