Aligning IT Opportunities With the Business
Top Business Priority
Growth is the top priority, by far. In 2014, it almost equals the sum of the next three top issues.
Top Growth Restraints
Talent, regulation and advanced economies are the top growth constraints.
Top Business Drivers
After the economy and regulation, technology and an aging population are key strategy shapers.
Significant Off-Shore Movement
International relocation of operations for tax and regulatory reasons will impact a quarter of firms.
IT as a Business Priority
IT has the highest business priority in more than a decade, with half of business leaders expecting to increase investment in 2014. This may mean cutbacks in other IT areas.
Lack of Digital Business Clarity
Most CEOs have a weak understanding of what digital business will mean, but the focus is clearly on the front office where the business engages the customer most.
Data Becomes a Business Asset
CEOs value data, with one-third saying they treat it like a balance sheet asset or monetize it.
Digital Leadership Up for Grabs
Half of CEOs say they have or will have a designated digital leadership role on staff by 2015.
Rise of the Chief Data Officer
A quarter of the organizations surveyed said they already have a chief data officer (CDO).