Getting Your IT Ready for AI: Where to Start

AI is already changing the way organisations work, from improving day-to-day operations to helping teams make faster, smarter decisions.

But while lots of businesses are exploring AI tools, far fewer have the right foundations in place to make AI work properly at scale. That’s where this masterclass comes in.

Interest in AI continues to grow, but many organisations are still figuring out what practical adoption actually looks like.

• Around 39% of UK businesses are already using AI, with a further 31% actively considering it
• Among SMEs, adoption is still in the early stages, with roughly 31% currently using AI tools

On 30th June, our Chief Technology Officer, Lee Johnson, will host a practical session focused on what it really takes to build AI-ready IT, without the hype, jargon or overcomplicated theory.

Why this matters now

AI is moving quickly. What feels new today is likely to become standard business practice over the next 12–24 months.

At the same time, a gap is starting to appear between organisations experimenting with AI and those actually seeing long-term value from it.

According to McKinsey, nearly two-thirds of organisations are still not scaling AI beyond pilot projects, and only around 2% are considered highly AI-ready.

The businesses getting the most from AI aren’t just adopting new tools. They’re putting the right infrastructure, governance and data foundations in place so AI can work securely, reliably and at scale.

Without that groundwork, progress can quickly slow down.

What the session will cover

This masterclass is designed to give you a practical understanding of where to focus and what will make the biggest difference. Lee will cover:

• How AI is reshaping business strategy and operations – What’s changing behind the scenes, and what it means for leadership teams and future planning.
• What “AI-ready” really means – The foundations organisations need across infrastructure, data and governance, and where many businesses struggle.
• Why strong foundations matter – How getting the basics right now helps reduce risk and creates better long-term outcomes.
• Where to focus over the next 12–24 months – Practical steps to help your organisation unlock value from AI and automation.
• Built for practical action – This isn’t a future-focused thought piece or a high-level overview.

It’s a grounded, practical session for organisations that want to move beyond experimentation and start building something sustainable.

Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or looking to scale existing initiatives, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what happens next and where to focus your efforts.

Secure your place

If AI is already part of your roadmap, or needs to be, this session will help you focus on the areas that matter most.

Join us on 30th June and start building the foundations for AI that works.