Economic Pressures & Budget Expectations
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The evolution of the CIO role is taking place amid
economic headwinds. According to our research,
tech leaders that acknowledge that the
those that have adjusted their priorities as a result
74% of tech leaders acknowledge that the economic
environment has become more challenging than the
economic environment has become more challenging than the previous year
previous year, and 68% have adjusted their priorities
as a result. Despite these pressures, the demand for
CIO leadership continues to grow.
Even in the face of uncertainty, technology remains
central to long-term growth strategies. While 35% of
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CIOs anticipate flat budgets, 39% expect an increase.
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This signals a continued commitment to tech
investment despite financial pressure. CIOs remain at
the forefront of these efforts by navigating challenges
while advancing business-critical initiatives.
percentage of CIOs that anticipate flat budgets
percentage of CIOs that expect an increase
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