TOKYO & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 8, 2025--

NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and IT services, today released the 2026 Global AI Report: A playbook for AI leaders. The playbook is based on the company’s new benchmark research and reveals how “AI leaders” are separating from competitors through strategy and execution.

The analysis is based on a survey of 2,567 senior executives across 35 countries and 15 industries. Only 15% of participating organizations qualified as “AI leaders,” defined by clear AI strategies, mature operating models and focused execution. These leaders report significantly higher revenue growth and profit margins than other organizations.

“AI accountability now belongs in the boardroom and demands an enterprise-wide agenda,” said Yutaka Sasaki,

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