AI. Automation. APIs. We asked, 1,050 IT Leaders answered

AI adoption is booming, but it's outpacing IT departments’ abilities to break down data silos and provide customers with seamless user experiences.?

This just in : 85% of IT leaders see AI boosting productivity, but data integration and overwhelmed teams hinder advancement.

Your AI strategy is only as good as your data integration strategy. The average organization has data spread across 991 different systems, and only 28% of them are connected. Ninety-five percent of IT decision-makers say integration concerns impede their AI adoption, making integration the most commonly cited concern.

Modern orgs need methods to secure their data, dissolve data silos, and strengthen fragile systems. Businesses must equip their IT teams with strong data integration strategies to ensure operational efficiency. In fact, 81% of IT decision-makers report that data silos are one of the biggest hindrances to progress regarding digital transformation.?

In MuleSoft’s 2024 Connectivity Benchmark Report, in collaboration with Deloitte Digital, our team surveyed 1,050 global IT decision-makers on the key concerns around successful AI adoption, automation, digital transformation, and components surrounding barriers to their success, including:?

• How data silos and system fragility hold their companies back
• The excitement behind AI, along with integration and security fears
• How API-led strategies drive revenue for their business
• Why a coherent IT strategy is paramount to a successful business landscape
• How more teams are investing in robotic process automation (RPA)

With these concerns and potential barriers to AI and automation adoption, companies look to IT leaders for guidance and a path forward. Learn more by downloading the full 2024 Connectivity Benchmark Report .

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With 2024 well underway, we’ve added some can’t-miss content to our growing blog. From all-things AI, automation, and integration, don’t miss out on the latest thought leadership, developer tutorials, community news, and product updates! Find what resonates with you:?

• Why Data-Driven Companies Have More Success With AI: We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – data is your friend! Learn what it really means to be a data-driven company and how pairing that with your business strategy will bring success with AI.
• 3 Ways IT Leaders are Using Integration and Automation to Drive Operational Efficiency : One of the best ways to save money is to make your processes more efficient. Discover operational efficiency and start spending less on IT.
• Anypoint Flex Gateway Policy Development Kit : The Anypoint Flex Gateway Policy Development Kit (PDK) is designed to revolutionize the design, test, validation, and deployment of custom policies to extend the functionality of Anypoint Flex Gateway.
• Anypoint Code Builder vs. Anypoint Studio: Top 3 Differences : Developers, assemble! Still unsure what the difference between Anypoint Code Builder and Anypoint Studio are? Discover the core differences between the two and which is best for your needs.
• MuleSoft Community Year in Review: You know we do, it’s true – we LOVE our MuleSoft Community! From glamorous Golden Hoodies recipients to award-winning members, in-person get-togethers, mentorship, and more, you’ve got to read it to believe it: see what our amazing MuleSoft Community achieved in 2023!

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