subject: CFO as the Master of Measurement [print this page] Upgrade technology as necessaryUpgrade technology as necessary. Instead of the traditional rip and replace' approach CFOs can champion the cause
for using Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) integration technologies that provide opportunities to extend the life and
value of existing data stores. IT can enable the infrastructure, capacity and scalability once the businesses own the
technology.
In my view, the CFO's role does not come at the end of the year to substantiate and analyze what has already been done
through the year. It's about getting involved in the nuances of what is being measured; how it is being measured; and
ensuring that it is being measured accurately using the right tools. And that's why I believe, a CFO is the Master of
