The top 10 operational issues that stall enterprise AI

Gartner® research on scaling enterprise AI

Your AI works. Can your enterprise scale it?

Building AI is only the beginning. Scaling AI is where many organizations encounter challenges. Gartner® research* found that only 30% of IT leaders reported good or excellent AI scaling benefits across the enterprise against C-suite expectations.

In How AI Leaders Avoid the Top 10 Operational Issues When Scaling AI, Gartner® identifies the issues that most often derail AI initiatives, and the practical strategies leaders use to scale with confidence and deliver measurable business value.

What this research covers:

  • Early warning signs your enterprise AI initiative may be at risk
  • The 10 key operational issues impacting enterprise AI at scale
  • Best practices for data readiness and governance
  • Practical actions to strengthen your enterprise AI operating model
  • How to measure enterprise AI program health before problems surface

Make your next AI scaling decision with Gartner research behind it.

*Gartner, How AI Leaders Avoid the Top 10 Operational Issues When Scaling AI, Richardson, Kristen and Van Baker, 9 March 2026.

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