The new digital playbook for IT execs; CIO influence expands

IT Strategy Digest Content from TechTarget's global network for CIOs and IT Leaders |May 31, 2017 NEWS MIT CIO Symposium 2017 elucidates the digital playbook Linda Tucci, Senior Executive Editor IT leaders speaking at the 2017 MIT Sloan Symposium revealed that a digital playbook is taking shape with elements that transcend industry, company size and age. (SearchCIO.com) Advertisement NEWS   IT startup companies seek product advice from CIOs A number of the companies participating in the MIT CIO conference's Innovation Showcase can point to CIOs as important sources of technology direction and product evolution. (SearchCIO.com)   The Roomba is an early use case for cloud robotics Read how iRobot is making a play for the smart home and is using cutting-edge cloud robotics technology to do so. (SearchCIO.com)   Not investing in cybersecurity has 'inverse ROI' This month's WannaCry attack clearly shows the cost of skimping on cybersecurity. Unfortunately, the ROI for ample IT security is not as transparent for some companies, MIT's Michael Siegel explains. (SearchCIO.com)   The CIO's role in IT's digital transformation journey Matt Griffiths, CIO at Stanley Black & Decker Industrial, offers advice on the mistakes that CIOs should avoid during their digital transformation journey. (SearchCIO.com) EXPERT ADVICE   A CIO becomes a cloud enthusiast and outgrows his mentors Want to get a sense of how much CIO roles and responsibilities have changed? Try explaining your cloud strategy to your IT mentors. (SearchCIO.com)   Don't let impostor syndrome hold you back Lots of accomplished people feel like frauds -- and that can get in the way of success. Rackspace's Major Hayden shares his experience and the tools to move on. (SearchCIO.com)   Cyber czar says government will manage IT like an enterprise does Trump administration "cyber czar" Rob Joyce outlined how the government plans to combat cybersecurity gaps at an event in Boston. (SearchCIO.com)   CIO doesn't play chief digital officer role at GE The domain of the chief digital officer role should be commercial products, according to General Electric's IT chief, while the CIO keeps operations running smoothly. (SearchCIO.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from IT Strategy Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget CIO and IT Management Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.