For many years, digital transformation efforts have often fallen short of their financial promise. Now, a more rigorous, outcomes-obsessed approach is taking hold. CEOs are demanding that their technology leaders become strategic value drivers, not just service providers. This involves a commitment to being outcomes-obsessed: defining clear, quantifiable financial targets—such as reduced operational costs, increased customer lifetime value, or accelerated time-to-market—before any new technology is procured or implemented. This shift is particularly pronounced with agentic AI investments, where leaders must view the technology as a tool to deliver specific financial targets. A cornerstone of this strategy is implementing Trust by Design, incorporating risk management, security, and audit controls from the very beginning of the technology lifecycle, ensuring that digital value is unlocked securely and measurably.
Retooling Technology Investment for Outcomes
The days of treating technology spending as a simple operational cost are over. Top executives are aggressively shifting their focus toward maximizing Return on Investment (ROI) by linking every digital initiative directly to a measurable business outcome.
Vantage Crest Team
Published October 8, 2025