Gartner Research

2015 CIO Agenda: An India Perspective

Published: 30 January 2015

ID: G00273326

Analyst(s): Partha Iyengar , Heminder Singh Ahluwalia

Summary

Gartner's 2015 CIO survey results show that digitalization has moved to center stage for CIOs in India. They must "flip" leadership practices to deliver on the digital promise, given the resurgence in economic activity and the sense of urgency CEOs have for technology's role in driving growth.

Table Of Contents

Analysis

  • The Digital Opportunity
    • India's IT Budget Growth Among the Highest Globally
    • Digitalization Is Creating Unforeseen Risks
    • Top Technology Priorities
  • Flipping Information and Technology Leadership
    • Nexus Has Moved to Center Stage
    • Mobile Is the Rule
    • The Analytics Game Is Evolving
    • Internet of Things — A Key Element of Digital Business
    • CIOs Need to Be Seen as Business Leaders Before They Can Be Digital Leaders
  • Flipping Value Leadership
    • IT Needs a New Approach to Benefit Realization
    • IT Metrics
    • New Approaches to Address Digital Business Requirements
  • Flipping People Leadership
    • CIOs in India Continue to Expand Time Spent With and In the Business
    • A Drastic Change of Leadership Style Is Needed

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