What makes a great CTO, and how do you know when your organisation needs one?

Stuart Sumner
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The CTO role can mean many different things depending on the type of organisation you are, the industry you’re in, and the skills already in the business. says Mark Ridley, co-founder of business technology outsourcing firm SeeTo

With organisations more reliant than ever on technology, in part due to the disruption caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, it's of utmost importance for companies to ensure they have the right IT l...

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