IT departments in the digital age : from collaboration to robots, with Frederic Charles

IT departments in the digital age : from collaboration to robots, with Frederic Charles

Collaboration, role of the CIO, data, connected objects : what are the big trends of digital transformation ? Frederic Charles , in charge of IT Strategy and governance at Lyonnaise des eaux is an historical pillar of IT Innovation in france, often noticed for his vision and disruptive approach. He accepted to answer to a couple of questions on digital transformation. Fréderic charles Bertrand Duperrin : Hello Frederic. Could you introduce yourself and tell […]

IT Governance and Project Assurance

Failed IT projects cost the world’s largest 500 companies more than $14 billion a year. (National Association of Corporate Directors) To gain competitive advantage and keep pace with regulatory requirements, organizations are undertaking an unprecedented amount of transformational change. The benefits of such big, IT-heavy projects can be great – but they’re not without risks. Failure to manage these risks successfully can have many adverse consequences, both operational and reputational. What’s more, these initiatives […]

Yes He Can: Ball Corp. CIO on Tech-Enabling Business

Yes He Can: Ball Corp. CIO on Tech-Enabling Business

Leroy Williams works in lockstep with the rest of the executive committee at Ball to continually invest in technology that enhances economic value add—the beacon metric for the manufacturer and its shareholders. With his 10-year anniversary as CIO at Ball fast approaching, he must be doing something right. Over a 20-year career, Leroy Williams has worked in industries as varied as telecom, banking, state government, and manufacturing. While he acknowledges that deep industry knowledge […]

IT under pressure: McKinsey Global Survey results

More and more executives are acknowledging the strategic value of IT to their businesses beyond merely cutting costs. But as they focus on and invest in the function’s ability to enable productivity, business efficiency, and product and service innovation, respondents are also homing in on the shortcomings many IT organizations suffer. Among the most substantial challenges are demonstrating effective leadership and finding, developing, and retaining IT talent. These are among the key findings from […]

Reinventing IT to support digitization

More connected consumers, automated processes, and sophisticated analytics place unprecedented demands on IT functions. Many companies are struggling to cope, and they seek to deliver on new demands by adding piecemeal elements to their existing operations. Yet what’s really required is the reinvention of IT entirely, which can help incumbents compete against digital attackers and even create a new strategic advantage. This is easier said than done. Reinventing the IT function requires far-reaching changes, […]

IT, Business Exec Gulf Widens, McKinsey Says

IT, Business Exec Gulf Widens, McKinsey Says

Just as more businesses recognize IT’s strategic importance, dissatisfaction with IT’s effectiveness is growing, McKinsey research shows. As more businesses recognize IT’s strategic importance, dissatisfaction with the group’s effectiveness has grown, according to a new report. As a result, many organizations believe that a change in their IT management […]