RETHINKING TRANSFORMATION: FROM SPENDING MORE TO SPENDING SMART

Mindsprint's Sagar PV on why true transformation isn't about bigger budgets, but smarter investments, adaptive design, and responsible AI.

- By Shrikanth G

The digital transformation agenda is being rewritten for efficiency, intelligence, and adaptability. In this conversation with Dataquest, Sagar PV, CTO of Mindsprint, discusses how enterprises are redefining ROI, operationalising AI, and building adaptive architectures that connect business goals with technology value.

What remains the toughest challenge for CIOs: aligning budgets with strategy, managing talent, or proving ROI?

While enterprises continue to invest heavily in AI, automation, and cloud, traditional budgeting models haven't caught up with the pace of innovation. Budgets are still structured around static cost centres, not evolving business outcomes. This misalignment often leads to fragmented investments that dilute impact.