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Top 5 Priorities For Indian CIOs In 2014

Top 5 Priorities For Indian CIOs In 2014
 
 
 
http://www.itnext.in/itnext/articles/18195/priority-indian-cios-2014?utm_source=newsletter-core&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20131122
 
By Manan M
Added 22nd November 2013
According to a recent survey conducted by IBM India, most CIOs are looking to invest in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud. Here are the top 5 CIO priorities in 2014.
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CIOs, CMOs, CTOs and other decision-makers across various verticals, indicates that about 57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies while 67.4 per cent expressed personal interest in owning this technology, according to a recent survey conducted by IBM India. Almost 47 per cent of the respondents perceived IT investments in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud as imperative.
Besides planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile technology, 63 per cent of the respondents from the survey believed that Cloud computing is an area where they are likely to make their IT investments. Additionally, 53 per cent of the leaders think that Big Data and Analytics is the area which needs adaptation in a large scale.
“The next big thing in IT that we would like to leverage is this entire idea of Social Business. And as the CIO of my organization, I believe that the way to optimize this is through Big Data and Analytics. What we have today is access to information, where we can connect with people and businesses with similar problems and look for solutions together,” said Viral Gandhi, CIO,  Cox and Kings.
“Data is indeed the basis of competition in this new era. The business will have competitive advantage from Big Data, and the insights from this data. Access to cloud infrastructures, mobile devices and social networks will also benefit businesses. This is also paving new ways of working for Enterprises in India – one that is flexible, innovative and collaborative,” added Satish Kotian, CIO, Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd.
Top CIO priorities:
1) BYOD and Mobile Technology is next wave for CIOs
57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies followed by 46.9 per cent each in Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics. Hardware Optimization and Virtualization is catching eyeballs with 42.9 per cent interest of enterprises across India.67.4 per cent CIOs have expressed personal interest in owning BYOD and other mobile technologies Cloud Computing has shown interest to 63.3 per cent CIOs followed by 53.1  per cent CIOs, likely to own Data Analytics.
2) Collaborative decision-making
36.7 per cent CIOs said they reap maximum benefits from the existing resources, while 44.9 per cent CIOs believe in gradually building the field. They work towards a proper consensus amongst the team to be able to take effective business decision. 18.4 per cent CIOs prefer change and are open to drastic reorganization in their company.
3) CIOs are more aggressive and informative – to keep pace with the market
51 per cent CIOs keeps ears to the ground by keeping themselves updated about the relevant information. They Seek reference from past case histories, demos and proofs as well as constantly learning from people's experiences in similar industries. Considering new and challenging solutions without waiting for proofs, 26.5 per cent CIOs are mostly eager to experiment while 22.5 per cent CIOs are reaching out to people who have encountered similar problems and understanding the proven IT solutions deployed to overcome organizational problems.
4) Ideation is the next business wave
More than 51 per centCIOs are open to experimenting with new ideas followed by 40.8 per cent who wants to stay methodological and 8.2 per cent who wants to work as a silent team player.
5) Detailing and Collaboration is important
51 per cent CIOs believe in perfection hence wants their team to be collaborative and goes for a detailed orientation, 38 per cent CIOs believes wants their team to be courageous and insightful. 10 per cent CIOs prefer to work with a calculative and balanced team.
- See more at: http://www.itnext.in/itnext/articles/18195/priority-indian-cios-2014?utm_source=newsletter-core&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20131122#sthash.AHiPsgov.dpuf
 
According to a recent survey conducted by IBM India, most CIOs are looking to invest in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud. Here are the top 5 CIO priorities in 2014. - See more at: http://www.itnext.in/itnext/articles/18195/priority-indian-cios-2014?utm_source=newsletter-core&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20131122#sthash.AHiPsgov.dpuf
According to a recent survey conducted by IBM India, most CIOs are looking to invest in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud. Here are the top 5 CIO priorities in 2014. - See more at: http://www.itnext.in/itnext/articles/18195/priority-indian-cios-2014?utm_source=newsletter-core&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20131122#sthash.AHiPsgov.dpuf
By Manan M
Added 22nd November 2013
According to a recent survey conducted by IBM India, most CIOs are looking to invest in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud. Here are the top 5 CIO priorities in 2014.
id-100144743

