Trace3

Irvine, Calif. – November 04, 2026 -- Only 22% of organizations surveyed by Gartner have scaled artificial intelligence across multiple business units or adopted an AI-first approach, even though 85% of surveyed functional leaders plan to increase AI spending in 2026, according to enterprise technology provider Trace3. The company says the gap becomes expensive when tools reach departments faster than they can coordinate purchasing, prepare data, set safeguards and measure returns.

Deloitte data shows tool access outpacing process redesign

Deloitte's 2026 State of AI in the Enterprise report found that workforce access to sanctioned AI tools rose from under 40% to around 60% within a year. Only 30% of surveyed organizations were redesigning key processes around AI.