CTO Day | Sydney
Innovating and Leading Through Technology Transformation
Crown Barangaroo, Sydney, Australia
Hosted by Factor
- 155 attendees
- 8 hours
Overview
Join CTO Day to explore how technology leaders are driving innovation and shaping the future of their organisations. Gain insights on modernising IT architecture, integrating AI, enhancing cybersecurity, and building agile, scalable tech infrastructures. This event will highlight how CTOs are becoming strategic partners in delivering long-term business value.
What we will cover
- Enterprise Support The latest strategies in enterprise support with cost optimisation in mind.
- Innovation & Transformation Focusing on how technology leaders can guide digital transformation efforts, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.
- IT Modernisation Examining strategies for modernising legacy systems, creating more agile and scalable IT infrastructures that meet future demands.
- Cloud Management Discussing the role of cloud technologies in enhancing operational efficiency, improving cost management, and supporting business growth.
- Cybersecurity Leadership Highlighting the growing responsibility CTOs have in setting the organisation’s cybersecurity agenda, balancing proactive defence with innovation.
- Edge Computing Exploring the integration of edge computing and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to enable faster data processing and real-time insights.
- AI Integration Investigating how AI and machine learning are transforming business processes, driving automation, and enhancing decision-making.
- Data Governance Addressing how CTOs can lead efforts in establishing robust data governance frameworks to ensure compliance and data security.
- Talent Upskilling Focusing on strategies to attract, retain, and upskill technology talent, keeping teams agile and ahead of the curve in a competitive market.
- C-Suite Collaboration Discussing the evolving role of CTOs as strategic partners within the executive team, ensuring that technology initiatives align with overall business strategies.
- CTOs & Sustainability Exploring how technology can drive sustainability efforts, from reducing energy consumption in data centres to integrating eco-friendly IT practices.
- Quantum Readiness Examining how CTOs can prepare their organisations for the future of quantum computing, understanding potential applications and risks.
Agenda
- Registration & Welcome Coffee(CTO Day Sydney)
- Welcome Address & Introduction(CTO Day Sydney)
- Unlocking the Power of Generative AI and How it Shapes Opportunities and Risks for Australian Enterprises(CTO Day Sydney) Generative AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s reshaping industries and unlocking opportunities for Australian enterprises. As over 72% of organisations plan to increase their AI budgets by 2025, businesses must navigate the complexities of deploying this transformative technology. From creating hyper-personalised customer experiences to streamlining operations, generative AI offers immense potential. However, challenges like ethical implications, talent shortages, and infrastructure demands loom large. This session dives deep into actionable strategies for leveraging generative AI while addressing risks, empowering organisations to stay ahead in a highly competitive market. Discussion Points: Examining the state of generative AI adoption in Australia and its projected impact. Addressing ethical considerations and governance frameworks for responsible AI. Strategies for integrating generative AI into existing technology stacks.
- Australia’s Place in the New World Order: What It Means for Business, Tech, and Leadership(CTO Day Sydney) As global alliances shift and tensions rise between major powers, Australia finds itself at the crossroads of economic opportunity, political influence, and technological advancement. In this exclusive keynote, former Foreign Minister and NSW Premier Bob Carr explores how the evolving geopolitical landscape—marked by U.S.–China rivalry, regional security concerns, and emerging trade blocs—will reshape the future of Australian business and innovation. This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the nation’s most respected voices on foreign policy and leadership, as he outlines what executives in finance and technology need to understand about risk, resilience, and strategic positioning in a volatile world. Discussion points: How Australia Should Navigate the U.S.–China Rivalry: Break down the geopolitical tension shaping everything from trade to technology. Tech Sovereignty and the Future of Innovation in Australia: Exploring the push for national control over digital infrastructure, AI, and data. Leadership in an Era of Global Volatility: Lessons from political leadership that translate to corporate crisis management.