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CIOs, CMOs, CTOs and other decision-makers across various verticals, indicates that about 57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies while 67.4 per cent expressed personal interest in owning this technology, according to a recent survey conducted by IBM India. Almost 47 per cent of the respondents perceived IT investments in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud as imperative.
Besides planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile technology, 63 per cent of the respondents from the survey believed that Cloud computing is an area where they are likely to make their IT investments. Additionally, 53 per cent of the leaders think that Big Data and Analytics is the area which needs adaptation in a large scale.
“The next big thing in IT that we would like to leverage is this entire idea of Social Business. And as the CIO of my organization, I believe that the way to optimize this is through Big Data and Analytics. What we have today is access to information, where we can connect with people and businesses with similar problems and look for solutions together,” said Viral Gandhi, CIO,  Cox and Kings.
“Data is indeed the basis of competition in this new era. The business will have competitive advantage from Big Data, and the insights from this data. Access to cloud infrastructures, mobile devices and social networks will also benefit businesses. This is also paving new ways of working for Enterprises in India – one that is flexible, innovative and collaborative,” added Satish Kotian, CIO, Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd.
Top CIO priorities:
1) BYOD and Mobile Technology is next wave for CIOs
57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies followed by 46.9 per cent each in Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics. Hardware Optimization and Virtualization is catching eyeballs with 42.9 per cent interest of enterprises across India.67.4 per cent CIOs have expressed personal interest in owning BYOD and other mobile technologies Cloud Computing has shown interest to 63.3 per cent CIOs followed by 53.1  per cent CIOs, likely to own Data Analytics.
2) Collaborative decision-making
36.7 per cent CIOs said they reap maximum benefits from the existing resources, while 44.9 per cent CIOs believe in gradually building the field. They work towards a proper consensus amongst the team to be able to take effective business decision. 18.4 per cent CIOs prefer change and are open to drastic reorganization in their company.
3) CIOs are more aggressive and informative – to keep pace with the market
51 per cent CIOs keeps ears to the ground by keeping themselves updated about the relevant information. They Seek reference from past case histories, demos and proofs as well as constantly learning from people's experiences in similar industries. Considering new and challenging solutions without waiting for proofs, 26.5 per cent CIOs are mostly eager to experiment while 22.5 per cent CIOs are reaching out to people who have encountered similar problems and understanding the proven IT solutions deployed to overcome organizational problems.
4) Ideation is the next business wave
More than 51 per centCIOs are open to experimenting with new ideas followed by 40.8 per cent who wants to stay methodological and 8.2 per cent who wants to work as a silent team player.
5) Detailing and Collaboration is important
51 per cent CIOs believe in perfection hence wants their team to be collaborative and goes for a detailed orientation, 38 per cent CIOs believes wants their team to be courageous and insightful. 10 per cent CIOs prefer to work with a calculative and balanced team.
- See more at: http://www.itnext.in/itnext/articles/18195/priority-indian-cios-2014?utm_source=newsletter-core&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20131122#sthash.AHiPsgov.dpuf
By Manan M
Added 22nd November 2013
According to a recent survey conducted by IBM India, most CIOs are looking to invest in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud. Here are the top 5 CIO priorities in 2014.
id-100144743

