The Couchbase FY 2026 CIO AI Survey indicates that companies face significant revenue loss, averaging 8.6% or around $87 million annually, if they do not adopt artificial intelligence promptly. A substantial increase in AI budgets is expected, with a growth of 51% anticipated in 2025 and 2026. Despite optimism from many CIOs, nearly all organizations encounter challenges that delay AI implementation, averaging over five months and costing around $42 million. A culture of experimentation is highlighted as crucial for successful AI projects, promoting innovation and budget efficiency.
Companies that encourage experimentation see 10% more AI projects succeed in production and can reduce budget loss by 13%. Controlled testing enhances innovation.
Organizations risk losing 8.6% of revenue annually, about $87 million per company, if they are slow to adopt artificial intelligence.
CIOs expect AI budgets to grow by 51% in 2025 and 2026, significantly surpassing the 35% expected growth in digital modernization.
Despite optimism from 73% of CIOs, 99% of organizations have faced challenges delaying AI projects, averaging over five months for strategic goal achievement.
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