India data challenges amid AI boom – 54% of IT leaders highlight data security as key barrier to AI adoption

As the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates across India, 54% of Indian IT leaders identify security gaps as significant barriers to AI success, according to the Hitachi Vantara State of Data Infrastructure Survey. 45% of respondents are concerned about a data breach from an AI-enabled attack and 35% are concerned about the inability to recover data after a ransomware or kill-ware attack.

The survey reveals that, despite the rise in AI-driven innovations, Indian enterprises are struggling to align data quality, sustainability, and resilient practices with AI’s growing demands, putting long-term success at risk. The findings highlight the urgent need for data governance practices that include robust ransomware protection services and infrastructure to ensure Indian businesses can effectively secure and recover their data in an increasingly complex data landscape.

The survey, conducted among 1,200 IT decision-makers across 15 countries—including 100 from India—reveals the transformative potential of ...