AI Readiness 2025: Benchmarking Infrastructure and Strategy

This technical report analyzes the state of AI readiness as of 2025, focusing on the infrastructure, strategy, and scalability challenges faced by organizations. It highlights the critical importance of data quality and the document-to-data pipeline in enabling effective AI deployment. The report is based on a survey of technical and product leaders across North America, Europe, and Oceania, revealing that while AI is increasingly integrated into enterprise operations, there are significant barriers to scaling these technologies. The findings indicate that 64.5% of organizations have AI in production, with North America leading in deployment speed. The report also discusses the audience's profile, primarily consisting of IT leadership and engineering management, emphasizing the engineering challenges in AI integration. Key strategic goals identified include enhancing operational efficiency, improving customer experience, and enabling data-driven decision-making. The report concludes by addressing the privacy and security concerns that hinder broader AI adoption, underscoring the need for robust data governance frameworks.