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Global organizations face AI adoption and workforce skill challenges
Global organizations are facing significant hurdles in the widespread adoption and effective implementation of artificial intelligence. While many companies are actively testing AI agents, a substantial gap exists in readiness; research from Veeam indicates that while 88% of organizations are utilizing or testing AI, only 7% feel truly prepared. A primary obstacle is data management, with 95% of companies reporting that data-related challenges are hindering their AI progress.
The shift toward AI is also fundamentally altering the labor market and required skill sets. ManpowerGroup notes that 39% of essential worker skills are expected to change by 2030, and 72% of global employers reported difficulty finding suitable candidates in 2026. In Latin America, studies suggest that highly qualified professionals and certain demographics, such as women and youth, may face higher exposure to AI-driven job transformations.
Technological infrastructure is also undergoing necessary shifts. IDC projects that 80% of organizations must modernize their legacy cloud environments by 2027 to meet the processing and data demands of AI. Meanwhile, industries like mining in Chile are beginning to implement digital transformation indices to measure AI adoption among suppliers, aiming to boost competitiveness and productivity.
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Bradesco · Cloudera · Controles Inteligentes · DIMA · Fedesoft · HBX Group · IDC · IDeaS · ManpowerGroup · McKinsey · Motorola · Olimpia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] 80% of organizations must modernize legacy cloud environments by 2027. www.itsitio.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] 88% of organizations are using or testing AI agents, but only 7% feel prepared. limite42.com · radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · radioconaguante.com.ar · www.itmastersmag.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] 95% of companies report that data challenges are hindering AI progress. limite42.com · radiotvsierras.com · santafederf.com.ar · radioconaguante.com.ar · www.itmastersmag.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 72% of global employers reported difficulty finding suitable candidates in 2026. eldinero.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Only 4.5% of jobs in developing countries are at risk of automation by AI. republica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 39% of essential worker skills are expected to change by 2030. eldinero.com.do
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 39% of US workers believe AI does more harm than good in their professional activity.