Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Geoprofessionals Spend a Quarter of Their Time Managing Data and Are Increasingly Turning to AI, Reveals New Seequent Survey

 CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - Wednesday, 28. January 2026 AETOSWire 



Mining and civil geoprofessionals rate data management as highly/critically important but face big challenges unlocking value from complex datasets


 


(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface company, says mining and civil geoprofessionals turning to AI still struggle to unlock value from increasingly complex, multisource datasets, according to its 7th Geoprofessionals Data Management Report.


The global report, based on a survey of more than 1,000 geoprofessionals worldwide, highlights teams grappling with complex datasets across multiple software platforms, unmanaged historical data, and significant time spent on routine data administration.


Angela Harvey, Chief Customer Officer, Seequent, said: ‘According to the report findings, geoprofessionals on average spend over a quarter of their time on data management. They are actively seeking to harness the information it contains for competitive advantage, but limited data frameworks mean too much time is spent managing data, versus interpreting results.’


Both civil and mining geoprofessionals cite issues with data quality, integrating diverse sources, and accessing good quality historical data, with many organisations lacking a centralised ‘single source of truth.’ At the same time, AI momentum is building. Across all industries 51% of organisations are now using or at least considering using AI, increasing from just 30% two years ago.


‘Data is the most valuable asset of any organisation, and it's clear from our report that both the civil sector and the mining sector are ready to unlock that value. The surge in AI consideration shows a clear appetite for innovation. The opportunity now is to build the data foundations that will allow these technologies to thrive and deliver on their promise of a more efficient and sustainable future,' Harvey said.


Data ‘the core asset that drives every decision’ in mining


In mining, 80% of geoprofessionals view data management as being of high or critical importance. Mining geoprofessionals spend almost a third of their time on data management tasks. Yet foundational frameworks lag: only 39% of mining organisations have a defined data management framework.


Dr Janina Elliott, Segment Director, Mining, Seequent, said: ‘In mining, data isn't just a byproduct of operations but the core asset that drives every decision, from exploration to reclamation. Our report shows that the industry is laser-focused on data management, but it also highlights the next major challenge: unlocking the full value from current and historical data, as the mining industry positions itself for a future where AI and automation will be increasingly important.’


In civil infrastructure, ‘foundational frameworks for success are often missing’


Sixty-nine per cent of civil geoprofessionals rate data management as critically or highly important. According to the survey results, civil geoprofessionals spend over a fifth of their time on data management. Only 41% of civil geoprofessionals have an established framework, with just 30% maintaining a formal data chain of custody.


Pat McLarin, Segment Director, Civil, Seequent, said: ‘The civil sector is grappling with a data paradox. Geoprofessionals are spending a significant amount of their time — a full day a week — on data management, yet they still face challenges that impact project outcomes. Our report shows that while the will to be data-driven is there, the foundational frameworks for success are often missing.’


The Geoprofessionals Data Management Report 7th Edition provides a comprehensive look at the state of data management across the mining and civil infrastructure industries.


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Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, helps organisations to understand the underground, giving them the confidence to make better decisions faster. Seequent builds world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment.


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Arc'teryx Appoints Avery Baker Chief Brand Officer

NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Tuesday, 27. January 2026

Technical apparel and equipment brand appoints first-ever Chief Brand Officer and names Tobia Prevedello General Manager, EMEA

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arc'teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, today announced the appointment of Avery Baker as its first-ever Chief Brand Officer, a newly created executive role that marks a significant step in the company’s global evolution. Baker joins Arc’teryx as it continues to unlock brand potential, elevate global capabilities, and fuel long-term growth across North America, EMEA, APAC, and Greater China. Additionally, Tobia Prevedello was appointed General Manager, EMEA, bringing more than 20 years of international leadership experience across EMEA and APAC.

As Chief Brand Officer, Baker will report to CEO Stuart Haselden and will lead global brand strategy, marketing, communications, and the establishment of an industry-leading consumer experience team. Baker will work at an enterprise level with global and regional leaders to drive the brand vision of leading the world in snow, trail, and climb products for the mountain athlete everywhere – disrupting the vertical outdoor industry’s standard approach. The appointment is a key step in further advancing the global brand’s growth, consumer connection, and regional expansion.

