Chris Lofgren

In the past 10 years, the CIO position has gone through a remarkable transformation, moving from the computer room to the boardroom. While that transition is well under way in most companies, it's still too early in the process to declare it complete. Many CIOs are still figuring out how their IT departments can best contribute to the business's goals and how they can best make their voices heard at the top rungs of the corporate ladder.

In the past 10 years, the CIO position has gone through a remarkable transformation, moving from the computer room to the boardroom. While that transition is well under way in most companies, it's still too early in the process to declare it complete.