Deploying AI from pilot to production

A successful AI pilot doesn’t guarantee successful deployment to the rest of an organization. According to Accenture’s Pulse of Change report (July 2026), only 23% of C-suite leaders report having achieved sustained, enterprise-wide impact with AI initiatives. Pilots are designed for success. Teams are handpicked, often selected for enthusiasm and capability, and work on a defined scope with clear timelines. Pilot budgets are often protected, with insulation from normal organizational dynamics. This makes pilots unrepresentative of the conditions under which AI programs run in production.

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