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And the pressure is relentless.</h2> <div class="row-halves"> <div class="intro-card"> <div class="intro-card__image" id="play-01" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="A circle with number 98% inside it stacked on top of an analog clock" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Urgency_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 180px; height: auto;" direction="1" mode="normal" autoplay></dotlottie-player> </div> <div class="intro-card__text"> <p>98% feel increased urgency over the past year.</p> </div> </div> <div class="intro-card"> <div class="intro-card__image" id="play-03" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="A circle with number 50% inside it stacked on top of a person standing on a mountain holding a flag" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Leadership_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 100%; height: auto;" direction="1" mode="normal" autoplay></dotlottie-player> </div> <div class="intro-card__text"> <p>For 50% of organizations, CEOs and leadership – more so than any other factor – are driving urgency for AI.</p> </div> </div> <div class="intro-card"> <div class="intro-card__image" id="play-02" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="A circle with number 85% inside it stacked on top of a calendar and chart" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Urgency_18_Months_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 100%; height: auto;" direction="1" mode="normal" autoplay></dotlottie-player> </div> <div class="intro-card__text"> <p>85% say they have less than 18 months to deploy an AI strategy, or they will see negative business effects.</p> </div> </div> <div class="intro-card"> <div class="intro-card__image" id="play-04" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="A circle with a number 50% inside it stacked on top of a magnifying glass with the letters AI inside it" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/50_Percent_Companies_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 100%; height: auto; " direction="1" mode="normal" autoplay></dotlottie-player> </div> <div class="intro-card__text"> <p>AI is a priority spend for IT budgets: 50% of companies say they’ve already dedicated 10-30% of their budget to AI.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="si_col_full border-grey pad40 buildings_animation"> <div class="blade__image text-centered" id="play-16" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="A bunch of buildings stacked in 20 X 5 format where 13 of them are colored red and positioned higher to show more distinction" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/CompaniesGlobally_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 100%; height: auto; " direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player> </div> <div class="blade__text text-centered bigger buildings_text"> <p>13% of companies globally are ready to leverage AI and AI-powered technologies to their full potential, a 1-point decline compared to last year.</p> </div> </div> <p class="t40 section-header">These organizations are making investments, but the ROI just isn’t there yet.</p> <div class="row-halves"> <div class="intro-card"> <div class="intro-card__image" id="play-05" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="Two columns of coins being compared to each other one listed as 'present' that is shorter than the one listed as “future” which is taller" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/DoubleBudget_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 100%; height: auto; min-width: 200px;" direction="1" mode="normal" ></dot-player> </div> <div class="intro-card__text"> <p>IT budget allocations for AI will nearly double in coming years.</p> </div> </div> <div class="intro-card"> <div class="intro-card__image" id="play-06" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="A bullseye target with an arrow that did not hit the center of the bullseye circle instead hitting toward the outside more" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Target_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 100%; height: auto; min-width: 200px;" direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player> </div> <div class="intro-card__text"> <p>Yet, close to half of companies say AI implementations have fallen short of expectations across top priorities.</p> </div> </div> </div> <p class="t40 section-header">But with the right AI strategy, organizations know the benefits will materialize.</p> <div class="row-thirds small-widgets"> <div class="small-widget" id="play-11" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="Large percentage number 40% stacked on top of the words 'of companies'" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/40_Percent_of_Companies_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 100%; height: auto; min-width: 200px;" direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player> </div> <div class="small-widget__spacer"></div> <div class="small-widget" id="play-07" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="A car speedometer showing the needle in the middle" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Meet_Expectations_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 100%; height: auto; min-width: 200px;" direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player> </div> <div class="small-widget__spacer"></div> <div class="small-widget" id="play-08" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="A calendar stacked on top of the words '1 Year'" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/1_Year_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 100%; height: auto; min-width: 200px;" direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player> </div> <div class="small-widget small-widget__text"> <p class="p20px">40% of companies expect the investments they’ve made so far to meet or exceed expectations this year.