These insights are drawn from the 2025 Kyndryl Readiness Report, which captures responses from 3,700 senior leaders across 21 countries, including Belgium, and reveals an instance of momentum and reflection – as businesses report growing returns from AI investments.

However, this momentum is not without its challenges. While 61% of Belgian enterprises feel heightened pressure to prove ROI on AI, 44% say innovation often stalls after the proof-of-concept stage. Confidence continues to outweigh capability, with 45% struggling to keep pace with technological change and 25% citing misalignment between business and technology teams. These tensions underscore the need for strategic alignment and scalable execution.

In parallel, AI is reshaping the workforce. With 85% of leaders expecting job roles to be completely transformed within a year, organisations are prioritising talent strategies. Yet, concerns persist around upskilling displaced employees and bridging gaps in cognitive and technical skills. Addressing these issues will be critical to sustaining innovation and ensuring inclusive growth.

 Security is another area demanding attention. With 90% of organisations experiencing a cyber-related outage in the past year, resilience is top of mind. Despite this, only 39% are implementing robust cybersecurity measures, and 35% are upgrading infrastructure to mitigate risks. These figures highlight the urgency of aligning security investments with digital ambitions.

Meanwhile, regulatory and geopolitical pressures are prompting a rethink of cloud strategies. 74% of Belgian leaders express concern over global data management risks, prompting 66% to adjust infrastructure plans through data repatriation, vendor reassessment, and a shift toward private cloud models. These strategic pivots reflect a growing need for control, compliance, and agility.

As AI moves from promise to performance, Belgian enterprises are positioning themselves to lead with purpose—investing in resilient infrastructure, cultivating future-ready talent, and shaping strategies that balance innovation with trust. The road ahead is complex, but the momentum is unmistakable.