Overview

Across Europe, technology leaders are navigating a period of rapid evolution, where IT, data, AI, and cybersecurity have become defining levers of business performance and resilience. 

The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment: digital transformation has matured beyond experimentation, yet many organisations are still working to translate ambition into measurable outcomes. 

As new technologies such as generative AI, advanced analytics, and automation reshape industries, IT leaders face mounting pressure to deliver innovation, security, and efficiency - often with limited resources.

This report draws on insights we gathered from surveying and interviewing senior decision-makers in Europe to present a view of the technology priorities, challenges, and maturity. It examines how organisations are structuring their IT functions, evolving data strategies, scaling AI responsibly, fortifying cybersecurity, and addressing critical workforce and sourcing gaps. 

Through these findings, we aim to provide a clear snapshot of where Europe’s digital leaders stand today - and where they must focus next to build future-ready, high-performing technology organisations that can sustain growth, innovation, and trust in an increasingly complex digital landscape.