Colt Research Reveals Major AI Investments by Global Businesses
Colt Technology Services has published new insights from its latest IT Priorities Research, which surveyed over 1,200 IT leaders across 13 countries including the US, UK, Japan, and Singapore. The results reveal that one in five companies investing in AI are spending $750,000 or more annually, with a significant number of businesses in the US and Japan leading the way. Notably, firms in Singapore, the UK, and the US are investing over $1 million each year in AI technologies.
The research highlights how AI investments are being prioritized across multiple areas. Innovation and product development are the top focus for about a third of companies, closely followed by spending on generative AI for content creation. Cybersecurity and threat detection are also key priorities, along with enhancing customer experiences and driving efficiency through process optimization.
Looking to the future, organisations planning to start investing in AI show a growing interest in automation, along with maintaining a strong focus on cybersecurity and customer experience improvements. This reflects a broader shift in IT strategies as businesses adapt to new technological opportunities and challenges.
Regional differences in priorities also emerge from the research. For example, the UK and US place high importance on network flexibility and using their networks to explore new revenue streams. Japan and Germany are focused on reducing the environmental impact of their infrastructure, while countries like Italy and Spain prioritize new collaboration and communication tools. Hong Kong, the UK, and Japan are also concentrating on network integration across borders.
Buddy Bayer, COO at Colt Technology Services, emphasises that this research provides valuable insight into how businesses worldwide are applying AI in practical ways, balancing innovation with security and operational efficiency. Colt continues to invest heavily in its network infrastructure to support these evolving needs, expanding high-bandwidth IP transit and enhancing network reach to provide flexible, secure solutions that meet customer demands.
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