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Hong Kong's AI Readiness Plummets: Only 2% Pacesetters

10/16/2025

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Cisco Systems, Inc., reports Hong Kong ranks lowest in AI readiness among 30 global markets.
Only 2% of Hong Kong organizations are “pacesetters,” versus 13% globally.
The study of over 8,000 IT and business leaders found 99% of pacesetters had AI roadmaps, while 32% of Hong Kong organizations did, and Cisco's managing director expressed surprise.
The report also notes AI infrastructure debt hindering transformation.

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Cisco Systems, Inc., reports Hong Kong ranks lowest in AI readiness among 30 global markets.
Only 2% of Hong Kong organizations are “pacesetters,” versus 13% globally.
The study of over 8,000 IT and business leaders found 99% of pacesetters had AI roadmaps, while 32% of Hong Kong organizations did, and Cisco's managing director expressed surprise.
The report also notes AI infrastructure debt hindering transformation.