Top Technology Initiatives for 2012

Advances in information technology have empowered everyone to access and manage information anywhere at anytime. Although there are significant benefits that technology makes possible, such as greater flexibility, efficiency and productivity, there are also concerns with increased risks to information security. This was evident from the 2012 Top Technology Initiatives Survey of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).


The survey found that securing the IT environment is this year’s top business technology priority. It also measured the confidence level in achieving technology priorities. For example, a large number of the survey respondents said they were confident that their organizations (or their clients’ organizations) have taken the actions necessary to secure the IT environment. However, respondents were the least confident with the following two aspects of IT Security: (1) Protecting all mobile devices (laptops, tablets, mobile phones, etc.) to prevent a data breach; and (2) Ensuring that data will be safe in the event of a cyber-attack or mobile device loss.

For more information, read the AICPA 2012 Top Technology Initiatives Survey Results. Also refer to the Top Technology Initiatives Archive.