

TechTalk Daily
June 20, 2025
With AI poised to reinvent how businesses operate, the stock market experiencing major swings, and geopolitical tensions growing, we can’t seem to shake “unprecedented times”.
Today, leaders are expected to move faster, while at the same time, making more informed decisions. They are juggling a delicate balance, embracing the best of technology with the best of humanity to transform their business for an AI world.
Earlier this year, IDC conducted our annual CEO Study including 419 CEOs and 15 in-depth CEO interviews. We explored business priorities, risks, approach to AI, technology priorities, and vendor perceptions.
Based on IDC's research, click through for the 5 pillars of the 2025 CEO Tech Agenda.
About the Author: Teodora Siman - Research Manager, C-Suite Tech Agenda Program
Teodora is a Research Manager for the Worldwide C-Suite Tech Agenda program. Her responsibilities focus on creating research that assesses technology spending and buyer preferences across the C-Suite. This research covers the emerging trends around C-Suite technology objectives. Teodora’s analysis helps technology vendors, IT professionals, and business executives make informed and data-driven decisions on technology strategy.
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