Return on Innovation
The CIO's mandate to unlock growth through technology
Neil Eke, UKI CEO
Transforming Business Through Technology Leadership
Today's CIOs are no longer just IT managers—they're strategic business leaders. Our latest report reveals how technology executives across UK and Ireland, and globally, are driving innovation, tackling security challenges, and turning sustainability into competitive advantage.
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Welcome to the 2025 Logicalis CIO Report: Return on Innovation
Technology is no longer just a tool for efficiency—it’s the foundation of competitive advantage, growth, and resilience. The choices CIOs make today don’t just support business strategy; they shape the future of their organisations.
This year’s CIO Report uncovers how technology leaders worldwide are embracing a new mandate—one that goes beyond ROI to unlock entirely new revenue streams, optimise security investments, and drive commercial value through sustainability. Based on insights from 1,000 global CIOs, this report explores how the role is evolving from enabler to architect of business success.
Are you ready to lead this transformation? Download the report to discover how CIOs are redefining the future.
Key stats from our CIOs in this year's survey
What you'll discover
Our research among one thousand CIOs globally shows that the community is leaning into the changes ahead and rising to the challenges.
ClOs who can harmonise innovation, security spending, profitable partnerships and sustainability ROI will be best positioned to demonstrate technology's value and deliver return on innovation.
Innovation with intent
CIOs are driving their business forward with new technology
94% of CIOs are actively exploring how next-generation technology can support their commercial growth
Avoiding the security spending black hole
CIOs are increasingly recognizing the vast magnitude of the cybersecurity challenge
88% of organisations experienced cybersecurity incidents in the last 12 months, with 43% enduring multiple breaches
Developing pragmatic and profitable partnerships
CIOs are looking for trusted IT partnerships that deliver savings and simplicity on their path to growth.
59% believe that the solutions offered by vendors are often too complex and difficult to manage.
ESG meets ROI: Technology’s dual dividend
CIOs are delivering enterprise value through Sustainable IT.
91% of organisations have realised direct financial benefits from integrating environmental technologies.
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