When Avnet moved from just distributing hardware to providing IoT services, the IT organization had to transform as well. How do you move from an on-prem focused team with an SAP-heavy infrastructure to a business-focused team with a microservices architecture? Max Chan, who became CIO after six years with the company, says that mission statements, rotational programs, and low-code applications are the right start.
Martha Heller: How are digital technologies impacting Avnet’s business model?
Max Chan: For nearly 100 years, Avnet has bought, sold, and shipped electronics components all over the world. But in the last 10 years, our industry has seen a major market shift as customers and suppliers have gone through significant changes. To better meet our customers’ needs, we’ve expanded from being just a distributor to becoming a technology solutions provider.
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