12 strategic tips CIOs can learn from tech vendor CTOs

With every company becoming a software company, enterprise IT leaders can improve digital outcomes by heeding the advice of those who have been there and done that — their vendor counterparts. Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock The changing landscape of IT, driven by rapid advances in technology and digital transformation, has seen a shift in CIOs’ responsibilities and challenges. CIOs are increasingly doing more software development and technology-focused work as part of their digital transformations, making the adage “every company is a software company” more of a truism with each digital wave. But even as CIOs familiarize themselves with initiatives such as generative AI pilots , moving to cloud-first , DevOps, and product and services development, there is still much for them to learn, and tech vendor CTOs steeped in these projects and modes of operation are happy to impart a wealth of knowledge. Regardless of the nature of the projects and deliverables, or whether customers are internal or external to the organization, CTOs and now CIOs recognize they must provide continuous value if they are to stay relevant, says Phil Purdy, acting CTO of Australian-based IMRnext. “Embracing change, fostering innovation, and maintaining a relentless focus on delivering value will […]

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