- 81% of Chief Data Officers surveyed prioritize investments that accelerate AI capabilities and initiatives.
- 78% of surveyed leaders cite leveraging proprietary data is a top strategic objective to differentiate their organization in the market.
- Nearly half of respondents identify advanced data skills as a top challenge – rising from 32% in 2023.
ARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value reveals enterprise data strategies are rapidly evolving as organizations race to scale AI across their business. The findings suggest that while Chief Data Officers (CDOs) are at the helm of this transformation, many say their data is still not ready to unlock AI's full potential.
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