Daily Archives: October 24, 2018

Digital transformation on full display at GITEX 2018

As is the case with most tech shows today, digital transformation was front and center at last week’s GITEX technology show in Dubai — the largest such conference in the Middle East. Not only did vendors demonstrate their enabling technologies, but govenment agencies showcased the technology they are using. For most organizations, the top area…

Digital is the business strategy at Principal Financial Group

Some chief digital officers (CDOs) have a marketing background, and some come from the start-up world. At Principal Financial Group, where “digital” is a business strategy that uses specific technologies, the CDO has a background in strategy and in IT. Gary Scholten, CIO and CDO at the firm, discusses his dual role and how the…