The CIO's Balancing Act: New Global Study Reveals How Tech Leaders Manage Security Threats While Driving Innovation
A new global study by Experis, part of ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), reveals how CIOs are balancing cybersecurity concerns with innovation initiatives. 41% of CIOs cite cybersecurity as their primary concern, while simultaneously 77% are increasing security budgets, 68% expanding cloud infrastructure, and 67% accelerating AI capabilities.
The Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook report, based on responses from 1,400 tech leaders across nine countries, shows that 76% of IT employers struggle to find skilled tech talent. The study reveals a cautious approach to AI adoption, with only 37% viewing generative AI as valuable for specific applications, while 60% of organizations are either exploring or implementing AI technologies.
The research identifies five organizational maturity categories, with 24% classified as 'Front Runners' characterized by customer-centric technology strategies, while 14% are 'Snoozers' showing resistance to AI adoption and change.
Un nuovo studio globale di Experis, parte di ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), rivela come i CIO stiano bilanciando le preoccupazioni per la cybersecurity con le iniziative di innovazione. Il 41% dei CIO cita la cybersecurity come la loro principale preoccupazione, mentre contemporaneamente il 77% sta aumentando i budget per la sicurezza, il 68% sta espandendo l'infrastruttura cloud e il 67% sta accelerando le capacità di intelligenza artificiale.
Il rapporto Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook, basato sulle risposte di 1.400 leader tecnologici in nove paesi, mostra che il 76% dei datori di lavoro IT fatica a trovare talenti tecnologici qualificati. Lo studio rivela un approccio cauto all'adozione dell'IA, con solo il 37% che considera l'IA generativa come preziosa per applicazioni specifiche, mentre il 60% delle organizzazioni sta esplorando o implementando tecnologie AI.
La ricerca identifica cinque categorie di maturità organizzativa, con il 24% classificato come 'Front Runners', caratterizzati da strategie tecnologiche incentrate sul cliente, mentre il 14% sono 'Snoozers' che mostrano resistenza all'adozione dell'IA e al cambiamento.
Un nuevo estudio global de Experis, parte de ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), revela cómo los CIO están equilibrando las preocupaciones de ciberseguridad con las iniciativas de innovación. El 41% de los CIO cita la ciberseguridad como su principal preocupación, mientras que simultáneamente el 77% está aumentando los presupuestos de seguridad, el 68% está ampliando la infraestructura en la nube y el 67% está acelerando las capacidades de IA.
El informe Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook, basado en las respuestas de 1,400 líderes tecnológicos de nueve países, muestra que el 76% de los empleadores de TI tienen dificultades para encontrar talento tecnológico cualificado. El estudio revela un enfoque cauteloso hacia la adopción de IA, con solo el 37% considerando la IA generativa como valiosa para aplicaciones específicas, mientras que el 60% de las organizaciones está explorando o implementando tecnologías de IA.
La investigación identifica cinco categorías de madurez organizacional, con el 24% clasificado como 'Front Runners', caracterizados por estrategias tecnológicas centradas en el cliente, mientras que el 14% son 'Snoozers' que muestran resistencia a la adopción de IA y al cambio.
Experis의 새로운 글로벌 연구는 ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN)의 일부로, CIO들이 사이버 보안 문제와 혁신 이니셔티브 간의 균형을 어떻게 맞추고 있는지를 보여줍니다. CIO의 41%가 사이버 보안을 주요 관심사로 언급하며, 동시에 77%가 보안 예산을 증가시키고, 68%가 클라우드 인프라를 확장하고, 67%가 AI 역량을 가속화하고 있습니다.
1,400명의 기술 리더의 응답을 기반으로 한 Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook 보고서는 IT 고용주의 76%가 숙련된 기술 인재를 찾는 데 어려움을 겪고 있다고 보여줍니다. 이 연구는 AI 채택에 대한 신중한 접근 방식을 드러내며, 오직 37%만이 생성적 AI를 특정 응용 프로그램에 유용하다고 보고하고, 60%의 조직이 AI 기술을 탐색하거나 구현하고 있습니다.
연구는 다섯 가지 조직 성숙도 범주를 식별하며, 24%가 고객 중심 기술 전략으로 특징지어지는 'Front Runners'로 분류되고, 14%는 AI 채택과 변화에 저항을 보이는 'Snoozers'로 분류됩니다.
