THE ROLE OF THE CIO/CISO IS CHANGING. DRAMATICALLY. The global demand for digital transformation across every business and organizational sector puts the Chief Information Officer firmly in the driving
One of the most dramatic, and informative, examples of digital transformation in recent years is shown by Formula One – the greatest racing spectacle on the planet, offering an unrivaled mix of guts, grit and glory. It is a everyone involved – from F1 drivers on the track to executives in the boardroom – the pressure is to stay ahead. Motor racing has always been a technology- driven sport, but how many people know F1’s leading role in digital technology? It begins with DevOps in design and development, through to AI and machine learning in test workshops and on the track, Big Data analysis of decades of past race conditions, experience and results, real-time analysis and decision making sport where winners and losers are determined by milliseconds and for during the race and finally the analysis and monitoring of data to provide content for social media, digital platforms and live broadcast back to a Remote Operation Centre. Ultimately, it is about keeping a community of some half a billion worldwide fans informed, involved and eager for more.
seat. With the rise in DevOps, agile operations and the application of AI, Automation and Analytics for business, the CIO is now at the very heart of overall business strategy. It is no longer enough to simply understand new technologies and deliver solutions on demand as the organization grows. Business models are increasingly shaped by technological innovation, and today’s CIO needs a sound grasp of the overall enterprise structure and business, in addition to being alert to ways in which IT can drive new revenue opportunities and accelerate growth. With the surge in remote working, the CIO is increasingly focused not only on customer experience but also enhancing employee experience and effectiveness. Today’s leading CIOs excel in many cross-functional skills – communication, inter-group bridge building – even empathy can be every bit as vital as sheer IT credentials.
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