- How Virgin Australia Became the Nation's Most Trusted Airline(CTO Day Sydney) While travel restrictions affected the industry in 2020-2021, Virgin Australia was busy planning to deliver the best possible customer experience of any Australian airline. Behind the scenes, the airline's technology team was hard at work, reimagining customer experiences and laying the groundwork for unparalleled operational excellence.By overhauling their apps and website, investing in observability for greater system reliability, and streamlining processes, Virgin Australia has not only achieved the best on-time performance in the country, but also set a new benchmark for customer satisfaction in the aviation industry.Join Simon Lawrence, Head of Infrastructure and Support at Virgin Australia, and Ned Lidbury, New Relic Director of Solution Consulting South Pacific, for an in-depth conversation on how strategic technological innovation powered Virgin Australia’s success. This session will uncover the groundbreaking initiatives that propelled the airline forward, including: Securing system reliability with robust backup strategies. Fortifying airline systems to ensure consistent on-time performance and operational resilience Replatforming and rearchitecting key technologies to deliver seamless digital experiences. Join us for this important look at how a customer-first strategy driven by technology has enabled one of Australia's most impressive industry transformation.
- The Collective Enterprise, Global Megatrends and The Power of C-Suite Fusion(CTO Day Sydney) Join an expert, cross-function C-Suite panel as they explore how partnerships among top executives are essential for addressing today’s global mega trends. Moving beyond the buzzwords of fusion teams, this discussion will focus on the importance of collaborative leadership in navigating shifts in technology, governance, and market dynamics, showcasing how integrated strategies across business functions can bolster organisational resilience and agility. Discussion Points: Leveraging diverse executive perspectives to tackle complex global challenges. Developing adaptable frameworks to meet governance, technological, and economic shifts. Fostering cross-functional alignment to drive innovation and gain a competitive edge.
- Rethinking Digital Transformation - Why Systems Fail and What Leaders Must Unlearn(CTO Day Sydney) Digital transformation isn't failing because of bad tech—it's failing because of how we think about systems. In this keynote, Sandeep Babbar, author of How Systems Fail: And How to Build Systems That Are Better, pulls back the curtain on why so many well-funded, well-planned change initiatives still break down. The real problem? We’re applying old thinking to new challenges. You’ll learn why complexity can’t be controlled and what leaders need to unlearn to drive real, lasting transformation. If you're navigating change, scaling systems, or leading teams through uncertainty—this talk will shift how you see failure, success, and everything in between.
- Networking Break, Morning Tea & Executive Roundtables(CTO Day Sydney) Topic: Mainframe Modernisation: Navigating the Transition Overview: Join us for an exclusive executive roundtable hosted by Factor, where industry leaders and visionaries will converge to explore transformative strategies for navigating the complexities of mainframe modernisation. This session will delve into strategies for migrating legacy systems, the role of archive migration, and overcoming barriers to modernisation. Designed to foster collaboration and innovation, the roundtable aims to equip attendees with actionable insights to drive growth, efficiency, and resilience in their organisations. Key Discussion Points: Strategies for migrating legacy systems to modern platforms. The role of mainframe archive migration in reducing MIPS and decommissioning projects. Overcoming barriers to modernisation and best practices for successful transitions. Aligning mainframe modernisation with overall business objectives and goals.
- Accelerating Digital Transformation for Competitive Advantage Explore strategies to future-proof enterprises by integrating cutting-edge technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Optimising CI/CD Pipelines for Faster Delivery(Continuous Integration & Delivery (CI/CD)) Learn how efficient CI/CD practices enhance software quality, speed up deployment, and drive business agility.
- Building Cybersecurity Resilience in a Digital World Examine proactive strategies to safeguard digital assets, mitigate risks, and foster a culture of security.
- Scaling DevOps for Enterprise Agility(DevOps Strategies) Explore strategies to implement and scale DevOps practices for faster innovation and improved collaboration.
- Harnessing Edge Computing for Real-Time Innovations Discover how edge solutions enable faster decision-making, improve latency, and enhance operational efficiency across industries.
- Unlocking the Full Potential of Cloud Modernisation Learn how to optimise cloud investments by leveraging hybrid models, enhancing scalability, and reducing operational complexities.
