1、AI infrastructure trends report2026Page 02Contents 03 Executive summary 04 Introduction 05 Key insights 06 Methodology 07 Insight 1 Efficiency is a catalyst for innovation 09 Insight 2 Dependability,cost-effectiveness,and transparency are non-negotiable 012 Insight 3 Greater control provides greater

2、 confidence 014 Insight 4 Expert support fills knowledge gaps 016 Insight 5 Adaptability and simplicity are requirements 018 Insight 6 Responsible AI and sustainability are rising priorities 020 AI will provide the edge,and infrastructure will decide who wins 021 Building the future faster:partnerin

3、g for transformative growthPage 03Executive summaryNot long ago,AI was considered an experiment,handed off to tech teams eager to explore its possibilities.Today,its rewiring how businesses operate,solve challenges,and drive growth.Across every industry,teams are racing to tap into the value of larg

4、e language models(LLMs),automation,and next-generation intelligent tools as AI becomes an essential part of everyday work.The AI imperativeTo better understand how organizations are navigating this shift as they move into 2026,Crusoe partnered with MetaLab to survey and interview enterprise and digi

5、tal-native business(DNB)leaders on the front lines of ambitious AI imperatives.The findings paint a clear picture:teams are turning to AI to clear away friction and free up resources not simply to do more with less,but to create space for creativity and innovation to flourish.One respondent put it t

6、his way:“AI will be central to our innovation strategy,helping us stay ahead of industry trends and deliver cutting-edge solutions that differentiate us in the market.”But this race to realize AIs promise is far from straightforward.Despite strong ambition,most organizations face a host of infrastru