Modern Data Report 2026: What 500+ Data Leaders and Experts Say on AI-Readiness

The Modern Data Report reveals how enterprise data is nowhere near AI-ready. AI cannot reason over data that humans themselves cannot rely on.Through this survey, we are able to observe the precise reasons behind the current state of the data stack, and why so many data leaders, subject matter experts, and practitioners across industries report the same experience: despite years of investment in modern platforms, data still fails at the moment it is needed most.What emerges is not a shortage of tools, ambition, or technical sophistication. It is a breakdown in activation.