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Expleo research finds 74% of businesses will deploy AI tools in the next 12 months
The report, , comprises insights from 803 key decision-makers at large- and mid-size businesses in France , Germany , the UK, and Ireland to provide a strategic overview of AI adoption and the challenges organisations face when deploying AI. Through a qualitative survey conducted by leading research firm IPSOS , respondents also provide detailed insight into how the technology is reshaping eight transformative industries: aerospace & defence, automotive, BFSI, energy & utilities, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, and transport.
Expleo's research points to a clear momentum shift for AI, moving beyond a period of promise to one where adoption is growing as businesses start to demand more their deployments. This is characterised by four key trends:
- Whilst only 24% of businesses have already deployed AI tools, 72% expect to do so in the coming 12 months. The survey suggests that many business leaders fear being left behind, with 80% considering their industry to have been changed or changing thanks to AI yet just 56% believe AI is doing the same to their organisation and its processes.
- The increased urgency to deploy AI at scale is closely linked to a desire to see returns, particularly in areas that directly correlate to the bottom line. Better time-to-market (91%), financial gains (90%), and improved quality (90%) were cited as the top three measurements of ROI for AI deployments.
- Despite a clear impetus to begin realising ROI from AI deployments obstacles remain. Chief amongst these are technical integrations with existing tools (39%) and controlling costs (35%). In fact, just 17% of those surveyed did not see any major barriers to deploying AI.
- The complex integration landscape has put AI skills in high demand. 60% of businesses are turning to outside expertise to support their deployments today. Equally, more than half (55%) of businesses are investing in equipping their workforce with the competencies needed by investing in AI training for employees.
In addition to insights from European decision-makers, Expleo's report offers businesses guidance based on the company's real-world experience as to how they can avoid common pitfalls when adopting AI tools and successfully integrate them at scale:
The full report from Expleo, is available to download from: https://www.expleo.com/AI2024
Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses, while making an impact for a greener, smarter and more secure tomorrow.
Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 30 countries and generating €1.4 billion annual revenue.
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