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Radar + Nagarro Nordics Report

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From digital maturity to digital execution capability

Digital technologies are now embedded in the core of business operations, yet many organizations still govern them using outdated models built for a different era.

The result is a growing value gap: digital costs are visible, but business outcomes are often difficult to measure and realize.

Radar's research shows that organizations continue to focus on cost and operational stability while under-prioritizing speed, innovation, customer impact, and revenue growth. As AI accelerates change, gaps in governance, funding, sourcing, and measurement become even more apparent.

Closing the value gap

The next stage of maturity is not about adopting more technology. It is about building digital execution capability, the ability to consistently translate technology, data, and innovation into measurable business results.

This report explores the structural barriers holding organizations back and outlines the seven capabilities required to close the value gap and accelerate business impact.

Key insights

1.

Digital maturity is no longer enough

Technology has evolved faster than governance, funding, and organizational models.

2.

IT is strategic, but still measured operationally

Costs and stability dominate reporting, while innovation, speed, and business impact remain under-measured.

3.

The value gap is structural

Digital costs sit in IT; benefits are realized across the business.

4.

Projects lose value before realization

Only 47% of projects stay within budget, 51% are delivered on time, and 60% meet acceptable quality targets.

5.

Legacy extends beyond technology

Outdated processes, governance, funding, and ownership models create as much friction as legacy systems.

6.

Sourcing requires strategic control

Organizations must balance buy, build, and partner decisions while governing for business outcomes—not just delivery.

7.

AI exposes organizational weaknesses

Successful AI adoption depends on governance, accountability, data quality, and measurement.

8.

Digital execution capability is the next competitive advantage

Leading organizations will be those that convert technology investments into business outcomes faster, more securely, and more consistently.

Note: The full report is currently available in Swedish only. An English-language version will be available soon.