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With the roles of the CTO and CISO playing such critical functions – not just in terms of security, but also driving innovation and growth – it’s no surprise that some organizations are beginning to consider whether integrating and realigning the two would be beneficial, said Joey Meneses. In this piece, he breaks down why it should happen, and how.
Forget the vendor relationships of the past. Today, it’s about finding a partner who is “really trying to understand our current problems and opportunities, and help us solve those problems,” said our panelists during a recent discussion.
If an organization truly believes in digital transformation and wants a true digital leader, “you need the scope to go with it,” said Saad Chaudhry of Luminis Health. In this interview, he talked about his recent title change, the “massive” Epic reset that he believes will improve the user experience, and why it’s so critical to view initiatives “through the lens of upcoming generations.”
One of the key aspects of change management, according to CIOs Jason Mason and Karen Marhefka, is making sure the key players understand what’s required – and “asking the hard questions,” they said during a recent panel discussion.
It’s not about bringing technology solutions forward, but about “being able to drive thoughtful dialogue with our partners,” said our panelists during a discussion about the CIO’s role in communicating the value of IT, why numbers aren’t always important, and the initiatives that shouldn’t be overlooked.
