"A new report from IFS - a provider of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) software - said there is an "invisible revolution" in which the focus is shifting from productivity-led AI experimentation to "embedded, operational AI across core business processes." The report, titled "The IFS Invisible Revolution Study 2025," surveyed more than 1,700 senior decisionmakers at industrial enterprises around the world. The report noted what IFS refers to as an "execution gap," in which companies moved into AI faster than their team members can upskill."
"This, the report says, is especially a problem in the telecommunications industry. The report found that 52% of respondents admit their organization lacks the budget for AI and system readiness. Despite this, 88% say AI has improved profitability and 74% say AI is generating more ROI than expected. The report suggests that training and upskilling are keys to staying competitive in an "AI-first environment." The good news for the industry is that 65% of organizations expect to be ready for such environments within a year."
Industrial enterprises are moving from productivity-led AI experiments to embedding operational AI across core business processes. More than 1,700 senior decisionmakers were surveyed globally, revealing an execution gap where adoption outpaces workforce upskilling. Telecommunications firms face acute challenges: 52% report insufficient budget and system readiness, even as 88% report improved profitability and 74% report higher-than-expected ROI from AI. Training and upskilling are identified as critical to competitiveness in an AI-first environment, and 65% of organizations expect readiness within a year. Telecom companies are formalizing AI governance, with 73% seeking regulatory involvement and 63% intending to appoint a head of AI.
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