Key Findings
The majority (52%) of organizations say their network/connectivity infrastructure is not ready to support new technology initiatives, such as AI
35% cite resistance from employees regarding their jobs as a significant obstacle to implementing AI initiatives.
42% of global businesses say concerns over AI governance or ethics remain a significant obstacle to implementing AI initiatives in their organization
37% say geopolitical disruptions are currently impacting their organization’s growth strategies.
A third (equivalent to 33.3%) of global technology leaders believe their board has unrealistic expectations or demands on how new technologies like AI will impact business performance
45% say their network performance is preventing or limiting their organization’s networks from supporting large data/AI projects. This is up from 38% in 2024
34% cite keeping up with the pace of change as a significant obstacle to implementing AI initiatives.
34% of global technology leaders have been forced to reassess their technology infrastructure because of rising geopolitical risks.
34% of global technology leaders have been forced to reassess their technology infrastructure because of rising geopolitical risks.
28% of global technology executives say expectations within their organization of what AI can do are growing faster than their ability to meet them
A 29% of global businesses say current external technology partners not having the right capabilities remains a significant obstacle to implementing AI initiatives in their organization.
79% of global technology leaders believe the focus on AI has raised their profile at the board level. This is up from 60% in 2024
Only 12% of global businesses say AI has fallen short of expectations to date
37% say geopolitical disruptions are currently impacting their organization’s growth strategies.
87% of business leaders believe AI will be important to fulfilling business priorities in the next 12 months