The State of Data and AI in the Americas

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is raising the stakes for enterprises and IT leaders in the Americas. But to truly capitalize on new AI initiatives, enterprise leaders need a strategy for implementation.

To understand what it takes to succeed in this new era, we surveyed 2,000+ respondents from across the globe to discover how they are rethinking data strategies — prioritizing data investments, localization, and insights — and tackling unique challenges at a regional, local, and industry level.

In this report, we hone in on insights from IT leaders in the Americas — the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil — to understand how data and AI readiness strategies are benefiting their enterprises.

The Americas are ahead of the curve, not only in spending but also in AI maturity and implementation.

IT leaders in the Americas know that to use AI and data-driven initiatives, they need to invest in data processing, storage, infrastructure, and analytics tools.

Data-first strategies advance AI innovation

• 70% of companies across the Americas are executing a formal data strategy for their current or planned IT locations
• 69% are actively executing a formal AI strategy to either achieve operational efficiency or launch a business or service offering

Data is pervasive and growing

• To be better positioned to draw insights from data, IT leaders in the Americas are investing in data systems, infrastructure, and analytics tools — and 53% see their efforts impacted when they don’t have those investments in place

Data localization matters more than ever

• 78% of companies in the Americas follow a distributed data approach and 74% are tying a data location strategy to their AI strategic plans

Data drives the business agenda

• 58% of IT leaders in the Americas expect data-driven insights to increase customer satisfaction in the next two years, and 63% say that improving the customer experience is what they most expect from executing their AI strategy

The Americas are leading the way in AI maturity and implementation. Read the report to learn how the region is turning hurdles into opportunities, and hear key considerations for IT leaders in similar pursuits.