Businesses see AI ROI, but 62% can't handle storage demands

Seagate's 2026 Data Infrastructure Readiness Report found 99% of IT leaders expect AI-driven storage demand to grow within three years, with 32% expecting growth over 50%. Only 38% of organizations say they are ready; 86% already see moderate or significant AI returns.

• 99% of IT leaders expect AI storage demand growth within three years
• 32% expect storage demand to grow more than 50%
• Only 38% of organizations call their infrastructure ready
• 86% of companies see moderate or significant AI returns