AI Spending Surges But ROI Remains Unclear

AI spending is rising rapidly, yet measuring its true business impact remains a challenge. According to Apptio's 2026 Technology Investment Management Report, 90% of tech leaders say ROI uncertainty moderately or majorly affects investment decisions, up 5 points year over year. With unpredictable AI costs complicating calculations further, organizations need a reliable framework to evaluate returns. Nearly half of organizations now expect scaled AI to at least partially fund itself, signaling a shift toward greater financial accountability in AI investment strategies.