Cloud
Kyndryl Cloud Readiness Report: Hybrid cloud shapes the future of AI and enterprise agility
Press release
12 Nov 2025
Unlocking cloud readiness
Cloud is not just infrastructure — it’s the backbone of enterprise agility, innovation and intelligence. But according to recent research from Kyndryl, 70% of CEOs say their organizations arrived at their current cloud setup by accident, rather than design. Leaders also say they need help with fragmented data sovereignty regulations. The next wave of competitive advantage will belong to organizations that can optimize their current architectures and treat cloud as a core capability for business agility and AI adoption.
Cloud Readiness Report explores how deliberate design transforms cloud from a cost center into a catalyst for growth. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the Kyndryl Readiness Report’s findings, drawing insights from 3,700 leaders across 21 countries, which highlights a pivotal moment as enterprises navigate AI and geopolitical disruption.
As cloud spend continues to increase — up 30% in the past year alone — complexity, compliance and cost pressures are mounting. Business leaders say they need help navigating both AI disruption and geopolitical uncertainty.
Key takeaways
70%
While 70% of CEOs say they got to their cloud setups by accident, clear strategies exist to rationalize the sprawl. A deliberate cloud strategy aligns infrastructure, data and governance — driving innovation, enabling AI, and anchoring a secure, compliant IT estate.
61%
With 61% of business leaders feeling “more pressure” to demonstrate positive ROI on artificial intelligence, agentic AI depends on deliberate design. When IT architecture connects systems and data seamlessly, intelligence can move and innovation can scale.
#1
The #1 way organizations would change their cloud implementation is through improving security and compliance. Security and data sovereignty are design principles, not constraints. Cloud strategies should be designed for trust and interoperability from the start, allowing organizations to balance compliance, resilience and performance while advancing innovation.
For more insights, read the full report.