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CIOs, CMOs, CTOs and other decision-makers across various verticals, indicates that about 57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies while 67.4 per cent expressed personal interest in owning this technology, according to a recent survey conducted by IBM India. Almost 47 per cent of the respondents perceived IT investments in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud as imperative.
Besides planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile technology, 63 per cent of the respondents from the survey believed that Cloud computing is an area where they are likely to make their IT investments. Additionally, 53 per cent of the leaders think that Big Data and Analytics is the area which needs adaptation in a large scale.
“The next big thing in IT that we would like to leverage is this entire idea of Social Business. And as the CIO of my organization, I believe that the way to optimize this is through Big Data and Analytics. What we have today is access to information, where we can connect with people and businesses with similar problems and look for solutions together,” said Viral Gandhi, CIO,  Cox and Kings.
“Data is indeed the basis of competition in this new era. The business will have competitive advantage from Big Data, and the insights from this data. Access to cloud infrastructures, mobile devices and social networks will also benefit businesses. This is also paving new ways of working for Enterprises in India – one that is flexible, innovative and collaborative,” added Satish Kotian, CIO, Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd.
Top CIO priorities:
1) BYOD and Mobile Technology is next wave for CIOs
57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies followed by 46.9 per cent each in Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics. Hardware Optimization and Virtualization is catching eyeballs with 42.9 per cent interest of enterprises across India.67.4 per cent CIOs have expressed personal interest in owning BYOD and other mobile technologies Cloud Computing has shown interest to 63.3 per cent CIOs followed by 53.1  per cent CIOs, likely to own Data Analytics.
2) Collaborative decision-making
36.7 per cent CIOs said they reap maximum benefits from the existing resources, while 44.9 per cent CIOs believe in gradually building the field. They work towards a proper consensus amongst the team to be able to take effective business decision. 18.4 per cent CIOs prefer change and are open to drastic reorganization in their company.
3) CIOs are more aggressive and informative – to keep pace with the market
51 per cent CIOs keeps ears to the ground by keeping themselves updated about the relevant information. They Seek reference from past case histories, demos and proofs as well as constantly learning from people's experiences in similar industries. Considering new and challenging solutions without waiting for proofs, 26.5 per cent CIOs are mostly eager to experiment while 22.5 per cent CIOs are reaching out to people who have encountered similar problems and understanding the proven IT solutions deployed to overcome organizational problems.
4) Ideation is the next business wave
More than 51 per centCIOs are open to experimenting with new ideas followed by 40.8 per cent who wants to stay methodological and 8.2 per cent who wants to work as a silent team player.
5) Detailing and Collaboration is important
51 per cent CIOs believe in perfection hence wants their team to be collaborative and goes for a detailed orientation, 38 per cent CIOs believes wants their team to be courageous and insightful. 10 per cent CIOs prefer to work with a calculative and balanced team.
- See more at: http://www.itnext.in/itnext/articles/18195/priority-indian-cios-2014?utm_source=newsletter-core&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20131122#sthash.AHiPsgov.dpuf
By Manan M
Added 22nd November 2013
According to a recent survey conducted by IBM India, most CIOs are looking to invest in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud. Here are the top 5 CIO priorities in 2014.
id-100144743

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CIOs, CMOs, CTOs and other decision-makers across various verticals, indicates that about 57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies while 67.4 per cent expressed personal interest in owning this technology, according to a recent survey conducted by IBM India. Almost 47 per cent of the respondents perceived IT investments in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud as imperative.
Besides planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile technology, 63 per cent of the respondents from the survey believed that Cloud computing is an area where they are likely to make their IT investments. Additionally, 53 per cent of the leaders think that Big Data and Analytics is the area which needs adaptation in a large scale.
“The next big thing in IT that we would like to leverage is this entire idea of Social Business. And as the CIO of my organization, I believe that the way to optimize this is through Big Data and Analytics. What we have today is access to information, where we can connect with people and businesses with similar problems and look for solutions together,” said Viral Gandhi, CIO,  Cox and Kings.
“Data is indeed the basis of competition in this new era. The business will have competitive advantage from Big Data, and the insights from this data. Access to cloud infrastructures, mobile devices and social networks will also benefit businesses. This is also paving new ways of working for Enterprises in India – one that is flexible, innovative and collaborative,” added Satish Kotian, CIO, Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd.
Top CIO priorities:
1) BYOD and Mobile Technology is next wave for CIOs
57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies followed by 46.9 per cent each in Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics. Hardware Optimization and Virtualization is catching eyeballs with 42.9 per cent interest of enterprises across India.67.4 per cent CIOs have expressed personal interest in owning BYOD and other mobile technologies Cloud Computing has shown interest to 63.3 per cent CIOs followed by 53.1  per cent CIOs, likely to own Data Analytics.
2) Collaborative decision-making
36.7 per cent CIOs said they reap maximum benefits from the existing resources, while 44.9 per cent CIOs believe in gradually building the field. They work towards a proper consensus amongst the team to be able to take effective business decision. 18.4 per cent CIOs prefer change and are open to drastic reorganization in their company.
3) CIOs are more aggressive and informative – to keep pace with the market
51 per cent CIOs keeps ears to the ground by keeping themselves updated about the relevant information. They Seek reference from past case histories, demos and proofs as well as constantly learning from people's experiences in similar industries. Considering new and challenging solutions without waiting for proofs, 26.5 per cent CIOs are mostly eager to experiment while 22.5 per cent CIOs are reaching out to people who have encountered similar problems and understanding the proven IT solutions deployed to overcome organizational problems.
4) Ideation is the next business wave
More than 51 per centCIOs are open to experimenting with new ideas followed by 40.8 per cent who wants to stay methodological and 8.2 per cent who wants to work as a silent team player.
5) Detailing and Collaboration is important
51 per cent CIOs believe in perfection hence wants their team to be collaborative and goes for a detailed orientation, 38 per cent CIOs believes wants their team to be courageous and insightful. 10 per cent CIOs prefer to work with a calculative and balanced team.
- See more at: http://www.itnext.in/itnext/articles/18195/priority-indian-cios-2014?utm_source=newsletter-core&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20131122#sthash.AHiPsgov.dpuf
By Manan M
Added 22nd November 2013
According to a recent survey conducted by IBM India, most CIOs are looking to invest in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud. Here are the top 5 CIO priorities in 2014.
id-100144743

