Learn how CIOs are preparing for the disconnects shaping technology planning in 2027, from rising AI investments and governance challenges to cost pressures and workforce realities.
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Understand the disconnects shaping CIO strategy in 2027
AI investments continue to accelerate, but many CIOs face growing pressure to deliver more with limited budget growth, expanding governance requirements and increasing expectations for business impact. Explore the trends, priorities and challenges influencing technology decisions in 2027.
- Prepare for the AI investment gap as enterprises significantly increase AI funding while average IT budget growth remains modest at 3.7%.
- Establish governance and accountability as AI development expands beyond IT and technology ownership becomes increasingly decentralized.
- Navigate the economics of AI by balancing cost-saving expectations against rising total cost of ownership realities.
- Plan for the future workforce as demand grows for AI, data and cybersecurity skills despite broader expectations for automation-driven efficiencies.
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