Sanjay Gupta

The Business of Government Magazine - 2022

A common and long-standing frustration of business leaders with respect to Information Technology has been the time it took to deliver technology-based solutions, and thereby deliver value to the business. This paper covers the compelling value proposition that cloud delivers in terms of cost, agility and scalability.

This IDC study examines the change in priorities for boards of directors as market landscapes evolve with the advent of digital technologies and new business models fueled by venture capital–driven technology start-ups that are ambitious to disrupt. With increasing attention of the boards on technology, CIOs need to not only be aware of this shift in board priority but, more importantly, be adequately prepared to engage with their board in an effective manner. This study also reviews the… Show more

This IDC study examines the change in priorities for boards of directors as market landscapes evolve with the advent of digital technologies and new business models fueled by venture capital–driven technology start-ups that are ambitious to disrupt. With increasing attention of the boards on technology, CIOs need to not only be aware of this shift in board priority but, more importantly, be adequately prepared to engage with their board in an effective manner. This study also reviews the compelling factors for boards' shift in priorities as well as examines the stages that boards go through. Last, it provides essential guidance to CIOs on how best to work with their boards for each stage of the board engagement and describes what types of information the boards of directors are looking for. This IDC study focuses on digital transformation, leadership transformation, and IT strategy and governance.

"Businesses that continue to put IT in the back room do so at their own peril," says Sanjay Gupta, adjunct research advisor with IDC's Research Network. "Business leaders as well as boards of directors unable to understand the role of technology in business will increasingly find themselves at a handicap." Show less

This IDC study provides a model and key practices for using an open source–based approach to create a digital transformation platform in a cost-effective, rapid, and scalable manner. This document is focused on CIOs and IT and line-of-business (LOB) decision makers across industries and geographies whose need to transform their business and enterprise is a high priority and critical objective. This IDC PeerScape provides examples of enterprises across industries that have been using this model… Show more

This IDC study provides a model and key practices for using an open source–based approach to create a digital transformation platform in a cost-effective, rapid, and scalable manner. This document is focused on CIOs and IT and line-of-business (LOB) decision makers across industries and geographies whose need to transform their business and enterprise is a high priority and critical objective. This IDC PeerScape provides examples of enterprises across industries that have been using this model and have been seeing the benefits of this approach.

This IDC PeerScape document focuses on innovation strategies, digital transformation, and operating model transformation.

"The ability to harness the collective power of individuals, partners, and global development communities provides a transformative lever that is difficult to match. Open source–based platforms provide this ability in today's digital world," says Sanjay Gupta, adjunct research advisor with IDC's Research Network. "It should be noted that the use of open source software and solutions is required in this model for transformation. CIOs and other leaders readily embracing open source software and solutions will find that they are better positioned to transform their businesses." Show less