CIOs are enjoying more influence within the boardroom, but this comes with the expectation of increased creativity:

So, what’s the answer? Could a creative partner help?

This is great for CIOs, but many are finding that new technology can actually hold them back:

64%of IT decision makers say their board wants creativity from the CIO.

74% of IT decision makers think their CIO still spends more time maintaining existing services.

31% of IT decision makers think the changing role leaves the CIO with less time for creativity.

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of IT decision makers think their IT vendors are creative.

of IT decision makers say their CIO approaches their IT vendor for creative advice.

8989% 91%

of IT decision makers think IT vendor creativity is a key element to contracting services.

84%

of IT decision makers think working more closely with vendors will make their CIO more creative.

29%

Working more closely with creative partners like BT can help CIOs unlock their creativity and drive positive business outcomes.

The CIO’s rising status carries with it a new expectation: creativity.

of IT decision makers think CIOs are becoming

more central to the boardroom.

59%