The Changing Role of Tech Leaders

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Technology has become a business differentiator. Data and how it’s used is now considered an asset. Digital transformation—strategy through implementation and scaling—can make or break a company, especially in the energy industry. 

From Forbes

The person in charge of IT can range from CIO, CTO, Director of IT, or a number of other roles. Often, the responsibilities are spread among titles like CIO, CTO, CSO (chief security officer), CDO (chief data officers), and others. 

The roles of these tech leaders have changed drastically in the last 10 years, and will continue that trajectory for the foreseeable future. 

CIOs from major tech players talked to the Wall Street Journal’s CIO Journal about how the relationship between technology and business is changing. The major highlights:

  • Technology is moving faster than ever

  • Tech is no longer a cost but an advantage

  • Growth in the number of platforms and amount of data

  • A shift from technical skills to strategy

It’s not breaking news that technology has changed almost every area of the energy industry. 

Let us know: how has your role changed as technology has become more pervasive?