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The CIO Corner | Voices of Leading CIOs

Fueling Innovation Through Curiosity, Architecture, and Outcomes.

How do today’s CIOs drive lasting innovation? In this edition of The CIO Corner, Tier4 Group’s Tino Mantella sits down with Yogaraj “Yogs” Jayaprakasam, CIO at Deluxe, to explore how curiosity, architectural thinking, and an outcome-focused mindset are reshaping IT leadership. With more than 100 years of legacy behind the Deluxe brand, Yogs is helping to chart its future—by building agile teams and redefining what it means to lead through transformation.

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The Future Skills Every CIO Will Need, Part 2.

CIOs Must continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible, encouraging their teams to think outside the box and explore new ideas. Effectively managing people, making data-driven decisions, and adopting a customer-first mindset are just a few key skills that could define the next generation of CIOs. In part 2 of our article series, we’re exploring these skills and more in depth while hearing from proven CIOs already in the role. 

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The Future Skills Every CIO Will Need, Part 1.

The face of business technology is changing rapidly, and so is the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO). This crucial position goes far beyond technical and technological expertise – an effective CIO will blend their technological expertise with strategic leadership, soft skills, and vision. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into every aspect of business, CIOs today and in the future will blend digital transformation and innovation while aligning technology initiatives with business goals. So, we’re asking the question – what does this skillset look like? Read part one to hear what proven CIOs in the role are saying.

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