Gartner: only 9% of CIOs investing in blockchain in short term

According to Gartner, 34 percent of CIOs have no interest in blockchain technology. A further 43 percent are monitoring it but have no action planned. Only 9 percent have already invested or are considering a short-term investment.

Changes needed

That 9 percent accounted for 293 CIOs, and of that group, 23 percent said blockchain required the most new skills compared to any technology area. A further 18 percent of that group said that blockchain skills are the most difficult to find. 14 percent believe that DLT requires a change in culture and structure of the IT department.

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