Technology & Innovation

EMEA: Cost reduction is the digital target, investment plans muted

April 03, 2017

Global

April 03, 2017

Global
Josselyn Simpson

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Josselyn has worked in the thought leadership and quantitative research team of the Economist Intelligence Unit for more than 15 years. She is an expert in creating engaging content for C-level and other senior executives. Among her areas of interest are organisation, governance, and the effects of technology on the workplace. She was also a Senior Campaign Manager at Booz & Company and a Senior Editor at McKinsey & Company. Through those roles she developed significant expertise in global thought leadership development and programme management. She began her career at The New Yorker. She is based in New York and holds an undergraduate degree with honors from Harvard College.

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Companies in EMEA are focused on cost reduction instead of digital investments.

Unlike most companies around the world, companies in EMEA are less committed to increasing digital investments over the next three years. According to a recent EIU survey sponsored by DXC, there are several key differences when looking at the various regions, including what position drives IT strategy.

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