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CIOs, CMOs, CTOs and other decision-makers across various verticals, indicates that about 57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies while 67.4 per cent expressed personal interest in owning this technology, according to a recent survey conducted by IBM India. Almost 47 per cent of the respondents perceived IT investments in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud as imperative.
Besides planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile technology, 63 per cent of the respondents from the survey believed that Cloud computing is an area where they are likely to make their IT investments. Additionally, 53 per cent of the leaders think that Big Data and Analytics is the area which needs adaptation in a large scale.
“The next big thing in IT that we would like to leverage is this entire idea of Social Business. And as the CIO of my organization, I believe that the way to optimize this is through Big Data and Analytics. What we have today is access to information, where we can connect with people and businesses with similar problems and look for solutions together,” said Viral Gandhi, CIO,  Cox and Kings.
“Data is indeed the basis of competition in this new era. The business will have competitive advantage from Big Data, and the insights from this data. Access to cloud infrastructures, mobile devices and social networks will also benefit businesses. This is also paving new ways of working for Enterprises in India – one that is flexible, innovative and collaborative,” added Satish Kotian, CIO, Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd.
Top CIO priorities:
1) BYOD and Mobile Technology is next wave for CIOs
57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies followed by 46.9 per cent each in Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics. Hardware Optimization and Virtualization is catching eyeballs with 42.9 per cent interest of enterprises across India.67.4 per cent CIOs have expressed personal interest in owning BYOD and other mobile technologies Cloud Computing has shown interest to 63.3 per cent CIOs followed by 53.1  per cent CIOs, likely to own Data Analytics.
2) Collaborative decision-making
36.7 per cent CIOs said they reap maximum benefits from the existing resources, while 44.9 per cent CIOs believe in gradually building the field. They work towards a proper consensus amongst the team to be able to take effective business decision. 18.4 per cent CIOs prefer change and are open to drastic reorganization in their company.
3) CIOs are more aggressive and informative – to keep pace with the market
51 per cent CIOs keeps ears to the ground by keeping themselves updated about the relevant information. They Seek reference from past case histories, demos and proofs as well as constantly learning from people's experiences in similar industries. Considering new and challenging solutions without waiting for proofs, 26.5 per cent CIOs are mostly eager to experiment while 22.5 per cent CIOs are reaching out to people who have encountered similar problems and understanding the proven IT solutions deployed to overcome organizational problems.
4) Ideation is the next business wave
More than 51 per centCIOs are open to experimenting with new ideas followed by 40.8 per cent who wants to stay methodological and 8.2 per cent who wants to work as a silent team player.
5) Detailing and Collaboration is important
51 per cent CIOs believe in perfection hence wants their team to be collaborative and goes for a detailed orientation, 38 per cent CIOs believes wants their team to be courageous and insightful. 10 per cent CIOs prefer to work with a calculative and balanced team.
- See more at: http://www.itnext.in/itnext/articles/18195/priority-indian-cios-2014?utm_source=newsletter-core&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20131122#sthash.AHiPsgov.dpuf
By Manan M
Added 22nd November 2013
According to a recent survey conducted by IBM India, most CIOs are looking to invest in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud. Here are the top 5 CIO priorities in 2014.
id-100144743

