2021 – CIO Agenda report from Gartner
Here are key stats and insights from 2021 – CIO Agenda report from Gartner which was published very recently. Key insights. The CIO’s relationship with the business is stronger than ever. They are capturing the attention of the CEO in a way they hadn't before CIOs have been trying for years to convince senior business leaders to modernize and take full advantage of technology. Now, many roadblocks have been removed, and the majority of boards are prioritizing these initiatives. During the COVID-19 lockdown, many CIOs helped save their enterprises . They now have the attention of the CEO in a way they hadn’t before. The enterprise’s path to the future runs through IT, and boards and CEOs know it. Developing the capabilities to use digital to create deeper relationships with customers, and it’s paying of; increasing demand for new digital products and services, as well as self-service use Key stats n = 1877 CIOs 2% average increase is expected in IT budgets globally in 2021. 7