The Enterprise Reality Check on Scaling AI
What 1,853 Enterprise Leaders Actually Know About Scaling AI in 2026
AI adoption is no longer the question. Execution is.
Across industries, enterprises are racing to move from pilots to production — but momentum is uneven. While generative and agentic AI dominate boardroom conversations, only a subset of organizations are translating ambition into measurable business value.
This exclusive Momentum AI research reveals what’s really happening inside enterprise AI strategies in 2026 — and where leaders are pulling ahead.
Based on insights from 1,853 enterprise leaders, the report uncovers:
- 96% of organisations are implementing or planning generative AI — but are they seeing results?
- 21% already have agentic AI in production, with 80% actively exploring or deploying it
- Some enterprises are now dedicating up to 40% of their tech budget to AI
- Nearly 70% report meaningful business impact, with a growing number seeing transformative results
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