Dell report finds 64% of IT leaders lack infrastructure fully ready for AI
A Dell report cited by TechRadar says 64% of IT leaders say their infrastructure is not fully ready for AI at scale, with UK firms behind EMEA on roadmaps and compliance adding delays.
In the UK, 61% of firms lack a clear roadmap covering AI, data and security, compared with 46% across EMEA, according to the report. Dell said legacy infrastructure is likely one of the biggest factors slowing effective AI deployment for UK firms and their EMEA peers. The findings also point to data foundations and IT infrastructure as constraints.
More than half of respondents, 55%, said security and compliance concerns have slowed or delayed their AI strategies, and 64% said they are worried about complying with regulations when using their data for AI. Coordinating compliance and regulatory requirements across entire technology stacks is making it harder for enterprises to build solid foundations, the report said.
End-user devices are part of the problem. While 92% of respondents agreed modern devices help productivity, 79% said outdated devices are holding them back. Among EMEA leaders, 86% agreed AI PCs will play an important role in their strategies. AI PCs accounted for about 44% of all PC shipments at the start of 2026, according to Omdia tracking cited in the article.
“The focus is shifting from exploring what’s possible to connecting the infrastructure, data, security and workplace technology needed to turn AI into real business value at scale,” said Steve Young, UK&I managing director and senior vice president at Dell. The Dell report identified two clear challenges: complex regulatory environments and an expensive PC market driven by component shortages, according to TechRadar.