The IDC white paper, sponsored by NetApp, outlines how intelligent data infrastructure is essential to scaling AI initiatives responsibly. AI investments are projected to hit \$512B by 2027, yet many organizations face challenges like poor data access, governance issues, and high failure rates. “AI Masters”—those with mature infrastructure, strong governance, and efficient resource use—see lower failure rates (13% vs. 20%) and better business outcomes. Key enablers include flexible architectures, real-time data access, cross-team collaboration, and governance guardrails that reduce risk, bias, and inefficiency.

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