What Bold IT Looks Like

Bold enterprises aren’t afraid to take on risks to gain business advantage, and their willingness to do so is growing.

On a scale from 1 (not willing) to 5 (very willing), rank your company’s willingness to assume risk for business advantage.

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How has that willingness to assume risk for business advantage changed in the past two years?

The Souls of Bold Machines

Bold applications of IT aren’t necessarily bleeding-edge. Topping our honorees’ list of critical technologies are the familiar ones for integrating systems, processes and data.

What technologies have been most critical in the success of your latest bold initiatives?

Note: Respondents checked all that apply.

Choose up to three technologies that you plan to implement or leverage in the coming year to support bold initiatives.

Where Boldness Comes From

Among the honorees, boldness manifests itself in the use of technology, as well as in leadership and collaborative relationships, with CIOs and CEOs showing the way.

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Note: Respondents chose the top three.

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From where in your organization do bold initiatives most often arise?

Recipe for Rewards

An urgent business need is the most critical factor in bold decision making, while support at the top is the most important success factor.

What are the most critical factors in making the decision to go forward with a bold initiative?

Note: Respondents chose the top three.

What are the most critical factors in the success of any bold initiative?

Note: Respondents chose the top three.