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In 2023, 55% of data and IT leaders cited security as a top investment area.

Ocient
October 1, 2025
Investment

In 2023, 55% of data and IT leaders cited security as a top investment area. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Ocient in October 2025. It covers topics including Investment. The original data appears in Beyond Big Data: From Roadmap to Reality. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 10/1/2025

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In 2023, 55% of data and IT leaders cited security as a top investment area. This data was published by Ocient and covers Investment.

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This statistic comes from Beyond Big Data: From Roadmap to Reality, published by Ocient on October 1, 2025. You can view the original report at https://ocient.com/tech-papers/beyond-big-data-from-roadmap-to-reality/.

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