NTT DATA research reveals only 14% of enterprises have fully realised cloud value, even as 99% report AI driving new infrastructure investment needs. For executive teams, the gap between AI ambition and cloud maturity has become the central risk in digital transformation strategy.
NTT DATA research reveals only 14% of enterprises have achieved the cloud maturity needed to fully realise AI value, exposing a critical gap between digital ambition and infrastructure reality. For European boards and C-suites, closing this divide is now a strategic and regulatory imperative.
With over 80% of enterprises set to deploy Generative AI in production by 2026, the strategic imperative has shifted from experimentation to governed, ROI-driven integration. European decision-makers must now align cloud modernisation, AI governance, and EU AI Act compliance into a single coherent digital strategy.
With global digital transformation spending projected at $3.4 trillion in 2026 and over 80% of enterprises deploying GenAI in production, the era of isolated AI pilots is over. CFOs, CTOs, and boards must now govern, integrate, and scale — or cede competitive ground to those who do.
With 71% of enterprises increasing AI spending in 2026, the strategic imperative has shifted from experimentation to operational deployment at scale. European business leaders must align governance, infrastructure, and data strategy to capture value while managing rising regulatory exposure.