As AI rapidly transforms industries across the board, organizations are racing to ensure their data strategies can support AI-driven innovation. But are enterprises truly AI-ready? CDO Magazine’s latest research report, “CDO Roadmap 2025: Is Your Data AI-Ready?,” produced in partnership with EY, explores this question and offers strategic guidance for Chief Data Officers and business leaders.

The study, based on insights from 100+ data leaders, assesses how organizations are preparing their data for AI and its potential to drive business value. It reveals that while AI is a priority, significant challenges remain.

The report covers:

• Prioritizing data initiatives

• Obstacles in realizing AI’s full potential

• Measures for ensuring data readiness

• Ethical risks of AI

• Data integration challenges

• Integrating GenAI into business processes

• Bridging the talent gap

• Data infrastructure for AI

• Measuring ROI of data investments

“AI is revolutionizing the way businesses operate. But without a strong data foundation, organizations risk falling behind,” says Bill Gannon, CDO Magazine General Manager. “This report provides a clear roadmap for enterprises to strengthen their AI readiness, overcome integration hurdles, and unlock measurable business value from their data investments.”

Download the FREE report to explore the complete findings and strategic insights for 2025.