The pace of innovation and

explosion of data are paving

the way for a new breed of

business leader.

As the pace of innovation accelerates,

customers and employees will adopt new

technologies at increasing rates. Do

you have a CIO who can lead your business?

FutureBusiness Leader

The

Today’s CIOs have a hard

er task

than ever. The network i

s

growing at exponential r

ates

and there are challenges

ahead.

THAN ALL PREVIOUS YEARS OF HUMAN HISTORY COMBINED.

IN THE PAST 40 YEARS, NETWORK SPEEDS HAVE INCREASED

TWO OUT OF THREE EMPLOYEES BELIEVE THEY SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO INFORMATION USING COMPANY-ISSUED DEVICES

AT ANY TIME AND IN ANY LOCATION.

THEY DON’T NEED TO BE IN AN OFFICE

TO BE PRODUCTIVE.

60% OF EMPLOYEES BELIEVE

OF I.T. LABOR HOURS.

ELIMINATE

25%

THE CIO STANDS AT THE NEXUS OF

SO BASICALLY

CUSTOMERS

SUPPLIERS

EXECUTIVE BOARD

FINANCE

BUSINESS CONSTITUENTS

EMPLOYEES

MARKETING

H.R.

PARTNERS

ANDI.T.BUSINESS

CIO

BY 2013,

4 OUT OF 5 BUSINESSES WILL SUPPORT

A WORKFORCE USING TABLETS.

Sources:

“Technology Avalanche,” Dave Evans, Cisco’s Chief Futurist and Chief Technologist for Cisco IBSG“Gartner’s Top Predictions for IT Organizations and Users, 2011 and Beyond,” Gartner, 2010“Technology Avalanche,” Dave Evans, Cisco’s Chief Futurist and Chief Technologist for Cisco IBSG