The 2026 International IT Transformation Study by Natuvion and NTT DATA Business Solutions found that 76% of organisations have already used AI in transformation projects, while another 34% expect to increase their use of AI in future initiatives.
AI, driver for innovation
Based on responses from over 1,100 executives and IT specialists across 15 countries, the study found that 55% of senior leadership view AI as a crucial driver of innovation.
Globally, 63% of respondents use AI to analyse their existing IT landscape before a project begins. Nearly 60% use it to assess data quality and support data migration, while 56% rely on AI for strategic transformation planning.
According to the reports, larger companies with annual revenues exceeding € 1 billion are particularly active in adopting AI-enabled transformation, with 55% utilising modern AI solutions for quality assurance and testing, compared to 39% of smaller organisations. Overall, 34% of organisations worldwide plan to increase their reliance on AI for IT transformation in the future.
The study highlights the importance of accurate, reliable, and well-managed data because AI’s effectiveness ultimately depends on the quality of the data organisations provide.
