Introducing the Arm AI Readiness Index Report: A Global Benchmark for AI Implementation

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly moved from a futuristic concept to an essential business tool. But how prepared are organizations to harness AI’s full potential? To answer this critical question, we’re excited to announce the launch of the Arm AI Readiness Index Report.
This comprehensive report offers business leaders and technology decision-makers unprecedented insights into the global state of AI adoption, implementation challenges, and best practices. Based on detailed survey data from 655 business leaders across eight countries, the AI Readiness Index report provides both a benchmark against which organizations can measure their own AI maturity and a roadmap for strategic advancement.
Our research reveals fascinating trends about the current state of AI implementation:
- Significant adoption with no clear strategy: 82% of business leaders report their organizations are currently using AI applications, yet only 39% have a clearly defined, comprehensive AI strategy in place.
- Committed investment, but infrastructure lacking: While 80% have designated AI budgets, organizational infrastructure often lags behind, with only 29% able to automatically scale compute resources to meet AI demands.
- Security remains a paramount concern: Nearly half (48%) of business leaders stated that they are worried about data privacy breaches through model extraction.

The AI Readiness Index report doesn’t just highlight challengesโit provides actionable insights across key dimensions including strategic planning, infrastructure readiness, talent development, and security implementation. By understanding where your organization stands across these critical areas, you can identify gaps and opportunities to accelerate your AI journey.
Three-phase launch of AI Readiness Index
We’re releasing the AI Readiness Index Report in three phases over the coming weeks:
- Phase 1 (March 27, 2025): The foundation of our research, featuring a Foreword from Arm’s Chief Commercial Officer Will Abbey, key survey findings on the global state of AI readiness, technical requirements for AI success, Arm’s vision for the future of compute, and real-world case studies showcasing successful AI implementations.
- Phase 2 (April 3, 2025): Focusing on governance and security, this release will include chapters on AI policy and regulatory landscape, insights from Arm’s senior director of government affairs, AI safety and risk management, and building trust and security in AI systems.
- Phase 3 (April 10, 2025): Our final release completes the report with chapters on sustainable AI implementation, building an AI-ready culture, addressing workforce skills challenges, and a comprehensive executive summary bringing all insights together in the complete report.
The AI landscape is evolving at unprecedented speed. Organizations that can effectively assess their readiness, address gaps, and strategically implement AI solutions will gain significant competitive advantages. The Arm AI Readiness Index report is designed to be your compass in navigating this complex terrain.
To access Phase 1 of the report and begin your AI readiness assessment, visit this Arm.com page.
Stay tuned for additional insights as we continue our three-part release in the weeks ahead.
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