Akkodis (AHEXF) published a global CTO study titled “What CTOs Think: Navigating the Path to the AI Enterprise” that surveys 2,000 C-suite leaders including 509 CTOs across nine countries and 18 sectors.
Key findings: 60% of CTOs say leadership lacks sufficient AI skills; 80% of CTOs are very confident in AI plans versus 67% of other executives; only 56% offer AI usage guidance, 51% provide ethical data frameworks, and 46% offer AI training. The report calls for cross‑department collaboration and urgent digital workforce strategies including upskilling, hiring, and talent rental.
Akkodis, a global digital engineering company, has released a study titled 'What CTOs Think: Navigating the Path to the AI Enterprise'. The report, based on a survey of 2,000 C-suite leaders across 9 countries and 18 sectors, reveals insights into the challenges and opportunities in digital transformation. Key findings include:
1. CTOs see 'catalyzing business growth' as a top benefit of digitalization.
2. 60% of CTOs believe their organization's leadership lacks sufficient AI skills.
3. Only about half of organizations offer AI usage guidance and ethical data use frameworks.
4. CTOs anticipate widening digital skill gaps and increasing wages for technical staff.
5. There's a need to balance building, buying, and renting talent, with a focus on upskilling existing employees.
The study emphasizes the importance of cross-departmental collaboration and addressing skill gaps to successfully transform into an AI-powered enterprise.
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