Signal 31 percent plan to increase investment in centers of excellence within a year

Summary

KPMG reports that 31 percent of technology executives plan to increase investment in centers of excellence over the next year. The report describes these centers as places where diverse groups from different functions can run controlled experiments together. They also develop best practices and provide support and training in specific areas. KPMG presents them as one of the ways to build a culture that embraces change, alongside small cross-functional teams given autonomy to innovate. The planned investment reflects a recognition that most employees need structured enablement to adopt new technology.