The Cisco AI Readiness Assessment is a tool designed to evaluate an organization's preparedness to adopt, deploy, and leverage artificial intelligence. It focuses on six key areas: strategy, infrastructure, data, talent, governance, and culture, helping companies understand their readiness across these pillars.

Being AI-ready is crucial because it allows organizations to effectively transform and reshape their operations in response to the increasing demand for AI. Companies that score higher than 86 out of 100 in the assessment are better positioned to leverage AI's potential, addressing business needs and gaining competitive advantages.

The 2024 survey, which includes responses from nearly 8,000 organizations globally, provides valuable insights into how prepared companies are to meet the growing urgency and business demand for AI. It highlights the varying levels of readiness and the critical areas organizations need to focus on to successfully adopt AI.