![]() ![]() For example, the chief information officer (CIO) role is concerned with internal systems and operations. ![]() The CTO role differs from similar C-suite positions in many ways. CTOs also utilize their communication skills to manage large teams and to speak to customers, clients, analysts and even the media. They bring this knowledge to C-suite discussions, where they enable informed decision making, helping their organization to stay a step ahead of the competition. With a solid understanding of both the business and the wider technology landscape, CTOs can think strategically, identifying both challenges and opportunities. This mindset shift places CTOs at the forefront of business development. In the past, technology was viewed as a tool to support operations today, technology often comes first, and the business follows. Today, many companies perceive themselves as tech companies, even if technology is simply enabling them to provide their products or services. ![]() These out-of-the-box ideas characterized by a forward-thinking DevOps approach have helped Amazon become the phenomenal success we all know today. With Amazon Web Services, the company provided on-demand cloud computing and APIs, making the technology it had developed available to a broader audience. He appointed Werner Vogels as CTO of Amazon in 2005, reflecting the company’s belief that technology was a key driver of revenue, helping it to improve its supply chain and stay competitive. ![]()
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