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How IT Budgets Changed in 2025 IT Leaders' Perspective

22 December 2025
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Alisa Plotnikova, Community Manager at Global CIO, presents findings from a survey of 7,000+ IT leaders on budget realities in 2025. CIOs from banking, aviation, and retail reveal the biggest budget surprises: why IT staff salaries surged by 59%, how to filter urgent business requests, and which budget allocation scenarios work during crises. The material includes practical frameworks for managing unplanned spending and modernizing legacy systems.

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