Shannon Bell, the CIO and chief digital officer, outlines a billion-dollar savings plan over 10 years through aggressive technology deployment. The strategy includes more than 60 products aimed at optimizing operations, focusing on hardware, cloud costs, automation, and productivity. The role of FinOps is emphasized for managing cloud expenses, while AI’s integration is discussed for enhancing team organization and application design. CIOs are positioned to align IT with business goals and prepare for increased software development.