C-suite barometer: technology, media and telecommunications sector view
From geopolitical unrest to rapid advances in artificial intelligence, 2025 has already proven to be a year of volatility and transformation. In this uncertain environment, strategic agility in the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector is more critical than ever. Drawing on insights from executives across more than 35 countries, our latest report reveals how TMT leaders are responding to shifting dynamics and where they are identifying growth opportunities.
Featuring commentary from Forvis Mazars experts, this report provides insights into the priorities shaping boardroom conversations across the TMT sector.
“Uncertainty has been the watchword for 2025 so far. Geopolitical instability from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East has made it increasingly difficult for the TMT sector to predict outcomes that will impact strategic objectives and investment plans.” - Guillaume Devaux
Key findings
- Most leaders (97%) of leaders in the sector have a positive outlook for their businesses in 2025. Confidence is higher than in other industries, with TMT executives expressing they are “very confident” in managing key trends (46%); however, this figure has nonetheless declined by 3 points since last year.
- A strong majority (89%) of sampled businesses report growing revenues.
- Economic uncertainty (41%) and increased competition (36%) are listed as the top factors holding back growth for C-suite executives.
Looking ahead, TMT leaders will be focusing on transforming company IT, international expansion and entering new product or service categories as critical strategic priorities for the next five years.
Explore the full findings and discover how sector leaders are preparing for growth in a complex and competitive environment.
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