Last night, the event at the Rhode Island Foundation highlighted the critical need for aligning IT with business strategies with the advent of the digital era and the rise of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and other IT innovations. The panel emphasized IT's role as a strategic partner rather than just a support function. When businesses and IT align, it leads to faster decision-making, efficient processes, and more robust strategies, which ultimately drive competitive advantage. Additionally, the emphasis on planning not just one year ahead but also considering a horizon of 3 to 5 years is crucial. The rapid pace of technological advancements means that businesses need to be prepared for changes that are on the horizon, not just those that are immediately ahead. In today's digital age, ensuring IT has a "seat at the table" and a significant "voice" is paramount. As the very nature of business transforms due to technological innovations, it's essential to recognize IT's pivotal role in shaping a company's trajectory toward success.
What a great night at the Rhode Island Foundation discussing "Are we There Yet?: Bridging the Gap between Business and IT". Thank you to Shanna Marzilli, Cheryl Merchant, Randy Wyrofsky and Lamont Young for participating as our panelists for this thought provoking discussion and thank you to Tyler Falcone for moderating the discussion. Some of the topics of conversation centered around AI, Cyber Security, and the importance of planning not just 1 year in advance but 3 to 5 years and how we must take into account events going on in the world around us to understand the possible impact of those events on our plans. "We could have continued on for 4 more hours" was a comment heard from one of the audience members this evening. Hope to see you all at the Technology Leadership Summit on October 25th at Gillette Stadium!
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