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CIOs Elevated to the Boardroom

CIOs have stepped into the role of digital leader and strategic advisor, according to the 2023 Global CIO Survey from Logicalis.


The study — based on a survey of 1,000 global technology leaders — demonstrates a monumental shift in the role of the CIO from tech implementor to business leader.

Today's tech leaders are actively involved in creating business strategy: 41% have some level of responsibility for business strategy, while 81% say they are spending more time on innovation. They are using their technology expertise to deliver innovative solutions that drive value and competitive advantage. Over three quarters (77%) are now spending more time selling ideas into the board.

"CIOs are playing a leading role in orchestrating transformation and are stepping up in response to the changing industry dynamics," said Bob Bailkoski, CEO at Logicalis. "Yet, CIOs are faced with challenges to navigate, including concerns of an impending recession and talent shortages. In addition to this, they are experiencing increased pressure to deliver digital-based outcomes for their organizations, giving them more exposure to their boards and requiring a different way of operating."

Orchestrating transformation on the journey towards a digital-first future means CIOs are forging a new path. The four critical areas of focus for CIOs identified in the report include:

Innovation: 50% of CIOs are expected to deliver continuous innovation that elevates and differentiates customer and employee interactions.

Strategy: 80% say that business strategy will become a bigger part of their role over the next two years.

Digital Transformation: 57% say that building and operating new digital platforms is still a core part of their job.

Reimagining Service Partnerships: 74% expect to increase spending on IT outsource management in 2023.

"Modern CIOs are confident in the skills and expertise needed to support their organization's technology structures," said Jon Groves, CEO of Logicalis US. "The CIO's role has shifted and now requires a renewed focus on strategic deployments that prioritize digital transformation and partnerships to create new business models and revenue. It's no longer just about the technology, but how the technology can drive the entire business into a digital first-future."

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CIOs Elevated to the Boardroom

CIOs have stepped into the role of digital leader and strategic advisor, according to the 2023 Global CIO Survey from Logicalis.


The study — based on a survey of 1,000 global technology leaders — demonstrates a monumental shift in the role of the CIO from tech implementor to business leader.

Today's tech leaders are actively involved in creating business strategy: 41% have some level of responsibility for business strategy, while 81% say they are spending more time on innovation. They are using their technology expertise to deliver innovative solutions that drive value and competitive advantage. Over three quarters (77%) are now spending more time selling ideas into the board.

"CIOs are playing a leading role in orchestrating transformation and are stepping up in response to the changing industry dynamics," said Bob Bailkoski, CEO at Logicalis. "Yet, CIOs are faced with challenges to navigate, including concerns of an impending recession and talent shortages. In addition to this, they are experiencing increased pressure to deliver digital-based outcomes for their organizations, giving them more exposure to their boards and requiring a different way of operating."

Orchestrating transformation on the journey towards a digital-first future means CIOs are forging a new path. The four critical areas of focus for CIOs identified in the report include:

Innovation: 50% of CIOs are expected to deliver continuous innovation that elevates and differentiates customer and employee interactions.

Strategy: 80% say that business strategy will become a bigger part of their role over the next two years.

Digital Transformation: 57% say that building and operating new digital platforms is still a core part of their job.

Reimagining Service Partnerships: 74% expect to increase spending on IT outsource management in 2023.

"Modern CIOs are confident in the skills and expertise needed to support their organization's technology structures," said Jon Groves, CEO of Logicalis US. "The CIO's role has shifted and now requires a renewed focus on strategic deployments that prioritize digital transformation and partnerships to create new business models and revenue. It's no longer just about the technology, but how the technology can drive the entire business into a digital first-future."

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Kubernetes was not initially designed with AI's vast resource variability in mind, and the rapid rise of AI has exposed Kubernetes limitations, particularly when it comes to cost and resource efficiency. Indeed, AI workloads differ from traditional applications in that they require a staggering amount and variety of compute resources, and their consumption is far less consistent than traditional workloads ... Considering the speed of AI innovation, teams cannot afford to be bogged down by these constant infrastructure concerns. A solution is needed ...

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Misaligned architecture can lead to business consequences, with 93% of respondents reporting negative outcomes such as service disruptions, high operational costs and security challenges ...

A Gartner analyst recently suggested that GenAI tools could create 25% time savings for network operational teams. Where might these time savings come from? How are GenAI tools helping NetOps teams today, and what other tasks might they take on in the future as models continue improving? In general, these savings come from automating or streamlining manual NetOps tasks ...

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2020 was the equivalent of a wedding with a top-shelf open bar. As businesses scrambled to adjust to remote work, digital transformation accelerated at breakneck speed. New software categories emerged overnight. Tech stacks ballooned with all sorts of SaaS apps solving ALL the problems — often with little oversight or long-term integration planning, and yes frequently a lot of duplicated functionality ... But now the music's faded. The lights are on. Everyone from the CIO to the CFO is checking the bill. Welcome to the Great SaaS Hangover ...

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