Unlocking Growth in the Mid-Market

Game on: bold strategies for mid-market growth and resilience.

The 2025 Node4 Mid-Market Report reveals how business and IT leaders can close the productivity gap and unlock their next growth phase, with insights from 600+ decision-makers across six sectors.

In an era of economic uncertainty, the UK’s mid-market continues to power ahead – but something’s slowing it down. Based on original research with over 600 IT and business leaders, this report exposes the key tensions holding mid-sized organisations back: misalignment between teams, underused technology, and stalled transformation efforts.

Discover what’s working, what’s not, and what smart leaders are doing differently.

Why download?

See what 600+ business and IT leaders across the UK mid-market are really prioritising right now. Understand how tech investment is shifting – and what it means for productivity and competitiveness.

Decode the AI Reality

Learn why AI ranks 9th in strategic priorities – and why that’s a red flag for future growth. Uncover the hidden disconnect between business ambition and technical execution.

Tackle the Talent & Skills Gap

With 93% of organisations facing IT skills shortages, this report shows how others are responding — and what role managed services and automation will play.

Expose Cybersecurity Complacency

Despite 92% claiming confidence in their defences, 31% aren’t actively addressing cyber threats. This report digs into the reality behind the overconfidence.