1、Innovation accelerates at pace as businesses look to the future2023 GLOBAL TECH TRENDS SURVEYExploring global digital leaders views on the trends,challenges and opportunities shaping businesses around the world.2 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsTable of contentsClick on an option below to jump

2、to the different sections.INTRODUCTION3 Executive summary4 Background5 MethodologyACCELERATED PACE OF INNOVATION7 AI in business8 AI comfort9 New tech deterrents10 Digital twin implementation11 Digital twin benefitsBUSINESSES MUST BE FUTURE-PROOF13 Expanding across geographies14 Planning for digital

3、 expansions15 Expansion considerations16 Expansion vs.data sovereignty needs17 Evolving data sovereignty regulations18 Changing IT teams19 IT team restructuring20 Skill challenges for techSUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL GOOD22 Searching for a fix to the digital divide23 Challenged by environmental regulat

4、ions24 Environmental regulation challenges25 Managing environmental regulations26 Confidence in sustainable practices27 Considering the environmental impact of ITTHE WORLD IS DIGITAL29 Future-proofing priorities30 Threats to business success31 A continued need for interconnection32 Change in spendin

5、g:interconnection33 Change in spending:carrier-neutral coloLEARN MORE34 Discover more insightsCONTACT US35 Questions?3 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsAfter several tumultuous years,business leaders are looking to their IT teams to protect their organization from threats,facilitate geographic a

6、nd financial growth,and ensure innovation accelerates at pace.The pressure on tech teams to enable future-proofed business strategies has never been greater.IT is now firmly on the board-level agenda.Yet,with corporate budgets under pressure amidst continued economic uncertainty,the need to deliver

7、real return on investment in new technologies and digital strategies is paramount.In its fifth iteration,our 2023 Global Tech Trends Survey gathers the opinions of 2,900 IT decision-makers from diverse enterprises across the Americas,Asia-Pacific and EMEA regions,on the challenges and opportunities

8、they face implementing innovative technology strategies in this complex economic and geopolitical climate.The survey explores everything from benefits and barriers to adopting newer technology such as AI,to how fast-evolving technology regulations facilitate or hinder expansion into new markets,to t

9、he stubborn skills gaps resulting in investment in team growth in juxtaposition to recent layoffs across geographies and sectors.The dynamics of doing business around the world continue to shift and evolve,and digital leaders face new challenges every day.We hope the insights provided here can help

10、inform and inspire tech leaders and their teams as they strive to ensure the continued success and survival of their businesses.Milind Wagle Chief Information Officer,EquinixExecutive summaryINTRODUCTION4 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsBackgroundThe Equinix Global Tech Trends Survey explores g

11、lobal digital leaders views on the trends,challenges and opportunities shaping businesses around the world.The annual survey provides comparisons of IT strategies across regions and countries around key themes,including:INTRODUCTIONThe commentary and data points cited in this report relate specifica

12、lly to the results of the Equinix 2023 Global Tech Trends Survey.Accelerated pace of innovation AI Digital twinsBusinesses must be future-proof Data sovereignty Expansion plans Layoffs/company restructuring/skillsSustainability and social good Digital divide Environmental regulations Environmental s

13、ustainabilityThe world is digital Evolution of tech strategies IT investment5 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsMethodology2,900 IT decision-makers in 29 marketsSurveyed from March 8,2023April 7,2023EMEAx17(n=1,700)Bulgaria,Finland,France,Germany,Ireland,Italy,Netherlands,Nigeria,Poland,Portugal,

14、South Africa,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Trkiye,United Arab Emirates,United KingdomAsia-Pacificx6(n=600)Australia,Hong Kong,India,Japan,Korea,SingaporeAMERx6(n=601)Brazil,Canada,Chile,Colombia,Mexico,United StatesINTRODUCTION6 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsAccelerated pace of innovationTodays te

15、chnology advancements are brimming with potential and driving IT decision-makers to explore how best to harness anticipated benefits,promptly.Yet despite AIs promises,leaders have varying comfort levels with adopting it,along with other challenges affecting implementation.Other innovations,like digi

