The role of the CIO is evolving from a Traditional to a Transformational leader, becoming crucial in driving business success through technology. This transition requires CIOs to adopt a c-suite mindset, engage in business conversations, and align closely with CEOs. Building strong relationships and understanding the business is vital for digital transformation success.
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The lost generation in technology
The technology industry is in crisis and yet many do not see the warning signs. How can an industry with as much innovation as the technology industry be in peril? The root of the issue rests with several complications…and…
The difference between the Traditional CIO and the Transformational CIO
Over the past several years, the role of the Chief Information Office (CIO) has changed. If you are a CIO, do you know which type you most closely align with…or aspire to be? If you are working with a CIO,…
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Eight ways enterprises struggle with public cloud
The move to public cloud is not new yet many enterprises still struggle to successfully leverage public cloud services. Public cloud services have existed for more than a decade. So, why is it that companies still struggle to effectively…and successfully…
The five most popular posts of 2016
While 2016 is quickly coming to a close, it offers plenty to reflect on. For the CIO, IT organizations and leaders who work with technology, 2016 offered a glimpse into the future and the cadence in which it takes. We…
These four things will close the gap between the CMO & CIO
The landscape for marketers is shifting dramatically. In order for marketers to be successful, they must rely on technology and data. The bottom line is that the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) needs the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and vice versa.…
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Digital Transformation requires intimate knowledge of the business
Moving to a digital enterprise is not a trivial task. It is neither a journey nor a destination. The shift for an enterprise to embrace digital requires a cohesive effort on multiple levels. Technology plays a role, but only…
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IT transformation is difficult, if not impossible, without cloud
Information Technology (IT) transformation is all the rage these days. It started as a lofty objective among Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and shifted to a stark requirement for businesses to remain competitive. Even those beyond the IT organization are pushing…
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Changing the language of IT: 3 things that start with the CIO
The Information Technology (IT) organization is going through a significant transformation. The transformation itself is not only disruptive, but confusing for many of the stakeholders including IT leadership, IT staff and those outside of the IT organization. Three years ago,…
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#CIOitk: Are IT organizations headed toward irrelevance?
Several IT executives and CIOs (former and current) turned a Twitter conversation about the ‘platform economy’ into a candid conversation about the core issues facing IT. Is IT facing such a dire downward spiral? And if so, is it too…
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