Many businesses find AI to be a large and demanding area of investment. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but the solution lies in breaking the AI journey down into manageable steps.
A model that makes AI easier to approach.
BDO has developed an AI maturity model based on recognised frameworks from Gartner – but adapted to Norwegian conditions. The model divides AI maturity into five levels, from curiosity to systematic use, and provides a clear roadmap for how businesses can evolve over time.
Each step in the model represents increased competence, a more strategic approach, and most importantly: greater value creation.
Where do Norwegian businesses stand today?
According to a recent survey conducted by BDO among business leaders in the retail sector, one in three report that their employees use AI tools in their work. Nevertheless, only one in five companies have established guidelines for their use.
In other words: many have started experimenting, but few have established structure and direction. Without clear frameworks and strategic anchoring, it is difficult to extract real value from artificial intelligence.
Not just for the big players
In one of our other surveys, over 80 percent of those who have adopted AI in the property sector said they are already experiencing value in the form of increased efficiency, improved data quality, and decision support. Nevertheless, only 14 percent of players have actually started using AI in practice.
There are still good opportunities to be early with an AI strategy, even if you haven’t started yet. And this doesn’t only apply to the largest companies:
Many smaller companies with manual processes and limited resources can gain significant benefits. Everything from contract review and risk analysis to project follow-up and financial administration can be streamlined – freeing up time for value-creating work.