16、tal twin technology,are also on the rise to optimize areas like performance and quality control.Respondents noted almost unanimously how digital twinning has provided greater productivity and cost savings,among several other advantages.7 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsAI in businessACCELERATED

17、 PACE OF INNOVATIONFollowing a year of significant artificial intelligence(AI)breakthroughs,IT decision-makers around the world are planning to harness the power of AI across key business areas,from research and development,to customer experience.IT operations(85%)and cybersecurity(81%)emerged as th

18、e top business functions for which companies across the globe use or plan to use AI in the quest to remain at the forefront of technology.Do you currently use or plan to use AI in any of the following business functions?8 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsAI comfortACCELERATED PACE OF INNOVATIOND

19、espite significant appetite to implement AI,42%of IT leaders said they are not very comfortable their infrastructure is capable of accommodating AI,and 41%doubted their teams ability to implement the technology.IT leaders in EMEA are the least confident in embracing AI,with 49%expressing at least so

20、me discomfort in their infrastructure and 47%in their teams ability.Confidence is higher in AMER,where 32%have doubts over their infrastructure and 31%are not very comfortable with their teams ability in accommodating AI.Asia-Pacific respondents lean toward EMEAs caution,at 44%and 45%,respectively.O

21、n a scale of 0-10,how comfortable are you with your organizations infrastructure or teams ability to accommodate AIs growing use?9 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsNew tech deterrentsACCELERATED PACE OF INNOVATIONAs the world of digital continues to evolve at pace,IT leaders named several factor

22、s that would deter them from adopting a newer technology,such as AI.An increase in OPEX costs was cited as the biggest issue(46%),followed by a lack of internal knowledge(42%),slow implementation(37%),and a negative impact on reputation(25%).Across regions,perspectives on deterrents to technology ad

23、option are similar.The exception is in EMEA,where fewer IT leaders report concerns around large increases in Scope 1 or 2 emissions.Which of the following would deter your company from adopting a newer technology(like AI)?10 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsDigital twin implementationACCELERATED

24、 PACE OF INNOVATIONIn the last decade or so,technological advancements in big data,high-speed networks and supercomputing power have caused digital twins to pick up significant momentum.Today,theyre being more widely adopted,with nine in 10 IT decision-makers across the globe reporting their organiz

25、ation has used or soon plansto use digital twintechnology.Digital twinning is most often used for operational performance optimization and quality control/management(by almost half),with use for systems planning not far behind(44%).What aspects of your business have you/do you plan(in the next 24 mo

26、nths)to have digitally twinned?11 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsDigital twin benefitsACCELERATED PACE OF INNOVATIONCompanies are always looking to optimize their operations,better serve customers and predict trends,in order to detect potential threats or opportunities.Digital twins can be a p

27、owerful tool to tackle these aspects.Respondents who have digitally twinned aspects of their businesses,or plan to,almost unanimously agree it has benefited their organization(99%).Improved productivity(54%),cost savings(45%)and improved customer satisfaction(41%)are cited as the top benefits gained

28、 from digital twinning by IT decision-makers globally.Which of the following benefits have you gained from using digital twins?12 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsBusinesses must be future-proofBeing future-ready means being in the right places with the right people to support growth and tackle

29、business obstacles such as shifting regulatory demands.To get there,businesses are still expanding into new regions,despite regulatory change,but noted how changing data sovereignty needs might impact their expansion plans.Additionally,leaders saw areas that challenged their preparedness for data so

30、vereignty changes.And,while most leaders said they are continuing to build their IT teams,issues like the rapid pace of tech transformation,talent retention,lack of available talent and changing workforce expectations are all competing against landing the best talent at the right time.13 2023 EQUINI

31、X,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsExpanding across geographiesBUSINESSES MUST BE FUTURE-PROOFWith continued political headwinds and changing regulatory environments,it may be assumed companies will hesitate to expand into new markets.Despite so much complexity at stake,69%of IT leaders report their organiza

