OpenText� (NASDAQ: OTEX) (TSX: OTEX) today released a new global report, "The Challenges to Ensuring Information Is Secure, Compliant and Ready for AI," revealing that while enterprise IT leaders recognize the transformative potential of AI, a gap in information readiness is causing their organizations to struggle in securing, governing, and aligning AI initiatives across business.

Developed in partnership with the Ponemon Institute -- a leading, independent research firm focused on information security and privacy management -- the study revealed almost three-quarters (73%) of CIOs, CISOs, and other IT leaders believe reducing information complexity is key to AI readiness.

"This research confirms what we're hearing from CIOs every day. AI is mission-critical, but most organizations aren't ready to support it," said Shannon Bell, Chief Digital Officer, OpenText. "Without trusted, well-governed information, AI can't deliver on its promise. At OpenText, we're helping IT and security leaders close that gap by simplifying information complexity, strengthening governance, and ensuring the right information is secure and actionable across the enterprise."

Information Readiness Is the Missing Link in AI Success

While AI is a high priority, the research underscores a key gap, that most organizations lack the information readiness to deploy AI securely or effectively. The report also found that while IT and security leaders remain confident in the ROI of AI, it is difficult to adopt, secure, and govern.

As this gap widens, information management is becoming the connective tissue between enabling innovation and maintaining trust. OpenText helps close that gap, by equipping leaders with the tools to simplify complexity, confidently govern data, and operationalize AI responsibly.

The AI Paradox: High Confidence in ROI, Low Readiness in Execution

Leaders are optimistic about the value AI can deliver, but readiness is low. Many organizations still lack the security, governance, and alignment needed to deploy AI responsibly.

Improving Information and AI Readiness

The research also revealed best practices for achieving AI readiness based on responses from the organizations that have invested in AI. These include:

The full report also reveals additional pressures from insider risk, proving ROI of AI and IT investments, and managing security complexity.

Survey Methodology

The Ponemon Institute independently surveyed 1,896 senior IT and security leaders across North America, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Australia, and India. The study captured input from organizations of varying sizes and industries, including financial services, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. The research was conducted in May 2025. Respondents included CIOs, CISOs, IT and cybersecurity executives, and decision-makers responsible for AI and security strategy.

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About OpenText 

OpenTextâ?¢ is a leading Cloud and AI company that provides organizations around the world with a comprehensive suite of Business AI, Business Clouds, and Business Technology. We help organizations grow, innovate, become more efficient and effective, and do so in a trusted and secure way â?? through Information Management. For more information about OpenText (NASDAQ/TSX: OTEX), please visit us at www.opentext.com.  

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