Dive Brief:

• A new survey of business and IT leaders from Headspring found that 88% view digital transformation as a priority for the next three years.

• The study found that cost reduction is the biggest driver for transformation activity, with 66% of respondents noting it was their first priority.

• The heightened attention on digital transformation is also placing emphasis on a new job role in the C-suite: the business transformation officer.

Dive Insight:

JT McCormick, president at Headspring, said of the results, “While many companies are looking to business transformation projects for increased competitive advantages, most companies are still seeking cost reduction methods and decreasing overall risk."

System integration — at 84% — and mobility — at 82% — were the second and third biggest priorities cited by the respondents, the study found.