Continued economic uncertainty is helping to drive IT transformation according to analyst firm Gartner.

Gartner said that IT programme and portfolio (PPM) leaders should prepare for increased transformation projects and greater expectations of results, as businesses react to economic pressures.

Gartner vice president Robert Handler, said: “Today, due to the turbulent nature of business, supporting strategic initiatives and adapting to market changes brings greater scrutiny upon all PPM leaders”.

Gartner said that their prediction is driven by increasing pressure on innovation as businesses emerge from the recession.