IT teams are at the center
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 7:11 am
of AI implementation. This means they are also at the center of a constant tug-of-war between people who reject AI and people who recognize it’s here to stay.
We interviewed three CIO experts to get to the bottom of how AI doesn’t have to be at odds with the people it’s ultimately designed to help.
Why AI implementation is often a headache — and what to do about it
According to our recent State of IT report, three-quarters afghanistan phone number list of IT leaders (74%) anticipate a surge in upcoming business demands, putting a strain on their already stretched teams. Many also face challenges with AI implementation, from lacking a concrete plan to lacking resources — even though 78% see a pressing need for it at their company.
They point to a range of hurdles:
71% are concerned about new security threats
66% worry about a workforce not quite up to speed on the necessary digital skills
60% point out generative AI’s inability to seamlessly fit in existing tech setups
59% notice a lack of unified data strategy within their organizations
Despite these challenges, IT departments will be expected to make greater and faster AI implementation in upcoming years. But how?
It doesn’t really matter how great the technology is. If you’re not deploying that technology on a solid foundation of trust, it’s really difficult to gain credibility.
We interviewed three CIO experts to get to the bottom of how AI doesn’t have to be at odds with the people it’s ultimately designed to help.
Why AI implementation is often a headache — and what to do about it
According to our recent State of IT report, three-quarters afghanistan phone number list of IT leaders (74%) anticipate a surge in upcoming business demands, putting a strain on their already stretched teams. Many also face challenges with AI implementation, from lacking a concrete plan to lacking resources — even though 78% see a pressing need for it at their company.
They point to a range of hurdles:
71% are concerned about new security threats
66% worry about a workforce not quite up to speed on the necessary digital skills
60% point out generative AI’s inability to seamlessly fit in existing tech setups
59% notice a lack of unified data strategy within their organizations
Despite these challenges, IT departments will be expected to make greater and faster AI implementation in upcoming years. But how?
It doesn’t really matter how great the technology is. If you’re not deploying that technology on a solid foundation of trust, it’s really difficult to gain credibility.