Technology architecture - Role
CIO
(Chief Information Officer)
The senior executive responsible for an organisation’s internal technology and information systems
What's it for?
Makes sure the organisation's internal technology helps employees work reliably, securely and efficiently.
For example…
The CIO decides whether a company should consolidate several ageing business systems onto a shared platform.
After a major outage, the CIO reports the business impact to the board and sponsors the investment needed to improve resilience
Often confused with…
- CTO (Chief Technology Officer)The senior executive responsible for technology products, engineering and architecture
- CINO (Chief Innovation Officer)The senior executive responsible for finding new ideas and changing how the organisation works
- CTIO (Chief Technology and Innovation Officer)A senior executive role combining responsibility for technology direction with responsibility for innovation