“Avery’s appointment as Chief Brand Officer marks a defining moment in our growth journey as we execute against our global strategy and bring the Arc’teryx brand to more markets and more people worldwide,” said Haselden. “Her impressive record building iconic lifestyle brands while staying true to their unique culture and heritage uniquely positions her to help strengthen our brand expression across storytelling, design, and the full guest experience. Keeping performance and design at our core, Avery will help us deepen connections with our existing guests and communities, while also reaching new audiences who appreciate the pinnacle performance and design the brand is known and loved for.”

“Arc’teryx is a brand built with integrity – it represents a way of moving through the world with intention and an uncompromising commitment to its principles and performance-led design,” said Baker. “I’m here to help bring value and meaning to every moment of consumer interaction at scale, ensuring that authenticity, innovation, and connection remain core to who we are as a brand. I’m honored to be part of building the next phase of global growth with an exceptional team of people.”

Haselden continued: “We’re excited to welcome Tobia as our new General Manager, EMEA. His deep experience leading complex regional organizations for globally recognized and sought-after brands, combined with his strong understanding of diverse consumer and market dynamics across EMEA make him an exceptional fit for our next chapter of growth in the region and beyond. Tobia is a proven leader with a track record of building high-performing teams, strengthening brand presence, and driving sustainable, long-term growth – capabilities that will be critical as we continue to invest in EMEA as a key pillar of Arc’teryx’s global strategy.”

“Arc’teryx has built a rare global brand rooted in purpose, product integrity, and community, and EMEA represents a significant opportunity to continue that momentum,” said Prevedello. “I’m excited to partner with the regional teams and global leadership to deepen our connection with guests, elevate and thoughtfully scale a premium, performance-led brand, and unlock long-term growth while staying true to Arc’teryx’s design excellence and product DNA.”

At Tommy Hilfiger, Baker helped propel the brand’s global growth and relevance through multiple reinventions. She drove elevation and globalization of the business to establish a cohesive global brand image, responsible for brand-building initiatives that drove business growth, consumer relevance, and alignment. Baker led key transformational programs such as the relaunch of the global women's business and the industry’s most successful See Now Buy Now shoppable runway content platform. She was instrumental in establishing the company as one of the world’s most recognized premium brands, igniting brand DNA by combining creative vision, operational expertise and storytelling to drive commercial success.

Most recently, Prevedello served as Managing Director for EMEA at CELINE (LVMH), overseeing regional business strategy, operations, and performance. He brings deep expertise in driving regional growth, elevating global brands, and leading organizations through multiple phases of expansion, consolidation, and transformation. Known for his people-first leadership style and multicultural mindset, Prevedello has a proven track record of building strong teams and delivering operational excellence.

Baker and Prevedello’s appointments follow several strategic executive additions aimed at strengthening Arc’teryx’s world class global leadership capabilities, including Matt Bolte as Chief Merchandising Officer, Marissa Pardini as General Manager, Veilance, and Ben Stubbington as Creative Director, Veilance. These strategic appointments, along with the creation of the Chief Brand Officer role, further position the company to capture growing opportunities in the outdoor apparel market.

About Arc'teryx
Arc’teryx is a Canadian company based in the Coast Mountains. Our design process is connected to the real world, focused on delivering unrivaled durability and performance in extreme conditions. Our products are distributed through over 160 branded stores and more than 2,400 retail locations worldwide. We are problem solvers, evolving and searching for a better way to deliver resolved, minimalist designs. Good design that matters makes lives better.

 

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Andersen Consulting Strengthens Cybersecurity Capabilities with Addition of RedLegg


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(BUSINESS WIRE)--Andersen Consulting deepens its cybersecurity offering through a Collaboration Agreement with RedLegg, a cybersecurity firm known for its managed threat detection and advisory services.


Founded in 2008 and headquartered in the U.S., RedLegg delivers tailored cybersecurity solutions with a focus on risk mitigation, managed security services, and penetration testing. Its offerings include managed detection and response (MDR), incident response, policy development, and virtual CISO advisory. Serving mid-market clients across finance, insurance, legal, and healthcare, RedLegg combines automation, threat intelligence, and a dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC) to help organizations streamline cybersecurity operations and build long-term resilience.


