In the last year alone, AI has surged from a strategic priority to an urgent mandate for business leaders. Enterprise leaders are moving past pilot programs and future forecasts, leaning into the power of AI to completely reshape operations, redefine workflows, and rewrite the rules of competition.

AI is no longer just a tool, it’s a force multiplier—capable of unlocking hidden opportunities, accelerating efficiencies, and empowering a workforce hungry for the next era of productivity.

But the path toward successful AI adoption is not always the same from business to business. Where some leaders see opportunity, others see unnecessary risk or inefficiencies.

Read this report to uncover:

• Shifts in perception toward AI integration and confidence in data architectures
• Country-by-country trends in AI adoption, scaling, and security practices
• Insights into the most prevalent AI models IT leaders are relying on today
• A look at where IT leaders see the future of AI and data architecture heading