- Unleashing AI for Business Transformation(Artificial Intelligence) Dive into actionable strategies to adopt AI responsibly, ensuring it drives innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
- The Transformative Power of 5G in Enterprises(5G and Connectivity) Understand how 5G enhances connectivity, enables IoT ecosystems, and drives automation across industries.
- Accelerating innovation and workplace productivity: How can AI agents streamline knowledge and collaboration?(CTO Day - Plenary) As organizations strive to stay competitive and innovative, accelerating workplace productivity has never been more crucial. In this session, led by Will Hiebert, Regional Vice President - ANZ at Glean, we will explore how AI-powered agents are transforming the way businesses in Australia streamline knowledge management and enhance collaboration. He will also share insights on how AI simplifies information access, improves coordination within teams and with customers, driving smarter decision-making to boost the bottom line.
- Cyber Resilience and Enhancing Recovery Capabilities(CTO Day - Plenary) With cyber threats evolving rapidly, organisations must not only fortify their defences but also ensure robust recovery mechanisms. According to a 2023 report, the average global cost of a data breach has reached $4.45 million, a 15% increase over the past three years. Additionally, Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that cybercrime will cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, making cyber resilience a top priority. This session will explore how Transurban is investing in cyber capability uplift, aligning with NIST standards, and enhancing its cyber risk posture. Discussion Points: Improving data protection: through automated retention rules and remediation efforts Enhancing vulnerability management: and incident recovery strategies to mitigate risks Leveraging AI in cybersecurity: including generative AI for security optimisation
- From AI Ambition to Impact: Leading AI Transformation in DevOps(CTO Day - Plenary) In an era of rapid change and AI-driven disruption, technology leaders are being called to cut through the noise and deliver real results. This session will unpack how forward-thinking CTOs can approach AI as a practical force for driving efficiency, speed, and innovation across the DevOps lifecycle today. Learn how practical AI integrations can streamline workflows, scale impact across teams, and move from strategic intent to measurable outcomes—without adding unnecessary complexity.
- AI, Architecture & Technology: Aligning Strategy, Innovation, and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth(Equal Experts Executive Round Table) Across the private sector, technology, strategy and business growth leaders need to be adaptive, reactive and embrace new technologies and shifts in consumer choices at pace, sometimes risking loss from investments and the sustainability of strategies to deliver quickly in a highly competitive market. Understanding how to drive partnership success, how and why to spend, and ways to continuously evolve is key to aligning strategy and profitability. Joined by our technology partners Equal Experts & Stuart Freer, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Coates, we invite 12-15 executives to share ideas, explore case studies and hear from industry leaders on how to realise value from AI within their workflows & enterprises.
- Driving Secure and Scalable Digital Transformation: Compliance and Quality at the Core(Perforce Executive Round Table) In today’s digital-first landscape, accelerating transformation demands more than just speed — it requires compliance, quality, and agility across your data, infrastructure, and software delivery. This session brings together leading technology executives to explore actionable strategies for: - Ensuring data and infrastructure compliance at scale - Optimising cloud migration and hybrid architectures - Enabling continuous testing and performance engineering for modern applications - Supporting AI/ML initiatives with reliable, compliant data pipelines - Integrating compliance into DevOps to increase release velocity and reduce risk Discover how Perforce’s integrated solutions — including Delphix for data compliance, Puppet for infrastructure compliance, BlazeMeter for performance testing, and Perfecto for test automation at scale — can help bridge the gap between innovation and governance.
