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Expereo-commissioned IDC AI Investment Survey

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Jun 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026

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Market Impact

The report indicates that while AI investment is high, particularly in MSCI Asia Pacific Index, many organizations are not seeing expected returns due to inadequate infrastructure and poor data quality. This suggests a potential market opportunity for companies like Expereo that provide network and connectivity solutions to support AI deployment. Investors may scrutinize companies' AI strategies more closely, focusing on foundational readiness rather than just investment volume.

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Event Summary

An International Data Corporation InfoBrief, commissioned by Expereo, reveals that enterprise AI spending is rapidly increasing globally, with 70% of organizations investing in AI. In MSCI Asia Pacific Index, 37% of organizations are investing aggressively with little evaluation, driven by fear of missing out. Despite high investment, only 19% of global organizations and 40% in MSCI Asia Pacific Index report AI implementations exceeding expectations. Key reasons for underperformance include poor training data, high costs, and AI not performing as expected. A significant network and infrastructure readiness gap is identified, with only 9% of MSCI Asia Pacific Index organizations having fully ready infrastructure. Expereo's CEO, Ben Elms, and APAC President, Eric Wong, emphasize the critical role of resilient and scalable networks for successful AI outcomes. Concerns about new security risks and losing track of AI-related costs and ROI are also rising, especially in MSCI Asia Pacific Index.

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90 Expereo commissioned InfoBrief International Data Corporation
85 International Data Corporation conducted survey
75 Expereo commented on AI investment
70 MSCI Asia Pacific Index invested aggressively in AI
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MSCI Asia Pacific Index
MSCI Asia Pacific Index is highlighted as a region with aggressive AI investment driven by FOMO, facing significant challenges in ROI and network readiness. The region's performance in AI adoption and its associated issues are a central focus of the report.
Importance 95 Sentiment 0
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Expereo
Expereo commissioned the International Data Corporation InfoBrief, positioning itself as a key player in understanding and addressing the challenges of AI infrastructure. This event highlights Expereo's expertise in network solutions crucial for successful AI deployment.
Importance 90 Sentiment 20
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International Data Corporation
International Data Corporation conducted the InfoBrief survey, providing valuable data and insights into global and APAC AI investment trends and challenges. This enhances International Data Corporation's reputation as a market research firm.
Importance 80 Sentiment 10
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Ben Elms
Ben Elms, CEO of Expereo, provides commentary on the gap between AI ambition and outcomes, emphasizing the critical role of network infrastructure. His statements reinforce Expereo's position as a solution provider.
Importance 60 Sentiment 10
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Eric Wong
Eric Wong, President, APAC, Expereo, comments on MSCI Asia Pacific Index's aggressive AI adoption and the importance of underlying network and cloud connectivity for successful scaling. His insights highlight regional challenges and Expereo's role.
Importance 60 Sentiment 10
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Australia
Australia is identified as a country within MSCI Asia Pacific Index where the pressure to invest aggressively in AI with little evaluation is most acute, with 45% of organizations admitting this.
Importance 50 Sentiment 0
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Vietnam
Vietnam is identified as a country within MSCI Asia Pacific Index where the pressure to invest aggressively in AI with little evaluation is most acute, with 44% of organizations admitting this.
Importance 50 Sentiment 0
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Singapore
Singapore is noted as a country where more than one in three organizations admit to aggressive AI investment with little evaluation, and it ranks above the regional average for demand for flexible, scalable networks.
Importance 50 Sentiment 0
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Malaysia
Malaysia is highlighted for having 80% of organizations citing cost overruns or ROI not achieved as a reason for AI underperformance, and 54% are worried about losing oversight of AI-related costs.
Importance 40 Sentiment 0
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Thailand
Thailand is identified as having an acute need for network infrastructure upgrades, with 74% of organizations ranking above the regional average on demand for flexible, scalable networks.
Importance 40 Sentiment 0
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Indonesia
Indonesia is noted for nearly half of its organizations (48%) stating their infrastructure will need upgrading or replacing soon to support AI initiatives.
Importance 40 Sentiment 0
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United States
The United States is mentioned as having a lower percentage of organizations investing aggressively in AI with little evaluation compared to MSCI Asia Pacific Index, providing a comparative benchmark.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Europe
Europe is mentioned as having a lower percentage of organizations investing aggressively in AI with little evaluation compared to MSCI Asia Pacific Index, providing a comparative benchmark.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Vitruvian Partners
Vitruvian Partners acquired a majority shareholding in Expereo in February 2021, providing context to Expereo's ownership structure.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Seven2
Seven2 previously held a majority shareholding in Expereo before Vitruvian Partners' acquisition.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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