Artificial intelligence is now a strategic business priority. Nearly every organization is actively researching, piloting, implementing, or expanding AI initiatives, while technology leaders face growing pressure to demonstrate ROI, improve productivity, and accelerate innovation.

Ðǿմ«Ã½’s 2026 AI Priorities research reveals how organizations are moving from AI exploration to enterprise-wide implementation, where they are investing, the business outcomes they are achieving, and the challenges they must overcome to scale success.

View the infographic to learn:

  • How far organizations have progressed in their AI adoption journey
  • Why 65% of organizations now have dedicated AI budgets
  • The top business objectives driving AI investments in 2026
  • Where AI is delivering the greatest business impact, from productivity gains to process automation
  • How generative AI is influencing technology buying decisions
  • The biggest barriers organizations face when implementing AI at scale
  • Which AI disciplines IT decision-makers are prioritizing for future expertise

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