By 2017, two-thirds of UK organisations will be focusing their IT budgets on innovating new products and services according to a new report by CA Technologies.
The research, carried out in partnership with Vanson Bourne, also found that UK had the highest number of senior IT leaders who feel that IT leaders need to be better aligned with the business.
Seismic shift
"Software and technology are disrupting business models, creating new businesses from the ground up and even transforming entire industries," said CTO of CA Technologies Martin Ashall. "Customers are demanding new applications and a different experience, and employees require new tools to succeed and be productive. As a result, we are seeing a seismic shift in the way technology is seen, purchased, used and deployed across UK organisations."
Ashall advised that IT departments must no longer hold a position of "single-source providers", but must become business consultants, brokers and advisors. They must advise on the strategic means by which businesses can achieve their goals or, "risk becoming marginalised in the technology-driven economy."