Global insights to close the gap and unlock a clear path to enterprise AI success in 2026.
AI promises to accelerate innovation—but impact lags when foundations can’t keep pace. This report shows how leaders can harness AI’s momentum, strengthen readiness, and unlock meaningful value in 2026.
Get a clear, evidence-based view of where enterprise AI stands today—and what leaders must prioritize to turn ambition into impact.
Learn why AI ambition is outpacing enterprise readiness.
Understand the growing need for IT and business to start speaking the same language.
Get a clear overview of how regulatory complexity is reshaping global AI strategies.
Gain unique insights into the current state of AI-assisted software development.
Grasp why many organizations struggle to transition AI from experimental projects to real-world applications.Â
These insights give boards and executives a sharper understanding of the real obstacles—and the most direct path to AI success in 2026.
"Everyone agrees technology runs the business, yet too many organizations still don’t have a clear, end-to-end view needed to steer it. That’s certainly not a new problem, but AI is turning up the speed, the stakes, and the consequences..."
“AI is changing what software can do: it learns from data, adapts, and makes decisions. It is different from traditional software in many ways. Understanding how AI works, where it can go wrong, and how to govern it responsibly are now essential for almost every level in the organization..."
“The rules will keep looking different, but our responsibility shouldn’t. I don’t think of regulation as a brake—I think of it as guardrails. If organizations build on a few non-negotiables—ethics, safety, security—and we can show our work with clear data lineage, honest disclosures, and real accountability, they can move quickly in the US, the EU, the UK—wherever—without tripping over themselves..."
Global insights revealing why AI impact still lags and what leaders must do now to strengthen readiness, governance, and value creation.
Software Improvement Group (SIG) empowers organizations to govern the software their business runs on. Through complete portfolio analysis and tailored strategic advice, SIG helps companies embrace AI with control, improve software quality and security by focusing strategic efforts across people, process, and technology.
Sigrid®—SIG’s software governance platform—analyzes over 400 billion lines of code across more than 30,000 systems and 300+ technologies, offering evidence-based insights to help organizations prioritize and manage their most critical IT initiatives.
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Amsterdam, SIG has offices in New York, Copenhagen, Brussels, and Frankfurt. The company complies with leading ISO/IEC standards, including 27001 and 17025, and co-developed ISO/IEC 5338—the new global standard for AI lifecycle management.
Combining expert consulting with over 25 years of industry-leading research, SIG is the global authority on software portfolio governance.Â
