Why data fragmentation is becoming a business problem, not just a technical one
Data fragmentation is increasingly recognized as a significant business challenge rather than just a technical issue. This fragmentation hampers decision-making and affects the effectiveness of AI initiatives within organizations. Companies are urged to address the underlying data issues rather than simply consolidating data sources.
- ▪Gartner predicts that 60% of AI projects lacking AI-ready data will be abandoned by 2026.
- ▪Data fragmentation occurs when necessary information is dispersed across various systems and formats.
- ▪Many organizations mistakenly view data fragmentation as solely an IT problem, which it is not.
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Pro Why data fragmentation is becoming a business problem, not just a technical one Opinion By Maximilian Groth published 22 May 2026 The impact this has on business decision-making When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Gartner expects 60% of AI projects that lack AI-ready data to be abandoned through 2026. "AI-ready" sounds like a technical label.
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