Cathy Hotka

BrainTrust Query: Who Really Needs a CIO?

January 9, 2012

FROM RETAILWIRE:
As cloud computing introduces more alternatives to in-house solutions, the role of the internal IT department has changed as retailers have gone from building their own solutions to buying prepackaged software and services. More emphasis is being put on interpersonal skills, organizing and managing projects, and less on understanding the "magic behind the curtain." How is the role of the CIO changing in big retailer organizations?      [more...]

Wait, wait. I have to stop laughing before I can comment!

Several retail companies have tried going CIO-less (Border's comes to mind) and you can see how well THAT worked for them. Any company in the 21st century that doesn't think that IT provides them a competitive advantage is a company to dump from your stock portfolio....