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Organizations implementing AI widely are more likely to

46%

81%

73%

36%

Offer training for AI skills development

Have advanced data management

Report mature cloud capabilities

Drive new technology from CEO/board level

Advanced AI practioners

lead the way

CIO

What kind of change?

Successfully implementing AI will require leaders to: + Drive more collaboration across functions.+ Rethink IT roadmaps, processes, and skills.+ Invest in workforce training for AI.

62% spent more on AI than the previous year.

AIAI will drive

substantial organizational

change

63% expect dramatic or significant change.

for ManagementCHANGES THE RULES

23% are implementing AI. 19% are piloting AI projects.13% are planning AI adoption.

55% are on the AI Journey

23% Implementing

AI.

19% Piloting

AI projects.

13% Planning

AI adoption.

Enthusiasm for implementing AI is growing

Here’s what we learned from our global survey of 2,280 leaders, managers, and contributors.

75% will increase collaboration between functions.

70% expect more cross-training across disciplines.

66% will do more organizing people into multidisciplinary teams.

AI requirements will drive CIO priorities

Implementing AI practice requires advancing:

How AI

+ Cloud/data center + Data management + Software development + Cybersecurity

(vs 8% overall)

(vs 18% overall)

(vs 19% overall)

(vs 22% overall)