</p> </div> <div class="small-widget" id="play-12" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="Large percentage number 59% stacked on top of the words 'of companies'" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/59_Percent_of_Companies_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 100%; height: auto; min-width: 200px;" direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player> </div> <div class="small-widget__spacer darker"></div> <div class="small-widget" id="play-09" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="A car speedometer showing the needle turned all the way to the right implying expectations are being surpassed" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Exceed_Expectations_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 100%; height: auto; min-width: 200px;" direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player> </div> <div class="small-widget__spacer darker"></div> <div class="small-widget" id="play-10" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="Five mini calendars displayed in a 3 top 2 bottom format stacked on top of the words '5 years'" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/5_Years_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 100%; height: auto; min-width: 200px;" direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player> </div> <div class="small-widget small-widget__text"> <p class="p20px">59% believe AI’s impact on their business will surpass expectations after 5 years.</p> </div> </div> </div> <a name="blade_global-readiness"></a> <div id="blade_global-readiness" class="si_blade"> <div class="si_col_full"> <div class="text-left"> <h2 class="section-header">A look at global<span class="hide_on_mobile"> </span><span class="show_mobile_only"></span>readiness</h2> </div> <div class="text-left"> <p>Many organizations globally are struggling to be fully prepared to realize AI’s full potential, with overall preparedness failing to improve year-on-year in any category.</p> <p>Infrastructure readiness has notably declined, a concerning factor as companies say they anticipate significant increases in workloads. While there is some progress in developing AI strategies, fewer than two-thirds of organizations have a clear plan in place. Culture and Data readiness remain the most challenging areas, showing no signs of improvement. Companies are also lagging in the Talent pillar, with more organizations falling behind in having the necessary skills and talent to effectively implement AI. </p> <p><strong>Find out how peers in your region, industry, and market compare when it comes to AI readiness:</strong></p> </div> <div class="text-centered filter"> <a data-config-metrics-group="blade_global-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Overall" data-id="overall" href="javascript:void(0);" class="si_button">Overall</a> <a data-config-metrics-group="blade_global-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Strategy" data-id="strategy" href="javascript:void(0);" class="si_button notactive">Strategy</a> <a data-config-metrics-group="blade_global-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Infrastructure" data-id="infrastructure" href="javascript:void(0);" class="si_button notactive">Infrastructure</a> <a data-config-metrics-group="blade_global-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Data" data-id="data" href="javascript:void(0);" class="si_button notactive">Data</a> <a data-config-metrics-group="blade_global-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Governance" data-id="governance" href="javascript:void(0);" class="si_button notactive">Governance</a> <a data-config-metrics-group="blade_global-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Talent" data-id="talent" href="javascript:void(0);" class="si_button notactive">Talent</a> <a data-config-metrics-group="blade_global-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Culture" data-id="culture" href="javascript:void(0);" class="si_button notactive">Culture</a> <div class="cui"> <div class="form-group button_bordered"> <label class="switch" id="year-switch"> <input type="checkbox" id="select-archive2023" name="select-archive2023"> <span class="switch__input"></span> <span class="switch__label">Compare to 2023 data</span> </label> </div> </div> </div> <div class="text-centered choosing"> <div class="group-select"> <select name="select-region" id="select-region"> <option value="NONE">Select a region</option> <option value="amer">AMER</option> <option value="apjc">APJC</option>  <option value="europe">Europe</option>   <option value="middle_east">Middle East</option>  </select> </div>  <div class="group-select" data-overall="yes"> <select name="select-service" id="select-service"> <option value="NONE">Select an industry [GLOBAL]</option> <option value="business">Business services</option> <option value="construction">Construction</option> <option value="education">Education</option> <option value="engineering">Engineering</option> <option value="financial">Financial services</option> <option value="healthcare">Healthcare</option> <option value="manufacturer">Manufacturer</option> <option value="media">Media and communications</option> <option value="natural">Natural resources</option>  <option value="personal">Personal care and services</option> <option value="real">Real estate</option> <option value="restaurant">Restaurant services</option> <option value="retail">Retail</option> <option value="technology">Technology services</option> <option value="transportation">Transportation</option> <option value="travel">Travel services</option> <option value="wholesaling">Wholesaling</option> </select> </div>  <div class="group-select"> <select name="select-market" id="select-market"> <option data-region="NONE" value="NONE">Select market</option> <option data-region="apjc" value="australia">Australia</option> <option data-region="latam" value="brazil">Brazil</option> <option data-region="latam" value="canada">Canada</option> <option data-region="apjc" value="china">China</option> <option data-region="emea europe" value="france">France</option> <option data-region="emea europe" value="germany">Germany</option> <option data-region="apjc" value="hong_kong">Hong Kong</option> <option data-region="apjc" value="india">India</option> <option data-region="apjc sea" value="indonesia">Indonesia</option> <option data-region="emea europe" value="italy">Italy</option> <option data-region="apjc" value="japan">Japan</option> <option