GITNUXREPORT 2025

Digital Transformation In The It Industry Statistics

Digital transformation drives growth, efficiency, and innovation in IT industry.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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85% of enterprise workloads are expected to be in the cloud by 2025

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In 2023, 60% of organizations plan to adopt hybrid cloud environments as part of their digital transformation

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70% of IT executives say digital transformation is their top priority for 2023

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Global expenditure on digital transformation technology and services is projected to reach $2.8 trillion in 2023

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Companies that prioritize digital transformation are 3.5 times more likely to see increased revenue

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By 2024, over 50% of IT budgets are expected to be allocated to digital transformation initiatives

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54% of organizations have increased their investments in AI and machine learning due to digital transformation efforts

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80% of IT decision-makers believe that AI-driven automation is critical to their digital transformation strategy

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60% of customers prefer to engage with companies that have a strong digital presence

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41% of companies have adopted DevOps practices to enable faster digital transformation

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65% of organizations have increased their cybersecurity investments as part of digital transformation

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84% of organizations report that modernizing their IT infrastructure is a key component of digital transformation

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55% of organizations use data analytics as a core part of their digital transformation strategies

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78% of organizations are adopting microservices architecture during digital transformation initiatives

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The global market for digital transformation services is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22% from 2022 to 2030

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82% of organizations plan to increase their automation investments over the next two years

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58% of respondents indicate that digital transformation has helped reduce time-to-market for new products and services

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65% of businesses report achieving ROI within 12 months of implementing digital transformation projects

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40% of organizations plan to invest more than 30% of their IT budgets into digital transformation in 2023

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59% of organizations consider digital transformation more critical during economic downturns

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70% of CIOs are pursuing digital transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency

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61% of organizations see digital transformation as key to competitive advantage

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83% of business leaders believe that digital transformation is necessary for business survival in the next decade

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72% of companies see cloud migration as a foundational step in digital transformation

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By 2030, digital transformation is projected to contribute over $18 trillion to the global economy

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65% of organizations use digital KPIs to measure the success of their transformation efforts

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82% of IT leaders say that data-driven decision making has accelerated due to digital transformation

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69% of organizations have adopted remote work as a result of digital transformation

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54% of IT budgets in 2023 are allocated to digital transformation projects, up from 40% in 2021

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81% of businesses say that AI and automation are key drivers of digital transformation success

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62% of organizations say digital transformation has significantly improved customer experience

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45% of companies that have adopted digital transformation report a significant reduction in operational costs

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63% of digital transformations fail to achieve their intended business goals, mostly due to poor change management

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90% of organizations using cloud services report improved agility post-transformation

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75% of organizations see digital transformation as a way to improve employee productivity

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69% of CIOs state that legacy systems are a major barrier to digital transformation

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68% of business leaders say that digital transformation has led to increased revenue streams

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53% of companies experience challenges in integrating new digital technologies with existing legacy systems

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48% of IT leaders believe that digitalization has enabled better collaboration across business units

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72% of companies engaging in digital transformation cite customer experience improvements as a primary goal

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54% of organizations report increased employee engagement following digital transformation initiatives

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44% of companies still face significant challenges in data silos interfering with digital initiatives

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77% of organizations believe that developing a digital talent pool is critical for their digital transformation success

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89% of organizations that have undergone digital transformation report increased operational resilience

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75% of organizations report that digital transformation has led to an improved competitive edge

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50% of organizations have experienced cybersecurity breaches directly related to digital transformation projects

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54% of companies report that digital transformation has improved their ability to innovate

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3 out of 4 companies believe that cloud-native applications are essential for digital transformation success

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67% of IT professionals believe AI will be the most transformative technology for digital transformation

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47% of enterprises believe that customer data platforms (CDPs) are essential for personalized digital experiences

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Key Highlights

70% of IT executives say digital transformation is their top priority for 2023
Global expenditure on digital transformation technology and services is projected to reach $2.8 trillion in 2023
85% of enterprise workloads are expected to be in the cloud by 2025
Companies that prioritize digital transformation are 3.5 times more likely to see increased revenue
62% of organizations say digital transformation has significantly improved customer experience
By 2024, over 50% of IT budgets are expected to be allocated to digital transformation initiatives
45% of companies that have adopted digital transformation report a significant reduction in operational costs
54% of organizations have increased their investments in AI and machine learning due to digital transformation efforts
80% of IT decision-makers believe that AI-driven automation is critical to their digital transformation strategy
63% of digital transformations fail to achieve their intended business goals, mostly due to poor change management
90% of organizations using cloud services report improved agility post-transformation
60% of customers prefer to engage with companies that have a strong digital presence
54% of companies report that digital transformation has improved their ability to innovate

In a world where 70% of IT leaders prioritize digital transformation as their top strategy for 2023, the industry is soaring towards a projected $2.8 trillion investment this year alone—reshaping enterprises through cloud migration, AI integration, and innovative tech that promises increased revenue, enhanced customer experiences, and a competitive edge.