- Networking and Lunch Break(Networking & Lunch Break)
- Cross-Skilling in Engineering & Product Teams(CTO Day - Plenary) In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, organisations are increasingly prioritising cross-skilling, tech talent development, and retention to stay competitive and agile. As businesses navigate digital transformation and automation, developing a versatile workforce becomes essential for long-term success. This session explores strategies for fostering a culture of adaptability, empowering employees, and addressing the challenges of scaling talent development across global teams. Discussion Points: Cross-Skilling in Engineering and Product Teams: Strategies for fostering a culture of adaptability and cross-functional collaboration Retaining and Attracting Top Tech Talent: The role of leadership in empowering employees and fostering growth Scaling Talent Development Across Global Teams: Challenges of standardising learning and development across multiple regions
- Aligning IT Modernisation to Business Strategy(CTO Day - Plenary) In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, IT is no longer just a support function—it’s a strategic driver of business transformation. However, modernising IT requires more than just implementing new technologies; it demands a seamless integration between business objectives and technological advancements. In this session, Kate Whitney will share her experience in leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives, navigating AI and automation adoption, and optimising IT resourcing for both business-as-usual operations and innovation. Attendees will gain insights into how organisations can successfully modernise their IT landscape while maintaining agility, scalability, and alignment with business goals. Discussion Points: Aligning IT Modernisation with Business Strategy. Measuring ROI and impact on business processes. Scaling IT Operations for a Global Business.
- Generative AI at Scale: Balancing Automation, Efficiency, and Trust(CTO Day - Plenary) Generative AI has the potential to revolutionise industries by driving efficiency, automating processes, and scaling operations. However, as organisations increasingly rely on AI to streamline workflows, it's crucial to balance automation with trust. This session will explore how generative AI can be applied at scale, the benefits of increased efficiency, and the importance of ensuring trust in AI-generated outcomes, from data privacy to ethical considerations. Discussion Points: Scaling Automation for Efficiency Gains: The challenges of maintaining quality and consistency while scaling AI-driven automation. Maintaining Trust in AI Systems: Strategies for addressing concerns related to bias, privacy, and data security when using AI at scale. Integrating AI Without Compromising Human Oversight: How to balance AI automation with human decision-making to ensure effective and ethical outcomes.
- The AI-Powered Business: Transforming Data, Decisions, and Customer Experience(CTO Day - Plenary) As AI continues to evolve, it has become a critical tool in transforming how businesses make decisions, manage data, and engage with customers. This panel will explore the significant impact of AI on three core pillars of modern business: decision-making, data management, and customer experience. By examining the intersection of AI with these areas, we will explore the ways businesses are leveraging AI to unlock efficiencies, drive innovation, and create deeper connections with customers. Discussion Points: AI's Role in Business Decision-Making: How AI is driving better, faster decision-making by analysing large volumes of data. Data as the Foundation of AI Transformation: Overcoming data quality issues, privacy concerns, and the need for robust data governance. Revolutionising the Customer Experience: The role of AI in improving customer satisfaction and loyalty through more personalised interactions.
- End of Day & Closing Remarks + Networking Drinks(CTO Day - Plenary)
Speakers
The Hon. Bob Carr · Former Minister - Government, Foreign Affairs of Australia In his 10 years as Premier he set new records for State Government spending on infrastructure, hosted the world’s best Olympics, achieved the nation’s best school literacy levels and bold environmental reforms such as wilderness protection, 350 new national parks and the world’s first carbon trading scheme. After leaving federal politics he devoted himself to two of the greatest challenges of the age: for five years he headed a think tank based at UTS on Australia-China relations grappling with China’s rise and the consequences; then for three years he worked as a Professor of Business and Climate at UTS forging solutions to the climate challenge. He has had a lifelong interest in the United States and its politics. He served as Scholar of the Australian American Leadership Dialogue and has spoken and written extensively about America, analysing the trends that shape it and determine its future. Forbes magazine called Bob Carr a ‘dragon slayer’ for his landmark tort law reforms. Bob Carr is uniquely qualified to talk about how international developments can shape your business.
Tanya Trott · Chief Technology Officer - CTO, Transurban A versatile and widely experienced senior Technology professional with a history of planning and implementing technology initiatives to generate improved productivity and deliver capability uplifts and strategic value. I enjoy interacting with people and re-focusing teams to deliver excellent service and successful programs of work. Specialties: Specialised skills in technology roadmaps and adoption, technology selection and business case development, contract negotiation and cost reduction identification and execution, and service and operational management and general business management skills. The ability to translate technical drivers to business initiatives and vice-versa.
