Reimagining the enterprise desktop—Why Island is joining the conversation at IGEL Now & Next Miami

For decades, the enterprise desktop defined how work was delivered. Applications ran locally, security controls lived at the network perimeter, and IT teams managed fleets of devices as the primary unit of governance. That model is fading quickly. In today’s cloud-first environments, the browser has quietly become the primary workspace for digital work, where employees…

Why M&A technology integrations are harder than expected. Here’s what you should look for early

Mergers and acquisitions are often driven by strategic growth, market expansion or operational efficiency. But one area that is frequently underestimated during the deal process is technology and that oversight can significantly change the complexity of the integration once the deal closes. Having gone through several acquisitions, I have seen a consistent pattern emerge. While…

The modern CIO is no longer a technologist — they’re an architect of enterprise decisions

For much of the last three decades, the CIO role has been defined by delivery: platforms implemented, systems stabilized, programs executed. Success was measured in uptime, milestones, and budget adherence. When things went wrong, the diagnosis was familiar — execution struggled, teams moved too slowly, or technology didn’t perform as expected. That framing is no…

Supply chains’ new normal: how AI is enabling resilience in a permanent state of disruption

Supply chain disruption is no longer an exception to manage. It has become a permanent operating condition. Since 2020, organisations have faced continuous shocks; from geopolitical conflict and climate-driven events to labour shortages and volatile demand. What many leaders once viewed as temporary instability has evolved into an enduring reality that is reshaping how supply…