Why Business Departments Choose Their Own Tech
Why Business Departments Choose Their Own Tech
Most LOB units are now employing their own IT staffers, and CIOs regularly work with these LOB-based tech pros on strategic goals.
Positive Feedback
66% of global CIOs said their IT department does no less than a “good” job in delivering business outcomes.
Tech Expansion
83% said that their organization’s line of business (LOB) department now employs its own IT staff.
Ongoing Interaction
41% said they work with LOB-based IT staff at least weekly, with 23% of those respondents saying they do so daily.
Shadow Purchase
39% said LOB managers at least “often” go outside the IT department to acquire tech apps/solutions.
App Factory
77% said their tech department is developing apps in-house with the help of third parties or through a combination of internal/external skills.
Imminent Adoption
19% said their company is already using internet of Things (IoT) technologies, and 59% said this will happen within the next two years.
Shared Role
52% said their organization is working with big data, but just over three in 10 said they are primarily responsible for coming up with solutions for these efforts.
Top Cloud Challenges
Security: 78%, Data Sovereignty: 47%, Local data regulations: 37%
Biggest Security Investment Priorities
Core network security: 70%, Identity and access management: 47%, Advanced malware protection: 38%