Une nouvelle étude mondiale d'Experis, partie de ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), révèle comment les DSI équilibrent les préoccupations en matière de cybersécurité avec les initiatives d'innovation. 41 % des DSI citent la cybersécurité comme leur principale préoccupation, tout en 77 % augmentant les budgets de sécurité, 68 % élargissant l'infrastructure cloud et 67 % accélérant les capacités d'IA.
Le rapport Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook, basé sur les réponses de 1 400 leaders technologiques dans neuf pays, montre que 76 % des employeurs en TI ont du mal à trouver des talents technologiques qualifiés. L'étude révèle une approche prudente de l'adoption de l'IA, avec seulement 37 % considérant l'IA générative comme précieuse pour des applications spécifiques, tandis que 60 % des organisations explorent ou mettent en œuvre des technologies d'IA.
La recherche identifie cinq catégories de maturité organisationnelle, avec 24 % classés comme 'Front Runners', caractérisés par des stratégies technologiques centrées sur le client, tandis que 14 % sont des 'Snoozers' montrant une résistance à l'adoption de l'IA et au changement.
Eine neue globale Studie von Experis, einem Teil von ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), zeigt, wie CIOs Sicherheitsbedenken mit Innovationsinitiativen ausbalancieren. 41% der CIOs geben an, dass Cybersecurity ihre größte Sorge ist, während gleichzeitig 77% die Sicherheitsbudgets erhöhen, 68% die Cloud-Infrastruktur erweitern und 67% die KI-Fähigkeiten beschleunigen.
Der Bericht Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook, der auf den Antworten von 1.400 Technologieführern aus neun Ländern basiert, zeigt, dass 76% der IT-Arbeitgeber Schwierigkeiten haben, qualifizierte Techniktalente zu finden. Die Studie zeigt einen vorsichtigen Ansatz zur Einführung von KI, wobei nur 37% die generative KI als wertvoll für spezifische Anwendungen betrachten, während 60% der Organisationen entweder KI-Technologien erkunden oder implementieren.
Die Forschung identifiziert fünf Kategorien organisatorischer Reife, wobei 24% als 'Front Runners' klassifiziert werden, die durch kundenorientierte Technologie-Strategien gekennzeichnet sind, während 14% als 'Snoozers' gelten, die Widerstand gegen die Einführung von KI und Veränderungen zeigen.
- 77% of organizations increasing cybersecurity investment
- 68% expanding cloud infrastructure investment
- 67% accelerating AI capabilities investment
- 52% embedding AI skills into existing roles, optimizing workforce efficiency
- 76% of IT employers struggling to find skilled tech talent
- 56% report senior leadership lacks understanding of CIO role
- Only 37% see current value in generative AI applications
- 33% uncertain about AI's business impact
"Today's CIOs aren't just playing defense; they're strategically blending security and innovation to create competitive advantage," said Kye Mitchell, Head of Experis US. "The most successful technology leaders are embedding resilience into their digital foundations while simultaneously deploying AI, cloud, and other advanced technologies to outpace competitors. They aren't making tradeoffs; they're transforming their entire approach to technology by creating integrated strategies where digital defense enables rather than restricts progress."
Drawing from nearly 1,400 tech leaders across nine countries—including 480 C-suite executives and 913 senior IT decision-makers—the research paints a vivid picture of how smart leaders are weaving security into innovation strategies to outpace emerging threats.
Key Findings:
- Cybersecurity threats keep
41% of CIOs up at night, making it the top concern for tech leaders worldwide 77% of organizations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets in 2025, followed by cloud infrastructure (68% ) and AI (67% )76% of IT employers worldwide report difficulty finding skilled tech talent52% of tech leaders are embedding AI skills into existing roles rather than creating new positions- Relationship with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is identified as the most important C-suite partnership outside IT
56% of IT leaders say senior leadership lacks sufficient knowledge about the CIO role and its responsibilities
Despite the buzz around artificial intelligence, the research reveals a measured approach to AI adoption among technology leaders. While CIOs value generative AI and are actively exploring its possibilities, they recognize the technology is still in its infancy. Just
"What stands out in our global research is the remarkable regional variation in how technology leaders approach these challenges," said James Hallahan, Experis Europe Brand Leader. "In
The study also identifies five organizational maturity categories, with "Front Runners" (
For the full report and actionable insights into how CIOs are navigating these challenges, visit: www.experis.com/cio-outlook
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