“Our focus has always been on helping clients cut through the noise and prioritize what truly matters — building defenses that actually perform,” said Lynn Weddle, president of RedLegg. “Collaborating with Andersen Consulting expands our ability to deliver agile, high-impact cybersecurity solutions that keep pace with both evolving threats and dynamic business demands.”


“RedLegg approaches cybersecurity with a precision and grit that sets them apart,” said Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen. “Whether it's detecting threats or strengthening infrastructure, their model is built for the realities of today’s business landscape.”


Andersen Consulting is a global consulting practice providing a comprehensive suite of services spanning corporate strategy, business, technology, and AI transformation, as well as human capital solutions. Andersen Consulting integrates with the multidimensional service model of Andersen Global, delivering world-class consulting, tax, legal, valuation, global mobility, and advisory expertise on a global platform with more than 50,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 1,000 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms. Andersen Consulting Holdings LP is a limited partnership and provides consulting solutions through its member firms and collaborating firms around the world.


 


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Ypê Deepens Partnership with Rimini Street to Accelerate Agentic AI and Maximize ERP Value

 LAS VEGAS - Tuesday, 27. January 2026



Powered by Rimini Support™ for SAP and Rimini Agentic UX™, Ypê turns ERP stability into a launchpad for rapid, enterprise-wide Agentic AI innovation


 


(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company™, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Ypê, the Brazilian consumer goods company whose products can be found in over 95% of Brazilian homes. This milestone marks a new phase in Ypê’s AI-first vision to build a frictionless company that delivers exceptional experiences for employees, customers and stakeholders.


Building the Foundation for Innovation Starts with Support


A Rimini Support™ client for its SAP S/4HANA system, Ypê is leveraging Rimini Street’s deep ERP expertise, enhanced by AI insight and automation and industry-leading SLAs, to free up IT resources and achieve significant cost savings of up to 90% total annual software support fees.


Following the Rimini Smart Path™, a proven methodology to fund and accelerate enterprise-wide Agentic AI transformation by helping organizations extend system life, regain IT roadmap control and deploy meaningful innovation in weeks, not years, Ypê’s IT leadership gained confidence to advance their AI strategy without the lock-in, cost or disruption of an ERP Software upgrade or migration.


“Rimini Street knows ERP and ERP Processes better than anyone,” said Geraldo Pereira, CIO at Ypê. “We’ve experienced many financial and operational benefits by switching from SAP support to Rimini Street. And with Rimini Street’s Agentic AI ERP offerings, our roadmap to transformation has become accelerated.”


Breaking Down Silos with AI Across All Systems


Ypê was introduced to Rimini Agentic UX™, an intelligent, AI-driven user engagement layer that streamlines ERP Processes for speed of execution and significant savings. Through in-depth discovery and persona-based workflow design, Ypê is automating processes across customer service, sales and other departments, from eight manual steps to just two. The results include dramatic improvement in speed, reduced risk and enhanced OTIF (on-time, in-full) performance.


While traditional ERP vendor-embedded AI remains trapped in system silos, Rimini Street delivers Agentic AI capabilities that span enterprise systems, including SAP, Oracle, ServiceNow, CRM, HR and other software platforms. For Ypê, this holistic approach has helped to unify data and automate processes enterprise-wide, rather than being limited to isolated applications.


“SAP thinks only about the SAP environment, but Rimini Street thinks about all the integrations,” said Pereira. “With Rimini Street’s Agentic UX offering, I now have a major advantage and a smart path to achieving AI across the enterprise.”


A Model for the Future: Accelerating Agentic AI for Strategic Advantage


“Ypê is a role model for how organizations can use Agentic AI ERP to achieve enterprise-wide value, quickly, safely and without disruption,” said Vijay Kumar, EVP and chief innovation officer at Rimini Street. “Together, we are deploying intelligent workflows that accelerate decision making, reduce operational friction, and support Ypê’s long-term AI strategy.”


“At Ypê, we have several AI projects in works, but the Rimini Agentic UX™ project has outperformed them all in both speed and expectations. It only took one month from start to delivery, and helped us reduce our approval cycle by 60% and accelerate time-to-value. It’s a great win for our IT team,” said Pereira. “You can try AI agents and Generative AI without big migrations, without big investments, right now, with Rimini Street.”


