United Living CIO Greg Morley tells CIO UK about some of the digital technology they are currently developing, as well as key industry trends which should be at the front of all CIO minds. In an exclusive interview recorded at the 2016 CIO Summit, Morley discusses the challenges he is facing in resourcing and staff shortages in implementing projects at United Living. He describes how a starting CIO can ‘balance’ the heavy work load while also sharing advice on how ‘more is less’ when it comes to innovation. (See also: Imperial College CIOMike Russell on the challenges of IT leaders in education) Staying resourceful In this interview Morley talks about the digital technology he is currently implementing such as ERP, estimating and CRM solutions, helping to push the construction company ahead of its competitors. The CIO discusses how United Living is being resourceful and influencing change in their digital approach through how they work with partners and vendors. Morley talks about the recent successes he has developed during his time as a CIO including mobile phone procurement, which included a ‘rigorous’ procurement exercise, saving the organisation money. Related content opinion The Importance of Identity Management in Security By Charles Pelton Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence Data Management brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software Why data virtualization is critical for business success Data is your most valuable resource—but only if you can access it fast enough to address present challenges. Data virtualization is the key. By Milan Shetti, CEO of Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software The hybrid approach: Get the best of both mainframe and cloud Cloud computing and modernization often go hand in hand, but that doesn’t mean the mainframe should be left behind. A hybrid approach offers the most value, enabling businesses to get the best of both worlds. By Milan Shetti, CEO Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rimini Street Dear Oracle Cloud…I need my own space Access results from a recent Rimini Street survey about why enterprises are rethinking their Oracle relationship and cloud strategy. By Tanya O'Hara Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cloud Computing Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe