Time to value, measurable business outcomes, commercial flexibility, and innovation are most valued by CEOs in selecting technology partners. SINGAPORE, Jul 17, 2023 – According to the recent IDC report Investing for Growth Amidst Uncertainties with Digital Business Transformation , digital transformation (DX) is now a top corporate agenda.72% of Asia/Pacific including Japan (APJ) CEOs say that digital initiatives are long-term business transformation commitments going beyond the current financial year, based on data from IDC APJ CEO Sentiment Survey 2023. In exiting the pandemic, CEOs anticipate continued uncertain macroeconomic conditions in 2023 and beyond. CEOs’ technology focus has shifted from efficiency to using tech for sustained growth while positioning their organizations against external macroeconomic shocks. Digital business transformation is seen as the solution to achieve both business resilience and enable growth in today’s digital-first market. "Technology’s role has been elevated from a back-office function to a source of competitive advantage. Unlike past recessions, CEOs are increasing technology budgets despite belt-tightening pressures driven by ongoing recessionary risks,’ says Lawrence Cheok , Associate Research Director, AP Digital Business Strategies, IDC Asia/Pacific. "CEOs are embracing technology as the enabler for business resilience and growth to counter persistent external risks driving volatility, uncertainty, […]