Global Business Leaders Elevate Resilience to Key Business Strategy Amid Uncertainty
A new report reveals that 61% of global business leaders consider resilience crucial for thriving in today's volatile environment, highlighting investments in AI and data infrastructure as pivotal for future readiness.
Following years of geopolitical and economic challenges, a recent report by BDO underscores resilience as the paramount quality for businesses aiming to navigate ongoing uncertainty and disruption. The Techtonic States 2025: The New Business Edge report, based on a survey of 1,050 global leaders, identifies artificial intelligence (AI), data infrastructure, and risk-thinking as critical components for building organizational agility and competitive advantage.
Ric Opal, Global BDO Digital Leader, emphasizes the necessity for businesses to adopt an offensive strategy by leveraging advanced technology to ensure resilience and future readiness. The report highlights a significant gap, with 42% of executives acknowledging their organizations' lack of necessary skills and infrastructure to effectively respond to market disruptions.
Concerns over cyber risks and data security are notably hindering further investment in AI technologies, with 45% of leaders citing these as primary barriers. Additionally, the fear of lagging in AI adoption is prevalent among 42% of respondents, pointing to data management as a top strategic priority to harness technological benefits fully.
The Techtonic States 2025 report is the inaugural part of a series aimed at guiding businesses through building strategic resilience against cyber risks, market fragmentation, and AI uncertainties, marking a pivotal shift towards embracing resilience as the new business edge.