The manufacturing CIO is in a quandary. No doubt about it. The role of CIO is evolving in accordance with the ubiquitous nature of the Internet of Things (IoT). The need for analytics speed and organizational data-consumption catalyze digital transformation of the enterprise. In addition, as real-time insights become more accessible throughout the enterprise, the… [Continue Reading]
Will the manufacturing CIO be stuck in the middle of organizational transformation?
An IT OT Convergence Culture is about Opportunities, not Obstacles
Creating an IT OT convergence culture requires vision and guts. And versatility. Why? Often, execution of strategy is specific to industry and market. On the one hand, industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) environments create huge opportunities for enlightened organizations and vendors. Blending IT (information technology) with OT (operational technology) showcases the breadth and depth of… [Continue Reading]
CIO as Strategic B2C Revenue Generator versus Cost Center
Can the CIO serve as a strategic B2C revenue generator for the organization? That’s a tall order. However the trajectory is turbo-charged by the relentless pace and cadence of the globally competitive Internet of Things business ecosystem. For starters, there is greater recognition that the CIO sits at the intersection of IT/OT convergence. Then, the… [Continue Reading]
Top IoT CIO posts from the Sales Aerobics for Engineers Blog
Today’s collection of top IoT CIO posts from the Sales Aerobics for Engineers blog provide food for thought about some Big Ideas. The question? How has the IoT CIO addressed the seemingly incessant tech advances and security threats barraging IT environments? The Internet of Things (IoT) influences how we work and make decisions. In addition,… [Continue Reading]
Can the CIO facilitate IoT Line of Business Convergence in the Smart Plant – Part 2
Is IoT line of business convergence part of the CIO’s next evolutionary role as smart enterprises undergo digital transformation? In Part 1 of this 2-part series on IoT convergence, I discussed the pivotal role both the CIO and COO play in facilitating IT OT convergence in industrial and manufacturing environments. The epicenter of IT OT… [Continue Reading]
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