Singaporean organisations are rapidly embracing artificial intelligence (AI), with 66% expecting to deploy more than five AI-enabled applications within the next three years, according to Nutanix’s latest Enterprise Cloud Index. However, 77% of these organisations believe their current infrastructure is not fully prepared to support AI workloads on-premises, prompting a significant push towards infrastructure modernisation.
The report highlights that AI is accelerating the adoption of containers, with 82% of Singaporean firms using them to enhance speed, reliability, and scalability. Containers have become essential in modern application strategies, with 88% of organisations anticipating increased usage over the next three years.
Operational challenges are also emerging, as 93% of organisations cite silos between business units and IT as obstacles to effective technology deployment. Additionally, shadow IT poses risks, with 78% encountering AI applications implemented by non-IT employees, and 94% acknowledging the potential exposure of sensitive data.
Data sovereignty remains a critical concern, with 86% prioritising it in infrastructure decisions. This is driven by compliance obligations and security concerns, necessitating that data remains within the country of origin.
Jay Tuseth, Vice President and General Manager of Asia-Pacific and Japan at Nutanix, stated, “As Singaporean organisations race to scale AI, they are hitting a wall of operational complexity, from data sovereignty requirements to the risks of shadow IT.”
The findings underscore the need for a unified operating platform to bridge the gap between containers and virtual machines, ensuring secure and efficient AI deployment across hybrid environments.
