After completing a Short Service Limited Commission in the Army and a degree in Economics and Econometrics Ian joined the marketing department of Procter and Gamble as a graduate trainee. After stints at United Biscuits, Hewlett Packard and several other technology-focussed companies, Ian founded Digiterre with the sole aim of building a business that did a better job of creating software that users want to use.
The mistake that most buyers of technology services make, is in thinking that if a small team of expensive techies can write a small amount of code, a larger team of cheaper techies – often in far-flung locations – can write similar code, in greater quantity, and for fewer $ per line. That is a fundamentally flawed idea. ...
By: Ian Murrin
Category: Industry Insights/ Tech InsightsDate: 15/04/21
Financial institutions in Europe are falling behind in the technological arms race. In twenty years of working with financial institutions of all kinds, we have noticed that the most successful firms recognised early on that technology and data would be game changers in the digital age and acted accordingly. Published by Finanical IT< Our CEO ...
By: Ian Murrin
Category: Industry Insights/ News and EventsDate: 30/03/21
Energy and commodities markets pose complex challenges to digital transformation. To compete successfully, businesses need technology teams that develop thoughtful, well-considered strategies, deliver robust, well-structured IT infrastructure and ensure clean, consistent data. But what does this entail in practice?
Technology can deliver operational efficiency and competitive advantage for early adopters in the insurance-linked securities (ILS) fund management sector.
By: Ian Murrin
Category: News and Events/ People BlogDate: 02/05/20
I’m back in London reflecting on E-world, the European energy industry conference, which was held in Essen, Germany last week and every year around this time.
By: Ian Murrin
Category: People Blog/ Tech InsightsDate: 24/04/20
Technology leaders are managing unprecedented software and data engineering challenges as the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve. Working in very difficult circumstances, they are addressing the deepening business and technology fallout with varying degrees of success. Speaking to clients, colleagues and partners, who are leading technology efforts at multiple organisations, I have noticed a number ...
By: Ian Murrin
Category: News and Events/ Tech InsightsDate: 16/03/20
Technology is the single greatest source of competitive advantage in the digital age, and data is a critical component. But how should financial services organisations manage data as they undergo business and technology transformation in 2020?
