Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 07 | Page 70

TECH TALK Why does new technology fill CIOs with anxiety and uncertainty? We are creatures of habit and testing the waters when a new technology first appears can be daunting for any organisation. James Parker, Chief Revenue Officer at Tata Communications explains why, in some circumstances, those willing to take a leap of faith can reap benefits far greater than any risk. 70 INTELLIGENTCIO www.intelligentcio.com