The speed of innovation and the disruptive technology that cloud solutions offer make the CIO chair look pretty exciting. For most CIOs, the excitement is balanced with some serious stress, as IT issues of various sizes and types pile up. From a digital transformation strategy that seems stalled out to […]
The Changing Role of the CIO
The shift to a cloud-first approach in many enterprises presents a clear disruption across business processes. From new opportunities for collaboration and seamless mobile connectivity to an improved customer experience, cloud technology is making a big impact. The influence of cloud services is also at work on the CIO, significantly […]
To Truly Benefit from Cloud Computing, CIOs Must Fill These Three Key Roles
Whether it involves reducing IT overhead costs or jump-starting key business projects, the benefits and opportunities offered by cloud computing are seemingly endless. However, tapping into these benefits requires more than just a pure focus on technology. There’s also a human element that CIOs must be mindful of. Fostering a […]
CIOs Must Think Differently in Today’s Digital World
Good talent can be hard to find and even harder to keep. For CIOs, winning over and retaining talent means changing their mindsets in the face of a digital era. Giving key personnel the power to pick their projects and managers is one way to entice and incentivize both new […]
The Critical Role of the CIO in Spearheading Digital Transformation
Digital media and technology represent potent tools for business in terms of reducing costs, increasing revenues, reaching new audiences, eliminating inefficiencies, illuminating market trends, and other areas. But while the power of data and digital technologies is proven, many businesses do not have a comprehensive digital transformation strategy. Part of […]
CIO-Driven Outsourcing Brings Opportunity for IT Providers
As CIOs look towards outsourcing as a way to gain crucial skill sets and services, IT solution providers have a golden opportunity to step up to the plate and offer their portfolio of solutions and services. Identifying In-Demand Skills Of the 3,352 global CIOs and technology leaders polled in a recent […]
A Cloud Migration Cheat Sheet for CIOs
Many are sprinting toward cloud adoption at full speed, which can be intimidating to companies moving there at a slower pace. The good news is that a speedy transition to cloud infrastructure isn’t the right solution for every organization. And there are a plethora of best practices to help stakeholders […]
What The Hybrid Cloud Means for CIOs
The emergence of cloud computing has created a unique challenge for CIOs. On the one hand, there is a pervasive sense of urgency to adopt the newest and most advanced cloud technologies to increase cost savings and operational efficiency. On the other hand, CIOs must efficiently leverage IT assets already in place […]
3 Factors that Will Define the CIO Role in 2015
While there is widespread perception that chief information officers (CIOs) are primarily focused on emerging technologies, shifting business landscapes mean that the CIO role itself is changing. Increasingly, consumers are using technology to research and choose products in retail environments, and businesses that embrace these and other key trends are […]