After identifying the trends, IT leaders must anticipate the result — keeping in mind that any disruptive technology can bring challenges and opportunities.
But results can be predictive. “The ever-evolving nature of technology means that tech companies are all in the business of selling the same thing: the future,” Billhorn said. “Many initiatives factor into the secure packaging and delivery of the future, from automation to digital velocity to security.”
Careful orchestration can bring all those factors together. Establishing a forward-looking, holistic strategy also means communicating objectives across teams. IT leaders should be joining the conversation at every stage. “From marketing to finance to sales, everyone must be integrated and aligned to make the business move faster,” Billhorn said.
LEARN: Understand how IT leaders can strategically manage their modern apps.
Building a Unified, Strategic IT Decision Framework
As IT leaders work toward a unified IT framework, they must first understand that scaling solutions involves two elements: digital infrastructure and digital velocity. Both must be integrated from the start.
At the CDW Executive SummIT, experts defined both terms. Building digital infrastructure involves scaling solutions so that they support hybrid infrastructure, security and digital experience. Digital velocity is about accelerating those solutions to market with automated tools or agile processes. This process typically harnesses data, intelligent platforms, cloud, and cloud-native technology and talent services.