How Imperial College London transformed from a project to a product based operating model
Jenny Rae, CIO, Imperial College London
In this presentation Imperial’s Chief Information Officer Jenny Rae will share the journey Imperial has taken in moving from a project to a product based approach to IT delivery. The session will cover the benefits of the shift including greater alignment with Imperial’s strategy and an enhanced focus on the user experience. Key topics will include how Imperial’s team has been organised, the product lifecycle from discovery to delivery and the principles of a product culture. The presentation will also address the challenges faced with examples of how some of these have been and are being approached.
Cloud Migration Completed - Now What?
Oliver Davy, Chief Digital Officer and Richard Lock, Principal Infrastructure Engineer, University of Derby
The University of Derby has migrated the vast majority of services to Azure, or to SaaS solutions. But how does that actually get leveraged at a strategic level? What direct difference can that make to income and expenditure, to research quality, and to teaching innovation? This session covers the benefits roadmap for a University fully in the cloud, providing insight in to how strategic and operational planning can be different with this key foundational piece of the puzzle in place.
Revolutionising Campus Life: Queen’s University Belfast’s Comprehensive Mobile App for Enhanced Engagement
Orla Burns, Development Group Programme Manager, Queen’s University Belfast
At Queen's University Belfast, we recognise the pivotal role of digital innovation in enhancing the student and staff experience. We have actualised our dedication through a state-of-the-art mobile application, crafted to simplify the everyday engagements of our students and staff by offering immediate access to critical resources including email, schedules/calendars, library systems, and career support services. Our vision is for this platform to become the core digital location for all interactions with all major stakeholders including visitors, prospective students, vendors etc.
Consolidate your tech stack to reduce cost, improve security and save management time
Simon Fasolo, Head of Google Workspace for Education EMEA, Google; Robert Needham, Product Lead - One University, University of Sheffield
In today's fast-paced educational environment, efficiency is paramount. Discover how consolidating your technology stack with Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks can streamline operations and enhance learning. Learn how to reduce costs by eliminating redundant software, bolster security with centralised management, and reclaim valuable time by simplifying workflows. This keynote will unveil how this powerful combination can empower educators, administrators, and students to focus on what matters most: fostering innovation and achieving academic success.
