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Retail CIO Budgets and Investment Priorities in 2024
Feb 28, 2025
This presentation explores the IT investment priorities of retail CIOs in 2024, focusing on cost optimisation, back-office modernisation, cyber security, and the growing role of generative AI.
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This presentation explores the IT investment priorities of retail CIOs in 2024, focusing on cost optimisation, back-office modernisation, cyber security, and the growing role of generative AI. It examines how retailers are balancing operational efficiency with the need for innovation to drive future growth.
Core Insights:
Back-office modernisation & cost optimisation
- Retail CIOs are dedicating 50% of their IT budgets to applications and infrastructure—higher than the cross-sector average of 48%. This investment is crucial for efficiency and meeting evolving customer expectations.
- Balancing cost optimisation with modernisation is a key challenge. Retailers must ensure critical systems remain scalable and adaptable without compromising financial sustainability.
Cyber security & customer trust
- Cyber security is a top priority, as protecting customer data is essential for maintaining trust and brand reputation in an increasingly digital retail environment.
- Investment in cyber security awareness and skills development is growing,…