No matter what the next wave of change brings, and regardless of how intensely the pace of change accelerates, the CIO of the future must be a Connected CIO. Using technology as a catalyst, the Connected CIO is uniquely equipped to help their organizations seize the opportunity to disrupt the status quo and transform. The most successful organizations are already thinking digital-first and reimagining how to differentiate with technology, and now is the time for CIOs to optimize the business for continued success.