Abstract

This IDC Survey document presents the results of IDC's Digital Transformation CIO Survey, conducted in the region in December 2021 and January 2022. The content provides a fresh view of the business and ICT market outlook for the Middle East's manufacturing sector. The survey evaluated CIO perspectives on 2022-2023 ICT spending plans, digital initiatives, IT investments, and technology focus areas; it also explored digital transformation strategies and investments trends among manufacturing organizations.

“Manufacturing companies in the Middle East face challenges with selecting innovative digital partners and implementing innovation at the speed and scale their digital transformation journeys require. These obstacles are reflected in their IT investment priorities, which are designed to acquire new digital skills, increase automation of IT processes, and create a future-proof architecture that resolves digital transformation challenges.” — Data and Analytics Research Manager Eman Elshewy, IDC

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