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standards thereby improving our quality
of services in addition to environmental
protection. With virtualisation
technology, we are reducing the
number of servers, which is contributing
towards the cost optimisation and
reduction of our carbon footprint.
Another green technology initiative
is the implementation of Managed
Print Services that has reduced the
paper usage significantly. The project
is monitoring and tracking different
types of printers, peripherals devices
and consumables. Moreover, the
security is enhanced since the printing
of documents is linked to the user
authentication either by using the
company ID cards or fingerprints. By
limiting the printing, it is reducing our
carbon footprint. As a result of digital
transformation through automating
various systems and processes, ADMAOPCO is enhancing its services for
its users and to ensure its conscious
responsibility to sustain the environment
while benefitting the company’s shortterm and long-term strategies.
Can you give us the time
scales behind the project(s)
and the cost-factor involved
for the implementation and
maintenance?
The project started four years back with
transformation to the hybrid cloud with
virtualisation to replace physical servers,
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which provided the ability for ADMAOPCO to implement the private cloud.
There is a general perception
among most CIOs that IT is
not adequately heard in toplevel executive management
talks. What do you think about
this school of thought?
Technology changes often mean new
ways of doing things. CIOs always
encounter resistance to change. People
are resentful towards the unknown;
such a situation builds their urge to
acquire the needed awareness and
enjoy the new ride. They need to be
engaged early so their attention can be
captured and then convinced.
CIOs are expected to play an
empowerment role through providing
the right strategy and tools for their
organisation to stay vigilant, and to
improve their presence as well as mark
their position in the business world.
Modern CIOs need to keep organisation
goals such as cost and production
optimisation in mind.
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