What do you feel are the most difficult decisions for a chief information officer (CIO)? For a chief technology officer (CTO)?

What do you feel are the most difficult decisions for a chief information officer (CIO)? For a chief technology officer (CTO)? In your initial post, describe what you feel are the benefits and disadvantages that these roles present to the strategic development process in an organization. 

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