The High Cost of the AI Readiness Gap

Why modernizing legacy systems is critical for AI success in APAC

AI is now a board-level priority for APAC growth, yet most firms remain held back by technical debt. As legacy risks grow, leaders are modernizing core infrastructure to seize the AI opportunity.

IDC’s research identifies two distinct cohorts shaping the region’s digital economy. Leaders modernize core systems and enable stronger AI adoption, while the Mainstream remains constrained by legacy infrastructure.

Modernizing Legacy: Winning in the Age of AI

The 3x Digital Revenue Multiplier

The Leaders cohort generates nearly 3x the regional average in digital revenue.

In three years, this divide will define market dominance across APAC. Organizations that fail to bridge this gap risk being left behind.

Leaders Sustain Their Advantage

By 2029, Leaders expect digital revenue to reach 77%, compared to 60% for the Mainstream.

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