The meteoric rise of the CIO
Welcome to the Logicalis CIO Report 2023
The 1,000 global technology leaders who took part in our most recent survey are playing a leading role in delivering a digital-first future.
And the expectations of CIOs have never been higher.
A tough market demands innovation, along with growth and efficiency. Having spent decades delivering just this within the IT organisation, it’s time for the CIO to step out on a broader stage and show the business how to unlock its full potential.
What you'll discover
Orchestrating transformation on the journey towards a digital-first future means CIOs are forging a new path. Within this report we explore the four critical areas of focus for CIOs identified in our 2023 research study.
Bold by design
77% of CIOs told us they’re spending more time selling ideas into the board
Delivering innovation with impact
79% of CIOs expect to increase spending on customer experience in 2023
Safe and sound
74% of CIOs expect to increase spending on outsourced IT and managed services in the year ahead
A sustainable future
48% of CIOs said progress in sustainability is hindered by a lack of in-house skills
A short message from Toby
Quote from Toby Alcock
As we've seen in our 2023 results, the role of a CIO is evolving, becoming a bigger part of the strategic leadership team within the business. The trend towards a more strategic CIO role that we observed in our 2017 report has accelerated rapidly. The growing field of influence at board level is giving rise to a bolder leadership style, helping organisations to reimagine customer and employee experiences. 2023 is shaping up to be a year of possibilities for CIOs
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