BDO Company Barometer 2025

Only a quarter of AI initiatives achieve significant business value. What separates these successes from the vast majority that fall short? The answer is not in selecting the latest technology, but in how organisations build and maintain AI capabilities that deliver lasting results.  Most organisations focus on isolated experiments rather than building systematic capabilities. While having a structured capability development approach shows higher ROI from AI investments. The key is in shifting from a technology-first to a capability-first implementation mindset. Let’s dive deeper into what your organisation needs to realise this added value.