Attending Data Centre World 2018 London marks the 10th year of the biggest independent Data Centre Event in the world. The event showcases international suppliers, industry practitioners and the leaders in their field.
The DCW18 event is an opportunity for the industry to share their extensive wisdom and discuss the latest topics and concerns surrounding the data centre industry. Strategic Directions will share all this wisdom and knowledge with our customers.
Strategic Directions were proud Strategic Partners of Data Centre World Global. This year more than 1,000 professionals all convened in San Antonio, TX from March 12-15 to share knowledge and experience within the Data Centre World. Strategic Direction bring home this knowledge and innovative solutions for both our organisation and our customers.
This years Cloud & DC Edge conference, discussed the digital landscape of some of the biggest IT leaders “Enabling Agility, Optimising a Complex Infrastructure Ecosystem” was the topic. Strategic Directions were proud to be knowledge partners discussing how to enable CX, UX through the various environments to meet the needs of business, customers and operating environments.
The Cloud & DC Edge Experience summit shared the insights of Australia’s largest IT users, and Data Centres looking at everything from common to more complex issues.
Are you getting Value from your current ICT Investments?
Clearly define your Strategic priorities and roadmap
Deliver ICT services that align to your business needs
Providing expertise in ICT Services, Data Centre Design & Planning and all advisory services
The Strategic Directions Group sole focus is to help you
improve your operational efficiency and maximise the return
on your ICT and Data Centre Investments.
Deliver tangible business results that exceed our customers’ expectations.
Maintain our vendor independence, to ensure that we can focus on delivering the best outcome for our customers
Actively seek innovative solutions for both our organisations and our customers.
Strategic Directions has extensive experience gained from working on the largest and most complex networks in Australia.
Vendor Independent Data Centre Design specialist Strategic Directions delivers a Data Centre Optimisation Service
Strategic Directions Managed Data Centre Services can provide clients with a fully managed data center
Many Organisations struggle with the mechanics of conducting a Tender Process for the procurement of IT or Telecommunications Goods and Services.
Vibrant, liveable, sustainable cities require more than traditional infrastructure – and are evaluated on more than simply financial return.
Strategic Direction’s External CIO Service allows a client access to skills and experience from multiple disciplines, on a customised retainer basis.
Strategic Directions offers vendor independent, specialist advice for your ICT investments.
This service allows for the development of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for your organisation
Overview Chris has over 30 years experience in the IT industry and is the founder and Managing Director of The Strategic Directions Group. Chris specialises in ICT strategy and management, and ICT Master Planning for regions and cities. He has significant experience in Local Government and large commercial organisations. In addition to the role of Managing Director, Chris has actively participated in industry forums and advisory groups. He was the founding Chairman of the South East Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (SEQROC) CIO Group, member of the AIIA National Digital Economy Council (2011), member of the Queensland AIIA Committee (2009 – 2013) and member CCiQ Technology Committee (2014). Experience Prior to joining The Strategic Directions Group, Chris was the Chief Information Officer at Gold Coast City Council responsible for information management, telecommunications, and technology management. During this time, Chris participated in numerous IT forums and working groups for both the ICT industry and the Local Government sector. Chris has extensive experience in ICT strategy and service delivery and has held various ICT management roles in both Australia and England. As Managing Director at Strategic Directions, Chris has worked with several key customers including Federal, State and Local Government, and large commercial organisations. His primary responsibilities include development of ICT Strategy, review of the ICT service delivery models, performance and vendor management, ICT budget and TCO assessment, and realignment of the mix of in-house, cloud and managed ICT services. In all cases, Chris has focussed on the alignment of ICT services to business priorities to maximise the value from ICT investments.
Managing Director
Overview Mike has over 26 years’ experience in the ICT industry, covering strategy, design and management across commercial and government sectors. He is a specialist in large-scale data centre development and telecommunications solutions, with particular skill in strategic and master planning, procurement, telecommunications and networking, design, management and operations, contract negotiations and project recovery. Experience Mike holds a number of Directorship positions across the ICT and telecommunications industry. Appointed to the Board of Directors of AFCOM’s Data Center Institute in the USA in April 2010, Mike has since represented the Institute on the Data Centre World Expert Panel, on Data Centre Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (2011) and Data Center Trends (2012), and co-authored a number of Whitepapers. A regular speaker at data centre industry events including Data Center World in the USA and AFCOM’s Asia Pacific Data Centre Symposium, Mike maintains his data centre design and operations knowledge with frequent international data centre and vendor reviews, and data centre redevelopment projects. Mike is a Director and National Data Centre Practice Manager of The Strategic Directions Group, an advisory firm specialising in IT, Telecommunications and Data Centre Strategy. He was the Design Authority for the world-class 14,000sqm Polaris Data Centre (a $240M Tier III N+2, high security, 20MW facility) at Springfield (Queensland, Australia), and is the External CIO responsible for the ICT Master Plan for Greater Springfield (winner of the 2010 World’s Best Master Planned Community Award), which links the precincts of Health City, Education City, Springfield Technology Park, Parkside and Brookwater Village. As a qualified technician, Mike’s early career positions included National Connectivity Practice Manager for Dimension Data Australia and Communications Consultant for Telstra. Qualifications Mike holds a Diploma of Applied Science – Computing, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). He is a ...
Director – GAICD
A self-motivated professional with 28 years’ experience providing specialist telecommunication and IT consultancy focusing on the development, and delivery, of cost effective and complex innovative solutions. Michael working collaboratively with all levels of senior management in both the private and government sectors, he is dedicated to meeting the strategic needs of the customer whilst upholding the core values of my team and organisation.
Senior Business Advisor
Byron heads up the Strategic Directions Data Centre practice, getting involved in all aspects from design and construction to audits and reviews for both internal rooms and co-location facilities. With an industrial electrical background, Byron brings and technical hands on approach to our clients.
Senior Business Advisor
David has over 12 years ICT experience across multiple industries including Health, Utilities, Law Enforcement, Local and State Government. With a substantial performance record leading government and commercial operations in best practice project management methodologies and information technology initiatives, he offers customers a pragmatic and collaborative approach to each engagement. Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously, engaging disparate stakeholders with project objectives, and navigating businesses through potential project risks and roadblocks, David enjoys sharing his expertise in, ICT Strategic Planning, Knowledge & Information Management, Smart City Master Planning, Policy, Governance and Customer Service Management issues. When not working with clients, David enjoys cycling, drinking coffee and testing out his hammock along with a good book.
Senior Business AdvisorVendor Independent – ICT Strategy and Management Specialists
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