Left Back.

Before I start...

Currently at the GMG Digital Conference up in Luton Hoo. Still early in the piece, but starting to realise how big, diverse and completely digitally focussed this place is.

After Waldo's kick-off, the first session came from Simon Calver, CEO LOVEFiLM. Fascinating company - 250 people, 600,000 subs. Key quote, when summarising download element of his reach and channel strategy: "The Internet is short, amateur and free."

Panel session now with Digital Directors including Penguin and IPC. Currently talking about failure, which is cheery for a new boy like me....
 

Guardian move announced

Naturally, it's here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2007/nov/14/theguardian.pressandpublishing

I am very very excited.

Back Left - Back to the Guardian

From late January I will be working as Technology Director at the Guardian News & Media, GNM. It's a shame to leave Wavex after 3 years hard work, as the company is really going places after, but the chance to join one of the very few big media companies I want to work for at such an interesting time is too good to miss.

There's much to do. The development team are working tirelessly on the next generation Web platform, which already underpins the home page. The move to a new building in Kings Cross gives a great opportunity to use new technology to properly merge print and online editions, and there is a huge potential to introduce new editorial features and services for Emily and her team.

With big investments in video, communities and new projects like the recent Katine launch, there is a real sense of possible innovation.   

Recognition for Wavex

We've been nominated for an award recently. The Deloitte Fast 50, where we came up in 7th. There's more to come, apparently.

After several years building the company with the team, it's nice. Infrastructure and networking companies are rarely sexy, but when they give great service, its good to get the plaudits along with our more high-profile cousins in new media.