Top 3 Lessons for the Modern CIO

November 3, 2016      |      Posted on Posted in In the News
Top 3 Lessons for the Modern CIO

ACI Global CIO Ryan Fay is a regular contributor to CIO Review. See an excerpt of Fay’s recent article below, and read the full article on CIO Review.

People often ask, “What exactly is the role of the Modern CIO?”

What used to be a role solely focused on IT infrastructure has completely transformed into a dynamic business leader responsible for connecting technology to revenue streams and innovating for the Now Economy.

In the Now Economy, speed is the number one currency. Business operations are working 24/7/365 and the technology standard is more, better, faster. While this fast-paced and ever-changing dynamic climate makes it one of the most exciting times to be a CIO, it also brings with a unique set of modern challenges. With fierce competition in every sector, CIOs are tasked with delivering revenue-driven innovation, maximum security, efficient cost containment, and smart integrated solutions. There are some basic guiding principles and lessons learned that can help the modern CIO make a dramatic impact in today’s market.