95% of CIOS have implemented AI -based solutions, while 93% have integrated automatic learning capabilities and 89% have opted for IoT in their operations, in the last year. However, although the investment in technology continues to increase, many organizations have not yet managed to make their efforts to profit.
This highlights Logicalis in its “CIO 2025” report, where the increasingly strategic role of the CIOS in business growth is revealed and highlights the main technological trends and challenges that will mark the future of the sector. According to the study, 95% of the CIOS have allocated resources to develop new sources of income through technology, but 64% recognize that they have not yet obtained a tangible return of these investments.
“In an environment where digitalization advances at an accelerated pace, technology is not only a support tool, but the fundamental pillar on which resilience and business competitiveness are built,” says Pablo Carrillo, Territory Sales Director of Logicalis Spain.
The role of cios: AI and sustainability
Despite the growth in the adoption of new technologies, security remains a crucial challenge. According to the study, 88% of companies suffered at least one cybersecurity incident in the last year and 43% faced multiple security gaps.
Malware and ransomware attacks continue to be the most frequent threats, representing 42% of the reported incidents. «Despite safety advances, companies are still vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated attacks. The key is to invest in proactive and not only reactive security strategies, ”explains César de Andrés, commercial director of Logicalis Spain.
95% of the CIOS are investing in technology to create new sources of income, however, 64% admit that their investments have not yet generated tangible returns
The report also indicates that many companies are spending more than necessary in security tools, with 50% of the CIOS recognizing that they have entered into unnecessary solutions. This data highlights the importance of optimizing investment in IT to guarantee a more efficient and profitable approach.
In addition, one of the most significant challenges for the cios is to demonstrate the impact of technology on the business. With 94% of technological managers obliged to regularly inform the Board of Directors about its investments and results, 59% consider that the solutions offered by suppliers are too complex. 66% admit that they are not taking full advantage of the acquired tools and 90% recognize difficulties in accessing key data on the digital performance of their organization.
Sustainability, a central axis in the technological strategy
The report also reflects the growing convergence between technology and sustainability. 91% of organizations have obtained financial benefits thanks to their environmental technological initiatives and 53% have reported significant profits. In this context, 95% of companies have increased their investment in sustainability projects, exceeding 92% registered in 2023.
«We are at a time when sustainability and technology go hand in hand. Innovating with purpose is not only possible, but necessary to guarantee long -term success, ”concludes Alex Zaragoza, CEO of Logicalis Spain.
The study emphasizes that the role of the CIO is evolving towards a key function in the definition of the business strategy. With 94% of respondents actively exploring how technology can boost the growth of their companies and 86% facing pressure to demonstrate the profitability of AI, it is clear that the future of the technological sector will be marked by innovation, efficiency and sustainability.
