NTT DATA Warns AI Ambitions at Risk Without Cloud Maturity

150‑Word Story: NTT DATA’s latest global study reveals that only 14% of enterprises have fully realized cloud value despite nearly two decades of adoption. The report, Cloud‑led innovation in the era of AI, highlights a paradox: while 99% of organizations say AI is driving cloud demand, 88% admit current investment levels threaten AI, cloud‑native, and modernization initiatives.

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Legacy applications and data remain barriers, making modernization the top priority for the next two years. The study, based on 2,300 decision‑makers across 33 countries, stresses that cloud has become the execution layer for AI. NTT DATA outlines six imperatives for success, including aligning AI and cloud strategies, modernizing applications, adopting platform‑led approaches, resetting KPIs, and prioritizing security fundamentals. Cloud leaders — those most advanced in adoption — are significantly better positioned to capitalize on AI’s potential.

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