Digital Realty’s 2024 Americas Data and AI report reveals that 70% of IT leaders are executing formal data strategies and 69% are advancing formal AI strategies to enhance operations and service offerings. The region leads in AI model deployment, with 51% of companies monetizing trained models. Challenges include data infrastructure gaps, limited leadership support, and storage constraints. Data localization is emphasized, with 74% tying data location to AI strategy. AI is expected to drive customer experience, with 58% of leaders prioritizing satisfaction. Tailored digital infrastructure is seen as key to enabling AI readiness and data-driven business outcomes.

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