As I See It: Terry Murden Boris Johnson said he would get rid of the Irish backstop. It’s gone. He said he would get a deal. He has got one. Now he says he’ll take Britain out of the EU on 31 October. Given his ability to defy the odds, don’t bet against him. Despite […]
A Brexit breakthrough would be bad news for the dread-filled SNP
As I See It: Terry Murden Our old friend Optimism paid us a visit at the end of last week and has been welcomed with open arms after months of being forced to endure that miserable blighter Pessimism. With Boris Johnson lifted by unexpectedly positive responses from the Brexit negotiators and Donald Trump ready to […]
Exception offers a route map for a journey to the cloud
Developing new talent and products and expanding into new markets is all part of the business growth journey, but it also needs to be managed effectively. For a company to gain the full benefit of its expansion plans it is crucially important that the systems driving its operations are working efficiently – and that includes […]
Swimming in a deepening digital pool
Interview: Jane Morrison-Ross, ScotlandIS There was a touch of nervous excitement in Jane Morrison-Ross’s voice as she outlined her thoughts on taking up Scotland’s digital cudgel. It was, after all, her first day as chief executive of ScotlandIS, the trade body for all things digital, and she feels she has some big boots to fill. […]
Gilbert’s exit exposes ‘work in progress’ at Standard Life Aberdeen
As I See It: Terry Murden Martin Gilbert’s departure from Standard Life Aberdeen was finally confirmed last week after a summer of speculation and denial. The veteran financier will sever ties next year, claiming in a weekend interview that he decided to go before he was pushed. It was a comment that will compound suspicions […]