๐ŸŒ The State of IT: 3rd Edition

IT Recalibrates for a New Business and Technology Landscape

๐Ÿš€ IT at the Forefront of Change

As digital, economic, and societal forces reshape the business world, IT leaders are meeting the moment. Discover how IT departments are:

  • Driving efficiency and productivity
  • Adapting to shifting customer expectations
  • Modernizing tech stacks for future resilience

๐Ÿ” 84% of IT leaders say their departments must better address evolving customer needs.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Rising Demand, Expanding Responsibilities

IT is expected to do more with less โ€” even as demand accelerates:

  • 74% expect increased demand for services in the next 18 months
  • 62% are struggling to keep pace with business requests
  • Only 35% have KPIs aligned with other departments

๐Ÿ”ง Focus areas: operational efficiency, system connectivity, and legacy modernization

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Security & Data Integrity Remain Top Priorities

With growing digital surfaces and AI integration, the risks rise too. IT leaders are most concerned about:

  • Security threats
  • Data integrity
  • Misaligned business priorities

๐Ÿค– AI & Generative AI: From Hype to Strategic Asset

AI adoption is exploding โ€” and generative AI is next. Discover how IT teams are:

  • Optimizing service operations
  • Enhancing products with AI features
  • Driving predictive analytics and risk modeling

๐Ÿ’ก 86% of IT leaders believe generative AI will play a key role in the near future.

โš–๏ธ Ethical Leadership in an AI-Driven World

AI ethics isn’t optional โ€” it’s essential. Salesforce experts weigh in on:

  • Mitigating risks like bias, toxicity, and privacy breaches
  • Implementing human-in-the-loop and safety filters
  • Building customer trust through secure data practices

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