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FEATURE: CLOUD MANAGEMENT
The
CIO’s
role
in delivering value within a
changing cloud ecosystem
The multi-cloud experience is
becoming more common and
organisations must therefore
ensure that the management of
the hybrid multi-cloud world is as
easy as possible. Alexander Wallner,
Senior Vice President and General
Manager EMEA, NetApp, tells us
how this approach will alleviate
pressure for the CIO.
I
t’s no secret that the relationship between the CEO and CIO
has shifted in recent years. As most organisations now have
technology at the core of their business, having a comprehensive
IT strategy is key to ensure growth. As a result, the modern day
CIO has migrated from a support role into a more strategic
position where they’re responsible for the planning, implementation and
execution of corporate strategies.
No longer are they tasked with a sole focus on technology. Today’s CIO
is responsible for improving business performance and is expected to
be seen as the technology and business leader. This newfound identity
of the CIO is not isolated – according to research by Forbes Insights,
five years ago, CIOs believed their most important skill was technology
know-how. Today, they believe the most important skill is contributing
to corporate strategy. Of course, in an environment that is focused on
constant evolution, it makes sense that the role of the CIO has evolved
so dramatically.
Unfortunately, change often comes with growing pains. As the CIO role
has adopted more of a business mindset, the crossover with the CEO
has come into question. This has, as a result, created a lack of clarity
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