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SOFTCAT REVEALS UK & I ORGANISATIONS’ BIGGEST STRATEGIC AND TECHNOLOGY PRIORITIES IN 2025

A report from Softcat reveals 67 % of organisations prioritise cybersecurity amid rising threats, AI adoption has doubled and hybrid platforms are redefining IT strategies.

Softcat, a leading IT infrastructure solutions provider, has released its annual Business Tech Report. Drawing on responses from 3,870 organisations across 30 sectors, both public and corporate, Softcat’ s report reveals how businesses are responding to technological change and opportunities for innovation, while grappling with cost pressures and regulatory demands.

Consolidating platforms, services and technologies will provide a full view of everything from assets and users to connectivity and security.
In an ever-evolving digital world, businesses are prioritising resilience, efficiency, and innovation to navigate rising threats and economic pressures. Keeping up with these demands requires investment into the right IT technologies and services. According to IDC, annual global spending on Digital Transformation is projected to reach US $ 3.9 trillion by 2027, underscoring the growing significance of technology investment.
Cybersecurity remains the top technology priority for organisations, with 67 % identifying it as their focus for the year ahead. With cyberthreats evolving and diversifying, organisations are embracing advanced solutions like SecDataOps and AI to identify risks and improve response times.
AI adoption has more than doubled since last year, with 38 % of organisations leveraging Generative AI
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