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2023 CIO Agenda Insights for Higher Education Leaders

The 2023 Gartner CIO and Technology Executives Survey shows Higher Education CIOs are prioritizing growth, customer and user experience, and cybersecurity investments. 

This infographic will help you:

  • Gain insights into where your peers are investing in 2023
  • Identify the challenges while developing a vision for digital change
  • Learn immediate actions you can take to deliver on digital initiatives

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