data-region="apjc sea" value="malaysia">Malaysia</option> <option data-region="latam" value="mexico">Mexico</option> <option data-region="emea europe" value="netherlands">Netherlands</option> <option data-region="apjc" value="new_zealand">New Zealand</option> <option data-region="apjc sea" value="philippines">Philippines</option> <option data-region="emea europe" value="poland">Poland</option> <option data-region="apjc middle_east" value="saudi_arabia">Saudi Arabia</option> <option data-region="apjc sea" value="singapore">Singapore</option> <option data-region="emea" value="south_africa">South Africa</option> <option data-region="apjc" value="south_korea">South Korea</option> <option data-region="emea europe" value="spain">Spain</option> <option data-region="emea europe" value="sweden">Sweden</option> <option data-region="emea europe" value="switzerland">Switzerland</option> <option data-region="apjc" value="taiwan">Taiwan</option> <option data-region="apjc sea" value="thailand">Thailand</option> <option data-region="emea middle_east" value="uae">UAE</option> <option data-region="emea europe" value="uk">UK</option> <option data-region="latam" value="usa">USA</option> <option data-region="apjc sea" value="vietnam">Vietnam</option> </select> </div> </div> <div data-type="global_main" class="readiness-data"> <h6 data-id="global">Global readiness</h6> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac">Pacesetters <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="chas">Chasers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="fol">Followers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="lag">Laggards <span class="value">?</span></span> </div> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_show newbars"> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="pac"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="pac">Pacesetters <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="pac"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="chas"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="chas">Chasers <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="chas"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="fol"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="fol">Followers <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="fol"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="lag"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="lag">Laggards <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="lag"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="indicators-img mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac"></span><span data-id="chas"></span><span data-id="fol"></span><span data-id="lag"></span> </div> </div> <div data-type="global_main_2023" class="readiness-data hidden_2023"> <h6 data-id="global">2023 Global readiness</h6> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac">Pacesetters <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="chas">Chasers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="fol">Followers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="lag">Laggards <span class="value">?</span></span> </div> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_show newbars"> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="pac"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="pac"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="pac"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="chas"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="chas"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="chas"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="fol"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="fol"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="fol"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="lag"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="lag"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="lag"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="indicators-img mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac"></span><span data-id="chas"></span><span data-id="fol"></span><span data-id="lag"></span> </div> </div> <div data-type="region" class="readiness-data hidden"> <h6 data-id="region">?</h6> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac">Pacesetters <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="chas">Chasers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="fol">Followers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="lag">Laggards <span class="value">?</span></span> </div> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_show newbars"> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="pac"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="pac">Pacesetters <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="pac"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="chas"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="chas">Chasers <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="chas"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="fol"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="fol">Followers <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="fol"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="lag"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="lag">Laggards <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="lag"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="indicators-img mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac"></span><span data-id="chas"></span><span data-id="fol"></span><span data-id="lag"></span> </div> </div> <div data-type="region_2023" class="readiness-data hidden hidden_2023"> <h6 data-id="region">?</h6> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac">Pacesetters <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="chas">Chasers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="fol">Followers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="lag">Laggards <span class="value">?