Priyanka Paranagama · Chief Technology Officer - CTO, Suncorp Group Priyanka was appointed Suncorp’s Chief Technology Officer and EGM, AI Transformation in September 2024. Prior to that Priyanka was Suncorp’s Chief Data Officer for seven and a half years. Priyanka leads the development and activation of Suncorp’s technology strategy, in alignment with the business strategy, priorities and customer objectives. He also leads formulation of Suncorp’s AI, advanced analytics and data strategies and is accountable for delivering AI enabled operational transformation across the enterprise. Priyanka has over 25 years’ experience as a Data and Technology leader working across a number of industries, organisations and roles. He has led data and analytics strategies and transformation programs in many large institutions in financial services and the public sector. Prior to joining Suncorp, Priyanka held a Partnership at Ernst & Young Australia. Previously, he has been a Partner at IBM Global Business Services, and held leadership positions at National Australia Bank (where he was NAB’s first ‘head of data’), ANZ Banking Group (Divisional CIO for Corporate Centre) and Ansett/Traveland (CIO, Traveland, Australia’s largest travel agency at the time). Priyanka was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Computing from Monash University, with study in adaptive systems (AI-driven) and human cognitive biases. He also holds an Honours Degree in Information Systems.
Grant Currey · Chief Technology Officer - Corporate (ANZ), Flight Centre Travel Group An experienced travel technology integration architect, enterprise architect and technology leader. With over 8 years of global travel experience integrating distributed, large scale, legacy and next generation technologies.
Kate Whitney · Chief Digital & Technology Officer - CDTO, Treasury Wine Estates Kate has had an obsession with using data in brand marketing since the day she left University. With that passion and commitment, she has been fortunate to work across a number of categories and brands that are true market leaders. Some of her proudest achievements have been whilst working with, and leading, great people in advertising, subscription television, consumer goods, financial services, telecommunication, luxury and omni-channel retail.
Kurt Brissett · CDIO, Built. Kurt is an internationally renowned technology executive with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He is currently the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) at Built, where he leads the digital transformation and innovation initiatives to enhance the company's technological capabilities and improve operational efficiency. In 2020, Kurt was awarded ‘Best Technology Project in Australia,’ and in 2023, he was featured in the ‘Top 50 Global Government Innovators’ list. In 2024, he was recognized for leading the ‘World’s Best Digital Transport Agency’ and was named the ‘Number 1 CIO in Australia’ in the CIO50. Previously, Kurt was the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Transport for New South Wales, where he spearheaded the development and execution of Transport’s Technology Strategy. His work combined customer, operational, information, and emerging technologies to elevate both the travel and workplace experience. He was responsible for delivering a AU$1bn portfolio of technology and digital initiatives as part of Australia’s largest-ever transport infrastructure investment, totaling $72.3bn over 4 years. During his tenure at Transport for New South Wales, Kurt led the transformation of the digital transport experience for customers, including the launch of Opal, the first contactless transport payment system in the Southern Hemisphere, and several world-first digital transport products and services. Prior to his work in transport, Kurt held senior technology roles in both the private and public sectors. He was formerly an Army officer, serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Solomon Islands, and Indonesia. After his military service, Kurt worked for Deloitte, leading business and technology transformations, followed by roles at ASX-listed infrastructure companies Leighton Group and Lendlease, where he led large multinational technology teams.
Mark Gretton · Chief Technology Officer - CTO, CLEMENGER Innovative technology and marketing leader with industry leading strategic consulting and digital capability. 20 years+ marketing experience working across a range of FMCG, Financial services, Automotive, Utility, Service, Tourism, B2B, Government, NFP and Apparel brands in both senior agency and client-side roles. Strong pedigree for leading globally recognised creative communications. Leader of multiple award winning integrated creative campaigns and digital projects recognised at Cannes, The Effies, AIMIA, IMA, Award, DMA's, Webbys, AMES, Adnews, Adobe Awards etc. Strong digital understanding with experience running Enterprise eCommerce, CRM programme, social media, UX and programmatic digital communications projects. Deep strategic credentials with strong knowledge of shopper behaviour, behavioural economics and consumer behaviour.
