#cio #digitaltransformation Technology investment strategy and innovation planning are particularly challenging during this period of economic change.In this interview, the Global CIO and CTO of the Solutions & Services Group of Lenovo, Arthur Hu, shares strategies for successful technology investment planning in 2023.He will discuss how he aligns technology investments with business goals, evaluates potential investments, and navigates the ever-changing business landscape. As a CIO and CTO, he has a unique perspective on the role of technology in driving growth and innovation. With his guidance, you'll gain valuable insights and strategies for your own technology investment planning in the coming year.The conversation covers these topics:-- Navigating uncertainty: CIO investment strategy for 2023-- What are the criteria for technology investment decisions in 2023?-- Include technology adoption and change management in investment planning-- Technology debt has a negative impact on business agility-- How to plan technology budgets during times of economic uncertainty-- How does Lenovo align business and technology investments?-- How can CIOs create a culture of business growth?-- The new CIO mindset of growth and business value-- Data sovereignty, privacy, and international compliance-- How to balance short-term results with long-term technology investments?-- Metrics and KPIs for measuring technology investment planning-- The best CIOs innovate to create value-- CIO and CTO investment planning compared-- Advice for CIOs: “Be the person of yes”Subscribe to CXOTalk: https://www.cxotalk.com/subscribeRead the full transcript: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/cio-cto-investment-strategy-2023Arthur Hu is Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Lenovo as well as the Chief Technology Officer of the Solutions & Services Group (SSG).As Lenovo’s Global CIO, Mr. Hu leads the enterprise-wide IT organization that is driving the technology-enabled transformation of Lenovo. Under his direction, Lenovo’s IT team has emerged as a strategic partner to the business groups, focusing on innovation, business value, and customer experience.Earlier this year, Mr. Hu was appointed to the additional position of Chief Technology Officer for the Solutions and Services Group (SSG). In this role, he leads the Research and Development organization within SSG, responsible for developing innovative solutions to bring to customers worldwide.Since joining Lenovo in 2009, Mr. Hu has held several executive and operational leadership roles in the company and is a member of the Lenovo Executive Committee.