--- title: "Architects of Change: Perspectives | Ian Cook" description: Logicalis Group Blog provides thought leadership and IT industry insights, including the latest information and news on Digital Transformation, Planning your IT journey, Optimising your operations and engaging your employees. --- [![logicalis-301-1](https://insights.logicalis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logicalis-301-1.png?width=220&name=logicalis-301-1.png)](https://www.logicalis.com/)   - [Solutions & Services](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-and-services/services/managed-services) - [Resources](https://www.logicalis.com/resources/) - [News](https://www.logicalis.com/insights/news) - [About us](https://www.logicalis.com/about-us) - [Careers](https://careers.logicalis.com) [logo](http://www.au.logicalis.com/) [![logicalis-301-1](https://insights.logicalis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logicalis-301-1.png?width=220&name=logicalis-301-1.png)](https://www.logicalis.com/)   - [Solutions & Services](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/) - Digital Ready Infrastructure - [Networking](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/networking/) - [Software Defined Networking](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/software-defined-networking/) - Hybrid IT - [Data Centre](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/data-centre/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Security](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/security/) - Digital Workplace - [Communications & Collaboration](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/communications-and-collaboration/) - [ITSM](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/itsm/) - [Mobility](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/mobility/) - Advisory and Managed Services - [Advisory Services](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/advisory-services/) - [Assessment Services](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/assessment-services/) - [Data and Information Insights](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/data-and-information-insights/) - [Maintenance Services](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/maintenance-services/) - [Managed Services](https://www.logicalis.com/solutions-services/managed-services/) - [Partners](https://www.logicalis.com/our-partners/) - [Resources](https://www.logicalis.com/resources/) - [News](https://www.logicalis.com/news/) - [About us](https://www.logicalis.com/about-us/) - [Careers](https://www.logicalis.com/careers/) - [Blog](https://cxounplugged.com/) - [Contact us](http://www.au.logicalis.com/contact/) - [Worldwide](http://www.au.logicalis.com/choose-your-location/) -   - ![Group Blog banner](https://insights.logicalis.com/hubfs/Blog%20banner.png "Group Blog banner") Search Blog - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ## Ian Cook ### Recent Posts ## [When flexible working met outsourcing](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/flexible-working-outsourcing) [January 28, 2013](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/author/iancook) *One ‘enterprising’ employee in the US last week reminded us of one the basic truths of IT security. Logicalis CEO Ian Cook looks at what happened when flexible working met outsourcing.* [Continue Reading ››](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/flexible-working-outsourcing) Tags [Security](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/security), [Staffing](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/staffing), [Managed Services](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/managed-services), [Outsourcing Services](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/outsourcing-services), [data security](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/data-security), [Outsourcing](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/outsourcing) [![](https://insights.logicalis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ObamaTwitter.jpg)](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/ict-trends-for-2013-predictions) ## [Tis the season for predictions - ICT trends for 2013](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/ict-trends-for-2013-predictions) [December 19, 2012](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/author/iancook) *In the run up to the holiday period, Logicalis CEO Ian Cook addresses some of the ICT trends for 2013. Consumers will be driving many ICT trends for 2013 and this will require investment by...* [Continue Reading ››](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/ict-trends-for-2013-predictions) Tags [BYOD](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/byod), [Strategy](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/strategy), [business intelligence](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/business-intelligence-2), [virtualisation](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/virtualisation), [Big Data](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/big-data), [cloud computing](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/cloud-computing-2), [Cloud Computing](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/cloud-computing), [Business Analytics](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/business-analytics) ## [The Internet of things – can objects get social?](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/the_internet_of_things) [December 12, 2012](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/author/iancook) *Ian Cook looks at the Internet of things and asks how this idea might manifest itself and, more importantly, what businesses should be doing to capitalise on the concept.* [Continue Reading ››](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/the_internet_of_things) Tags [Strategy](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/strategy), [technology innovation](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/technology-innovation), [IT trends](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/it-trends), [innovation](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/innovation), [Unified Communications](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/unified-communications), [internet of things](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/internet-of-things), [IT Trends](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/it-trends-2), [Business Strategy](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/business-strategy) [![](https://insights.logicalis.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/BYOD_Infographic.png)](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/ovum_byod_research-findings-released) ## [BYOD – Research findings released](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/ovum_byod_research-findings-released) [November 28, 2012](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/author/iancook) *A research white paper published today by Ovum and commissioned by Logicalis, reveals some interesting statistics about the willingness to use, and readiness to deploy, [BYOD in the workplace](http://www.logicalis.com/news-and-events/news/logicalis-white-paper-byod.aspx#.ULYlm9OLL31).* [Continue Reading ››](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/ovum_byod_research-findings-released) Tags [BYOD](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/byod), [Business Intelligence](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/business-intelligence), [IT trends](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/it-trends), [Research](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/research) ## [Harnessing everyday innovation - part 1](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/harnessing-everyday-innovation) [October 10, 2012](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/author/iancook) *Ian Cook, CEO at Logicalis, explores the vital role that collaboration and *communication* tools and technologies can play in enabling a business culture in which everyday ideas and inspiration can...* [Continue Reading ››](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/harnessing-everyday-innovation) Tags [communication technologies](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/communication-technologies), [Strategy](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/strategy), [innovation](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/innovation), [collaboration tools](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/collaboration-tools), [unified communications](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/unified-communications-2), [Collaboration](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/collaboration), [Business Strategy](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/business-strategy), [communication](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/communication), [collaboration](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/collaboration-2) ## [2012: Time for a rethink?](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/2012-time-for-a-rethink) [January 23, 2012](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/author/iancook) *Ian Cook offers his thoughts on the technology year ahead, looking in particular at how the emerging technology trends – from BYOD to Big Data – will change the way we think about IT departments.* [Continue Reading ››](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/2012-time-for-a-rethink) Tags [Uncategorised](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/uncategorized) ## [CXO Unplugged is Live!](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/cxo-unplugged-is-live) [January 16, 2012](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/author/iancook) *Ian Cook, CEO, Logicalis introduces CXO Unplugged, which will bring together a collection of thoughts and views on the big technology and business issues - reflecting the priorities inherent in a...* [Continue Reading ››](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/cxo-unplugged-is-live) Tags [Uncategorised](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/topic/uncategorized) [1](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/author/iancook/page/1) ### CATEGORIES - [Business Strategy (96)](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/tag/business-strategy) - [IT Trends (52)](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/tag/it-trends-2) - [Strategy (45)](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/tag/strategy) - [Uncategorised (45)](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/tag/uncategorized) - [Security (40)](https://insights.logicalis.com/blog/tag/security) ### Like to learn more? 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