--- title: "IT Operations Evolution: IT Priorities Shift Toward Custom IT Solutions" description: Read new research by IDG that explores top IT priorities for 2016 requiring custom IT solutions, and criteria for choosing the right IT partner. --- [![IT Solutions Provider](https://info.wei.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEI_Jan_2016_Images/wei-logo.png?width=294&height=72&name=wei-logo.png "IT Solutions Provider")](http://www.wei.com/) [603.893.0900](tel:603%20893%200900) - - - - # IT Operations Evolution: IT Priorities Shift Toward Custom IT Solutions | ![IT_Priorities_WP.png](https://info.wei.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images_of_WPs_and_TBs/IT_Priorities_WP.png?width=165&name=IT_Priorities_WP.png "IT_Priorities_WP.png") | IT continues to become more complex, driven by industry megatrends like **big data, mobility, the cloud, and security** challenges. New research from IDG explores the top IT priorities and how they are driving the need for custom IT solutions. Some highlights of the research include: - Top 5 tech project areas identified as 2016 priorities - Tech project areas requiring a strategic IT partner vs. an “off-the-shelf” solution - Important criteria to consider when choosing a strategic IT partner Survey results from IT Directors, CIOs and CTOs revealed that **38% of respondents have a challenge that an “off-the-shelf” solution can’t solve**. Download the white paper for more insight as you plan for the year ahead. | | --- | --- | ### Download the White Paper © 2015 WEI. All rights reserved. **Worldcom Exchange Inc.,  43 Northwestern Drive, Salem, NH 03079, USA. 603 893 0900** - - - - - - [Home](http://www.wei.com/index.html) - [Services & Solutions](http://www.wei.com/services.html) - [Services overview](http://www.wei.com/services.html) - [Solutions](http://www.wei.com/solutions.html) - [Industries](http://www.wei.com/industries.html) - [Methodology](http://www.wei.com/methodology.html) - [Our Tools](http://www.wei.com/tools.html) - [Customer Focus](http://www.wei.com/customerfocus.html) - [Knowledge Center](http://www.wei.com/knowledgebase.html) - [Blog](https://blog.wei.com) - [Knowledge Transfer Center (KTC)](http://www.wei.com/knowledgetransfercenter.html) - [Success Stories](http://www.wei.com/successstories.html) - [Videos](http://www.wei.com/weivideos.html) - [Insights](http://www.wei.com/insights.html) - [About WEI](http://www.wei.com/aboutwei.html) - [Awards and Press Releases](http://www.wei.com/weiawards-and-press-releases.html) - [Corporate Responsibility...](http://www.wei.com/weicorporate.html) - [Events](http://www.wei.com/weievents.html) - [Letter from President](http://www.wei.com/weiletterpresident.html) - [Terms and Conditions](http://www.wei.com/weiterms.html) - [Blog](https://blog.wei.com) - [Contact Us](http://www.wei.com/contact.php) - [Private Area](http://www.wei.com/private_area.html) ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=240150003213611&ev=PageView&noscript=1)