Anthem, Inc. has been recognized by CIO magazine as a recipient of the “2004 CIO 100 Award.”
The annual award recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology.
This year CIO magazine focused the award on agility, recognizing the “Agile 100” organizations that use technology to respond quickly to changing business environments. Winners demonstrate measurable results in how they apply IT to enable and support agility in their organizations.
Anthem was recognized for its speed and flexibility in developing new service models to meet changing customer needs. The company was also acknowledged for its innovative approach to implementing key technologies, including eBusiness, contact center technologies and document management solutions.
“We are very pleased to be recognized for our IT agility,” said Mark Boxer, executive vice president and chief information, strategy and business development officer for Anthem. “Technology is a key driver of innovation at Anthem and across the health care industry. With our technology team delivering the right solutions at the right time, we can offer new products and innovative services that ultimately improve the health care experience for our customers.”
“With the economy rebounding, companies will seek out and capitalize on new opportunities as they emerge,” says Abbie Lundberg, editor-in-chief, CIO. “Those best positioned to succeed are the agile enterprises, able to move and change quickly; to create advantage in a world in flux. This year’s CIO 100 winners have all the hallmarks: agile operations, technology, staffing and governance models. We celebrate their achievements and expect to see great things from them in the years ahead.”
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