Transforming Financial Services: The Evolving Role of the Strategic CIO

INTRODUCTION

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EVOLUTION OF CIO'S ROLE

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BLURRING LINES BETWEEN IT AND BUSINESS

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SILOED IT CHALLENGES

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COMPANY-WIDE DIGITAL STRATEGY

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LEVERAGING PROCUREMENT BEST PRACTICES

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PROCUREMENT BEST PRACTICES

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CONCLUSION

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KEY TAKEAWAY

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Learn more about the strategic role of CIOs in our detailed blog post!

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