The Quantum Age of IT: Why Everything You Know About IT is About to Change

'IT as we know it is dead.'

Forces are at work, reshaping the very fabric of the IT organization. Driven by our own history, changing perceptions of how technology should work and newfound, but very real, competition, IT organizations are struggling to evolve but into what?

Whether you are an IT executive, or just beginning your career, this book offers you the key insights you need to understand what is happening and what is coming. Understanding that future, Charles Araujo blends a wide range of research and case studies to help you discover the skills you must develop in order to succeed and thrive in The Quantum Age of IT.

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‘IT as we know it is dead.’

Forces are at work that are reshaping the very fabric of the IT organization. Driven by our own history, changing perceptions of how technology should work and newfound, but very real, competition, IT organizations are struggling to evolve – but into what?

In The Quantum Age of IT, Charles Araujo examines what has led us to this point and what it means to the future of IT organizations. With a broad perspective on the fundamental changes affecting the industry, he offers practical guidance that every IT professional needs to compete in this new era of IT.

Whether you are an IT executive, or just beginning your career, this book will offer you the key insights you need to understand what is happening and what is coming. Understanding that future, Araujo blends a wide range of research and case studies to help you discover the skills you must develop in order to succeed and thrive in The Quantum Age of IT.

As you read this book, you will be able to:

• Understand how and why your IT function has changed and define its future role

• Compete in this new age by embracing the five traits that will define the IT organization of The Quantum Age

• Remain effective and relevant as you understand and implement fundamental changes to future-proof your IT function

• Maintain and develop excellent customer relations by better understanding your clients and their requirements

• Meet the unique needs of all your customers, as you adopt the five key skills that all IT professionals will have to have

• Learn from the past and look forward to a bright future!

Details

Author: Charles Araujo
Series: My Books
Publisher: It Governance Publishing
Publication Year: 2012
ASIN: 1849283753
ISBN: 9781849283755
List Price: 29.77

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Mr. Araujo is an writer with a talent for distilling into words the dramatic changes happening in the Information Technology industry. His "are you Walmart or Nordstrom" analogy is spot on and it really crystalized the binary nature of what IT is today. I have been a CIO for over 22 years and I have read literally hundreds of books on IT and I can say that The Quantum Age of IT is the best. Hands down! Every CIO and senior IT professional should read this book. My only complaint is there is no Kindle edition! What's up with that? A technology book that doesn't leverage technology? Overall, Charles does an excellent job of explaining what IT as we know it is deal and why you need to determine if you are a Strategic Sourcer or a Strategic Innovator. Then he tells you what to do about it. Go buy this book!

– Michael Keithley, CIO Creative Artists Agency

'The role of IT has changed in a revolutionary way. Success in this new world order will require a new way of thinking and a new set of competencies. Charles Araujo helps his readers understand the need for change, as well as the ways that they must change in order to leverage this exciting opportunity.'

– Larry Bonfante, CIO USTA, Founder CIO Bench Coach, Author, Lessons in IT Transformation

"This is the most definitive book on IT Transformation I have ever read. It clearly identifies how to perceive, treat and integrate IT as a true business function. It should be required reading for all current and aspiring CIOs, CTOs and CISOs. This paradigm shift is happening right now and this book demystifies the steps needed to make the journey successful. Bravo!!"

– Roman Hlutkowsky, Former SVP Human Resources and VP Operations Technology, FedEx Ground

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About the Author

Charles Araujo

Charles Araujo is an industry analyst, internationally recognized authority on the Digital Enterprise and author of The Quantum Age of IT: Why Everything You Know About IT is About to Change. As Principal Analyst with Intellyx, he writes, speaks and advises organizations on how to navigate through this time of disruption. He is also the founder of The Institute for Digital Transformation and a sought after keynote speaker. He is a regular contributor to CIO.com and has been quoted or published in Time, InformationWeek, CIO Insight, NetworkWorld Computerworld, USA Today, and Forbes.

Other Books in "My Books"

The Ecosystem Advantage: How to Build the Digital Ecosystem That Will Help You Win in the Digital Era

Performance-driven IT: How Metrics can transform IT services and operations

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