How to find and implement emerging technologies as a CIO

Keeping a cool head and discerning what's beneficial and what is not are indispensable considerations to avoid a fiasco Today the role of the CIO is perceived as a strategic business position, tasked with driving change and transformation within their organisation instead of exclusively focusing on IT operations. It's one of the most dynamic executive roles which requires constant development and adaptation to digital ecosystems, business model innovations, technology demands and stakeholders' expectations. Adapting to tight budgets and focusing on internal operations are now just part of a long list of duties expected from a CIO. Driving business operations and leading innovation and transformation are regarded as extremely desired skills. In an interview with our sister title CIO UK, SThree CIO Lance Fisher explained the change in nature of his job: "I split IT into two. You have to learn and understand the business and its competitive advantage, understand how your competitors run their businesses and then look to deliver competitive advantage. I firmly believe as a CIO you are the glue. You need to connect IT to the business, vendors and your clients."