Where Should CIOs Invest Next? IT Leaders Weigh In
TechTarget, Friday, August 28th, 2026
Six CIOs name AI as the top priority for new budget, but only alongside supporting infrastructure.
Six CIOs describe how they would spend a hypothetical 10% budget increase, and AI emerges as the clear leader.
Scaling AI effectively, however, demands more than new tools: these leaders emphasize investment in data platforms, security, infrastructure monitoring, governance, and business process integration.
The consistent message is that successful AI deployment requires modernized foundations and a focus on measurable business outcomes, including efficiency gains and improved customer and employee experience.