The CIO role is increasing in business performance, as more and more business core competencies are dependent on the hardware and software utilized. Today’s CIO must stay up-to-date on technology differentiators, as the rate of change is only increasing.Here are 4 C’s your CIO must consider today:Cloud
- Mobile disruptions are the largest (10x PCs)
- Access enabled by 3G and 4G networks
- More than 1.1B in 2011 with 34% growth
- Office assets are now in the field
Content
- High-performing, innovative apps on smart phones/tablets
- Tablets/eReaders grew from 2% to 29% in the past 3 years
- Gaming is the fastest growing app
- Content chunks/video
- Number and depth of customer touch points
- Security challenges
Configurability
- To expand office functionality beyond the walls
- To use personal mobile devices to access company data & applications
Cost
- Governance, including business, IT applications, IT infrastructure, IT policy, business processes, operational processes.
Is your CIO focusing on all 4 “C’s”?
