6 IT Insights from 2025

As we wrap up 2025, we’ve taken a fresh look at the IT topics that sparked the most conversations with our network this year. From industry trends to project management to governance, we touched on IT topics that matter to our candidates and clients alike. Below are our top six IT insights from 2025. 

IT INSIGHTS FROM 2025

2025 IT Industry Trends

At the start of the year, the IT industry was expected to undergo several major developments. Despite lingering geopolitical and economic uncertainties, the sector continued to expand thanks to breakthroughs in AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable technology. Hiring managers and job seekers in IT navigated an increasingly competitive landscape while businesses adapted to rapid technological advancements and global market shifts. In this eBook, we broke down our predictions for 2025 IT industry trends. 

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Developing an IT Roadmap: A Guide for CIOs 

For CIOs and IT leaders, the concept of an IT roadmap isn’t new. The challenge isn’t defining what a roadmap is, but rather, it’s crafting one that balances long-term vision with the agility to adapt and delivers measurable business value under constantly changing market conditions. This IT roadmap guide for CIOs takes a deeper look at how to build and execute a roadmap, addressing the complexities IT leaders face in translating strategy into action. 

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Takeaways from a 2025 CIO Survey

Now in its fourth year, Clarkston Consulting’s annual CIO Survey continues to capture insights to better understand the current and future priorities and challenges of upper or C-Suite level IT professionals (CIO/CISO/CTO/VP) at large companies ($350M+ revenue) in the retail, consumer products, life sciences, and wholesale distribution industries. We leverage this information to gain greater insights today and for the immediate years to come. In this piece, we break down our key 2025 CIO Survey takeaways.   

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Building Your IT PMO for Lasting Success

Building a PMO tailored specifically for IT is essential for organizational success, as a well-designed IT PMO doesn’t just manage projects – it can drive strategic value, foster collaboration across departments, improve time and efficiency management, and ultimately allow for predictable, high-quality outcomes that support growth in an organization. This article explores how you can establish a foundation for long-term success through an IT PMO.   

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Understanding the Importance of IT Governance in 2025

From managing cybersecurity risks and ensuring data privacy to aligning IT investments with business outcomes and navigating evolving compliance landscapes, IT governance serves as the foundation for making transparent, value-driven decisions. We explore the importance of IT governance in 2025 and how organizations can build a strong governance framework that supports agility and accountability in this post. 

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Staffing Models Every IT Leader Should Know

In the IT industry, having the right team in place is just as critical as having the right technology. Whether you’re implementing a new system or scaling infrastructure, your staffing model can make or break your success. With a wide array of staffing approaches available, it’s essential for IT leaders to understand the core models and how each aligns with business priorities, long-term goals, resource needs, and budget realities. This eBook breaks down 5 common staffing models for IT leaders to consider. 

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