FEATURE governance programmes report high trust in their data, compared to just 50 % who don’ t. Without that foundation, the benefits of AI are far from guaranteed.
Success in the agentic era doesn’ t come from having the most sophisticated model. It comes from having data you can trust underneath it. The focus must shift from the intelligence of the model to the integrity of the data and the organisations that make that shift are the ones that’ ll turn AI ambition into real business results.
Regardless of this momentum, concerns are being raised around AI readiness, with almost half of agentic projects forecast to be cancelled before 2028. An ineffective data strategy means organisations risk business disruption and perpetuating misinformation. As we enter an age of autonomy, where Agentic AI shifts from exploration to execution, operating without a data strategy isn’ t just risky – it leaves entire organisations vulnerable to systematic AI failure.
Dan Mountstephen, Senior Vice President & GM, Asia Pacific & Japan, Okta, shares his input on the secure adoption of AI.
AI Appreciation Day is a good reminder of how fast we’ ve moved past the‘ should we adopt AI?’ phase. Across APJ, the conversation has shifted entirely to execution.
Dan Mountstephen, Senior Vice President & GM, Asia Pacific & Japan, Okta
The reality on the ground is that no enterprise is going to rely on a single AI platform, model, or cloud vendor. Teams are selecting diverse tools for specific jobs, creating a complex, multienvironment reality. Because of this, obsessing over the‘ right’ AI tool is a distraction. The real challenge is consistent governance. www. intelligentcio. com
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