60% APAC firms see AI benefits in 2-5 years: IBM survey

Nearly 60% of surveyed organisations across the Asia-Pacific region anticipate realising the benefits of their artificial intelligence (AI) investments within two to five years, a recent study commissioned by IBM, titled “APAC AI Outlook 2025,” said. Only 11% expect returns within the next two years, it added.

The report said that enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region to transition from AI experimentation to prioritising project return on investment (ROI) in 2025. It showed that Indian enterprises are at the forefront of this transition, focusing on leveraging AI for innovation (26%), revenue generation (21%), cost savings (12%), and enhanced employee productivity (12%).