The interest in technologies capable of cutting carbon emissions and supporting greener business models was evident in the support for virtual or remote working by just under half of the survey's respondents. Moreover, broadband emerged as the most important technology development by far looking back over the past decade, rated in the top three by almost three-quarters of readers.

The importance of the internet was also reflected by half of the respondents who rated e-commerce, another carbon efficient business model, as a key development.

With all of the top three priorities containing a green element the poll further shows how environmental concerns are shaping IT department thinking.

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