The Quote: "Sure, some CIOs are going to say, 'What are you smoking?' They'll say it's not their job to drive revenue growth. What we're finding and trying to tell CIOs is that this is more of an opportunity than a responsibility."
Who Said It: Dave Aron, an analyst with Gartner.
In Context: Aron spoke about what he thought some CIOs might say in response to a report he wrote detailing how IT executives need to do more to drive revenue and profits and position themselves for higher upward mobility. CIOs need to think more like venture capitalists, Aron says, developing new revenue streams through innovative projects and ideas.
Find Out More: 4 Ways CIOs Can Impact the Bottom Line
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