Building a platform for growth
The priorities identified in this year’s survey of 738 organisations across Australia and New Zealand are clear: top-line growth, cost management, and customer satisfaction.
The tools to help achieve these goals – cloud platforms, AI, and robust cybersecurity – are widely available but the successful implementation of these technologies requires a strategic approach that addresses skills gaps and new ways of working, security concerns, and sustainability considerations. There is work to do on all fronts.
Around two-thirds of application workloads are now processed on public or private cloud platforms, yet only a third of organisations have an official hybrid cloud strategy. Modernisation is a key priority with a preference for re-platforming/factoring and SaaS strategies, over lift and shift.
For New Zealand businesses, effective adoption of cloud platforms is not just a technological imperative; it's a business necessity. By aligning cloud strategies with business priorities, investing in cybersecurity, thoughtfully integrating AI, and addressing skills gaps and new modes of operating, organisations can position themselves for the growth and customer experience they want to achieve.