Spurred by IT, innovation keeps businesses on the leading edge and, ideally, a few steps ahead of the competition. But achieving that goal can be a complicated endeavor as CIOs are expected to innovate while dealing with mandates to cut costs and focus on immediate returns. In this whitepaper IDG Research Service, an independent research firm polled 100 IT and business leaders about their thoughts on innovation and IT's role in stimulating creativity. The results include the following key findings:
Innovation is a priority, but respondents question how effective their companies are at innovating.
IT plays an important role in innovation.
Technology fosters innovation by improving productivity, promoting collaboration and stimulating creativity.
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