Welcome to the 12th annual Logicalis Global CIO Report 2026
Surveying over 1,000 CIOs globally
Quote from Jon Groves
What we're seeing from CIOs is clear: AI ambition is high, but the real challenge is turning that ambition into something scalable and secure. The opportunity now is to help organizations move from experimentation to dependable, governed capability. AI is moving faster than most organizations can comfortably govern. In the US market especially; success will come from helping CIOs balance speed with security, accountability and long-term resilience. The challenge right now is not whether to invest in AI, but how to build the foundations that will make that investment effective, safe and sustainable. Today’s CIO is no longer just a technology operator, they are strategically coordinating risk, ensuring accountability and driving value creation throughout the entire organisation.
What you'll discover
Our most controversial report to date reveals that organizations are accelerating their investments in AI at a pace that far outstrips their ability to effectively manage it.
This rapid progress has created a widening gap between ambition and operational capability, as governance, skills and infrastructure struggle to keep pace.
Setting the AI Agenda
How can CIOs regulate pace, define priorities, and preserve coherence at a time when AI momentum is pushing relentlessly forward?
From Confidence to Capability
Scaling AI remains challenging. What barriers exist, and how can CIOs not only overcome them, but actively influence the AI era?
Managing Security in the AI era
As AI continues to change the risk landscape, how can CIOs manage threats and maintain strong governance and accountability?
The Next Frontier
How are CIOs adapting to become architects of environments where humans, machines and external partners must coexist without compromising responsibility or control?
Key stats from our CIOs in this year's survey
CIO Report highlights from Bob Bailkoski
Key Insights from the Logicalis 2026 Global CIO Report
Browse through our key CIO insights and discover how CIOs navigate surging AI investment amidst growing governance concerns.
Hear CIO Report highlights from our regional CEOs
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