Cloud Computing and Data Analytics

85% of enterprise workloads are expected to be in the cloud by 2025
In 2023, 60% of organizations plan to adopt hybrid cloud environments as part of their digital transformation

Cloud Computing and Data Analytics Interpretation

With 85% of enterprise workloads projected to migrate to the cloud by 2025 and 60% of organizations embracing hybrid environments in 2023, the IT industry is clearly digital transformation’s frontrunner—proof that even data-driven decisions are now powered by the cloud.

Digital Transformation Adoption and Investment

70% of IT executives say digital transformation is their top priority for 2023
Global expenditure on digital transformation technology and services is projected to reach $2.8 trillion in 2023
Companies that prioritize digital transformation are 3.5 times more likely to see increased revenue
By 2024, over 50% of IT budgets are expected to be allocated to digital transformation initiatives
54% of organizations have increased their investments in AI and machine learning due to digital transformation efforts
80% of IT decision-makers believe that AI-driven automation is critical to their digital transformation strategy
60% of customers prefer to engage with companies that have a strong digital presence
41% of companies have adopted DevOps practices to enable faster digital transformation
65% of organizations have increased their cybersecurity investments as part of digital transformation
84% of organizations report that modernizing their IT infrastructure is a key component of digital transformation
55% of organizations use data analytics as a core part of their digital transformation strategies
78% of organizations are adopting microservices architecture during digital transformation initiatives
The global market for digital transformation services is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22% from 2022 to 2030
82% of organizations plan to increase their automation investments over the next two years
58% of respondents indicate that digital transformation has helped reduce time-to-market for new products and services
65% of businesses report achieving ROI within 12 months of implementing digital transformation projects
40% of organizations plan to invest more than 30% of their IT budgets into digital transformation in 2023
59% of organizations consider digital transformation more critical during economic downturns
70% of CIOs are pursuing digital transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency
61% of organizations see digital transformation as key to competitive advantage
83% of business leaders believe that digital transformation is necessary for business survival in the next decade
72% of companies see cloud migration as a foundational step in digital transformation
By 2030, digital transformation is projected to contribute over $18 trillion to the global economy
65% of organizations use digital KPIs to measure the success of their transformation efforts
82% of IT leaders say that data-driven decision making has accelerated due to digital transformation
69% of organizations have adopted remote work as a result of digital transformation
54% of IT budgets in 2023 are allocated to digital transformation projects, up from 40% in 2021
81% of businesses say that AI and automation are key drivers of digital transformation success

Digital Transformation Adoption and Investment Interpretation

As digital transformation becomes the $2.8 trillion heartbeat of the IT industry—boosting revenues, slashing time-to-market, and cementing AI and automation as non-negotiable pillars—it's clear that in a digitally driven world, those who lag behind risk fading into irrelevance faster than you can say "cloud migration."

Organizational Challenges and Outcomes

62% of organizations say digital transformation has significantly improved customer experience
45% of companies that have adopted digital transformation report a significant reduction in operational costs
63% of digital transformations fail to achieve their intended business goals, mostly due to poor change management
90% of organizations using cloud services report improved agility post-transformation
75% of organizations see digital transformation as a way to improve employee productivity
69% of CIOs state that legacy systems are a major barrier to digital transformation
68% of business leaders say that digital transformation has led to increased revenue streams
53% of companies experience challenges in integrating new digital technologies with existing legacy systems
48% of IT leaders believe that digitalization has enabled better collaboration across business units
72% of companies engaging in digital transformation cite customer experience improvements as a primary goal
54% of organizations report increased employee engagement following digital transformation initiatives
44% of companies still face significant challenges in data silos interfering with digital initiatives
77% of organizations believe that developing a digital talent pool is critical for their digital transformation success
89% of organizations that have undergone digital transformation report increased operational resilience
75% of organizations report that digital transformation has led to an improved competitive edge

Organizational Challenges and Outcomes Interpretation

While 62% of organizations celebrate significantly enhanced customer experiences and 75% gain a competitive edge through digital transformation, nearly half grapple with legacy system barriers and change management pitfalls—reminding us that digital progress is as much about cultural shift as it is about technology.

Security, Compliance, and Digital Performance

50% of organizations have experienced cybersecurity breaches directly related to digital transformation projects

Security, Compliance, and Digital Performance Interpretation

While digital transformation propels innovation, the startling 50% breach rate reminds us that advancing could also mean advancing risk if cybersecurity isn't prioritized.

Technological Trends and Innovation

54% of companies report that digital transformation has improved their ability to innovate
3 out of 4 companies believe that cloud-native applications are essential for digital transformation success
67% of IT professionals believe AI will be the most transformative technology for digital transformation
47% of enterprises believe that customer data platforms (CDPs) are essential for personalized digital experiences

Technological Trends and Innovation Interpretation

As the IT industry accelerates into the digital future, companies are increasingly counting on cloud-native apps, AI, and customer data platforms—highlighting that innovation, personalization, and technological agility are now the non-negotiables for success.