Empowering Midsize Enterprise CIOs & IT Leaders to Achieve Greater Growth

Elevate IT’s Role in an AI-Driven World

Leadership Vision for Midsize Enterprise CIOs

As technology becomes the backbone of organizational success, Midsize Enterprise CIOs in 2025 must amplify the impact of lean teams and limited budgets, all while taking on a pivotal role in shaping business strategy. With CEOs sharpening their focus on cybersecurity and data quality—and recognizing that today’s operating models fall short for an AI-powered future—CIOs are under pressure to adapt.

This research equips you to build strong data security through effective governance, deliver trusted data with a comprehensive data and analytics strategy and operating model (DASOM), and align IT with CEO-led changes for AI-driven growth. Prepare your organization to excel in a fast-changing technology landscape.

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