Are you a proactive CIO? Master these platform engineering strategies
From adopting microservices that enhance flexibility to integrating robust CI/CD pipelines for faster deployment, these tactics are pivotal.

From adopting microservices that enhance flexibility to integrating robust CI/CD pipelines for faster deployment, these tactics are pivotal.
In our engagements with Chief Information Officers (CIOs), we've observed a notable increase in their queries regarding product carbon footprint (PCF)," remarked Rohit Midha, Executive Director of Enterprise Business at Lenovo. This trend underscores a strategic shift towards sustainability integration within IT operations and decision-making frameworks, reflecting heightened organizational awareness of environmental impacts. It also highlights Lenovo's commitment to addressing these concerns through innovative solutions and proactive engagement with industry leaders.
Ultimately, without sustainable IT operations, the future of both businesses and the environment is in jeopardy. CIOs have the means - and thus the obligation - to initiate a transformation towards becoming exemplars of Sustainable IT.
Industry leaders explored the growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations in CIO strategy. The discussion featured insights from Poorav Sheth, CDIO at Hindalco Industries Limited, and Haresh Hiranandani, Head of Digital Transformation at Kotak Mahindra Bank. The session was moderated by Sneha Jha, Editor at ETCIO.
Industry leaders gathered for a panel discussion on the CIO agenda for 2024, emphasizing collaboration, automation, and security. Panelists included Mahesh Ramamoorthy (Yes Bank), Rajesh Ram (Bank of India), Gaurav Gulati (Motherson Group), E Ratan Kumar (Central Bank of India), Subhrajit Mukhopadhyay (Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance), Rahul Sharma (Salesforce), and Geeta Gurnani (IBM India South Asia). Sneha Jha, Editor at ETCIO, moderated the discussion. The session provided strategic insights for CIOs navigating the digital landscape in 2024.
Ruma Kishore, Director Digital Transformation, HUL, emphasized that realizing the full potential of digital transformation requires a concentrated effort on implementing effective change management strategies and ensuring widespread adoption throughout the organization. These initiatives account for the majority, around 90%, of the critical work involved in reshaping processes and leveraging technology for organizational growth and innovation.
Dheeraj Ramella, Chief Product Officer of Volt Active Data, emphasized that the humility of CIOs driving groundbreaking initiatives. He praised their dedication to innovation and described the event as an enriching experience filled with discussions on cutting-edge technologies and impactful projects.
Anuj Vaid, Vice President, Kyndryl India stated that moving to proactive AI operations empowers CIOs to innovate, allocating time for strategic growth. This shift drives competitive advantage, ensuring companies thrive in dynamic markets.
In 2021, DALL-E impressed with image generation from text, followed by ChatGPT's natural language interactions in the next year. The rise of Gen AI in 2024 marked a strategic shift, urging CEOs to embrace generative AI for business success.
Blue Star appoints Udit Pahwa as CIO. His focus areas include IoT, data analytics and using AI/ML as a differentiating tool to achieve a business competitive edge.
Raje comes with over 26 years of rich experience across diverse sectors.