</span></span> </div> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_show newbars"> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="pac"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="pac"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="pac"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="chas"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="chas"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="chas"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="fol"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="fol"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="fol"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="lag"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="lag"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="lag"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="indicators-img mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac"></span><span data-id="chas"></span><span data-id="fol"></span><span data-id="lag"></span> </div> </div> <div data-type="global" class="readiness-data hidden"> <h6><span data-id="service_title"></span> [Global]</h6> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac">Pacesetters <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="chas">Chasers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="fol">Followers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="lag">Laggards <span class="value">?</span></span> </div> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_show newbars"> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="pac"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="pac">Pacesetters <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="pac"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="chas"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="chas">Chasers <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="chas"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="fol"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="fol">Followers <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="fol"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="lag"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="lag">Laggards <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="lag"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="indicators-img mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac"></span><span data-id="chas"></span><span data-id="fol"></span><span data-id="lag"></span> </div> </div> <div data-type="global_2023" class="readiness-data hidden hidden_2023"> <h6><span data-id="service_title"></span> [Global]</h6> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac">Pacesetters <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="chas">Chasers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="fol">Followers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="lag">Laggards <span class="value">?</span></span> </div> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_show newbars"> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="pac"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="pac"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="pac"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="chas"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="chas"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="chas"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="fol"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="fol"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="fol"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="lag"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="lag"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="lag"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="indicators-img mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac"></span><span data-id="chas"></span><span data-id="fol"></span><span data-id="lag"></span> </div> </div> <div data-type="country" class="readiness-data hidden"> <h6 data-id="country">?</h6> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac">Pacesetters <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="chas">Chasers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="fol">Followers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="lag">Laggards <span class="value">?</span></span> </div> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_show newbars"> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="pac"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="pac">Pacesetters <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="pac"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="chas"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="chas">Chasers <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="chas"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="fol"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="fol">Followers <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="fol"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="lag"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="lag">Laggards <span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="lag"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="indicators-img mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac"></span><span data-id="chas"></span><span data-id="fol"></span><span data-id="lag"></span> </div> </div> <div data-type="country_2023" class="readiness-data hidden hidden_2023"> <h6 data-id="country">?</h6> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac">Pacesetters <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="chas">Chasers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="fol">Followers <span class="value">?</span></span><span data-id="lag">Laggards <span class="value">?</span></span> </div> <div class="indicators-txt mobile_show newbars"> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="pac"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="pac"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="pac"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="chas"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="chas"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="chas"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="fol"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="fol"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="fol"></div> </div> </div> <div class="newbars_block" data-nid="lag"> <div class="description_bar"> <span data-id="lag"><span class="value">?