IDC Global CIO Advisory Board: Leading Through Economic Uncertainty

This IDC Perspective summarizes IDC's Global CIO Advisory Board discussion held in April 2025. In the meeting, IDC data and insights were shared on the economic outlook and the impact tariffs are having on IT spending. Board members then discussed the impact of these factors on their IT decisions. "Macroeconomic uncertainty is bringing forth scrutiny on budgets, giving decision-makers some pause. While most IT leaders are committed to increasing spending to meet their 2025 goals, with AI spending as a driver, other non-critical IT initiatives may be delayed until 2026." - Teodora Siman, research manager, C-Suite Tech Agenda, IDC