CIOs, Avoid the AI Budget Trap: 4 Steps for Planning 2027 IT Investments

• The universally necessary "no-regret" actions CIOs should incorporate into 2027 IT budgets

• How different AI archetypes of organizations influence funding priorities and budgeting decisions

• Which temporary budget items and cost shifts should be factored into 2027 planning

As organizations accelerate AI adoption, many CIOs risk overfunding visible AI initiatives while underfunding the foundational capabilities required to scale and sustain them. This imbalance can create hidden costs, increase operational complexity and leave organizations unprepared for the long-term demands of enterprise AI.

In this webinar, Gartner will explore four budgeting actions CIOs should consider as they plan 2027 IT investments. Learn which no-regret investments can strengthen AI foundations, how funding priorities vary across different AI operating models, and what temporary cost shifts should be incorporated into budget planning to help avoid structural misalignment and uncontrolled IT spending.

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