IDG Contributor Network: Who should manage IT?

What difference does it make?
Does it matter who oversees IT? Is there a different outcome if the CIO or IT director reports to a CFO, a COO or a CEO? You bet there is. It really depends more on the individual than the position, but let’s stereotype and make some sweeping generalizations – it’s more fun.CFO overseeing IT
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