Asian Enterprises

• Asian enterprises are increasing their AI budgets, with a primary focus on infrastructure spending to support deployment. • A mid-2025 survey of 1,000 IT decision-makers across eight markets—including Japan, Singapore, and South Korea—revealed that 69% expect IaaS spending to rise by over 20%. • Despite budget growth, wider AI adoption is currently constrained by challenges regarding security, costs, integration, and a lack of specialized skills.

• A Commvault study of 1,234 organizations across eight Asian markets, including Singapore and Hong Kong, reveals a surge in AI investment heading into 2026. • More than one-third of surveyed firms are already trialling or deploying agentic AI to optimize IT, cybersecurity, and general business operations. • Despite this technological push, the report highlights a critical gap in data resilience, noting that governance, identity resilience, and recovery planning are lagging.