Read the full Ypê client story to learn how you can maximize the full potential of your existing systems and fund innovation with the Rimini Smart Path™, and drive top and bottom-line growth and competitive advantage with Rimini Agentic UX™.


About Rimini Street, Inc.


Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a Russell 2000® Company, is a proven, trusted global provider of end-to-end, mission-critical enterprise software support, managed services and innovative Agentic AI ERP solutions, and is the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software. The Company has signed thousands of IT service contracts with Fortune Global 100, Fortune 500, midmarket, public sector and government organizations who have leveraged the Rimini Smart Path™ methodology to achieve better operational outcomes, billions of US dollars in savings and fund AI and other innovation.


To learn more, please visit www.riministreet.com, and connect with Rimini Street on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.


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Ohana Development et Manchester City F.C. signent un accord pour le lancement d'un projet de plusieurs milliards de dirhams à Abou Dhabi

 

Abou Dhabi, Émirats arabes unis, le 27 janvier 2026 :

Ohana Development, promoteur immobilier de premier plan aux Émirats arabes unis et reconnu pour ses propriétés de luxe, a signé un accord avec Manchester City F.C. pour le lancement de « Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana», un complexe résidentiel de marque inédit, situé sur les rives du canal Yas à Abou Dhabi. Ce partenariat témoigne d'un engagement commun envers l'excellence, l'innovation et la création de valeur à long terme, renforçant ainsi la position d'Abou Dhabi comme destination mondiale pour les projets immobiliers d'exception.

S'étendant sur 1,67 million de mètres carrés, « Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana » s'inspire du rayonnement et de l'héritage du club à l'échelle internationale, réinterprétés dans un esprit contemporain, alliant l'identité de Manchester City à la philosophie de design d'Ohana.

Husein Salem, PDG d'Ohana Development, a déclaré : « Ce partenariat avec Manchester City représente une étape importante pour Ohana Development et témoigne de notre engagement de longue date envers Abu Dhabi, où nous sommes fiers d'avoir notre siège social. Le rayonnement international du club, sa vision d'avenir et son approche moderne correspondent parfaitement à notre ambition de créer des communautés tournées vers l'avenir, contribuant ainsi à l'évolution du mode de vie dans l'émirat. Manchester City Yas Residences by Ohana concrétise cette vision commune à travers un projet résidentiel soigneusement conçu, destiné à devenir une référence dans le secteur immobilier. »

Ferran Soriano, directeur général de City Football Group, a déclaré : « Ce projet emblématique intègre Manchester City dans un environnement résidentiel haut de gamme, avec une identité visuelle propre au club. Ohana Development est reconnu pour sa collaboration avec de grandes marques internationales, traduisant leur influence en expériences résidentielles de luxe, axées sur le design. Ce partenariat permettra à Ohana de tirer parti du rayonnement international du club et de son implantation inégalée dans la région. Nous restons engagés dans des collaborations exceptionnelles de ce type. »

De plus amples informations sur le développement seront communiquées ultérieurement.

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The World’s Most Romantic Building: ESB Celebrates Valentine’s Day 2026 with NYC's Most Extravagant Date Night, Romantic Paint ‘n Pour Classes, ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ Screenings, Proposal Package, and More

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Love is in the air at the “World’s Most Romantic Building.” The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced its romantic Valentine’s Day plans for couples in NYC, which include an over-the-top date night, Paint ‘n Pour classes, romantic movie screenings, a sunrise experience, and more.


“The Empire State Building Observation Deck has played a role in countless love stories throughout its 95-year history, from Hollywood movies to first dates and proposals,” said Dan Rogoski, observatory general manager. “Our world-famous Observatory Experience is the top NYC attraction for couples to make unforgettable memories on Valentine’s Day.”


Empire for Two: For the third year, one lucky couple will celebrate Valentine’s Day with private access to the Empire State Building’s interactive exhibits and Observation Decks. This once-in-a-lifetime date includes a magical dinner for two on the specially decorated 102nd Floor Observation Deck, accompanied by a professional musician. Before dinner, the lucky couple will enjoy vintage Dom Perignon Champagne on their private tour of the Observatory Deck’s exhibits, which will remain closed for the entirety of the date. The chef’s tasting menu will feature three delicious courses by the head chef at STATE Grill and Bar, a wine pairing by our expert sommelier, and the best views of New York City all around and below. Learn more about the $14,000 opportunity and how to book here.


