1、The State of Data and AI in Asia PacificViewpoints from Industry LeadersGlobal Data Insights SurveyTable of contents Foreword Introduction Trends Next stepsExecutive summary and introduction.3TrendsTrend 1.7 Data-first strategies advance AI innovationTrend 2.16 Data is pervasive and growingTrend 3.2

2、1 Data localization matters more than everTrend 4.26 Data drives the business agenda Build infrastructure foundations for data and AI success.30The State of Data and AI in Asia P|2 The global artificial intelligence(AI)revolution is here and companies across Asia Pacific(APAC)are gearing up to maxim

3、ize their AI advantage.If enterprises want to capitalize on new AI initiatives,IT leaders need to harness the right digital infrastructure strategy to ensure AI and other emerging technologies are supported from the very foundational layers.This includes having the right data infrastructure,systems,

4、and IT environments to future proof their AI investments.According to IDC,investments in AI will be significant across all major regions,with APAC expected to have higher five-year growth levels,with implementation growing“at a five-year compound annual growth rate(CAGR)of 95.5%.1 However,IT leaders

5、 will face the challenges of data sovereignty and adhering to the varied data regulations across different markets in the APAC.And,according to the CIO.com,“it has hence,become of paramount importance for companies and institutions to continue digital transformation and digital optimization under th

6、e ambit of digital governance and data sovereignty.”2Against this backdrop,Digital Realty commissioned the second edition of the Global Data Insights Survey,with responses fielded between October 30 and December 4,2023.The goal:gain insights into how enterprises are creating business strategies and