Deloitte’s latest research reveals UK businesses are not fully capitalising on their tech investments and have a wealth of untapped value within their digital infrastructure.
The report, titled ‘Bridging the tech value gap’, includes a survey of 314 senior UK executives, conducted between September 2025 and January 2026, and insights from 10 technology executives.
The research uncovered key challenges and success factors for digital transformation, including how 64% of organisations believe they are missing up to half of their expected returns from digital transformation efforts. This is compounded by the fact that 50% cite legacy systems and technical debt as a significant barrier to achieving their digital ambitions.
Furthermore, the research revealed that nearly half (49%) of the tech executives surveyed identify security concerns, including IT security, trust, and data privacy, as a major obstacle. The report also highlights substantial investment, with 42% of organisations spending over £100 million outside their IT budget on digital transformation initiatives, and 7% even exceeding £1 billion. Crucially, the research sheds light on the human element, with 75% of organisations recognising culture and agility as the most important contributors to digital transformation success.
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