The Deloitte CIO Survey report presents the findings from our 2014 global survey, this year with responses from over 900 CIOs, from all major industry groups in 49 countries around the world. This year’s survey focuses on the CIO as a business leader and a driver of growth through technology innovation. Organisations across the globe are setting their sights on stronger growth and, for many, technology investment is clearly a strategic priority. Digital, analytics and big data are taking precedence as technology is changing the way businesses operate and companies are adapting their operating models to reflect the emerging digital economy. But what role are CIOs playing in this new model?

1. A strong focus on core services delivery with an outlook on innovation
Analytics is one area where CIOs can play a central role
Business as usual
Change & growth
Budget allocation
55%
45%
22%
Support
business
growth
23%
Support
business
change
Important dimensions within the
CIO portfolio of work
22% 20%
55%
Delivery of business
outcomes
through IT Services
Transforming IT
from cost centre
to profit centre
Investing in emerging
technologies
IT budget ring-fenced for innovation
Ring-fenced 0-1% Ring-fenced 1-10%
IT priorities in the next 12-18 months
Drive digital strategy
IT is still not seen as a hub of technological innovation but
is responsible for supporting new business needs
Already strong business partners, CIOs should use their
strengths to nurture innovation-driven relationships
Support new business needs
47%
71%
Analytics adoption in CIO portfolio CIO role in analytics
Piloting, implementing or adopted analytics Would invest more money in analytics
and big data if they had it
Develop the insightDeliver the technology
48%
30%
20%
59%
Alliance
partners
CIO
networks Suppliers
Strength of relationship with innovation enablers
Internal ExternalChief
marketing
officer
Chief data
officer
Chief digital
officer
31%
36%
40%
26%
CIO portrait
32%
Collaborative
29%
Flexible
49%
Strong
business
partners
17%
33%
19%
27%
The Deloitte CIO Survey 2014
CIOs: At the Tech-junction
www.deloitte.co.uk/ciosurvey2014