New research commissioned by IBM reveals that companies are increasingly turning to open-source tools as part of their long-term AI strategies, with 85% of surveyed IT decision-makers (ITDMs) reporting progress in their 2024 AI plans. The study, which surveyed over 2,400 ITDMs across several countries, indicates that 47% of companies are already seeing positive ROI from their
The study highlights that companies are particularly interested in AI's ability to drive productivity gains and operational efficiency, with IT operations being the top area for AI investment (63%). Moreover, 89% of organizations plan to either increase or maintain their AI investment in 2025 aiming for a 25-50% increase in spending. Additionally, AI pilot programs are expected to rise, especially among companies using open-source tools, with 38% planning 21 or more AI pilots in 2025. This shift toward open-source solutions is anticipated to play a key role in helping organizations achieve long-term success and ROI from their AI projects.
