Global tech leaders are investing over $40 billion to strengthen the UK’s AI infrastructure, positioning the nation as a future AI powerhouse. Yet, while this investment fuels innovation, the true challenge lies not in building advanced technology but in adopting it effectively. Many organisations struggle to integrate AI into their operations, highlighting the need for strategic guidance that connects technology with people, processes, and purpose.
CNBC recently announced more than $40 billion will be invested in the UK's AI infrastructure, courtesy of Microsoft, NVIDIA, Salesforce and Google.
Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella shared plans to build the ‘largest supercomputer’ with more than 23,000 GPUs, while NVIDIA's Jensen Huang predicts the UK will become an 'AI superpower.'
A significant and welcome pledge - but it won’t guarantee growth, value or even success.
AI isn’t underpowered, it’s underleveraged.
The technology is here. AI capabilities are developing faster than ever, and we’ve seen a huge shift in major industries, from healthcare to finance. But despite this, most AI projects stall.
Not because the tech is flawed, but because businesses aren’t ready for it.
PwC reports that 80% of CEOs believe AI will change their business within five years, and while leaders are obsessing over the next feature and functionality, they're forgetting to embed, embrace and engage their employees. Transformation without inclusion is just disruption, and it’s failing. A Henley Business School study found 49% of workers reported no formal guidelines for AI use in their workplace, and more than a quarter felt their employer did not offer enough support.
This isn’t a technical failure; it’s a human one. We’re not connecting the dots.
Real value is delivered when AI is seamlessly integrated into workflows, when employees are trained and empowered, and when the technology aligns with a clear business objective.
This is precisely where the role of a business with strategic transformation capabilities becomes indispensable. The tech giants are building the 'what,' but companies need a partner to help them figure out the 'how.'
At QuantSpark, we specialise in bridging the gap between ambition and execution. We help businesses move beyond the hype to navigate complexities of adoption - from strategy and build to deployment.
We don’t just build tech solutions. We build, optimise, and embed them, delivering measurable value where it matters most.
Because true ROI of AI doesn’t come from the tech itself, it comes from making it work for your business.