Eddie Copeland interview: why we’re still having the wrong conversation about technology and innovation

CFOs and technology and transformation leads are having the “wrong conversation” about return on investment (ROI) when it comes to innovating, according to Eddie Copeland, director of the London Office of Technology & Innovation (LOTI).

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“A lot of councils speak the language of innovation, and are broadly supportive, but their expectations around ROI prevent many great initiatives from ever

Eddie Copeland interview: why we’re still having the wrong conversation about technology and innovation

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