believe GenAI may have been overhyped over the past year and that its true impact and disruptive potential over the next 5–10 years is likely to be underhyped.
77%
are ramping up investments in cybersecurity to address emerging risks associated with AI and quantum computing attacks on encrypted systems.
67%
Cybersecurity remains a critical investment priority.
Deal momentum is building.
AI’s long-term impact has been underestimated.
are ready to pursue growth through M&A in 2026, even with ongoing market uncertainty and tempered confidence in US and global economic growth over the next year.
63%
are allocating at least 5% of their total capital budget to AI this year, with 42% spending 10% or more. AI-related investments are focused on upskilling the workforce (61%) and embedding AI into operations and everyday workflows (52%).
79%
Investment in AI has become essential, not discretionary.
say they have a preliminary view of AI’s workforce implications but have not yet defined how it will change roles and careers.
67%
AI-related workforce transformation is in its early stages.