CIO First Look
Stay up to speed with the days top stories for IT leaders
20 April, 2023
How to know itâs time for a new CIO gig
Tech execs looking to build a long, successful career in IT leadership must be able to sense when to move on to a new opportunity â whether that means leaving on a high note or picking up clues that itâs time to go. Read more
Deutsche Bahn CIO on track to decentralize IT
IT boss Bernd Rattey wants to get away from cumbersome governance processes and silo thinking. In order to do so, he relies on dual leadership, business-driven projects, and fewer central specifications. Read more
Will Taiwan be the next supply chain bottleneck for IT?
The dependency of the worldâs PC makers on a steady supply of chips from Taiwan is highlighted by tensions in the seas surrounding the island this month. CIOs should take note. Read more
CIO Fletcher Previn on designing the future of work
How can CIOs make their hybrid work culture a competitive advantage? At Cisco, Fletcher Previn leads with user experience and design. Read more
How to succeed as a fractional CIO
Thinking about becoming a part-time or temporary CIO? Then itâs important to understand the jobâs benefits and drawbacks, or your quest may fall to pieces. Read more
Why IT surveys canât be trusted for strategic decisions
Whatever youâre researching, you have to decide: Do you want evidence, or just company? Because IT surveys offer insights that shed little light. Read more
The biggest enterprise technology M&A deals of the year
Silver Lakeâs $12.5 billion acquisition of Qualtrics, the user experience company briefly owned by SAP, is the biggest enterprise software deal so far in 2023. Read more
