HCLTech's 2026 AI Impact Imperatives report finds 43% of enterprise AI projects likely to fail due to execution gaps.
Nearly half of leaders expect measurable AI value within 18 months, leaving little margin for error as timelines compress.
Survey of 467 senior executives from >$1bn revenue firms shows AI adoption across IT ops, software engineering, and business functions is widespread.
Change management is identified as a critical yet under‑invested factor, with most firms deploying AI without preparing staff.