Articles about CTO

I was recently asked what degree is needed to become a CTO, and I realized my answer highlighted a major shift in our work environment. The days of the CTO being solely defined by their technical prowess are over. Today’s CTOs bring expertise from across disciplines. They are big-picture partners, innovators, strategists, and pragmatists who know how to unlock and realize the power of tech for their organizations.

Pearson’s Skills Map US report projects 1.9 million new jobs in technology implementation and maintenance across all industries by 2028 -- and the need for tech fluency extends even further. Technology has become a core competency in nearly every profession, erasing the boundaries between traditional “tech jobs” and the rest of the workforce. Simply put, all jobs are becoming tech jobs.

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Enterprises plan to spend roughly $35.5 million on IT modernization in 2024, with over a third going to AI to boost productivity. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. At the same time, 64 percent of IT leaders worry about rushing to adopt generative AI without understanding what's needed to use it effectively and safely. And while 75 percent of organizations have experimented with generative AI, only 9 percent have adopted the technology widely. There’s so much more potential to tap into.

To get the best out of AI to supercharge operations it all comes down to intelligence. Afterall, AI is only as intelligent as those using it. There are the four types of intelligence that CTOs need to build, and it’s nothing to do with coding or super complicated technology. It’s about cultivating soft skills and human talent to control AI in a responsible way.

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For Chief Technology Officers, spearheading a culture of innovation and forging a resilient DevOps infrastructure are paramount. These objectives, however, unfold over time through a deliberate journey of strategy, experimentation, and reflection. Establishing and nurturing DevOps processes is a pivotal part of this journey, requiring a comprehensive framework to ensure your team remains aligned with organizational goals.

The DevOps Maturity Model serves as a vital framework, guiding engineers and CTOs to precisely evaluate their position within the DevOps adoption continuum and critically review their ongoing initiatives. This roadmap is essential for improving performance, fostering a culture of continuous innovation, and ultimately achieving the desired outcomes.

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Between the rise of competition, the changing regulatory landscape, the evolution of AI and the rise of new threat actors, the role of the CTO can be a challenging one.

What characteristics are needed for the role and how can incumbents ensure that it remains relevant? We spoke to Ajay Keni, CTO at OneSpan, to find out.

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Beginning a CTO role can be a daunting prospect, especially if you’re completely new to the company. There are lots of plates to spin, people to meet and ways of working to get used to, so it’s crucial you’re on top of your game from the outset.

In effect, those first few months in the position are about learning as much as possible in a short space of time. This learning process should encompass all elements of the business, including the company itself, its culture and your colleagues. Below, we have outlined six key areas that new CTOs can focus on, to make your transition into the role as smooth as possible.

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