By Adrian Alatsas, Head of Consulting & Advisory, Logicalis Asia Pacific AI initiatives don’t fail because the models are flawed—they fail because organisations aren’t ready. This blog dives into the real blockers to AI success: poor data governance, unclear ownership, and disjointed business alignment. While many strategies start with grand roadmaps, they often skip the foundational question: Is our data even usable? The answer, more often than not, is no. But the solution isn’t to overhaul everything—it’s to start small, prioritise based on real use cases, and build “just enough” governance to create momentum. At Logicalis APAC, we focus on reality, not perfection—because your AI potential is only as strong as your data foundation.

By Adrian Alatsas, Head of Consulting & Advisory, Logicalis Asia Pacific In boardrooms and executive meetings around the world, the question “Can you show me a case study?” is often seen as due diligence—but in the realm of AI, it can become a subtle blocker of innovation. This blog explores how the demand for proven examples, while seemingly wise, may actually stall progress in one of the most transformative technological shifts of our time. It challenges leaders to rethink risk, embrace experimentation, and act decisively in an era where waiting could mean missing out.

If you’ve followed this blog series from the start—thank you for staying with us as we unpack the 2025 Australian federal budget’s impact on technology investment. In Blog 1, we explored how AI, cloud, and cybersecurity are driving digital transformation, aligning with key investment trends from the Logicalis APAC CIO Report and ADAPT’s Top 10 CIO Priorities for 2025. In Blog 2, we examined AI adoption beyond the hype, showcasing real-world use cases across industries and tackling common implementation challenges.

investment in key technology areas—AI, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and workforce development. These initiatives align closely with Logicalis’ APAC CIO Report and ADAPT’s Top 10 CIO Priorities for 2025, where CIOs are prioritizing data strategy, security, and AI adoption. While AI & automation have received substantial funding, many organisations struggle to move beyond experimentation and deploy AI at an enterprise scale. So, how can CIOs turn budget-driven AI initiatives into real business value?

Drawing insights from Logicalis’ APAC CIO Report and ADAPT’s Top 10 CIO Priorities for 2025, this blog will explore what the budget means for IT leaders and how Logicalis can help these CIOs navigate the road ahead.

Logicalis, the leading global technology service provider, has released its annual CIO Report, which reveals that 95% of organisations are actively investing in technology to create new revenue streams within the next 12 months.

Stepping into the Acting General Manager (GM) role, from a National Sales Director position has been both an exciting and challenging transition. While sales leadership equips you with strategic thinking, relationship management, and revenue growth skills, the GM role demands a broader business perspective. Here’s what I’ve learned on my journey so far.

Application modernisation, often overlooked in digital transformation, can be a cost-effective way to leverage the benefits of cloud technology. This involves updating legacy applications to improve performance, security, and efficiency, allowing for greater scalability, flexibility, and integration.

Australian organisations are increasingly adopting cloud strategies as part of their technology infrastructure. The Australian Bureau of Statistics surveyed Australian businesses in 2022 and found that 85% were using ICT1, with 59% of these using cloud technology. Gartner predicts that cloud computing will become a business necessity by 2028.