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The 2025 CIO Agenda: Top Priorities and Technology Plans for the Canadian Public Sector
This year, the Canadian Government IT budget is projected to grow by an average of 2.1%
Discover key technology spending and implementation trends, and explore strategies to meet evolving leadership and public expectations.
This research covers:
- Expected changes in technology investments and deployment
- Priorities for Canadian Government CIOs during vendor selection
- Critical outcomes of digital technology investments
- Top CIO focus areas for 2025
- CIO reporting lines
Canadian public sector leaders deliver on their digital priorities with confidence
Access to research, proprietary tools and one-on-one guidance enables you and your team to act decisively with confidence.
- Accelerate Critical Initiatives
- Leverage Practical Tools
- Engage With Government Experts
- Network With Peers
Mitigate risk and enable better, faster decisions
Use objective research to build strategy
- Explore the technology investment and deployment strategies for Canadian government agencies this year.
- Access vital strategies for managing efficient leadership transitions in government agencies to ensure the continued delivery of mission outcomes.
- Utilize this checklist to learn how to optimize and expedite your impact, positioning your agency for success during periods of policy change.
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Can technology trends enable CIOs to meet stakeholder needs?
Technology radically impacts the ability of government CIOs to deliver on their mission-critical priorities, strategy and operational goals and meet the needs of rising citizen expectations. Know the key technology trends.
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