Microsoft Report: 82% of Leaders Urge AI Strategy Shift Now
A groundbreaking Microsoft report reveals that 82% of leaders worldwide deem the present moment crucial for revising strategies and operations due to artificial intelligence (AI). The 2025 Work Trend Index Annual Report, based on a survey of 31,000 people across 31 countries, underscores the rise of 'Frontier Firms'—organisations powered by hybrid teams of humans and AI agents.
Frontier Firms are not just using AI as assistants, but embedding AI agents into workflows as essential teammates. This shift is set to transform various companies across different industries, with Microsoft partners playing a pivotal role. By 2025, Microsoft expects these partners to have transformed numerous organisations, driving a broader shift towards AI-driven innovation.
Every organisation is anticipated to begin its journey towards becoming a Frontier Firm within the next two to five years. Microsoft partners are not only transforming work but also shaping the future, as highlighted in the report.
The Microsoft 2025 Work Trend Index Annual Report underscores the urgent need for organisations to adapt and embrace AI. With 82% of leaders agreeing, the time for strategic rethinking is now. Microsoft partners are at the forefront of this transformation, enabling customers to modernise work and activate AI's potential. The future of work, powered by hybrid human-AI teams, is rapidly approaching.
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