2025 Technology CFO Outlook Survey

The Tech Industry is on the Rebound in 2025

Are tech companies ready to re-enter growth mode?

Over the past several years, tech leaders have had to make difficult decisions to weather compounding pressures like high interest rates, slow dealmaking, and growing labour costs. Fortunately, the tide seems to be shifting.

According to the 2025 Tech CFO Outlook Survey, which polled 100 tech CFOs on their plans, priorities, and concerns for the year ahead, tech companies expect to re-enter growth mode in 2025. They’ll look to dealmaking, pricing strategy adjustments, and private funding to kickstart their growth.

At the same time, they’ll continue making operational improvements to mitigate risk and maintain stability. Tax is one area of focus, with tech CFOs exploring ways to better support their tax functions. Data privacy is another as tech companies seek to enhance trust with key stakeholders.

Explore what lies ahead for technology this year by reading the 2025 Tech CFO Outlook Survey.


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Explore what lies ahead for technology this year by reading the 2025 Tech CFO Outlook Survey.


Taking Trust to the Next Level

Trust and security remain top priorities for the tech industry in 2025, especially as companies increase investment in AI, which can expand their attack surface. To make the most of their security investments, tech leaders must also clearly communicate their security positioning to their key stakeholders.

 

Ready to evolve your data protection program?

Use our checklist to level up your program and build trust with your stakeholders.

An Optimistic Outlook for 2025

The challenges of the past few years were reflected in tech companies’ performance in 2024. But tech CFOs expect a more favourable economic environment in 2025 and are optimistic they can capitalise on new opportunities this year.

 

Are you thinking of making a sale this year?

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Investing in the Tax Function

Tech CFOs report their tax functions are under-resourced and struggle to meet compliance deadlines. Addressing these issues will require a combination of investment and co-sourcing or outsourcing arrangements.

Is it time to upgrade your tax technology?

Use our guide to plot your smoothest path to tax tech implementation.

Reflecting on the tech market, 2024 had its challenges but was full of advancements, setting the stage for 2025. As we look ahead, the pace of innovation is accelerating, with a strong focus on sustainability and cybersecurity. Both markets are poised for transformative growth, driven by responsible advancements in technology.




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Ian McBane

Ian McBane

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