New research from Hitachi Vantara finds that 42% of Asians consider Artificial Intelligence (AI) critical to their function, surpassing the global average (37%). China (53%) and Singapore (57%) top the list globally.
Data challenges
However, organisations in the region are still struggling with fundamental data challenges.
Asian enterprises estimate that their AI models produce accurate outputs just 32% of the time, data is available where and when needed only 34% of the time, and the data quality is only 30% deemed structured.
Respondents in Asia expect data storage demands to rise 123% in the next two years.
44% of Asian respondents cite data security concerns as a top worry, higher than the global average of 38%.
Responsible AI implementation
Companies in Asia exert efforts to close expertise gaps and implement AI responsibly, with 71% of Asian enterprises hiring staff with AI-relevant skills and 68% consulting external experts (vs the global averages of 64% 61% globally).
Around 40% of Asia’s AI frontrunners credit using high-quality data, 39% cite partnerships with AI vendors and specialists, and 45% credit robust governance frameworks.
“Asia’s rapid AI adoption is not a promise; it’s a reality,” said Adrian Johnson, senior vice president and general manager of the Americas and Asia Pacific at Hitachi Vantara. “The region’s markets show that when organisations pair advanced adoption with data best practices, AI can transcend pilot projects to become truly transformative. However, leaders must recognise that data availability, security, quality, and governance are not optional. Without them, AI’s potential will remain under-realised.”
Data Infrastructure Survey
The Hitachi Vantara State of Data Infrastructure Survey included 1,200 global respondents—including 325 in India, China, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
