Artificial intelligence is now a strategic business priority. Nearly every organization is actively researching, piloting, implementing, or expanding AI initiatives, while technology leaders face growing pressure to demonstrate ROI, improve productivity, and accelerate innovation.

Foundry’s 2026 AI Priorities research reveals how organizations are moving from AI exploration to enterprise-wide implementation, where they are investing, the business outcomes they are achieving, and the challenges they must overcome to scale success.

View the infographic to learn:

  • How far organizations have progressed in their AI adoption journey
  • Why 65% of organizations now have dedicated AI budgets
  • The top business objectives driving AI investments in 2026
  • Where AI is delivering the greatest business impact, from productivity gains to process automation
  • How generative AI is influencing technology buying decisions
  • The biggest barriers organizations face when implementing AI at scale
  • Which AI disciplines IT decision-makers are prioritizing for future expertise

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