Digital vs. digitized: Why CIOs must help companies do both
Abstract
Digital technologies, such as social, mobile, analytics, cloud, internet of things, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, are changing the competitive landscape. In doing so, they are providing new opportunities—and requirements—for CIO leadership. But digital leadership is harder than it looks. In particular, it involves recognizing two very different but complementary ways that digital technologies can transform a business. Here’s how CIOs can tackle these dual challenges.
About the Author
Jeanne W. Ross, Director and Principal Research Scientist, MIT Sloan Center for Information Systems Research (CISR)
MIT CENTER FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS RESEARCH (CISR)
Founded in 1974 and grounded in MIT's tradition of combining academic knowledge and practical purpose, MIT CISR helps executives meet the challenge of leading increasingly digital and data-driven organizations. We work directly with digital leaders, executives, and boards to develop our insights. Our consortium forms a global community that comprises more than seventy-five organizations.
MIT CISR Associate Members
MIT CISR wishes to thank all of our associate members for their support and contributions.