Articles about CIOs

Put IT value on trial: Evidence first, theatre last

Each year, boards approve millions in IT investment, yet the promised business value remains elusive, as too often, tools come first and value is justified later.

Cyber governance: Buy time, not theatre

Resilience isn’t measured by optimism or compliance − it’s measured by how much time you can buy when it matters most.

IT cost: The boardroom’s most expensive ritual

For too long, organisations have obsessed over IT cost-cutting or benchmarking, mistaking these rituals for decisive action.

From SaaS to AI agents: Redefining enterprise architecture for CIOs

There is a seismic transformation in enterprise software, as AI agents emerge in a change that is architectural, operational and philosophical.

Eliminate the security chaos

CISOs and CIOs increasingly adopt information security management systems to improve their security posture and manage it going forward.

More females become CIOs in local firms

The Wired4Women Tech Forum sees an increase in the number of females taking up CIO positions in South Africa.

Final call for nominations: IITPSA President’s Awards 2023

Time is running out to nominate an outstanding IT leader, with the deadline for nominations closing next week.

SA CIOs ill-prepared for prolonged power cuts

Local IT leaders admit their ICT infrastructure is not fully prepared for the worst-case scenario of a grid failure.

Navigating business models and value propositions

Today, the CIO’s focus on digitisation is inextricably linked to innovation, improved operations and value across the business, says Wanda Matandela, chief commercial operations officer at MTN Business.

How digital managed services are driving business value for CIOs

Investing in digital managed services lets you focus more on the things that matter, including your customer experience and business growth, says Markus Erb, group VP for Services at Logicalis.

How to be an effective CIO

While there is no one-size-fits all approach, there are six broad skills that every CIO should look at mastering.

Delivering true value through IT financial transparency

By properly leveraging Gartner’s Six Pillars of IT Financial Transparency, CIOs are able to extend their reach beyond the traditional focus of IT budgeting, says Stephen Coull, sales director at Keyrus.