In the July/August issue of Financial Director magazine we published research, carried out with CSC, which suggested that finance directors are now fully aware of the true business potential of technology.
IT, it seems, is no longer seen as a cost, but as a long term strategic investment - and measuring the return on that investment is not of critical concern. "Instead of having technology in a support role, it is one of the central driving engines for the organisation," said one finance director.
Recent research by the Economist Intelligence Unit points to very similar findings with 69% of C-Level respondents saying that within three years the role of IT will move from cutting costs to driving revenue growth.
So, is the role of technology in the eyes of directors changing? Are execs finally viewing IT as central to the business, rather than something that the guys in jeans and trainers look after on the fourth floor? Will IT directors get seats on the board? Is ROI a waste of time?
We plan to get to the bottom of these questions, and hopefully many more, during an Insider Business Club live roadshow at Softworld Accounting & Finance.
But let's get the ball rolling now...
David Rae
Deputy editor, Financial Director






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