Signal 57% of technology firms self-assess as AI leaders or fast followers

Summary

This signal measures how far technology companies believe they have gone in adopting AI. EY reports that 57% of technology firms see themselves as leaders or fast followers in AI. These companies are reshaping competition through partnerships, with 95% prioritizing new alliances to support their AI investments. Of these, 60% are forming ties with Big Tech and AI platform providers. EY describes the AI-first enterprise as already a reality in the sector. It adds that global operations are becoming harder because of sovereign cloud and AI requirements, and that pricing tied to outcomes calls for new ways of measuring returns.