In this research from Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) in collaboration with IBM, 400 business and technical leaders were surveyed to understand how their organizations are approaching AI strategies in 2026, particularly how they are selecting, deploying, and managing AI models at scale.

As AI model innovation accelerates, the research shows that strategic decisions made just months ago may already be outdated, increasing pressure on organizations to reassess architectures, investments, and operating models. 
 

Download this eBook to learn:

• How enterprises are evolving toward multi-model ecosystems

• Which risks are most likely to gate AI progress

• Where optimization techniques are heading as cost pressures rise