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Data Complexity Blocks AI Adoption for Most IT Leaders

An Ocient survey found that data processing requirements are a primary obstacle for over 80% of IT leaders pursuing AI.

Olivia Sharp 2 min read 595 views
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A survey from Ocient found that complex data processing requirements are blocking broad AI adoption for more than four in five IT leaders, highlighting a critical "data readiness" gap.

The "Data Readiness" Gap

While enterprise technology vendors are rapidly expanding their platforms to help corporate customers adopt and scale artificial intelligence, a new survey shows that a fundamental obstacle remains: data complexity. A survey from Ocient, reported on Oct. 6, 2025, found that complex data processing requirements are blocking broad AI adoption for more than four in five IT leaders.

The survey highlights a critical "data readiness" gap in the enterprise. While companies are eager to deploy AI, many lack the underlying data infrastructure required for it to succeed securely and at scale. This challenge has been amplified …

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