4 Ways Technical Leaders Can Build Smart In Lean Times
InformationWeek, Thursday, July 10th, 2025
The key lies in striking the right balance between innovation and efficiency, making smarter "build vs buy" decisions, and organizing for AI-driven productivity without sacrificing long-term progress.
In today's uncertain economic environment, enterprise CIOs and CTOs are under tremendous pressure to do more with less. Budgets are tightening. R&D spend is under scrutiny. Hiring freezes mean teams must be stretched further. Add in the disruption and promise of AI, and technical leaders are operating in an environment that demands boldness, innovation, and speed.