The Stall Before the Storm: Anxiety, Uncertainty, and the (almost) Unlimited Potential of Technology Today
From the rapid advance of AI and machine learning to unprecedented cybersecurity threats and increasing hiring challenges, today's IT leaders are at a crossroads of anxiety and anticipation.
Tomorrow, however, may offer almost unlimited upside if AI can deliver on its promise. But getting to tomorrow means IT leaders will have to find creative ways to help their organizations stay secure, competitive, and top of mind for leading tech talent, all while doing more with less.
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Discover Actionable Insights from IT Leaders:
We've spent months investigating the latest technological trends and talking to our experts to bring you actionable insights that will help you navigate the uncertainty of the present and set up your business for success, no matter what the future holds.
Our survey asked 1,000 technology leaders across the United States about how their organizations are:
- Preparing for the arrival of operational AI
- Addressing the need for more proactive cybersecurity measures
- Hiring and investing for the future
- Navigating skill gaps, talent shortages, and more
Their responses reveal an industry preparing for major developments while trying to address current vulnerabilities and budget constraints. All told it's a story of an industry that collectively understands that something big is coming and that they have to prepare for it, but they're not quite sure how to.
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Addressing Key Trends in Technology, AI and Cybersecurity
Our survey, coupled with insights from our subject matter experts, revealed a broad consensus on key trends in technology. Unsurprisingly, emerging AI capabilities and new cybersecurity challenges dominated the conversation, as did the ongoing challenge of hiring top prospects from a limited candidate pool.
Key Trends:
Investment Focus: 78% of IT leaders plan to invest in new technologies within 1-2 years, primarily in AI (55.3%), cybersecurity (54.9%), and data privacy (48.5%)
Budget Outlook: 73% expect IT budgets to increase
AI Optimism: 55% plan AI investments, and 65.5% rank their AI maturity as "operational" or better
Cybersecurity Priority: 35% of survey respondents are focused on cybersecurity in the next 12-24 months
Skill Gaps Persist: Cybersecurity (29%) and network security (28%) were the leading skill gaps identified by respondents, ahead of all other areas
Takeaways for IT Leaders
Between AI, economic uncertainty, static budgets, and hiring challenges, times are tough for today's IT leaders. But there's also plenty of reason to be optimistic about the near future — especially if you take the right steps today.
Our whitepaper offers actionable insights to help you navigate uncertainties and position your organization for success. Get the full insights and delve deeper into data collected from tech leaders across the nation in our latest whitepaper, The Stall Before the Storm: Anxiety, Uncertainty, and the (almost) Unlimited Potential of Technology Today.
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