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Andreas M. Antonopoulos Nemertes SVP and Founding Partner Andreas M. Antonopoulos writes the highly-regarded security column "Risk and Reward", which examines the complex landscape of security, risk management and business flexibility, and he regularly provides practical updates and actionable best practices in this insightful column. Mr. Antonopoulos oversees Nemertes' research in security, data centers, and next-generation computing and application architectures. |
Complimentary ReportThe Best of Both Worlds: How IT Must Embrace Both Strategic and Utilitarian Roles Technology is at a major transition point, similar to the shift from Management Information Systems (MIS) to Information Technology (IT) in the 1990s. In this case, the shift is from IT to Enterprise Technology (ET), driven by the confluence of new technologies and ongoing business imperatives. This transition point means that certain technology functions are commoditizing rapidly, while others are becoming more strategic. The fundamental challenge facing IT professionals is to determine quickly and accurately which functions are which, and react accordingly. This means IT leaders must embrace both strategic and utilitarian roles. Or, to put it another way, today’s IT professionals need a special version of the “serenity prayer”: “God grant me the ability to invest in enterprise technology, the courage to commoditize information technology, and the wisdom to know the difference.” |
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