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Craig Anderson

Craig Anderson focuses on Digital Transformation, with articles exploring Cybersecurity and DevOps. Craig's work has benefited industry professionals with key strategic pivots like migrating to the cloud, adopting agile practices, and successfully implementing automation. 
Why Security is Crucial for DevOps
DevOps
Why Security is Crucial for DevOps

As the development of complex applications continues to accelerate, so does the need for security in DevOps. The continuous deployment and integration processes of DevOps increase the potential for vulnerabilities to enter software systems, making security a crucial aspect of any DevOps strategy. To effectively address security risks, DevOps teams must integrate security practices throughout the entire software development life

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How AI and Technology are Revolutionizing UK Borders
IT Digital Transformation
How AI and Technology are Revolutionizing UK Borders

The past year has been quite challenging for the travel industry due to the ongoing pandemic. As countries slowly try to revive the industry, the UK government has announced its ambition to create “a border that is fit for the 21st century”. Recently, the country has laid out plans to roll out a new “permission to travel” scheme for international

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Revolutionizing Patient Referrals: How Digitalization Streamlines Healthcare and Enhances Patient Experience
IT Digital Transformation
Revolutionizing Patient Referrals: How Digitalization Streamlines Healthcare and Enhances Patient Experience

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on elective care services worldwide, with treatment delays and waiting times exacerbated in many countries. As the elective care backlog surpasses the seven million mark in the United Kingdom, it is clear that a multi-pronged approach is needed to tackle long patient waiting times. Fortunately, several Focused Improvement Program (FIP) initiatives have

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Unlocking the Power of Digital Healthcare
IT Digital Transformation
Unlocking the Power of Digital Healthcare

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for an efficient digital healthcare system. The pandemic spurred a rapid shift in the use of digital health technologies to enable remote consultations, monitor patients, and facilitate data sharing. However, there are concerns about data security and privacy that need to be addressed to ensure that the benefits of digitization are fully realized.

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HashiCorp has released Consul 1.15, a new and improved service mesh platform
DevOps
HashiCorp has released Consul 1.15, a new and improved service mesh platform

HashiCorp, the popular infrastructure automation software provider, has released an upgraded version of its popular service mesh platform, Consul. Consul 1.15 features several new improvements aimed at enhancing service mesh functionality, including an enhanced system for interacting with Envoy, a Consul Envoy extension tool, and a new extension system that allows operators to easily modify Consul-generated Envoy resources. Improved Envoy

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AIA New Zealand’s Ambition for a Healthier, Better-Protected Nation
IT Digital Transformation
AIA New Zealand’s Ambition for a Healthier, Better-Protected Nation

As the world becomes more complex, multinational insurance and finance corporation AIA New Zealand aims to help transform the country into one of the healthiest and best-protected nations globally. Achieving such a goal entails various challenges, including building internal cohesion for IT success, encouraging diversity in tech roles, dealing with resistance to change, and embracing continual transformation. In this article,

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Hackathons: Driving Innovation and Efficiency in Local Government
IT Digital Transformation
Hackathons: Driving Innovation and Efficiency in Local Government

Local and regional governments are facing unprecedented pressure to deliver services that meet the needs of their communities. This demand is requiring innovative thinking on productivity and effective demand management. Fortunately, local authorities are exploring different ways to achieve efficiency through re-engineering their current way of work and by looking at technology to help solve their challenges. Hackathons have emerged

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Embracing Digital Innovation: How Topgolf Callaway Brands is Transforming the Golf Industry
IT Digital Transformation
Embracing Digital Innovation: How Topgolf Callaway Brands is Transforming the Golf Industry

Callaway Brands is a world-renowned company that specializes in golf equipment, apparel, and accessories, and has been a staple in the industry since 1982. In recent years, the company’s focus has shifted towards new strategic opportunities for growth and expansion through Topgolf and other lines of business. To enable this strategic shift and growth, Callaway has embarked on a digital

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Delta Airlines: Addressing the Challenge of Cloud and Mainframe Integration through Hybrid Infrastructure
IT Digital Transformation
Delta Airlines: Addressing the Challenge of Cloud and Mainframe Integration through Hybrid Infrastructure

Delta Air Lines began its journey towards cloud migration when air travel came to a virtual halt during the pandemic. With decreasing air traffic, Delta’s IT team recognized the opportunity to utilize cloud computing and offer enhanced solutions and experiences for their passengers. However, like many other large corporations, Delta’s existing infrastructure was not conducive to a complete migration to

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How CPG Companies Use AI and Analytics to Transform Operations and Sustainability Efforts
IT Digital Transformation
How CPG Companies Use AI and Analytics to Transform Operations and Sustainability Efforts

Artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics are revolutionizing the way consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies operate. These advanced technologies enable companies to better understand consumer needs, personalize the customer experience, optimize supply chain logistics, reduce food waste, and improve sustainability efforts. In this article, we will examine two top CPG companies and the tools they rely on to enhance their operations

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Healthcare IT Leaders Invest in Identity Security to Protect Patient Data
IT Digital Transformation
Healthcare IT Leaders Invest in Identity Security to Protect Patient Data

The security of patient data is a paramount concern for healthcare organisations, and IT leaders are beginning to realise the significance of this issue. In recent years, numerous security breaches related to identity theft have occurred in healthcare organisations, resulting in disruption, compromised accounts, lost income, stolen data and damage to their reputation. Despite these risks, most healthcare IT leaders

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Embracing Customer Experience Platforms to Achieve Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
IT Digital Transformation
Embracing Customer Experience Platforms to Achieve Digital Transformation in the Public Sector

Nowadays, it has become effortless for organizations to access digital technologies and customer experience platforms. The public sector can also take advantage of these advancements to seamlessly integrate online experiences into their day-to-day service operations. By doing so, public sector organizations can transform into digital-first public service organizations. In this article, we will delve into the significance of embracing digital

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