Cloud and the Changing Role of the CIO
The role of the CIO has been changing over the last few years. And the cloud is the driving force in bringing about some of that change. The CIO has always been split between the strategic – creating value through technology – and the tactical, where the main aim is to run an efficient IT operation.
This is tough for CIOs who find themselves torn between the two. However, with the advent of cloud computing, CIOs can now rent technology, rather than own it. This helps reduce costs and means products can be launched in days rather than weeks. The CIO is then free to concentrate on high-level management issues, allocating money saved to other critical areas of the business.
The cloud also helps the CIO to discover ways in which all business units can work more efficiently. Through improved collaboration and easier information sharing the business has a clear and sustainable competitive advantage. Beyond that cloud-based computing can also lead the way towards improving processes, technologies and governance.
While it does bring great benefits, cloud is not the whole answer. How best to use cloud will depend on the organization. But as with all new technologies, if used in the right way, it will open up chances to transform IT. Redefining the traditional CIO role.
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