Insights

Chris Smith

Head of Public Sector/Services, Bluefin Solutions

Chris is responsible for Bluefin Solutions' Public Sector and Services industry.

He has more than 25 years experience working for many of the leading technology companies such as HP, Xansa and Logica. Throughout his career, Chris has worked closely with clients, developing creative solutions to meet business challenges and objectives. More recently, he has been focused on how technology can be used as a business enabler, particularly within the Public Sector to overcome budget challenges whilst driving successful business outcomes and helping clients meet their business milestones.

Chris is also a key player in Bluefin Solutions mobility initiative, drawing upon his more recent experience in delivering enterprise mobility workforce solutions to companies such as Royal Mail and TV Licensing.

The following list of blog entries can be refined by clicking on a category or month in the right-hand sidebar.

14 Dec 2012
What procurement lessons can be learnt from the West Coast franchise debacle?
categories: Project Management & Methodology, Public Sector, Services

06 Dec 2012
The Chancellors Autumn statement - an opportunity (?)
categories: Public Sector, Services

06 Jul 2012
Can SME'S compete effectively for Government contracts?
categories: Public Sector, Services

05 Apr 2011
Bust to boom: Addressing the insurmountable challenge of funding cuts
categories: Higher Education, Public Sector

16 Mar 2011
Universities should find ways to improve efficiency rather than raise costs as a knee jerk reaction
categories: Higher Education, Public Sector

10 Feb 2011
Can an enterprise mobile solution help companies comply with health and safety?
categories: Mobile, Human Capital Management, Consumer Business

02 Dec 2010
Can the UK Higher Education sector deliver a world class student experience?
categories: Higher Education, Public Sector

26 Nov 2010
Attracting international students - do UK universities offer real value?
categories: Higher Education, Public Sector

01 Nov 2010
Funding for Higher Education - A Gamble on the Market?
categories: Higher Education, Public Sector

15 Oct 2010
The Browne review - response from Chris Smith, Bluefin Solutions
categories: Higher Education, Public Sector

26 Aug 2010
National Student Survey - response from
Chris Smith, Bluefin Solutions
categories: Higher Education, Public Sector

20 Jul 2010
Response to Vince Cable's speech on the university and wider Higher Education sector
categories: Higher Education, Public Sector

09 Jul 2010
Response to the University and College Union (UCU) analysis on government funding cuts
categories: Higher Education, Public Sector

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