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. Positive CTOs recognize digitalization as important for business growth 80% of CTOs are ‘very confident’ in their AI plans CTOs are focusing on upskilling and reskilling existing employees Generative AI is expected to positively impact workforce strategies Negative 60% of CTOs believe their organization’s leadership lacks sufficient AI skills Only about half of organizations offer AI usage guidance and […]