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CIOs, CMOs, CTOs and other decision-makers across various verticals, indicates that about 57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies while 67.4 per cent expressed personal interest in owning this technology, according to a recent survey conducted by IBM India. Almost 47 per cent of the respondents perceived IT investments in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud as imperative.
Besides planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile technology, 63 per cent of the respondents from the survey believed that Cloud computing is an area where they are likely to make their IT investments. Additionally, 53 per cent of the leaders think that Big Data and Analytics is the area which needs adaptation in a large scale.
“The next big thing in IT that we would like to leverage is this entire idea of Social Business. And as the CIO of my organization, I believe that the way to optimize this is through Big Data and Analytics. What we have today is access to information, where we can connect with people and businesses with similar problems and look for solutions together,” said Viral Gandhi, CIO,  Cox and Kings.
“Data is indeed the basis of competition in this new era. The business will have competitive advantage from Big Data, and the insights from this data. Access to cloud infrastructures, mobile devices and social networks will also benefit businesses. This is also paving new ways of working for Enterprises in India – one that is flexible, innovative and collaborative,” added Satish Kotian, CIO, Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd.
Top CIO priorities:
1) BYOD and Mobile Technology is next wave for CIOs
57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies followed by 46.9 per cent each in Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics. Hardware Optimization and Virtualization is catching eyeballs with 42.9 per cent interest of enterprises across India.67.4 per cent CIOs have expressed personal interest in owning BYOD and other mobile technologies Cloud Computing has shown interest to 63.3 per cent CIOs followed by 53.1  per cent CIOs, likely to own Data Analytics.
2) Collaborative decision-making
36.7 per cent CIOs said they reap maximum benefits from the existing resources, while 44.9 per cent CIOs believe in gradually building the field. They work towards a proper consensus amongst the team to be able to take effective business decision. 18.4 per cent CIOs prefer change and are open to drastic reorganization in their company.
3) CIOs are more aggressive and informative – to keep pace with the market
51 per cent CIOs keeps ears to the ground by keeping themselves updated about the relevant information. They Seek reference from past case histories, demos and proofs as well as constantly learning from people's experiences in similar industries. Considering new and challenging solutions without waiting for proofs, 26.5 per cent CIOs are mostly eager to experiment while 22.5 per cent CIOs are reaching out to people who have encountered similar problems and understanding the proven IT solutions deployed to overcome organizational problems.
4) Ideation is the next business wave
More than 51 per centCIOs are open to experimenting with new ideas followed by 40.8 per cent who wants to stay methodological and 8.2 per cent who wants to work as a silent team player.
5) Detailing and Collaboration is important
51 per cent CIOs believe in perfection hence wants their team to be collaborative and goes for a detailed orientation, 38 per cent CIOs believes wants their team to be courageous and insightful. 10 per cent CIOs prefer to work with a calculative and balanced team.
- See more at: http://www.itnext.in/itnext/articles/18195/priority-indian-cios-2014?utm_source=newsletter-core&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20131122#sthash.AHiPsgov.dpuf
By Manan M
Added 22nd November 2013
According to a recent survey conducted by IBM India, most CIOs are looking to invest in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud. Here are the top 5 CIO priorities in 2014.
id-100144743

Related articles
CIOs, CMOs, CTOs and other decision-makers across various verticals, indicates that about 57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies while 67.4 per cent expressed personal interest in owning this technology, according to a recent survey conducted by IBM India. Almost 47 per cent of the respondents perceived IT investments in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud as imperative.
Besides planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile technology, 63 per cent of the respondents from the survey believed that Cloud computing is an area where they are likely to make their IT investments. Additionally, 53 per cent of the leaders think that Big Data and Analytics is the area which needs adaptation in a large scale.
“The next big thing in IT that we would like to leverage is this entire idea of Social Business. And as the CIO of my organization, I believe that the way to optimize this is through Big Data and Analytics. What we have today is access to information, where we can connect with people and businesses with similar problems and look for solutions together,” said Viral Gandhi, CIO,  Cox and Kings.
“Data is indeed the basis of competition in this new era. The business will have competitive advantage from Big Data, and the insights from this data. Access to cloud infrastructures, mobile devices and social networks will also benefit businesses. This is also paving new ways of working for Enterprises in India – one that is flexible, innovative and collaborative,” added Satish Kotian, CIO, Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd.
Top CIO priorities:
1) BYOD and Mobile Technology is next wave for CIOs
57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies followed by 46.9 per cent each in Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics. Hardware Optimization and Virtualization is catching eyeballs with 42.9 per cent interest of enterprises across India.67.4 per cent CIOs have expressed personal interest in owning BYOD and other mobile technologies Cloud Computing has shown interest to 63.3 per cent CIOs followed by 53.1  per cent CIOs, likely to own Data Analytics.
2) Collaborative decision-making
36.7 per cent CIOs said they reap maximum benefits from the existing resources, while 44.9 per cent CIOs believe in gradually building the field. They work towards a proper consensus amongst the team to be able to take effective business decision. 18.4 per cent CIOs prefer change and are open to drastic reorganization in their company.
3) CIOs are more aggressive and informative – to keep pace with the market
51 per cent CIOs keeps ears to the ground by keeping themselves updated about the relevant information. They Seek reference from past case histories, demos and proofs as well as constantly learning from people's experiences in similar industries. Considering new and challenging solutions without waiting for proofs, 26.5 per cent CIOs are mostly eager to experiment while 22.5 per cent CIOs are reaching out to people who have encountered similar problems and understanding the proven IT solutions deployed to overcome organizational problems.
4) Ideation is the next business wave
More than 51 per centCIOs are open to experimenting with new ideas followed by 40.8 per cent who wants to stay methodological and 8.2 per cent who wants to work as a silent team player.
5) Detailing and Collaboration is important
51 per cent CIOs believe in perfection hence wants their team to be collaborative and goes for a detailed orientation, 38 per cent CIOs believes wants their team to be courageous and insightful. 10 per cent CIOs prefer to work with a calculative and balanced team.
- See more at: http://www.itnext.in/itnext/articles/18195/priority-indian-cios-2014?utm_source=newsletter-core&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20131122#sthash.AHiPsgov.dpuf
By Manan M
Added 22nd November 2013
According to a recent survey conducted by IBM India, most CIOs are looking to invest in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud. Here are the top 5 CIO priorities in 2014.
id-100144743

