January 20186 To subscribe to APACCIOOutlookMailing AddressAPACCIOOutlook44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538Visit www.apacciooutlook.comArt & GraphicsAmelia StewartFlynn SmythToby LangtonGokul K G Senior WritersManaging EditorAnnie JohnsonAsst. Managing EditorSaheli Roy ChowdhuriCopyright © 2018 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.JANUARY - 19 - 2018, Volume 4 SE 01 Published by ValleyMedia Inc.EditorialSales sales@apacciooutlook.com+1 510.996.5168EditorialAnnie JohnsonIt is evident that IT (Information Technology) has been an integral part of the global businesses for the last two decades. Now the question arises where it has taken business today? What major changes and innovations have taken place with the implementation of IT in corporates? Well, answering to these questions, it can be said that over the years IT has shown the path to experiments and inventions of various software solutions to empower businesses with desired results. IT has also made us familiar with terms such as Cloud Computing, Big Data, IT Automation, and more in the recent times.Cloud Computing, as the most familiar IT paradigm, has given access to the shared pools of customized system resources as well as advanced-level of services which can easily be provisioned through the internet. Cloud computation has also led the path to data storage which can be utilized whenever the requisition arises. Cloud technologies are therefore doing wonders by focusing majorly on Elastic, Scalable, On-Demand, and Pay-Per use Self Service models. Now, considering Big Data as another revolutionary technology offered by IT has changed the way of businesses operating today. From data capturing, data storing and data analyzing to searching, sharing, transferring and updating information Big Data technology is successfully deploying its three dimensions including Volume, Variety, and Velocity. IT Automation, on the other hand, has eases the manual works of IT professionals especially in the areas of data centers and cloud deployments. With innovative software tools and applications IT tasks are easy to conduct with minimum intervention of administrators.IT, therefore, through its continuing process of innovation has paved the way for progression in corporates worldwide. Keeping that in mind and to add more value to your esteemed organizations, APAC CIO Outlook presents the list of "Top 25 IT Service Management Solution Providers ­ 2018". We hope the valuable thought insights from innovative leaders and the creative solutions from leading companies featured in this edition will help you in your endeavors today and tomorrow.Share your views with us.Annie JohnsonManaging Editoreditor@apacciooutlook.comIT--The Game ChangerLane Adams Clara MathewRoyce D'SouzaShikha PatraAlfred MardinLouis BeckerRachael ClarkRoy ChowSelena JamesStephanie MazueraAmitav HaldipurKaran Kariappa*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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