Wesley Doyle
AI IN PROCUREMENT
Wesley Doyle
Head of New Business SAP UK & I
“Organisations that make bold moves in AI will position themselves to flourish in today ’ s data-driven economy ”
The UK ’ s AI Action Plan is in motion , but a new report from SAP reveals that outdated systems are holding back many high-growth businesses . According to the findings , 27 % of these organisations cite legacy technology as a major obstacle to scaling up .
For businesses eager to integrate AI , the challenge is clear – modern solutions don ’ t always fit neatly into older systems . “ Addressing barriers to growth , like digital immaturity , must be a priority for the UK ’ s high-growth organisations if they wish to reach their potential ,” says Wesley .
Data issues also loom large . A third of respondents say their AI models struggle due to insufficient datasets , while 34 % blame poor data quality and inadequate planning tools for slowing progress .
Despite these challenges , optimism remains . “ As our report shows , many have identified AI as the key that unlocks business agility , resilience and efficiency and enables innovation at scale ,” Wesley adds .
“ As we look ahead to 2025 and beyond , organisations that make bold moves in AI will position themselves to flourish in today ’ s data-driven economy and lead the way in shaping the UK ’ s growth agenda .”
98 March 2025