The findings in our 2025 State of Business-Driven Technology Report point to one overarching theme—businesses are largely embracing AI technology. AI adoption is beginning to catch up with the rapid evolution of its capabilities. While businesses are leveraging some AI technologies more than others, they are realizing the benefits and facing the challenges head on. Read on to learn how business leaders’ relationship with AI is evolving.
1. AI Is Expected to Impact Businesses Sooner Than Previously Thought
In our 2024 report, 72% of business technology leaders reported that AI and Machine Learning were the top technologies they saw impacting their business in the next five years. This year’s findings indicate that 60% of business technology leaders rank AI and ML as the top technologies slated to impact their business over the next 1-3 years.
2. AI Is No Longer Just a Consideration
76% of organizations report that they have moved beyond the exploratory phase of AI implementation, with 22% reporting advanced implementation status. Investment priorities indicate a move towards implementation as well, with 68% of organizations planning to increase AI investments this year.
3. AI Integration Is Top Of Mind
Our findings revealed that business leaders point to AI integration and adoption as one of their top business challenges over the next 1-2 years, with 30% ranking it as their primary concern. This significant shift reflects the rapid acceleration of AI technologies across industries and the strategic imperative to implement these solutions successfully.
“The big takeaway for me is just how quickly AI has gone from being a side project to something every business is taking seriously. AI adoption is not a surprise, but the speed of adoption is.” – Bill Blount (President of SIM Chicago)
More businesses are leaning into AI technologies like conversational AI, AI-powered coding assistants, testing automation, and more. Businesses that fail to embrace and leverage AI risk being left behind. Read our 2025 State of Business-Driven Technology Report for more in-depth insights on technology trends and investment priorities.
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