Discover how heads of infrastructure and IT operations can accelerate AI value, scale performance and transform infrastructure into a driver of enterprise impact.
- Gartner client? Log in for personalized search results.
Turn I&O Into an AI Value Engine
AI value stalls without I&O transformation
AI has moved from exploration to execution, placing I&O at the center of enterprise value delivery. Yet many organizations struggle to align infrastructure with AI ambition and scale outcomes. Download this eBook to learn how to deliver on this priority and how Gartner supports leaders in driving measurable AI impact.
You may also like:
Webinars on AI, tailored for heads of infrastructure and IT operations, led by Gartner analysts
AI value stalls without I&O transformation
Heads of I&O must embrace AI strategically, develop necessary talent and establish strong guardrails to centralize AI governance.
Gartner has identified the major actions and decisions on your journey to success on this mission-critical priority. Our tools and insights support you throughout these steps, which will typically span many quarters or even years. (Your organization may or may not need to pursue each of them in any given order.)
The steps to successfully reinvent I&O as an enabler of AI value are:
Assess IT infrastructure alignment to AI ambitions
Align infrastructure to enterprise AI strategy to enable scalable, value-driven outcomes.
Diagnose IT operations AI maturity and bottlenecks
Identify maturity gaps and remove constraints to accelerate automation ROI and performance.
Enable AI-ready data management and governance
Strengthen data quality and governance to ensure reliable, scalable AI execution.
Evolve risk frameworks for AI deployment
Modernize risk controls to support faster, compliant AI deployment at scale.
Establish an AI-first culture and operating model
Align incentives and policies to drive AI adoption, innovation and measurable outcomes.
Build I&O AI skills and talent strategy
Develop capabilities to support AI execution and sustain long-term performance.
Design a hybrid infrastructure for AI performance
Architect infrastructure to optimize AI scalability, security and compliance.
Decision tools
Get benchmarks, assessments and guides to drive stronger performance.
Unparalleled, proprietary I&O insights
Gartner client? Log in for complete access.
Attend a Conference
Join Gartner experts and your peers to accelerate growth
Gather alongside I&O leaders in Las Vegas to gain insight on emerging trends, receive one-on-one guidance from Gartner experts and create a strategy to tackle your priorities head-on.
8 – 10 Dec 2026
Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference
Las Vegas, NV
Drive stronger performance on your mission-critical priorities.