32、tion plans to expand in the next year.Globally,a similar number report expanding to new regions,countries or citiesabout three in 10.Asia-Pacific is most likely to expand internationally,and EMEA is most conservative in its expansion plans.Expansion overall holds steady at the global level since 202

33、2,but fewer IT leaders report expansion into new regions this year than last.Is your organization planning on expanding geographically in the next 12 months?14 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsPlanning for digital expansionsBUSINESSES MUST BE FUTURE-PROOFTo fulfillexpansion ambitions,the plurali

34、tyof tech leads plan to hire dedicated IT staff in each new location(49%).However,deployingvirtually via the cloud(45%)follows closely behind.Proposed IT support solutions for planned expansions are generally similar to last year,except formore reliance on building dedicated data centers(5%increase

35、since 2022).How do you plan on supporting this expansion from an IT perspective?15 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsExpansion considerationsBUSINESSES MUST BE FUTURE-PROOFIT teams are now critical to the success of business expansion,with many factors to balance.The quality and reliability of co

36、nnectivity,as well as the deployment of new technologies,are top considerations globally when determining the feasibility of market expansion.This is especially true for those in the Americas.This region isalso significantly more likely to say they consider the quantity of local service providers an

37、d the number and location of grey internet areas as important.When considering expansions into new markets,which of the following does your organization consider from an IT perspective?16 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsExpansion versus data sovereignty needsBUSINESSES MUST BE FUTURE-PROOFGover

38、nments throughout the world are beginning to see digital infrastructure as being just as important as physical infrastructure.With this development comes geopolitical competition to control that digital infrastructure.This potentially poses a challenge for IT leaders as they work to ensure complianc

39、e with complex and evolving data sovereignty regulations.Over three-quarters(79%)of IT decision-makers globally report their expansion plans would be impacted by strict data sovereignty laws.More than half say it would require major changes,potential delays or even the abandonment of expansion plans

40、.If a country or region implemented strict data sovereignty laws,would it impact your expansion plans?17 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsEvolving data sovereignty regulationsBUSINESSES MUST BE FUTURE-PROOFDigital leaders recognize the need for an overarching digital sovereignty strategy,but its

41、 still unclear exactly what that strategy might look like.More than half of IT leaders say they are not very prepared to meet the challenges of compliance with data sovereignty regulations.Lack of in-house expertise,insufficient infrastructure,and moving operations to edge locations in-country are t

42、he areas in which IT decision-makers most frequently report being not very prepared for.How prepared are you in each of the following areas to deal with the challenges of complying with incoming or more strict data sovereignty regulations?18 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsChanging IT teamsBUSI

43、NESSES MUST BE FUTURE-PROOFDespite economic uncertainties,and in the midst of global news stories on tech layoffs,most IT decision-makers report growing their IT teams.Indeed,57%say their teams grew over the last two years.How has your IT team size changed in the last 24 months?Further good news for

44、 those skilled in tech:66%of IT leaders around the world expect their team to grow in the next year.What changes are planned in the next 12 months?19 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsIT team restructuringBUSINESSES MUST BE FUTURE-PROOFWith tech and associated business needs continuing to advance

45、 at such a pace,it is no surprise there is a breadth of IT skills required to future-proof the teams at the helm of this progress.Talents in cloud computing and AI/machine learning are notably in demand,with hardware engineering and data analysis roles most likely to be cut from IT teams.If the IT t

46、eam grew,or is planning to grow,in what area(s)?If the IT team reduced,or is planning to reduce,in what area(s)?20 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsSkills challenges for techBUSINESSES MUST BE FUTURE-PROOFBusinesses are on the hunt for talent to ensure they are ready for what lies ahead.However,

47、getting the right talent through the door in time is a challenge.The speed at which the tech industry is transforming is flagged as the biggest skills challenge facing the global tech sector as a whole.There are some significant variations across regions,with a lack of available talent andcompensati

48、on being seen as bigger challenges in Asia-Pacific and EMEA thanin the Americas.Of the following,what do you think is the biggest skills challenge facing the tech sector as a whole?21 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsSustainability and social goodAs companies work to deepen social and environmen

