Analyst Report
2026 State of Data Integrity and AI Readiness
AI confidence is high—but AI readiness tells a different story.
Organizations worldwide are racing to harness AI for competitive advantage. Yet our latest research reveals a troubling disconnect:
87% of leaders say they’re ready for AI, but…
43% admit data readiness is their biggest obstacle, and…
51% say skills are their top need for AI readiness.
The 2026 State of Data Integrity and AI Readiness Report, published by Precisely in partnership with the Center for Applied AI and Business Analytics at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, uncovers what’s really holding businesses back—and how leading organizations are closing the gap.
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Inside the Report
Get practical insights into how top-performing teams turn AI ambition into action—so you can apply what works and avoid what doesn’t. Here’s a preview of what’s inside:
- Why data confidence without data governance is a recipe for risk.
- How leaders are expanding data governance to include AI oversight.
- How data quality debt threatens AI success, and why leaders are prioritizing it in 2026.
- Why addressing skills gaps requires a new approach to finding professionals proficient in business and AI.
- Where organizations are investing to build AI-ready data foundations.
AI success isn’t about ambition; it’s about execution. This report shows you where to invest, what’s working, and what’s not, so you can build AI-ready data foundations and skills that deliver measurable business value.
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