New advisory group debuts alongside research showing that while AI is a board-level priority for most companies, the majority lack a clear business case and face significant deployment challenges.
DXC Technology, an IT consulting firm based in Ashburn, Virginia, has announced the launch of AdvisoryX, a new global advisory and consulting group. The group is positioned to help enterprises navigate strategic, operational and technology challenges, with an immediate focus on artificial intelligence adoption.
Coinciding with the launch, the firm released a global study that points to a significant disconnect between corporate ambition and practical execution regarding AI. According to the research, while 77% of business leaders identify AI as a board-level priority, a substantial 65% admit they cannot build a clear enterprise business case for it. Furthermore, the study found that 94% of organizations face significant challenges when trying to deploy AI at scale.
These findings suggest that many companies are pursuing AI initiatives due to external pressure rather than a well-defined strategy, leading to what the firm calls an "execution gap."
"Enterprises are under intense pressure to 'do AI,' but most still lack the fundamentals—optimized data, clear business cases, aligned leadership and the right technical architecture," said Pete McEvoy, who will serve as Global Head of the AdvisoryX Group. "It's why 94% hit execution challenges and pilots fail to scale. AdvisoryX helps close that gap."
The new advisory unit will combine consulting engagements with DXC's existing engineering capabilities to assist clients in diagnosing issues, designing new operating models, and executing large-scale transformations.
The study also shed light on how corporate leaders expect AI to reshape the workplace. Half of the respondents anticipate a future with hybrid models where AI operates with partial autonomy, requiring human approval for key decisions. Only 15% expect fully autonomous AI in the near term.
Contrary to common narratives about job displacement, 81% of leaders surveyed believe that by 2028, AI will actually increase demand for the workforce, particularly in roles related to IT, data, cybersecurity and software development. This indicates an expected large-scale redefinition of roles and skills rather than a net loss of jobs.
To support its new advisory services, DXC has outlined five integrated solutions designed to manage the full AI lifecycle, covering foundational architecture, industry-specific use cases, user interfaces, validation and governance, and ongoing operations management.
SOURCE: DXC Technology
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