Related articles
CIOs, CMOs, CTOs and other decision-makers across various verticals, indicates that about 57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies while 67.4 per cent expressed personal interest in owning this technology, according to a recent survey conducted by IBM India. Almost 47 per cent of the respondents perceived IT investments in Big Data, Analytics and Cloud as imperative.
Besides planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile technology, 63 per cent of the respondents from the survey believed that Cloud computing is an area where they are likely to make their IT investments. Additionally, 53 per cent of the leaders think that Big Data and Analytics is the area which needs adaptation in a large scale.
“The next big thing in IT that we would like to leverage is this entire idea of Social Business. And as the CIO of my organization, I believe that the way to optimize this is through Big Data and Analytics. What we have today is access to information, where we can connect with people and businesses with similar problems and look for solutions together,” said Viral Gandhi, CIO,  Cox and Kings.
“Data is indeed the basis of competition in this new era. The business will have competitive advantage from Big Data, and the insights from this data. Access to cloud infrastructures, mobile devices and social networks will also benefit businesses. This is also paving new ways of working for Enterprises in India – one that is flexible, innovative and collaborative,” added Satish Kotian, CIO, Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd.
Top CIO priorities:
1) BYOD and Mobile Technology is next wave for CIOs
57 per cent of enterprises are planning to invest in BYOD and Mobile Technology for their companies followed by 46.9 per cent each in Cloud Computing and Big Data Analytics. Hardware Optimization and Virtualization is catching eyeballs with 42.9 per cent interest of enterprises across India.67.4 per cent CIOs have expressed personal interest in owning BYOD and other mobile technologies Cloud Computing has shown interest to 63.3 per cent CIOs followed by 53.1  per cent CIOs, likely to own Data Analytics.
2) Collaborative decision-making
36.7 per cent CIOs said they reap maximum benefits from the existing resources, while 44.9 per cent CIOs believe in gradually building the field. They work towards a proper consensus amongst the team to be able to take effective business decision. 18.4 per cent CIOs prefer change and are open to drastic reorganization in their company.
3) CIOs are more aggressive and informative – to keep pace with the market
51 per cent CIOs keeps ears to the ground by keeping themselves updated about the relevant information. They Seek reference from past case histories, demos and proofs as well as constantly learning from people's experiences in similar industries. Considering new and challenging solutions without waiting for proofs, 26.5 per cent CIOs are mostly eager to experiment while 22.5 per cent CIOs are reaching out to people who have encountered similar problems and understanding the proven IT solutions deployed to overcome organizational problems.
4) Ideation is the next business wave
More than 51 per centCIOs are open to experimenting with new ideas followed by 40.8 per cent who wants to stay methodological and 8.2 per cent who wants to work as a silent team player.
5) Detailing and Collaboration is important
51 per cent CIOs believe in perfection hence wants their team to be collaborative and goes for a detailed orientation, 38 per cent CIOs believes wants their team to be courageous and insightful. 10 per cent CIOs prefer to work with a calculative and balanced team.
- See more at: http://www.itnext.in/itnext/articles/18195/priority-indian-cios-2014?utm_source=newsletter-core&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20131122#sthash.AHiPsgov.dpuf
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