49、tal impact efforts,several areas hold promise as solutions,along with bringing several challenges.Leaders see the greatest potential in technologies like 5G and affordable wireless internet connections as a faster fix for the worlds current digital divide.In areas like sustainability practices,respo

50、ndents named areas with the greatest environmental regulatory challenges and how they manage them.They also noted their confidence levels in satisfying customer demand for more sustainable practices and their thoughts on environmental impacts of their IT infrastructure.22 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#

51、TechtrendsSearching for a fix to the digital divideSUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL GOODDigital connectivity has become a basic human right associated with access to education,employment opportunities,healthcare and other community resources.Over half(59%)of IT decision-makers globally believe 5G technolog

52、y could more quickly solve the digital divide.Whats more,affordable and good bandwidth wireless internet connections are seen by more than four in 10 decision-makers as a technology that could also more quickly solve one of todays key equality issues.Do you believe there is a particular technology t

53、hat could more quickly solve the digital divide?23 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsChallenged by environmental regulationsSUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL GOODAs the race for technological advances continues,thoughts turn to how to achieve responsible and sustainable IT practices.Governments around th

54、e world are grappling with how to,and how far to,enforce this.Almost two-thirds of IT decision-makers(64%)consider carbon pricing to be a regulatory challenge,while a nearly equal number(63%)find new restrictions on activities and additional obligations beyond reporting to be challenging.IT decision

55、-makers in the EMEA region,however,express significantly lower levels of concern regarding these issues,compared to their counterparts in other regions.How challenging do you find the following new and upcoming regulations?24 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsEnvironmental regulation challengesSU

56、STAINABILITY AND SOCIAL GOODThe complexity of evolving regulations is causing problems for tech leaders and their teams.Half of IT decision-makers report their organizations are challenged by the costs involved in managing new and upcoming regulations.The speed of regulation changes and the high vol

57、ume of regulations are other top concerns.What specific challenges are new and upcoming regulations presenting to your organization?25 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsManaging environmental regulationsSUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL GOODIn an effort to tackle environmental regulations,half of IT deci

58、sion-makersutilize automation tools.45%choose to join trade associations promoting sustainable projects,and 41%outsource or hire external consultancies to manage the process of meeting new requirements.IT decision-makers in the Asia-Pacific region are significantly more likely to outsource or hire e

59、xternal consultancies and increase their headcount to manage environmental regulations as compared to those in other regions.Those in EMEA countries are significantly less likely to utilize automation tools.How is your company managing environmental regulations?26 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#Techtren

60、dsConfidence in sustainable practicesSUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL GOODSustainability continues to hold the spotlight on the global agenda,with business,governments and individuals alike turning their attention to how to improve impact.While nearly half of IT decision-makers(47%)are confident their busi

61、ness can meet customer demand for more sustainable practices,42%believe there is still work to be done.As focus on this area increases,10%of IT decision-makers feel under pressure,while just 2%see a risk of losing business.Interestingly,decision-makers in the EMEA region are significantly less likel

62、y to say they feel confident their business can satisfy customer demand for more sustainable practices.Are you confident that your business can satisfy customer demand for more sustainable practices?27 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsConsidering the environmental impact of ITSUSTAINABILITY AND

63、SOCIAL GOODWhen looking to the environmental impact of their IT infrastructure,tech leaders most commonly agree sustainability strategy and practices are critical to the longevity of their business(71%),thatthey utilize technology to optimize sustainability efficiencies(70%),and that sustainability

64、is one of their organizations most important drivers(69%).Interestingly,65%of businesses globally will only work with partners who can prove they meet key carbon-reduction targetsan increase of 3%since 2022.Thinking now about the environmental impact of your IT infrastructureto what extent do you ag

65、ree or disagree with each of the following?28 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsThe world is digitalDigital leaders around the world are focusing on improving cybersecurity and customer experience,and managing data protection compliance,to ensure their IT models can keep pace with business needs.

