A recent worldwide survey of technology buyers by IDC found that GenAI is expected to have the most impact on technology decision-making, financial and operational systems, and customer engagement. Regional differences were observed: North American buyers focused on financial and operational systems, while Western European buyers emphasized IT and line of business technology decision-making.

While leaders at small and medium organizations (SMOs) may not match their larger counterparts in terms of scale and budget for technology investments, modernization, automation and business transformation are increasingly recognized as the keys to remaining competitive and meeting the evolving expectations of customers and other stakeholders. The good news is that new developments in technology and the emergence of new services have democratized SMO access to a growing array of business process automation capabilities.

According to a recent Gartner poll, 55% of organizations have an AI board, and 54% have a head of AI or an AI leader. Frances Karamouzis, a Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner, emphasized the need for clear rules and accountability for AI initiatives within organizations. These findings are based on a poll of 1,808 respondents from a Gartner webinar in June 2024 and may not be globally representative.

Forrester's report identifies generative AI for visual content, genAI for language, TuringBots, and IoT security as the top emerging technologies for businesses. These technologies will deliver significant ROI in the next two years.

A recent study by BCG shows 75% of global workers believe GenAI will disrupt the workplace, but 57% are willing to retrain for new roles, and 64% feel confident in job negotiations. The report, based on survey data from over 150,000 workers in 188 countries, highlights the proactive approach workers are taking to adapt to technological changes, demonstrating confidence in thriving in a changing job market.

According to a recent poll by Everest Group, business executives attending global conferences are primarily interested in learning from real case studies and networking with peers. The poll revealed that 79% of executives prioritize learning from real case studies, while 55% are interested in meeting and networking with peers.

AI is rapidly being adopted in financial reporting processes, with 72% of businesses currently using it, a number expected to reach 99% in three years. This is according to global research from KPMG International. The adoption varies across regions and sectors, with North America leading the way.

The global public cloud services revenue reached $669.2 billion in 2023, a 19.9% increase from the previous year. Software as a Service – Applications accounted for nearly 45% of the market, followed by Infrastructure as a Service at 19.9%. Platform as a Service and Software as a Service – System Infrastructure Software contributed 18.4% and 17.0% of the total revenue, respectively, with PaaS and SaaS – SIS showing the fastest year-over-year growth.

CEOs are increasingly focused on integrating new technologies into their business models to drive growth. Two-thirds of technology leaders report directly to the CEO, highlighting the growing importance of the CIO role. It is crucial for CIOs to possess both technological and business skills to drive innovation and create value through emerging technologies.

The fourth Annual SaaS Security Survey Report: 2025 CISO Plans and Priorities by the Cloud Security Alliance revealed that 39% of organizations are increasing SaaS cybersecurity budgets, and 70% have prioritized investing in SaaS security and creating dedicated SaaS security teams.

IDC projects public cloud services will reach $219.3 billion by 2027, with the Asia/Pacific region experiencing significant growth in public cloud services and software investments, investing heavily in cloud-based software, data analytics tools, and AI platforms to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and gain valuable insights.

Business executives attend global conferences to learn from real case studies and to network with peers, according to a poll by Everest Group. The agenda for Everest Group Engage aims to meet these objectives and provide impactful insights to attendees.

By 2025, global IoT adoption is expected to peak, potentially generating $4-11 trillion in economic value. However, this surge in IoT devices also brings security risks, leading to a rise in global IoT attacks. While IoT networks empower enterprises, the market is not fully prepared to invest in IoT security.

AI PC shipments are forecasted to reach 22% of the total PC shipments in 2024, and by the end of 2026, 100% of enterprise PC purchases will be AI PCs. AI PCs include a neural processing unit (NPU), enabling AI PCs to run longer, quieter, and cooler and have AI tasks running continually in the background, creating new opportunities to leverage AI in everyday activities.

According to a recent report by BCG, women are keeping up with or even slightly outpacing men in adopting GenAI in the workplace. The report, based on a global survey of over 6,500 employees in the technology industry, suggests that GenAI presents an opportunity to reduce the gender gap in tech.

New research from Bain & Company finds only 24% of companies are prepared for upcoming sustainability reporting requirements. Nearly 90% of companies surveyed agree digital technology improvements are crucial for their sustainability goals. Still, most are not taking the required actions - but are under pressure to anticipate additional reporting requirements as the global regulatory landscape rapidly changes.

The growing IT skills shortage is impacting organizations worldwide, leading to missed revenue growth, quality problems, and decreased customer satisfaction. By 2026, over 90% of organizations are expected to experience this crisis, resulting in an estimated $5.5 trillion in losses.

Recent findings from Gartner show that CFOs should prioritize cybersecurity investments for defensible performance and outcomes. Executives must develop a cybersecurity posture they can defend to stakeholders, treating it as a business investment.

Adeia Inc. announced that its CTO, Serhad Doken, will join a panel on streaming media sustainability at the Streaming Media NYC conference on May 22. Executives will discuss reducing the carbon footprint of the media and entertainment technology supply chain.

According to a survey by Protiviti and the University of Oxford, global business leaders expect their government to positively impact their companies' success over the next decade. Emerging technology, such as AI and blockchain, will require government regulation, with 82% of executives anticipating a role in addressing these issues.