Logicalis US, the leading global technology service provider, today released its tenth annual CIO Report, which reveals that AI, digital transformation and cybersecurity are the top priorities for tech leaders. According to the research, which surveyed over 1,000 CIOs globally, most (85%) organizations are investing in AI technologies with transformative potential in 2024, despite economic uncertainty.
The study found that the majority of CIOs feel internal pressure to quickly seize new tech opportunities as 87% of respondents have already established AI workstreams and a similar number are investing in AI skills despite the technology being in the very early stages. 86% of CIOs have also kicked off formal AI policies for their companies.
In addition to AI, CIOs are facing a number of disruptive and challenging forces prompting them to continually reassess and rebalance priorities. Nearly all CIOs (95%) are facing barriers to implementing digital transformation, with many noting a lack of skills and digital vision.
Rapidly evolving cyber threats propelled by powerful technologies, such as quantum computing, are also a key concern for CIOs in 2024. Despite improving cybersecurity, 83% of businesses suffered a cyber-attack in 2023, resulting in significant business damage including unscheduled downtime, loss of revenue and customer data, and regulatory fines. As a result, confidence remains low with only 43% of CIOs feeling fully prepared for another breach.
“In 2024, we’re seeing a culmination of disruptive forces for the CIO, ranging from AI to advancing security threats,” said Logicalis US CEO, Jon Groves. “CIOs are facing the challenge of how to drive innovation and growth, while protecting their organizations from the evolving digital threat landscape. To be successful, future tech leaders need to have a diverse set of skills, from visionary thinking to strategic execution, becoming the master of the balancing act and choosing carefully where to…
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