This article on the CIO challenge, by Shawn Banerji for baselinemag.com, is a few months old, but still very relevant to the challenge CIOs and other technology managers face this year. Some key points from the article:
- “Aligning technology resources with business goals” remains a “top technology priority for information officers.”
- IT leaders face “a mandate to reduce information technology expenditures while simultaneously increasing productivity and operating efficiency”
- Budget cuts and scrutiny for 2010 are still expected to be tight, though not quite as severe as most of 2009
- “Building effective third-party partnerships,” strategic sourcing, and effective vendor management are becoming higher priorities as information officers gain visibility and come under more scrutiny
The bottom line? Even if you don’t have an “information officer” or “CIO” at your organization, effectively aligning your IT with your organization’s broader goals and forming a trusted relationship with technology experts and leaders outside your organization can improve your budget efficiency and impact.
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