Between one-third and one-half of UK businesses plan to start at least one AI initiative in the coming year. Meanwhile, some 60% of UK public servants say AI use has increased over the past year. This adoption remains largely confined to basic tasks like drafting and analysis with just 17% reporting using AI for advanced or technical tasks. Over half of these public servants say they have received no training, most using personal logins, often without managers knowing and with no visibility of the data being used and shared.
In other words, across business and the public sector there is a strong current of intention to use AI – but do organisations have the data, systems, and people in place to make it work, safely?
Rushing into AI without the right foundations is one of the most common and costly mistakes organisations make today. Poor data quality, unclear governance, fragmented integrations, unclear running costs and skills gaps can all derail even the most promising AI initiatives. Furthermore, reputational and legal risk arises from inadvertent data misuse, including GDPR breaches, security gaps and over-reliance on unchecked AI outputs. Finally, the potential costs of token-based AI charging can escalate without a full understanding of the implementation.
That's why ADVT Group developed the AI & Data Readiness Review — a structured 4–5 day assessment designed to give organisations an honest, clear-eyed view of where they stand before they invest further.
Across six key dimensions — data foundations, integrations, platform architecture, security and governance, operating model, and organisational readiness — our experienced consultants work alongside your team to identify what's working, what's at risk, and what needs to change.
The output isn't a theoretical report. It's a prioritised, practical roadmap aligned to your real AI ambitions: the use cases you can pursue now, the risks to address first, and how to build confidence across your leadership team.
As long-term developers, evaluators and adopters of AI, ADVT Group brings deep expertise across data strategy, enterprise platforms, and AI adoption — helping organisations move from ambition to action with reduced risk and greater speed.
If you're planning AI investment in 2026 or preparing the ground for future projects, the smartest first step is knowing exactly where you stand.
