CIO First Look
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November 16, 2023
CIO as enabler: Building an ecosystem of innovation partners
Given the complexity and pace of technical advances, modern CIOs must look beyond the enterprise to develop a range of partnerships aimed at creating solutions that solve big business challenges. Read more
12 strategic tips CIOs can learn from tech vendor CTOs
With every company becoming a software company, enterprise IT leaders can improve digital outcomes by heeding the advice of those who have been there and done that â their vendor counterparts.Read more
9 cloud strategy questions every IT leader must answer
Whether youâre starting out or deep into your cloud journey, assessing â and reassessing â these key questions is vital to ensuring a business-aligned approach free of cost overruns that can arise rapidly at any time. Read more
Chief AI officer: What it takes to land the C-suiteâs hottest new job
The CAIO role is fast becoming a new fixture in the C-suite, responsible for setting the AI agenda. Hereâs why so many companies are looking to fill this role, what it entails, and whether you have the right stuff to earn the latest IT leadership post. Read more
Weâre all becoming software CIOs â a role Red Hat CIO Jim Palermo knows well
As products become more based in software, CIO roles will increasingly align with CIOs whoâve been selling software for decades, like Jim Palermo, CIO of open source solution provider Red Hat. Read more
How ServiceNow gets the most out of generative AI
As the company adopts generative AI internally, CIO Chris Bedi is measuring everything â and thinks you should too. Read more
Many CIOs are better equipped to combat rising IT costs. Are you?
IT budgets are being tested like never before due to many factors. But savvy CIOs, tightly aligned with the C-suite, have found ways to adjust to rising costs while others remain on the back foot. Read more