Only 14% of Enterprises Fully Realize Cloud Value, Threatening AI Ambitions
Event summary
- NTT DATA's report finds just 14% of organizations have reached the highest level of cloud maturity despite nearly two decades of adoption.
- 99% of organizations say AI is increasing demand for cloud investment, but 88% believe current levels are insufficient to support AI initiatives.
- Cloud leaders (14%) are significantly better positioned to capitalize on AI compared to laggards.
- NTT DATA outlines six imperatives for driving value with cloud in the era of AI, emphasizing strategic alignment and modernization.
The big picture
NTT DATA's findings highlight a critical disconnect between the strategic importance of cloud for AI and the current state of enterprise cloud maturity. As AI accelerates, organizations risk constraining their AI investments if they fail to evolve their cloud foundations. The report underscores the need for a platform-led approach and clear security frameworks to unlock value in an AI-driven world.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- How the gap between cloud maturity and AI demand will affect enterprise digital transformation timelines.
- Strategic Alignment
- Whether organizations can successfully integrate cloud and AI strategies to drive business value.
- Modernization Pace
- The speed at which enterprises will modernize legacy applications and data platforms to support AI initiatives.
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