For the first time in nine years, IT security was edged out of the top spot -- by managing and retaining data.
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1. Managing and Retaining Data
Same rank in U.S. and Canada
Adequately addressing the issue: U.S. -- 55 percent; Canadian -- 57 percent
2. Securing the IT Environment
Same rank in U.S. and Canada
Adequately addressing the issue: U.S. -- 51 percent; Canadian -- 56 percent
3. Managing IT Risks and Compliance
Ranked No. 4 in Canada
Adequately addressing the issue: U.S. -- 47 percent; Canadian -- 57 percent
4. Ensuring Privacy
Ranked No. 6 in Canada
Adequately addressing the issue: U.S. -- 45 percent; Canadian -- 53 percent
5. Managing System Implementation
Ranked No. 7 in Canada
Adequately addressing the issue: U.S. -- 44 percent; Canadian -- 47 percent
6. Preventing and Responding to Computer Fraud
Ranked No. 8 in Canada
Adequately addressing the issue: U.S. -- 44 percent; Canadian -- 47 percent
7. Enabling Decision Support and Analytics
Ranked No. 3 in Canada
Adequately addressing the issue: U.S. -- 37 percent; Canadian -- 33 percent
8. Governing and Managing IT Investment and Spending
Ranked No. 5 in Canada
Adequately addressing the issue: U.S. -- 38 percent; Canadian -- 38 percent
9. Leveraging Emerging Technologies
Ranked No. 7 in Canada
Adequately addressing the issue: U.S. -- 27 percent; Canadian -- 22 percent
10. Managing Vendors and Service Providers
Same rank in U.S. and Canada
Adequately addressing the issue: U.S. -- 47 percent; Canadian -- 42 percent