Change may be the only constant, but disruption is ruling this age. And it’s not just AI that’s breaking things. Economic uncertainty, political tension, market shifts, and fluctuating tariffs are wreaking havoc around the world. Jobs are lost in layoffs, business closures and bankruptcies, and AI realignments. So where does all that leave chief information officers? Are their jobs at risk too?
Certainly, the ground under the CIOs feet isn’t as solid as it used to be.
“With companies increasingly adopting a more integrated tech strategy across all departments, the traditional role of the CIO is getting reevaluated. Tech isn’t just managed by one department anymore – it’s everywhere,” says Hone John Tito, co-founder of Game Host Bros, a server hosting services company for gaming networks.
“It’s clear that businesses are prioritizing flexibility, where leadership is less about managing systems and more about driving innovation across all areas. This shift could be why some companies are eliminating the role entirely or considering it,” Tito adds.
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