IT leaders need to explore new, cutting-edge technologies to find the best fit to achieve their business goals in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. That could include opportunities to improve customer experience, reduce costs, or explore new revenue options. However, innovative emerging technology can be more costly and is inherently risky, as data about long-term effectiveness and return on investment are not always available.

Industry research firm Pulse surveyed over 250 tech executives to understand:

  • What budgets leaders have for investing in emerging tech
  • Which innovative tools they are considering purchasing
  • Where they look when researching for new innovation and trends