Goran Stefkovski · CTO, Kogan Goran Stefkovski is the Chief Technology Officer of Kogan.com. Before joining Kogan.com, Goran worked at companies such as Rio Tinto, Coffey International, and as a solicitor at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. His valuable years of experience in technology and e-commerce has secured him seats at ZDNet's TechBuzz series in 2013, Keynote speaker at Rackspace Solve (2015), SydStart (2015), AWS ReInvent (2016), Dropbox Melbourne Business event (2016) as well as numerous other panellist and speaker roles. A firm believer of personalisation and data analysis to improve shoppers' experience, Goran ensured technological excellence and innovation in Kogan across all business lines and received the CIO of the Year award in the Consumer sector for the Kogan development team's achievements in 2017.
Mirco Hering · Offering Lead - Developer Experience & Platform Engineering (Global), Accenture With over 20 years at Accenture, Mirco Hering is a Managing Director leading the global DevOps practice and APAC Agile practice. Renowned for his expertise in Agile and DevOps transformations, he has supported major public and private sector organisations across Australia and globally, driving innovation in software delivery and IT efficiency. Mirco’s pragmatic approach focuses on blending methodologies to deliver tangible outcomes, whether setting up large-scale transformations or course-correcting projects that veer off track. Mirco is the author of the award-winning DevOps for the Modern Enterprise and a sought-after speaker at conferences worldwide, sharing insights on IT delivery, Agile practices, and DevOps strategies. Through his blog, Not A Factory Anymore, he continues to inspire IT leaders to overcome legacy challenges and embrace modern engineering practices. His passion for fostering high-performing developer communities underscores his leadership in Accenture’s mission to redefine IT delivery excellence.
Pooyan Asgari · Chief Data Officer, Domain Pooyan Asgari is the Chief Data Officer at Domain Group, where he leads the company’s data strategy and initiatives, driving innovative, data-driven solutions that enhance customer experiences and business outcomes. In this role, Pooyan is responsible for leveraging data science, machine learning, and advanced analytics to unlock the potential of Domain's vast data assets and provide actionable insights across the organisation. With a Ph.D. in data science, Pooyan specializes in natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and big data platforms. He is passionate about helping organisations gain a deeper, customer-centric understanding of their audience by building and deploying large-scale data solutions such as the "single view of the customer" for major consumer-facing organisations. Pooyan excels in organizing high-performance, agile teams to tackle complex data problems at an enterprise scale. His leadership and technical expertise enable him to turn data challenges into strategic opportunities, ensuring that the organisation remains at the forefront of data-driven innovation.
Sandeep Babbar · Head - Applications, Hearing Australia Sandeep Babbar is a technologist with two decades of experience in digital transformation and technology innovation, and a storyteller with a deep curiosity for how systems shape our world — and how they fail. He has helped organisations reimagine what's possible at the intersection of technology, design, and human experience. His work has earned industry recognition, including the prestigious Good Design Australia Award. Sandeep is also the author of two books, How Systems Fail and Upgraditis, which explore the foundations of resilient systems and the power of independent thinking.
Will Hiebert · Director - APJ (Regional), Glean
Madeline Palmer · Head - Content, Research & Editorial, Factor Madeline Palmer is a seasoned media and communications professional with extensive experience across journalism, broadcasting, and content creation. Before joining Factor, Madeline worked as a broadcast journalist in a number of major newsrooms across the country. During this time, Madeline covered breaking national and international news, including the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Medibank and Optus data breaches, several State and Federal Elections, the historical AUKUS Agreement, and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, among other stories.
