PR Newswire·Nov 10, 2026, 9:03 AM ET

CIOs Accelerate AI Investment, Yet Only 9% Report Full Business Integration

66% of technology professionals report their organizations are increasing AI investment.
Only 9% of organizations state AI is fully integrated into operations and strategy.
30% of organizations are researching AI or running pilots, while 32% are actively integrating AI into specific business areas.
78% of senior technology leaders are increasing cybersecurity investment to support AI initiatives.
53% of organizations are embedding AI capabilities into existing roles, with 45% blending technical expertise with strategic thinking.
31% of organizations are creating new roles such as automation architects and data ethicists.
Experis released the "Scaling AI Securely" report based on research with 1,930 technology leaders across 12 countries.
The research emphasizes the need for governance, technology foundations, and skilled talent to scale AI securely.