| If the IT market handed out loyalty cards, CIOs would be earning a lot of free lattes. That’s not to say they’re out there running riot, filling carts with any and every conceivable thing without budget constraints, or doubling down on hunches. However, the position demands adjusting to change as much as being equipped with all the intel at their disposal to anticipate what’s around the corner. The business relies on that knowledge, so the pressure is always on to get it right as trends fluctuate.
Rebecca Fox, group CIO at cybersecurity consulting firm NCC Group sums it up nicely: “We need to be front and center in shaping strategy, influencing decisions, and delivering the outcomes. That means being visible, building trust, and leading with clarity and urgency.”
In our lead story, John Edwards breaks down the top trends in the current enterprise IT market to catch you up and help you make better decisions, starting today.
 | Carl Friedmann, Executive Regional Editor, CIO |
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