The changes we are witnessing in business and IT are unprecedented. Not only that, but these changes are rewriting the rulebook in a way that hasn't happened since the 1970s when mainframe computers were becoming commonplace. Amazon and Google have changed the way we do business forever with the cloud. We must change our company's ideas, perceptions and behaviours to survive. That change starts with technology change, and the foundational reinvention of information technology taking place today being driven by cloud computing, mobile devices, social media and data analytics. CIO's need to reinvent themselves in order to survive.

Author Biography

Matt Graham-Hyde is currently chief information officer for Kantar, the data investment management division of WPP and a leading insights and consultancy group. As CIO, he is responsible for the technology strategy and execution across the 100 countries where Kantar's 28,500 employees work on behalf of the majority of Fortune 500 companies. Matt has over 15 years experience as a CIO in major international businesses. Matt founded and operated his own consultancy specialising in re-engineering IT in mergers and acquisitions. Born in London, Matt has travelled and worked extensively around the globe. He has delivered business growth programmes, rationalisations, offshoring and strategic change. Notwithstanding his technical background, Matt's user friendly, relaxed business style enables the communication of complex technological ideas in an understandable, usable manner. Over the last few years Matt has been a regular presenter at various industry seminars and workshops on new technology and the developing role of the CIO. He is based in the UK.