Lend Lease VP Recognized as Premier 100 IT Leader

Strategic Insights -

John Miles, VP of Global Systems and Services at Lend Lease, has been recognized by Computerworld as one of the Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2005. Miles was selected for his creativity and business savvy in implementing the IT infrastructure redesign initiative, project highRISE, which utilizes ManageSoft dynamic software management solutions to transform PCs into self-healing devices. This innovative approach streamlines IT service support, desktop software delivery, and protects against computer viruses and worms.

Key Takeaways:

  • John Miles, VP of Global Systems and Services at Lend Lease, has been recognized as one of the Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2005 by Computerworld.
  • Miles was selected for his creativity and business savvy in leading project highRISE, an IT infrastructure redesign initiative that utilizes ManageSoft dynamic software management solutions.
  • Project highRISE transforms PCs into self-healing devices, streamlining IT service support, desktop software delivery, and protecting against computer viruses and worms.
  • The Premier 100 IT Leaders award honors executives who demonstrate exemplary technology leadership in resolving business problems and showcases the type of innovation found in projects like highRISE.
  • ManageSoft dynamic software management solutions have been recognized as a key factor in the success of Lend Lease's IT projects, with the company receiving three major IT industry recognitions in the last few months.
  • The award highlights the challenges IT leaders expect to face in the coming year, including motivating staff, avoiding project pitfalls, shoring up network security, and preparing for the rebound.

Statistics:

  • 600+ nominees were evaluated for the Premier 100 IT Leaders award.
  • Nearly 180,050 guaranteed rate base for Computerworld's weekly publication.
  • 1,138,000 total print audience for Computerworld (IntelliQuest CIMS 2004 Business Influencer Study).
  • Over 1 million unique online visitors to Computerworld (DoubleClick).

Sources:

  • Computerworld, "Premier 100 IT Leaders," January 3, 2005.
  • ManageSoft, "About ManageSoft Dynamic Software Management Solutions."
  • Lend Lease, "About Lend Lease."
  • Computerworld, "About Computerworld."