In order to drive innovation, agility, efficiency, and competitiveness, leaders must be equipped to conduct a comprehensive and strategic, review and overhaul of the organizations overall IT Infrastructure, processes and systems. The impact of advanced technologies is pervasive and widely felt across society and business.

Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Transformation have and are fundamentally changing the way we work, communicate, collaborate, and conduct business. Adoption of these and other advanced technologies has become essential to almost every sector and industry, stimulating growth, innovation, and efficiency while also changing the expectations, interactions, and behaviors
of customers.

This segment of the Technology Management Series focuses on designing advanced IT systems that leverage dynamic engineering infrastructure, continuous software delivery, data-centric IT operations, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI-driven processes.

Participants will explore:

1. Dynamic Engineering Infrastructure: Understand how to design and implement a flexible and scalable engineering infrastructure that
   adapts to changing business needs.
2. Continuous Software Delivery: Learn how to implement continuous software delivery pipelines that enable rapid and reliable software releases.
3. Data-Centric IT Operations: Explore how to leverage data-driven insights to optimize IT operations and drive continuous improvement.
4. Cloud Computing: Understand the different types of cloud computing and how to design cloud-based IT systems that are secure, scalable, and cost-effective.
5. Cybersecurity: Learn how to design and implement effective cybersecurity measures to protect IT systems and data from cyber threats.
6. AI-Driven Processes: Explore how to leverage AI to automate IT processes, drive efficiency, and improve decision-making.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the Board’s role in setting strategic direction and how to align technology strategy with the organization’s overall goals.
• Developing effective communication skills for presenting technology-related risks, opportunities, and initiatives to the Board.
• Building strong relationships with Board members and earning their trust and support.
• Designing an effective Board risk oversight framework that incorporates technology risks.
• Identifying strategies for engaging Board members in technology-related discussions and decisions.
• Understanding the impact of corporate governance on technology management and how to ensure compliance.