Artificial intelligence has become one of the most accessible yet disruptive technologies in modern times; however, many organizations are struggling to move beyond experimentation toward a defined enterprise strategy. Info-Tech Research Group, a global research and advisory firm, has recently published its Build Your AI Strategy Roadmap blueprint, which provides IT and business leaders with research-backed guidance to define AI scope, assess readiness, prioritize initiatives, and build a sustainable roadmap that balances innovation with governance.

TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – As organizations around the world accelerate AI adoption, many are finding it increasingly difficult to balance opportunity with risk. Info-Tech Research Group’s recent findings show that without a clearly defined enterprise strategy, organizations often encounter barriers that limit progress, including fragmented pilots, rising costs, and inconsistent governance. To address this challenge, the global IT research and advisory firm has published its Build Your AI Strategy Roadmap blueprint, which outlines a practical four-step methodology to help organizations translate AI ambitions into measurable outcomes while maintaining responsible oversight.

Info-Tech’s research findings suggest that while AI technologies are more accessible than ever, their successful implementation requires alignment between business goals, governance, and organizational readiness. The firm’s framework emphasizes that sustainable transformation not only depends on the adoption of AI tools but also on developing the guiding principles and foundational capabilities that ensure responsible, long-term value creation.

“Today, every organization is being challenged to define its strategy for the use of AI-based tools. Never before has a technology been both so accessible and so disruptive,” says Bill Wong, research fellow at Info-Tech Research Group. “The benefits of AI are transformative and available to organizations of every size, but the introduction of such powerful capabilities also brings new risks that must be carefully planned for.”

Info-Tech’s Four-Step Roadmap to Define, Prioritize, and Implement AI Initiatives

A successful AI strategy requires more than adopting technology; it demands a structured approach that aligns with organizational goals and governance principles. To help IT leaders navigate this complexity, Info-Tech’s blueprint introduces a four-step roadmap grounded in foundational AI principles, such as fairness, transparency, and accountability. The resource includes tools like the AI Maturity Assessment and AI Initiatives Prioritization and Roadmap Planning frameworks, enabling leaders to evaluate readiness, manage risk, and deliver measurable business outcomes with confidence:

Step 1: Understand and Establish the Scope of AI

Executive stakeholders and IT leaders work together to define the organization’s vision for AI, clarify how it supports business goals, and identify guiding principles aligned with corporate strategy. The blueprint also introduces foundational AI principles to ensure governance and responsible adoption are embedded from the start.

Step 2: Assess AI Maturity and Identify Use Cases

IT leaders and their teams evaluate the organization’s current readiness across governance, data, technology, and skills using Info-Tech’s AI Maturity Assessment Tool. This assessment reveals capability gaps and helps identify realistic, high-value AI opportunities through a structured use case library.

Step 3: Prioritize AI Use Cases and Evaluate Business Value

IT and business leaders collaborate to evaluate potential use cases by weighing expected organizational impact against feasibility and readiness. This step leverages the firm’s AI Initiatives Prioritization and Roadmap Planning Tool to ensure investments focus on initiatives that deliver measurable value while managing cost and risk.

Step 4: Develop and Finalize the AI Roadmap

The leadership team consolidates findings into a roadmap that defines the AI vision, outlines prioritized initiatives, and maps expected outcomes over time. This roadmap aligns stakeholders, secures executive sponsorship, and guides implementation to advance both quick wins and long-term enterprise transformation.

By following Info-Tech’s structured approach, organizations can move confidently from AI experimentation to execution. The process enables leaders to align technology investments with business goals, strengthen governance and accountability, and scale AI capabilities in a responsible and measurable way. By balancing strategic planning, readiness assessment, and prioritization, the firm’s resources will help enterprises turn AI potential into sustainable business value and lasting organizational trust.

By balancing quick wins with long-term scalability, the roadmap helps organizations build confidence and trust throughout their AI journey.

For exclusive and timely commentary from Bill Wong, an expert in AI and data analytics, and access to the complete Build Your AI Strategy Roadmap blueprint, please contact [email protected].

About Info-Tech Research Group

Info-Tech Research Group is the world’s leading research and advisory firm, proudly serving over 30,000 IT, HR, and marketing professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides industry-leading advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.

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