APAC Businesses Increase AI and Generative AI Investments to $23.9 Billion

Dell Technologies has released new research on the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across enterprises in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, highlighting key trends, challenges, and recommendations for organisations pursuing AI-driven transformation. Conducted by IDC and commissioned by Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, the research surveyed 919 respondents from various APAC industries. The findings indicate that organisations are increasingly seeking strategic support from technology partners to navigate obstacles such as talent gaps, integration complexities, and data governance requirements. This support is crucial as they transition from experimentation to achieving measurable business outcomes with AI, Generative AI (GenAI), and Machine Learning (ML).

The IDC InfoBrief, titled “Creating Your AI Implementation Blueprint,” underscores the growing investment in AI and GenAI within APAC. The AI-centric server market in the region is projected to reach USD $23.9 billion by 2025, with 84% of organisations planning to allocate between USD $1 to 2 million towards GenAI initiatives this year. While global organisations typically allocate around 33% of their AI budgets to GenAI, this figure rises to 38% in APAC, with the remaining 61% directed towards predictive and interpretative AI applications. Despite this increase in investment, the research reveals that 35% of ASEAN organisations remain in the early stages of AI and ML deployments, while 21% report systematic progress, indicating a gradual spread of adoption across multiple business functions. 

Categories: AI Adoption Trends, Investment and Spending, Deployment Strategies 

Tags: Artificial Intelligence, GenAI, Machine Learning, APAC, Data Governance, Cloud Deployment, Skills Shortages, Regulatory Compliance, Industry Use Cases, Technology Partners