CIOs face standoff as digital rivals ride into town

“The corporate IT world these days reads a bit like the plot of the classic children’s film Toy Story: a key moment comes as Woody, the cowboy doll, grows anxious about losing his status when his owner, Andy, gets a new and exciting Buzz Lightyear action figure for his birthday.

In the business IT version, the part of Woody is played by the chief information officer (CIO), while the shiny new addition to the corporate toy box is the chief digital officer.”

 

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