Implementing AI & Shoring Up Cybersecurity in 2025-final

 

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Discover Actionable Insights from IT Leaders: 

What you’ll discover based on our survey’s key insights from 1,000 IT Leaders:

  • Learn about the strategies and priorities shaping the future of technology. 

  • Understand how organizations are gearing up for the integration of AI technology. 

  • Explore proactive approaches you can adopt to combat emerging cybersecurity threats.

  • Discover how leaders are tackling hiring challenges and investing in workforce development.  

  • Gain insights into the most pressing skill gaps in technology and cybersecurity.  

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, cybersecurity, and data privacy.

Budget Outlook: 73% expect IT budgets to increase.

AI Optimism: 65.5% rank their AI maturity as "operational" or better.

Skill Gaps Persist: Cybersecurity and network security were the leading skill gaps identified by respondents, ahead of all other areas.

Takeaways for IT Leaders 

  • Understand the dual challenges of economic uncertainty and evolving technology landscapes.
  • Discover actionable strategies to prepare your organization for the future while addressing today’s vulnerabilities.
  • Position your business for success with informed decision making.  

Get the full insights and delve deeper into data collected from tech leaders across the nation in our latest report. 

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