Challenges and Considerations for Starting a New CIO Role in 2020 and Beyond
The times are indeed changing for today’s chief information officer (CIO). The role has evolved into less of an operational function and more of a strategic leadership position. Chief executive officers (CEOs) look to their CIO for more than cybersecurity and data management. Today’s CIO has line item responsibility for corporate innovation that adds revenue. […]
Preparing IT Teams for the New Cloud Normal
Enterprise organizations were slow to evolve to cloud technology from their legacy platforms and on-premise server rooms. But in the past five years, they’ve worked hard to catch up to the rest of the world, even if their efforts only encompassed hybrid models with one foot on-premises and one in the cloud. Then COVID-19 hit.
Three Communication Tips for CIO Management of Board Relationships
Every executive in the c-suite needs to manage up. For a chief information officer (CIO), that means managing board relationships. Winning over a board of directors is rarely easy; in fact, it’s probably grown more challenging as the COVID-19 epidemic strain is felt at all levels.
Don’t Skimp on Cybersecurity in 2020
While you’ve been busy worrying about the bottom line, cybercriminals have been quietly probing your vulnerabilities within the context of your COVID-19 distraction. Just ask the World Health Organization (WHO), who publicized the news of an attempted data breach during the height of the pandemic’s spread. The truth is, malicious software and digital terrorist threats […]