NTT DATA Report: Just 11% of African Organizations Reach Top Cloud Maturity as AI Demand Surges
Only 11% of African organizations have reached full cloud maturity despite rising AI demand, according to a new NTT DATA report...
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A new report by NTT DATA reveals a significant gap in cloud maturity across organizations globally, with only 11% of African companies reaching the highest level, despite surging demand for cloud as an AI execution layer.
- A mere 11% of African organizations have achieved top-tier cloud maturity, according to the report.
- Findings are based on a survey of 2,300+ senior decision-makers, including 125 from Africa, conducted by NTT DATA.
- Despite 99% of organizations acknowledging AI's impact on cloud investment demand, 88% fear current levels risk AI and modernization initiatives.
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NTT DATA Report: Just 11% of African Organizations Reach Top Cloud Maturity - March 2026
A new report by NTT DATA reveals that only 11% of African companies have reached the highest level of cloud maturity, despite surging demand for cloud as an AI execution layer. The report highlights a significant gap in cloud capabilities across organizations globally. At the same time, a separate report from Red Hat shows that 97% of organizations experienced at least one cloud-native security incident in the past year, revealing urgent maturity gaps and an automation mandate for security. Meanwhile, Vertiv is set to showcase its AI-ready data centre infrastructure solutions at GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 from April 7–9, addressing the growing need for infrastructure that supports AI workloads.
