The study gathered responses from 114 companies across sectors such as manufacturing, ICT, construction, and logistics, according to the press release.
A significant 63% reported being at an advanced stage of AI maturity, particularly in manufacturing, where 8 in 10 companies anticipate process optimisation and cost reductions. GenAI is widely seen as an opportunity, with many businesses recognising its potential to improve productivity and streamline operations.
More than half of respondents have implemented data and AI governance policies, which marks a step forward for regulatory compliance and risk management, according to the press release.
However, several hurdles persist. The press release states that many companies face difficulties accessing high-quality data, identifying impactful use cases, and sourcing the necessary in-house expertise.
The AI ecosystem is also described as fragmented, with insufficient alignment between training programmes and industry needs. In addition, data sovereignty is emerging as a strategic concern, particularly given the limited local hosting of GenAI tools, according to the press release.
To fully harness AI’s potential, the press release stresses the need for targeted training, stronger internal expertise, better ecosystem coordination, and robust governance frameworks.
The full results are available on FEDIL’s website.
