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    How does the Cisco AI Readiness Index and AI readiness distinguish pace-setters from the rest—and what must you change?

    Anya Lim
    AI

    Cisco AI Readiness Index and AI readiness: Why only 13 percent have a solid AI strategy

    Imagine pouring millions into AI pilots that never reach production, while competitors capture the upside. Cisco’s AI Readiness Index found only 13 percent of organizations have a clear AI strategy. That gap costs real money, builds AI infrastructure debt, creates security exposure, and stalls digital transformation.

    Why it matters

    • Lost revenue and slower time to value
    • Wasted GPU and compute investment
    • Fragmented data and unreliable insights
    • Increased operational and security risk

    What you will gain

    • A concise diagnosis of the top readiness barriers
    • Pacesetter practices that accelerate pilots to production
    • Practical, prioritized actions for networks, compute, data, and security
    • A checklist and AI roadmap to reduce infrastructure debt and scale safely

    Next we move to practical fixes for networks, compute, data, and security that leaders can apply this quarter to protect value and speed outcomes.