The Art of Love: Perfect for “Galentine’s Day” and couples alike, guests can enjoy curated beverages as they paint their ESB-themed canvas masterpieces with Paint ‘n Pour classes on Feb. 12, 13, and 15. See the full class schedule and purchase tickets online.


Love Story: “Sleepless in Seattle,” the classic ’90s romance that features scenes filmed at the Empire State Building, will air again this year in two special screenings on Feb. 14. Each ticket includes complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks with the film and access to ESB’s 86th and 102nd Floor Observation Decks. Purchase tickets here.


Rise and Shine: Couples can start their celebrations early with this romantic Valentine’s Day sunrise experience, where they can watch as daylight washes over New York City and enjoy coffee and treats from the Starbucks Reserve® Empire State Building store. Tickets can be purchased online.


Dinner Date at STATE: STATE Grill and Bar, the Empire State Building’s signature restaurant, will offer a three-course Valentine’s Day dinner menu with choices to include scallop crudo, porcini crusted filet mignon, jumbo lump crab cakes, duck confit, and raspberry profiteroles for $98. Reservations can be made online.


Pop the Question: For those who seek the perfect place to propose, ESB’s Happily Ever Empire proposal package features an exclusive guided tour of the Empire State Building and a private, roped-off corner of the 86th Floor Observation Deck to pop the question.


Love Lights: On Feb. 14, the Empire State Building will shine in its annual pink heartbeat to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2026. Text CONNECT to 274-16 for real-time updates on ESB’s iconic tower lights.


The Empire State Building’s world-famous Observatory Experience underwent a $165 million reimagination that added a new interactive museum with nine galleries, bespoke host uniforms, and an upgraded 102nd Floor Observation Deck with unmatched views from the heart of New York City. The iconic Observatory Experience was voted the #1 top attraction in NYC for the fourth consecutive year in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do.


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Learn more about the Empire State Building can be found online.


About the Empire State Building


The Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience created an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building's iconic history to its current place in pop culture. The Empire State Building Observatory Experience welcomes millions of visitors each year and is ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do, "America's Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, the world's most popular travel destination by Uber, and the #1 New York City attraction in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List.


Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn and Shutterstock, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok.


Source: Empire State Realty Trust

Category: Observatory


 


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Research From Lenovo Reveals AI Is Paying Off, Yet Most CIOs Aren’t Ready for What Comes Next

 CIOs anticipate up to 179% ROI on AI investments, with further efficiencies expected as Agentic AI scales

More than half of organizations (60%) are in late-stage AI adoption – though only 27% have a comprehensive governance framework in place

Only 21% of CIOs use Agentic AI today, with half (55%) exploring or piloting use cases

Hybrid AI emerges as preferred deployment model, used by almost two thirds (62%)

 


(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enterprises have moved decisively from AI pilots to scaled implementations, driven by proven benefits and expectations of significant financial returns, according to Lenovo CIO Playbook 2026 with research insights by IDC. Nearly half (46%) of AI proof-of-concepts have already progressed into production, with some organizations projecting returns of $2.79 for every dollar invested.


AI is now recognized as a core engine of business reinvention and competitive advantage. However, there is a clear overconfidence problem among CIOs. While 60% of organizations are in late-stage AI adoption, only 27% have a comprehensive AI governance framework. Further limitations in data quality, in-house expertise, integration complexity, and organizational alignment are causing a mismatch between ambition and readiness.


With Agentic AI overtaking Generative AI as the top priority for CIOs in 2026, these factors will prevent many organizations from fully capitalizing on AI’s potential, leaving significant returns unrealized. Three in five (60%) surveyed stated that they are more than 12 months away from being ready to scale Agentic AI across their operations, and only 21% report significant usage today, with the majority still piloting or actively exploring use cases.


Released today, the fourth annual global Lenovo CIO Playbook, entitled The Race for Enterprise AI, draws on insights from 3,120 IT and business decision makers in key markets around the world. It captures a global inflection point and reinforces the value proposition for enterprise AI as both real and immediate, calling on CIOs to act now to avoid lagging competitors. The research marks a clear shift from AI experimentation to measurable value creation, with nearly all (96%) of those surveyed planning to increase AI investments in the next 12 months at an average growth rate of 13%, and 93% anticipating positive returns.


