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Highlights from the 2020 IT Decision Makers Survey and the 2020 Global Cloud User Survey
09-Feb-2022
Global
Market Research
MG43-01-00-00-00
IT04473-GL-MT_26251
COVID-19 has brought about major changes for companies and industries globally. Numerous employees work remotely, companies increasingly pursue digital transformation initiatives, and more applications are being moved to the cloud. Within this context, what role does security play for IT decision makers? This study analyzes two major Frost & Sullivan surveys—the 2020 IT Decision Makers Survey and The 2020 Global Cloud User Survey. The primary goals of this research are to identify the priorities IT decision makers have in the COVID era, establish whether they are linked to security concerns, and determine the impact of network security on organizations during the pandemic. It also investigates how security concerns influence technology purchases and implementation, including digital transformation and cloud deployment decisions.
Research Highlights
The study provides insights about:
- The current state of security and its link to worker empowerment
- The top challenges for IT/Telecom departments over the next two years
- The top decision-making factors taken into account for the implementation and purchase of technology solutions - The deployment of cybersecurity in the cloud and the main reasons for repatriation
- The top investment priorities for companies
- The impact of ensuring network security on organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Author: Clara DelloRusso
Research Objectives and Methodology
About the IT Decision Makers Survey
About the IT Decision Makers Survey (continued)
About the Global Cloud User Survey
About the Global Cloud User Survey (continued)
Key Findings
The Current State of Security
The Current State of Security—Worker Empowerment
Security Concerns as a Challenge for IT/Telecom Departments
Security Concerns by Industry
Another Challenge for IT—Remote Work Security and Compliance
The Impact of Security Concerns on Technology Purchases
The Impact of Security Features on Technology Purchases
The Impact of Security Features—The Case for Digital Transformation
The Impact of Security Features—The Case for Digital Transformation (continued)
Cybersecurity in the Cloud
Cybersecurity in the Cloud—Deployment by Industry Vertical
Repatriation from the Cloud—Security at the Center
Investments in Cybersecurity
Investments in Cybersecurity (continued)
Ensuring Network Security in the COVID Era
Ensuring Network Security in the COVID Era (continued)
Ensuring Network Security in the COVID Era (continued)
The Last Word—Growth Opportunities
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Research Highlights
The study provides insights about:
- The current state of security and its link to worker empowerment
- The top challenges for IT/Telecom departments over the next two years
- The top decision-making factors taken into account for the implementation and purchase of technology solutions - The deployment of cybersecurity in the cloud and the main reasons for repatriation
- The top investment priorities for companies
- The impact of ensuring network security on organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Author: Clara DelloRusso
| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Clara Dello Russo |
| GPS Codes | 9659 |
| Industries | Information Technology |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Security Priorities in the COVID |
| Podcast | No |
| WIP Number | MG43-01-00-00-00 |
Security Priorities in the COVID Era—An IT Decision Maker’s Perspective, 2020–2021
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