Signal 71% are modernizing core infrastructure and 23% spend 6% to 10% of revenue doing it

Summary

Deloitte reports that 71% of surveyed organisations are currently modernising their core infrastructure to support AI implementation. In addition, 23% are investing between 6% and 10% of annual revenue in modernising core enterprise systems. The report cautions that recognising the need is not enough, and that the real test is solving business problems rather than simply upgrading technology. Broadcom CIO Alan Davidson makes the same point, saying modernisation should address fundamentals such as costs and go-to-market issues, and that investing in AI without a specific problem and value in mind can yield no return. The chapter adds that an AI-ready enterprise cannot be built on legacy platforms patched together for survival. That helps explain why 66% of organisations are piloting or exploring AI-enhanced enterprise architecture designed for modularity and observability.