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2012, by any measure, is going to be a hard year. But despite all the discouraging economic indicators, it doesn’t have to be a flashback of 2008—not if you’re forearmed. In that spirit, here are eight trends that will impact the Indian CIO this year.

Brace yourself. 2012 isn’t bringing any good tidings. And if you thought the worst was over post 2008, you ain’t seen nothing yet. With each passing day, as the rupee hits a new low and inflation touches new heights, more and more organizations are running on reserve.  

And that means your job just got tougher. As CIOs you’ll be expected to deliver new products at a short notice, work on numerous small projects, and provide your organizations with that competitive edge. 

But here’s some reason to rejoice. To help you beat the odds, we present eight trends that are most likely to impact you and your organization in 2012. Economists, analysts, and CIOs from some of India’s most prestigious organizations share ideas and experiences that will come handy this time around.

Here’s hoping you have a good one.

Our cover story showcases the following trends which we see wil impact the Indian CIO this year. Read on...

1. How the economy will impact your organization

- Economic Uncertainty: Static Quo

2. What strategies you need to deal with new tech and new threats 

- Strategic Outsourcing: Hand in Hand

 - Bring Your Own Device: Going to Work

- Enterprise Social Media: Vox Populi

- Cloud Computing: Coming of Age

- Advanced Persistent Threat: Taking It Down

- Big Data and Analytics: Big and Bold

3. The importance of focusing on both sets of customers

- Enhancing User Experience: What They Want