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A small but consistent group of companies outperform their peers across every measure of AI value.

We call them Pacesetters.

And they’re 4x more likely to move pilots into production and 50% more likely to see measurable returns.

But what makes them stand out?

Not budget or ambition, but a consistent focus on six critical dimensions: Strategy, Infrastructure, Data, Governance, Talent, and Culture.

As AI agents and infrastructure demands accelerate faster than many companies can adapt, the Cisco AI Readiness Index tracks what's working, what's changing, and where the gaps are widening.

Explore the data to see where your industry, region, or market stands.