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latest intelligence RESPONDING TO CONSTANT CHANGE An analysis of top IT trends and priorities for 2019 I Introduction PRESENTED BY You encounter change in nearly every aspect of your business today. Your customers demand an ongoing stream of compelling new services, features, and experiences. You face growing competition from existing rivals, new market entrants, and adjacent market sectors. Finally, the technology your business relies on is advancing at an increasingly rapid pace. As a result, many organizations are using digital capabilities and technologies to create new business models, products, and services. In fact, 88% of organizations are now building digital experiences. DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPERS AT: WWW.INTELLIGENTCISO.COM/ WHITEPAPERS 16 To better understand the ways organizations are leading and responding to change, Red Hat surveyed 1,052 customers about their plans and priorities for 2019. This paper reviews the results regarding drivers for change, funding priorities, and challenges to success. Drivers for organizational change While nearly every aspect of business is changing, some factors have a greater effect on organizations than others. Innovation, simplicity, and speed are top drivers for change in 2019. Innovation Many businesses face increased competition from both known and emerging sources. Organizations must deliver innovative services and technologies to differentiate themselves from competitors and help internal users become more productive, efficient, and inventive. Accordingly, 31% of survey participants cited innovation as their top priority for adapting to change in 2019. u Issue 15 | www.intelligentciso.com