CIO stories - Page 4

In a competitive world where technology can make or break a business, why wouldn’t a business want a skilful CIO to focus almost exclusively on IT?>>

IDC recommends all parties take a more assertive approach to accommodating the cloud model for long-term success.>>

CIOs are a company’s most critical hire, but it’s time for businesses to redefine what they need in their CIO, says one local expert.>>

"Mobile applications offer CIOs unique opportunities for streamlining business processes and empowering the organisation's workforce.">>

Female CIOs are more risk-aware than their male counterparts, although the top technology priorities amongst CIOs are the same regardless of gender.>>

“Organisations must balance the necessity to exploit the significant advances of smart machines with the perceived negative impact of job losses.">>

Legacy IT systems, stretched IT budgets and a lack of critical IT skills are just some of issues that are inhibiting government CIOs. >>

"The IT function should be closely aligned with the business, and this is driving fundamental change in the way the way IT organisations function.">>

“CIOs should look to the longer term, and identify, explore and experiment with potentially disruptive technologies.">>

In 2015 and 2016 business growth remains a top priority for CEOs, and technology is seen as a primary tool to achieve this growth.>>

CIOs and CFOs must work closely together in order to achieve the best business outcomes, says John Gonzalez, Extreme Networks ANZ country manager.>>

Brocade predicts that 2015 will see fundamental changes in the IT industry, driven by enterprises shifting to outsourcing.>>

"The CIO is challenged to adopt a higher profile and actively engage in opportunities to influence IT decisions in business budgets.">>

"One risk is the race-to-services phenomenon by ill-prepared software resellers looking to prop up falling licence revenues...">>

Think back over the past 20 years at the innovative technologies that you have absorbed into your life...>>

A lot can be learned by observing the changing of the guard. Often, behind the dignified theatre of it all is a much more chaotic reality.>>

"The challenge to all is how you untangle your legacy infrastructure and align your organisation (with people and processes) to adopt cloud appropriat>>

A successful digital business requires transformational change in the culture, mindset and workforce capabilities.>>

With the press overhyping 3D printing, virtual reality, and Bitcoin, it’s hard for CIOs to track the startup trends impacting business today.>>

"The panel is part of an ongoing programme of work to ensure government agencies are continually lifting privacy and security standards.">>

"CIOs should take note: Apple is not letting up on its relentless focus on the things your customers and employees will benefit from: more and better apps.">>

"This high level of unconventional funding from outside IT, while aiding growth, may contribute to integration issues in the short term and governance in the long term.">>

In 2014, female CIOs expect to increase their IT budgets 2.5 percent, whereas male CIOs report an average increase of 0.2 percent.>>

"If Australian IT leaders are to ‘tame the digital dragon’, they need to address three top priorities: developing digital leadership, renovating the core of IT, and building bimodal capability.">>