Craig Baty · VP Research & Advisory, Factor Dynamic, energetic, approachable hands-on International C-level Executive and entrepreneur, with deep and broad experience in B2B Marketing, Campaign Management, Business Development, ICT Strategy and Cross-Cultural leadership and demonstrated history of working at board level to drive innovation, transformation and employee engagement in the information technology and services industry.
Paul Gray · RVP, Delphix Paul Gray is the Regional VP at Delphix, the leading platform provider for providing compliant data to the DevOps process. With over 20 years of IT leadership in both Multi-Cloud infrastructure sales and Enterprise software, he has extensive experience helping customers transform their businesses. Paul has a passion for building diverse and inclusive teams to drive growth across the Asia-Pacific Region.Simon Lawrence · Head - Infrastructure & Support, Virgin Australia Simon is the Head of Infrastructure and Support at Virgin Australia. Simon is delivery focused, highly experienced in people leadership, mentoring, consulting, deployment and critical situation management. He is passionate about delivering solutions for business problems, and has a particular interest in Cloud Solutions, Virtualisation, End User Computing, Mobility and emerging technologies.
Ned Lidbury · Director - Solutions Consulting, New Relic As Director of Solutions Consulting at New Relic, Ned Lidbury leads a high-performing team focused on enabling organisations to achieve tangible business outcomes through strategic observability initiatives. Ned brings a wealth of experience encompassing software development, technical consulting, solution architecture, and management, providing a comprehensive understanding of the technology landscape across multiple industry verticals.
Partners
New Relic · Platinum New Relic helps engineers and developers do their best work every day — using data, not opinions — at every stage of the software lifecycle. The world’s best engineering teams rely on New Relic to visualize, analyze and troubleshoot their software. New Relic One is the most powerful cloud-based observability platform built to help companies create more perfect software. Learn why customers trust New Relic for improved uptime and performance, greater scale and efficiency, and accelerated time to market at newrelic.com.- 8x8 · Bronze
Rimini Street · Platinum Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a Russell 2000® Company, is a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support and innovation solutions and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software. The Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of unified solutions to run, manage, support, customize, configure, connect, protect, monitor, and optimize enterprise application, database, and technology software. The Company has signed thousands of contracts with Fortune Global 100, Fortune 500, midmarket, public sector and government organizations who selected Rimini Street as their trusted, proven mission-critical enterprise software solutions provider and achieved better operational outcomes, realized billions of US dollars in savings and funded AI and other innovation investments. To learn more, please visit www.riministreet.com, and connect with Rimini Street on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.- Glean · Platinum
- Equal Experts · Gold
LRS Output Management · Gold
Kong Inc. · Bronze
Perforce · Platinum- BMC Software · Bronze From core to cloud to edge, BMC continues to build on a 40-year heritage of shaping digital transformation for organizations around the world. We deliver the software and services innovations that help over 10,000 global customers, including 84% of the Forbes Global 100, thrive in their ongoing evolution to an Autonomous Digital Enterprise—a state in which intelligent, integrated, value-creating functions operate with minimal human involvement across every facet of the organization and its ecosystem. We are proud to have earned recognition as an ITSM Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for seven years running, as well as being named overall leader in the EMA Radar Report for Workload Automation for five years in a row and top of the charts in EMA’s recent AIOps Radar report. Our future-focused portfolio helps drive business success with AI-enabled solutions for automation, optimization, performance, security, and service management, covering everything from mainframe to multi-cloud. BMC’s open, scalable, modular technologies help ensure that our customers can run and reinvent their businesses for growth and competitive edge while optimizing cost, performance, and security. For more information about BMC, please visit www.bmc.com.
- Panelist · Bronze Panelist is the vision for easy connections. We are a movement that exits to eliminate the complexity in professional interactions and give individuals a sense of clarity behind every conversation. And we do that by giving you the power to swift through to the right conversations and opportunities. Founded in 2021, we have had exponential growth, with members and senior executives from organisations across the globe including the Fortune 500. Panelist services include: Social networking Virtual events platform Audio chat rooms Company community centers We grow rapidly and we're always on the look out for talent across engineering, product management, design, research, analytics, technical program management, operations, and more.
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