When Goodwill Isn’t Enough: Why Governance and Procurement Matter in IT Partnerships
In many community and non‑profit organisations, IT starts with goodwill. A friendly IT firm offers to “help out,” sets up email and cloud services, and everyone is grateful that things “just work.” Problems only appear later, when the invoices arrive. Recently, a small governing body in the sports sector found itself facing a substantial IT […]
Why Digital Strategy – and a Digital Officer – Matters in the Modern Bowls Club
Bowls clubs are built on tradition, community, and continuity. These strengths remain vital, but they now sit alongside a new reality: clubs that thrive in the modern era do so by embracing digital tools with purpose and leadership. A clear digital strategy, led by a dedicated Digital Officer at executive level, is no longer optional—it […]
CyberUK 2026
Delighted to announce that I have received an invitation to attend the 10th Anniversary of Cyber UK – the UK Governments Flagship Cyber Security Event in Glasgow. I previously attended a Cyber UK event in 2024 which took place in Birmingham and it was a fantastic experience for professional development and networking. The sessions and […]