“Organizations are putting intelligence to work across the enterprise, but too many are doing so without the skills, governance, and readiness needed to scale,” said Ken Wong, President, Solutions & Services Group, Lenovo. “As AI priorities shift toward Agentic AI, the next phase will not reward experimentation – it will reward those able to operationalize AI across hybrid environments with trust and scale built in. Lenovo helps organizations move beyond pilots, unifying infrastructure, platforms, and services to turn AI ambition into real, measurable outcomes.”


Hybrid AI Now Preferred Enterprise Architecture


The research shows real-world business and financial considerations – ensuring data privacy, implementing advanced security strategies, and flexibility to customize and optimize infrastructure – are driving the continued rise of hybrid AI, an operating model that blends public cloud, private cloud, and on-premises compute. Nearly two thirds (62%) now prefer hybrid as their primary AI deployment model.


Infrastructure efficiency is a top success factor (21%), specifically high-performing, scalable, and energy-efficient AI compute ranks among the top five enablers of AI success.


“CIOs are entering a decisive new phase of AI adoption, where Agentic AI and enterprise-scale inferencing are rapidly moving from experimentation to business priority,” said Ashley Gorakhpurwalla, President, Infrastructure Solutions Group, Lenovo. “The upside is enormous—driving efficiency, automation, and productivity—but most organizations are not ready to operate AI at scale. Success depends on the right foundation: secure, energy-efficient infrastructure, flexible hybrid architectures, and governance that builds trust. At Lenovo, we’re helping enterprises move beyond pilots to deliver reliable, scalable AI outcomes—wherever the data lives.”


With AI PCs and edge endpoints central to an effective Hybrid AI strategy and securely running AI workloads locally, deploying AI-capable devices has emerged as the top IT investment priority for 2026.


“AI is scaling faster than ever, but CIOs are telling us the same thing: Trust and readiness remain the biggest barriers to unlocking real enterprise value. As hybrid AI becomes the architecture of choice and data sovereignty moves to the top of the board agenda, organizations need absolute confidence that intelligence can extend securely from the cloud all the way to the device,” said Luca Rossi, President, Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. “This year’s research makes it clear that AI devices and edge endpoints are now the frontline of enterprise AI in powering every employee, securing workflows, and putting intelligence exactly where work happens. When combined with the right infrastructure and services, this end-to-end approach gives enterprises what they’ve been asking for: a way to innovate confidently, responsibly, and at scale.”


Lenovo recently introduced Lenovo Agentic AI, a full-lifecycle enterprise solution for creating, deploying, and managing AI agents, alongside Lenovo xIQ, a suite of AI-native platforms designed to simplify and operationalize AI across the enterprise. Built on the Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage™, these offerings combine hybrid infrastructure, platforms, and services to address governance, integration, and performance from day one. Supported by the Lenovo AI Library of proven use cases, CIOs can reduce risk, accelerate time-to-value, and scale AI initiatives with greater confidence as they move beyond experimentation.


To further enable real-world deployment, Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkEdge inferencing servers help enterprises turn trained models into production-ready, low-latency AI applications across data center, cloud, and edge environments. By enabling faster, more efficient inference at scale, Lenovo helps CIOs bridge the gap between AI ambition and day-to-day business impact.


Building on this end-to-end AI foundation, Lenovo’s Smarter AI for All vision is focused on bringing AI to more people and businesses at scale, from enterprise infrastructure to AI PCs that deliver intelligent, personalized experiences directly to users. As outlined at Lenovo Tech World at CES 2026, Lenovo is advancing this vision across its AI PC and smartphone portfolio, with Lenovo and Motorola Qira representing one example of how personal AI can enhance productivity by understanding context across devices and helping users get things done.


Learn more about how enterprises can accelerate AI adoption with the right infrastructure, governance, and partnerships:


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About the CIO Playbook Study


This is the fourth year of surveying CIOs globally, with Lenovo commissioning IDC which conducted research between 16th September 2025 and 17th October 2025. This year’s report draws on insights from 3,120 IT and business decision makers in key markets around the world including Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East & North Africa, Latin America and North America. Industries represented include: BFSI, Retail, Manufacturing, Telco/CSP, Healthcare, Government, Education and others.


About Lenovo


Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.


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