66、The threats they are most concerned with?Cyberattacks,security breaches and a shortage of IT talent.As they lean on todays best practiceslike interconnectionto help them evolve,over one-third of IT leaders said network optimization improvement,boosting flexibility of connectivity and aiding digital

67、transformation,were among its leading benefits.Over half reported a planned increase in interconnection spending in 2023.29 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsFuture-proofing priorities THE WORLD IS DIGITALThe overwhelming majority of IT decision-makers see improving cybersecurity,improving custom

68、er experience and complying with data protection regulations as top priorities for ensuring their organizations technology strategy can keep up with the needs of business today and tomorrow.How much of a priority is each of the following for your organizations technology strategy?30 2023 EQUINIX,INC

69、.|#Equinix#TechtrendsThreats to business successTHE WORLD IS DIGITALDigital leaders have many checks and balances to consider as technology takes the lead on business strategy and delivery.Cyberattacks,security breaches and data leaks,and a shortage of IT talent are the top threats keeping IT decisi

70、on-makers up at night.How much of a threat do you consider each of the following to be to your organization?31 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsA continued need for interconnectionTHE WORLD IS DIGITALAccording to the Global Interconnection Index 2023,global interconnection bandwidth is forecast

71、to reach 27,762+terabits per second(Tbps)by 2025,representing a five-year compound annual growth rate(CAGR)of 40%,equivalent to 110 zettabytes of data exchanged annually.Over one-third of IT decision-makers consider improving network optimization,increasing flexibility of connectivity and facilitati

72、ng digital transformation as top benefits interconnection brings to their organization.What benefits does interconnection bring to your organization?32 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsChange in spending:interconnectionTHE WORLD IS DIGITALAt a time when budgets around the world are getting tight

73、er,over half of IT decision-makers report interconnection spending increased in 2022 relative to 2021.Over a quarter report no change,and 12%report a decrease.Future-proofing IT infrastructure is all about deciding what good looks likeboth in terms of adopted technology and enabled business capabili

74、ties.That is the moment to create a roadmap to help reach and evolve that future state.Over half of IT decision-makers report their organizations plan to increase interconnection spending in 2023.Over a quarter report no change,and 12%report a decrease.How did spending on interconnection change from

75、 2021 to 2022?What changes to spending are planned in the next 12 months?33 2023 EQUINIX,INC.|#Equinix#TechtrendsChange in spending:carrier-neutral colocationTHE WORLD IS DIGITALHybrid IT infrastructures are commonly spread across on-premises,colocation and cloud environments.Half of IT decision-mak

76、ers report carrier-neutral colocation spending increased in 2022 relative to 2021.This is up seven percentage points since 2021.How did spending on carrier-neutral colocation change from 2021 to 2022?Moreover,over half of IT decision-makers report their organization plans to increase carrier-neutral

77、 colocation spending in 2023,an increase of five percentage points since 2022.What changes to spending are planned in the next 12 months?34|#Equinix#Techtrends 2023 EQUINIX,INC.Discover more insightsForrester:Total Economic Impact of Equinix Digital ServicesE future:Adapt fast to digital demands wit

78、h a hybrid infrastructure strategyE Global Interconnection Index(GXI)E 2023 EQUINIX,INC.eBook_Global Tech Trends Survey 2023_EN|25409-21227|v061323|Q123The independent study,commissioned by Equinix,surveyed more than 2,900 IT decision-makers in diverse enterprises across the Americas(Brazil,Canada,C

79、hile,Colombia,Mexico,U.S.),Asia-Pacific(Australia,Hong Kong,India,Japan,Singapore,South Africa)and EMEA(Bulgaria,Finland,France,Germany,Ireland,Italy,Netherlands,Nigeria,Poland,Portugal,South Africa,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Trkiye,UAE,UK.).Respondents were selected for participation from Dynatas online panel.The survey was conducted online between 08 March and 07 April 2023.Questions?We hope you find these discoveries and insights as illuminating as we do,and we welcome the chance to discuss them with you.Equinix Media Relations Equinix Investor R