'Too many companies are cloud junkies', says Gatwick Airport CIO

Stuart Sumner
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CIO explains his strategy is to minimise the number of suppliers, and keep core processes on-premises

Too many companies are "cloud junkies", using cloud technology when keeping services on premises would make more sense. That's the opinion of Cal Corcoran, CIO of Gatwick Airport, speaking exclu...

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