TECH & AI12 June 2026· 9 min
AI Transformation in European Enterprises 2026: The Decisive Turning Point
By 2026, 74% of European enterprises will have deployed AI at scale. Yet only 21% report measurable ROI. Discover the strategic gap — and how leading firms are closing it.
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[2]Capgemini Research Institute & BCG — AI Value Creation in European Enterprises, February 2025
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