An important element of digital transformation is, of course, technology. But often, it’s more about shedding outdated business processes and legacy technology rather than just adopting new tech. The prevalence of legacy technology hinders CIO’s ability to successfully embark on a true digital transformation strategy. If businesses want to evolve with the rapid pace of digital change today, they must work to increase efficiency with technology wherever possible. Digital transformations are a massive undertaking, especially for larger, established companies. When done right, it will produce a business that is more agile, aligned with customer demands and resilient in the fast-moving digital future.

CEO’s increasingly want their CIO’s to help generate revenue for their organizations, rather than just how to save money. Organizations are no longer building software or running IT for cost savings and operations, but rather IT has become the primary driver of business innovation.

Although IT will play an important role in driving digital transformation strategy, the work of implementing and adapting to the massive changes that go along with digital transformations fall to the responsibility of everyone. For this reason, digital transformation is a people issue. And in doing so, CIO’s must lean on trusted resources for program management, consulting and services to navigate through the choppy waters that lie ahead.