The Roadblocks to Progress
Digital transformation is well underway for 66% of CIOs who are actively
leading efforts; only 25% haven’t yet started their journey.
The road to modernization is not without challenges. Despite strong
alignment between priorities and investments, CIOs are encountering
obstacles as they push forward with transformation initiatives.
A striking 76% of CIOs report struggling to balance innovation with
operational stability, highlighting the challenge of pursuing new
technologies while keeping existing systems running smoothly.
In addition, 41% shared concerned about delivering business outcomes
within budget, indicating that as demand for digital progress rises, so does
the pressure to keep costs under control.
Talent acquisition and retention are also major concerns for 34% of CIOs.
This is in line with a recent
Gartner report
predicting that talent shortages
will remain a key issue for CIOs. With a growing need for specialized skills to
manage and implement digital transformation, CIOs face intense
competition in hiring the right people, further complicating resource
planning and budget allocation.
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