5 ways you can stop testing AI and start scaling it responsibly in 2026

This report summarizes Lenovo and IDC’s guidance for CIOs moving from AI pilots to enterprise-scale deployment, emphasizing business alignment, measurable value, scalable infrastructure (including hybrid on-prem/edge), managing agentic AI risks, and establishing responsible AI governance. It highlights the need for strong foundations in security, data, skills, and control mechanisms to scale AI safely and deliver clear business impact.