State of IT: AI and App Development
IT teams are navigating an unprecedented surge in demand, with project requests jumping 18% year-over-year and nearly 40% of new applications now incorporating AI capabilities. Autonomous AI agents have moved from experimental to essential, with 83% of developers believing they are fundamentally changing how businesses operate. Yet many organizations are overestimating their progress — more than half of CIOs (57%) admit they are merely keeping pace with competitors or falling behind on AI implementation. Success requires more than new technology; it demands high-quality data, flexible infrastructure, robust security practices, and a workforce equipped with growing AI literacy skills.
In this guide, you'll explore
- Project requests surged 18% year-over-year, with 29% of IT projects still failing to be delivered on time.
- 38% of new applications now incorporate an AI component, making AI integration a competitive baseline rather than a differentiator.
- 83% of developers believe AI agents are fundamentally changing how businesses operate, while 78% fear being left behind without them.
- 86% of IT leaders say data quality makes or breaks AI effectiveness, with CIOs allocating an average of 20% of budgets to data infrastructure.
- 82% of developers view AI literacy as a non-negotiable skill, signaling a major shift in the IT talent and collaboration landscape.