3 Make the business and culture AI-ready The dis�nc�on of data Companies must look to AI not just as a means of automa�ng processes but as a transforma�ve force capable of reshaping the compe��ve landscape and a company’s success within it. And that requires data. But to fully leverage AI, corporate leaders must create an organiza�onal environment that is conducive to AI adop�on and success. This involves not only inves�ng in the necessary technology and infrastructure, but also fostering a culture that embraces change, experimenta�on, and con�nuous learning. Most companies remain in the nascent stages of figuring out how to benefit from AI’s capabili�es and mi�gate its risks. 54% admit their company is a long way from fully leveraging Al, with the primary barrier being the quality and availability of enterprise data 29% are s�ll moving data to the cloud and ra�onalizing it so it can be used by new Al capabili�es 24% are s�ll in their ini�al stages of exploring Al Q. Looking at your organization overall, which most closely describes your company's current relationship to AI? That so many companies s�ll can’t leverage their own proprietary informa�on highlights the cri�cal importance of data in AI adop�on. Without high-quality, reliable data powered by adequate computa�onal resources and processing, even the most advanced AI algorithms will struggle to deliver meaningful results. Companies that want to succeed with AI must invest in building robust data infrastructure and governance processes that ensure data is accurate, consistent, and accessible across the organiza�on. TCS AI for Business Study Key Findings Report 39