</span> </div> <div class="values_bar"> <div data-type="lag"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="indicators-img mobile_hide"> <span data-id="pac"></span><span data-id="chas"></span><span data-id="fol"></span><span data-id="lag"></span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a name="blade_measuring-readiness"></a> <div id="blade_measuring-readiness" class="si_blade dark-theme"> <h2 class="section-header">So, what does it take to be AI ready?</h2> <p>Businesses need to be AI-ready in a way that is flexible, scalable, and provides industry-wide interoperability. Cisco’s AI Readiness Index measures the readiness of global companies to deploy AI solutions across six pillars:</p> <div class="row-thirds" style="position: relative;"> <div class="card-container"> <div class="card" data-id="strategy"> <div class="card-face-front"> <div class="img" id="play-17" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="Knight chess piece (horse)" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Strategy_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: fit-content; height: auto;max-height:100px; " direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player>  </div> <div class="content"> <h4>Strategy</h4> <p>How clearly defined is an organization’s AI strategy?  </p> </div> <div class="link"><a data-config-metrics-group="blade_measuring-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Strategy" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="flipCardLink(this)">See recommendations</a></div> </div> <div class="card-face-back"> <div class="content"> <h4>Strategy</h4> <p>Revisit and reassess AI strategy, ensure executive leadership and commitment for long-term vision and alignment.</p> </div> <div class="link"><a style="color: #0076D5" data-config-metrics-group="blade_measuring-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Strategy" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="flipCardLink(this)">Close</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container"> <div class="card" data-id="infrastructure"> <div class="card-face-front"> <div class="img" id="play-18" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="A building inside of a gear" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Infrastructure_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: fit-content; height: auto;max-height:100px; " direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player>  </div> <div class="content"> <h4>Infrastructure</h4> <p>How ready is an organization’s network to process AI workloads securely?</p> </div> <div class="link"><a data-config-metrics-group="blade_measuring-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Infrastructure" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="flipCardLink(this)">See recommendations</a></div> </div> <div class="card-face-back"> <div class="content"> <h4>Infrastructure</h4> <p>Invest in scalable and adaptive infrastructure to handle AI computational demands; embrace emerging technologies like cloud for efficiency and speed of AI deployments.</p> </div> <div class="link"><a style="color: #0076D5" data-config-metrics-group="blade_measuring-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Infrastructure" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="flipCardLink(this)">Close</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container"> <div class="card" data-id="data"> <div class="card-face-front"> <div class="img" id="play-19" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="Vertical bar graph" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Data_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: fit-content; height: auto;max-height:100px; " direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player>  </div> <div class="content"> <h4>Data</h4> <p>How does the quality, reliability, and usability of data affect an organization’s AI deployments?</p> </div> <div class="link"><a data-config-metrics-group="blade_measuring-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Data" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="flipCardLink(this)">See recommendations</a></div> </div> <div class="card-face-back"> <div class="content"> <h4>Data</h4> <p>Use advanced data integration and management tools to break down data silos and ensure seamless data flow across the organization.</p> </div> <div class="link"><a style="color: #0076D5" data-config-metrics-group="blade_measuring-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Data" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="flipCardLink(this)">Close</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container"> <div class="card" data-id="governance"> <div class="card-face-front"> <div class="img" id="play-20" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="Judge’s gavel from a courtroom" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Governance_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: fit-content; height: auto;max-height:100px; " direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player>  </div> <div class="content"> <h4>Governance</h4> <p>How prepared are organizations for policy compliance and implementation?  </p> </div> <div class="link"><a data-config-metrics-group="blade_measuring-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Governance" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="flipCardLink(this)">See recommendations</a></div> </div> <div class="card-face-back"> <div class="content"> <h4>Governance</h4> <p>Strengthen data governance, review and update policies, and promote ethical AI practices to build efficiencies and ensure responsible use.</p> </div> <div class="link"><a style="color: #0076D5" data-config-metrics-group="blade_measuring-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Governance" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="flipCardLink(this)">Close</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container"> <div class="card" data-id="culture"> <div class="card-face-front"> <div class="img" id="play-21" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="Three simple drawings of people" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Culture_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: fit-content; height: auto;max-height:100px; " direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player>  </div> <div class="content"> <h4>Culture</h4> <p>How ready is an organization for the cultural changes brought on by AI?  </p> </div> <div class="link"><a data-config-metrics-group="blade_measuring-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Culture" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="flipCardLink(this)">See recommendations</a></div> </div> <div class="card-face-back"> <div class="content"> <h4>Culture</h4> <p>Encourage AI adoption across departments, incentivize innovation, recognize and reward successful AI initiatives.</p> </div> <div class="link"><a style="color: #0076D5" data-config-metrics-group="blade_measuring-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Culture" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="flipCardLink(this)">Close</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-container"> <div class="card" data-id="talent"> <div class="card-face-front"> <div class="img" id="play-22" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="A star" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Talent_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: fit-content; height: auto;max-height:100px;" direction="1" mode="normal" ></dotlottie-player>  </div> <div class="content"> <h4>Talent</h4> <p>How are organizations able to adapt AI talent to their AI goals?  </p> </div> <div class="link"><a data-config-metrics-group="blade_measuring-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Talent" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="flipCardLink(this)">See recommendations</a></div> </div> <div class="card-face-back"> <div class="content"> <h4>Talent</h4> <p>Expand the AI talent pool through talent development, create clear career paths, and cultivate a learning culture for innovation.</p> </div> <div class="link"><a style="color: #0076D5" data-config-metrics-group="blade_measuring-readiness" data-config-metrics-title="Talent" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="flipCardLink(this)">Close</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a name="blade_legends"></a> <div id="blade_legends" class="si_blade"> <div class="si_col_full"> <div class="si_blade"> <h2 class="section-header">Companies were placed in four stages of readiness based on their overall score:  </h2> </div> <div class="si_blade row-halves stages"> <div class="si_col_half four-stages"> <ul> <li><h5><strong>Pacesetters</strong> (Fully Prepared):</h5><p>Those with a score higher than 85.</p></li> <li><h5><strong>Chasers</strong> (Moderate Preparedness):</h5><p>Those with a score between 61 and 85.</p></li> <li><h5><strong>Followers</strong> (Limited Preparedness): </h5><p>Those with a score between 31 and 60.</p></li> <li><h5><strong>Laggards</strong> (Unprepared):</h5><p>Those with a score between 0 and 30 (out of a maximum of 100) for overall readiness. </p></li> </ul> </div> <div class="si_col_half"> <div class="stages-image" id="play-23" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Microsite_CircleGraphic_Lottie_1.json" background="transparent" speed="1" style="width: 100%; height: auto;" direction="1" mode="normal" loop></dotlottie-player> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a name="blade_pacesetters"></a> <div id="blade_pacesetters" class="si_blade"> <div class="si_col_full"> <div class="text-left"> <h2 class="t40 section-header">How are Pacesetters fast-tracking readiness?</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row-thirds"> <div class="learnmore-card"> <div class="learnmore-card__text">Pacesetters are found at a variety of organization sizes.</div> <div class="learnmore-card__image" id="play-13" data-played="false">  <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="Starting from left to right, 3 buildings that grow from shorter to taller with a person on top of each one running to the right" class="lottie-animation" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/PacesettersOrgs_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" direction="1" mode="normal"></dotlottie-player> </div> </div> <div class="learnmore-card"> <div class="learnmore-card__text">Pacesetters are even more likely to feel the urgency from their CEOs and leadership teams.</div> <div class="learnmore-card__image" id="play-14" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="Two circles with a drawing of a person running inside the left one and a person walking in the right" class="lottie-animation" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/75_Percent_of_Pacesetters_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" direction="1" mode="normal"></dotlottie-player> </div> </div> <div class="learnmore-card"> <div class="learnmore-card__text">Pacesetters are already setting aside more of their IT budgets for AI-specific projects.</div> <div class="learnmore-card__image" id="play-15" data-played="false"> <dotlottie-player role="img" aria-label="Two piggybanks with the words 'AI' inside side by side partially filled near the bottom with a person running on top of them left to right" class="lottie-animation" src="/c/dam/m/en_us/solutions/ai/readiness-index/2024-m11/animations/Pacesetters_PiggyBanks_Lottie_v2.json" background="transparent" speed="1" direction="1" mode="normal"></dotlottie-player> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a name="blade_methodology"></a> <div id="blade_methodology" class="si_blade"> <div> <div class="si_col_full"> <h2 class="section-header" style="color: #1B1C1D;">Methodology</h2> </div> <div class="si_col_full"> <p class="">The Cisco Global AI Readiness Index is based on a double-blind survey of 7,985 senior business leaders at organizations with 500 or more employees with responsibility for AI integration and deployment within their organizations across 30 markets. The research was carried out by an independent research company between September and October 2024.  </p> <p>Each company's scores were determined by the level of deployment and clarity in the six different pillars. 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