Technology is shifting faster than most organisations can absorb. AI is creating pressure and noise. Systems are becoming more interconnected and more fragile. And leaders are being asked to make major decisions with information that is often incomplete, overly technical, or shaped by competing internal agendas.

In this environment, the most important thing a CEO should expect from their technology landscape is clarity.

If you’re not getting that today, it’s not a failing — it’s a sign that the landscape hasn’t been translated into business terms yet.

Here are five core expectations every CEO should be able to rely on.