AI Readiness Score

80% of the IT budget is spent on maintenance rather than innovation — technological maturity determines market advantage.

The AI Readiness Score is the benchmark index for companies that want to remain scalable, future-proof, and agile.

The study shows where you stand in an industry comparison and provides data-based insights for a secure and strategic tech shift — for industries with sensitive data or critical IT infrastructure.

Benchmark study and maturity model

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The study is being conducted in collaboration with ETH Zurich, the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and the OST University of Applied Sciences. It is part of a research project funded by Innosuisse and supported by Studyond, economiesuisse and the Swiss Employers' Association.

CREATEQ is the industry partner and contributes practical insights from software and AI modernisation.

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From maintenance to growth - secure, compliant

While training and testing AI models is now easier than ever, companies are failing to translate these models into productive, business-relevant solutions. The hurdles:

Data quality & processes: Unclean or unrepresentative data and lack of structure jeopardise AI accuracy.
Compliance: Regulatory requirements that restrict the use of AI.
Monitoring & risk: Lack of control over AI performance and potential sources of error.

Companies that master this last mile of AI can provide scalable, secure and business-relevant AI applications — and thus derive real added value from their technology.

The AI Readiness Score is the basis for transforming your IT from a cost factor to a competitive advantage.

Instead of getting overwhelmed with maintenance, you make targeted investments in high-performance, trustworthy, and compliant AI applications that make your company scalable and innovative.
For companies with high security requirements and strict regulations.

Recognise strengths, close gaps

The step-by-step guide to a future-proof tech strategy. The AI Readiness Score shows you where you stand — and what you can do compared to the rest of the industry. Take part in the short survey now and receive your personalised evaluation:

Benchmark report: Your AI readiness compared to the rest of the industry
Practical recommendations for action: Possible next steps to secure your future.
Data-based insights: Sound findings from anonymised study results.

Use the AI Readiness Score to make data-based decisions, minimise risks and target your technology investments for the future.

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Methodology

Our approach combines qualitative and quantitative analysis to paint a clear picture of your technological maturity:

Expert interviews & data analysis - in-depth insights from the field
Evaluation of technologies, strategies & competencies - holistic overview
Spider charts for direct comparability - strengths and gaps at a glance

AI that works. Clear data, a practical roadmap - concrete steps to optimise your tech strategy.

This study, supported by ETH Zurich, University of St. Gallen (HSG) and the University of Applied Sciences OST, provides exclusive insights - supported by 1,000+ company data and implemented with Studyond.

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The publishers of the study

Marc Gasser

CCO @ CREATEQ

Tech entrepreneur specialising in AI, marketing automation and agile teams. Founder of B2B SaaS companies. Book author, lecturer at the ZHAW, Innosuisse expert and thought leader in RevOps & B2B Growth.

Philipp Ringgenberg

CEO @ CREATEQ

27+ years of IT leadership. Expert in digital transformation and software projects. Drives innovation with an entrepreneurial mindset - convinced that great teams create exceptional performance.

Dr. Oliver Gausmann

COO @ CREATEQ

Technology and AI strategist with 20+ years of experience. Focused on effective operations management and sustainable innovation. Believes in technology as the key to solving complex challenges - and enjoys flying privately.

Dr. Philipp Wetzel

CEO @ Studyond

Co-founder of Studyond - where science and practice merge. Formerly HSG spin-off Calculum, NEAR Foundation & HSG research. Passion for innovation at the interface of theory and application.

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