Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 91 | Page 75

FINAL WORD
While China may lead in GenAI adoption rates , higher adoption does not necessarily equate to effective implementation or better returns . In fact , the US nudges ahead in the race with 24 % of organisations having fully implemented GenAI compared to 19 % in China .
Highlights from the global survey results include indicators that signal different regions are on board and starting to adopt GenAI in meaningful ways but at different rates .
With any new technology , organisations must navigate a discovery phase , separating hype from reality , to understand the complexity of real-world implementations in the enterprise . We have reached this moment with GenAI . As we exit the hype cycle , it is now about purposefully implementing and delivering repeatable and trusted business results from GenAI .
Where do regions rank in fully using and implementing GenAI into their organisation ’ s processes ?
• LATAM : 8 %
• Northern Europe : 7 %
• South West and Eastern Europe : 7 %
Which regions have implemented GenAI use policies ?
• APAC : 71 %
• North America : 63 %
• South West and Eastern Europe : 60 %
• Northern Europe : 58 %
• LATAM : 52 %
To what extent do those planning to invest in GenAI in the next financial year have a dedicated budget ?
• APAC : 94 %
• Northern Europe : 91 %
• South West and Eastern Europe : 91 %
• North America : 89 %
• LATAM : 84 %
• North America : 20 %
• APAC : 10 %
Note : North America comprise the United States and Canada ; LATAM includes Brazil and Mexico ; Northern
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