First, Break IT: How Application Networks are Changing the Role of the CIO

The business of IT has changed dramatically. The emergence of an always-on, always-connected world means that old business models are being disrupted, consumers are demanding more, and the world is smaller and more connected than ever before.



The traditional IT operating model is fracturing under the digital demands of their customers, partners and employees. Companies can try to become digital by trying to do things the old way, but they will fall behind, and will face increasing competition. We propose an incremental approach in which central IT and the business partner in committing to transforming the business to face today's hyper-competitive market. CIOs have the chance to shepherd their organizations through the extraordinary changes taking place in the enterprise. This book provides a roadmap to this new way of doing business, which we call the Composable Enterprise. Armed with strategic knowledge, best practices, and real-life case studies, today's tech leaders will be able to realize the possibilities of digital enterprise technology and secure their places as business leaders.