According to a recent IBM study, productivity has become a top priority for CEOs worldwide as technology modernization becomes essential for achieving their productivity goals. This shift in priorities for small businesses from major global corporations highlights the increasing importance of embracing advanced technologies, such as generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). The IBM Institute for Business Value’s annual CEO study, “CEO decision-making in the age of AI, Act with intention,” reveals that almost half of the CEOs surveyed cite productivity as their highest business priority, up from sixth place in 2022. Technology modernization follows as their second highest priority.