Milwaukee, November 10 (Reuters) / PR Newswire / —— According to research by Experis, as companies continue to strengthen network security and build digital sovereignty, two-thirds of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) plan to increase investment in artificial intelligence (AI).
New research shows that companies are accelerating their investment in AI, but transforming pilots into company-wide adoption remains a challenge. Experis is a leading enterprise in the global technology services sector and is also one of the brands under ManpowerGroup (NYSE ticker: MAN). The company's latest findings indicate that 66% of technology professionals say their organizations are increasing investment in AI, but only 9% say that AI has been fully integrated into their operations and strategy.
These results come from the newly released Scaling AI Securely report, which is based on the Experis research from 2026. The survey targeted 1,930 technology leaders from 12 countries. The study indicates that companies increasingly need to move beyond AI pilots and single use cases, towards secure implementations that cover the entire enterprise, while ensuring they have the necessary skills and technical foundation to support this transition.
Experis The President of the United States, Kye Mitchell, stated: "The company has quickly shifted from discussing 'whether to invest in AI' to focusing on 'how to safely expand the scale of AI and create sustainable value.' The focus of the next phase is on execution. This means connecting the AI plan with business priorities, establishing appropriate governance mechanisms, and ensuring that employees have the skills to transform technological investments into measurable results."
CIO seeks a balance between AI and network security
- AI Expenditures Continue to Accelerate: 66% of IT professionals indicate that their institutions are increasing AI investments.
- Comprehensive integration is still rare: only 9% of respondents indicated that AI has been fully integrated into operations and strategy, while 19% said their organizations are expanding the application of AI on a broader scale.
- Many organizations are still in the early stages: 30% of respondents indicated that their institutions are researching AI and conducting pilots, 32% said that AI has been actively integrated in certain areas of their business, and another 10% stated that they have not yet begun to explore the integration of AI.
- AI is reshaping technical positions: 53% of organizations are integrating AI capabilities into existing roles, 45% are combining technical expertise with strategic thinking, and 39% are enhancing the versatility of these roles across multiple fields.
- New job positions are emerging: 31% of organizations are creating new roles, including automated architects and data ethicists, to meet the technical team needs of the AI era.
Experis, the person in charge of European brands, James Hallahan stated: "To successfully expand the scale of AI, it's far more than just deploying new tools. Enterprises need a suitable technical foundation, governance, and the collaborative efforts of talent. The opportunity lies in building an environment that allows AI to expand safely, while still enabling people to continue to provide judgment, creativity, and strategic thinking, transforming innovation into business impact."
This new study builds upon the Experis previously released report, " CIO 2026 Outlook ". That report found that technology leaders are facing increasing pressure to transform technological potential into measurable business results. The latest findings shift the focus from why companies invest in AI to what is required to safely and sustainably scale such investments.
For to view the complete Scaling AI Securely report and related insights, please visit Experis.com.
About Experis
Experis is a global leader in technical services, dedicated to bridging the gap between innovation and business impact in the digital world. Experis adheres to the principle that only human creativity can unleash the true potential of advanced technologies such as AI. For customers, Experis provides the right combination of talent and technology to accelerate progress and deliver tangible results in the real world; for individuals, Experis helps technical professionals expand their skills, enhance their value, and find suitable opportunities through its insights, scale, and reach. By matching talent with technology in a transformative way, Experis creates a brighter future for everyone. Experis is one of the brands under ManpowerGroup (New York Stock Exchange ticker: MAN), which also includes Manpower and Talent Solutions.
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