What CEOs Expect From Digital Transformations

What CEOs Expect From Digital Transformations

What CEOs Expect From Digital TransformationsWhat CEOs Expect From Digital Transformations

CEOs look favorably on their employees’ digital experiences, but to take transformation to the next level, CIOs and their teams need to overcome some obstacles.

Dominating TopicDominating Topic

39% of the CEOs surveyed reported that digital transformation is “at the top of our boardroom agenda.”

Primary PlayersPrimary Players

47% said their CIO drives their organization’s digital transformation, while 26% said their chief digital officer does.

Main Concerns When Pursuing Digital TransformationMain Concerns When Pursuing Digital Transformation

Security: 64%,
Cost-effectiveness: 59%,
Reliability: 55%,
Integration: 53%,
Global Presence: 49%

Barriers to Implementing Transformation InfrastructureBarriers to Implementing Transformation Infrastructure

Inflexible technology: 43%,
Lack of digital skills: 40%,
Security concerns: 39%,
IT’s failure to understand business needs: 37%,
Ineffective collaboration throughout firm: 35%

Strong ReviewsStrong Reviews

79% of the CEOs surveyed describe the level of digital experience that their organization provides to employees as no less than good, with 37% describing it as excellent.

Influential Quality, Part IInfluential Quality, Part I

59% said their employees’ digital experiences have a high impact on staff retention, while 52% said they have a similar effect on the company’s overall innovation.

Influential Quality, Part IIInfluential Quality, Part II

52% said their employees’ digital experiences have a high impact on company cost reductions, and 50% said they have a similar effect on both collaboration capabilities and productivity.

Defensive PostureDefensive Posture

68% of the CEOs surveyed are mostly or entirely confident that they can pursue digital transformation without compromising security.

Protection PlanProtection Plan

37% said their security governance processes greatly mitigate risks during their digital transformation, while 36% indicated that security technologies and tools perform that function.

Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty
Dennis McCafferty is a contributor to CIO Insight. He covers topics such as IT leadership, IT strategy, collaboration, and IT for businesses.

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