# The hidden blockers slowing AI down

> This infographic highlights findings from 1,000+ IT and business leaders on what’s stalling AI adoption—like SaaS sprawl, missing strategy, and integration gaps.

**Category:** Survey
**Published:** 2024-10-30
**Canonical page:** https://tray.ai/guides/ai-adoption-infographic/
**Download:** https://242774090.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hubfs/242774090/Downloadable%20assets%20for%20website/AI_Innovation_Roadblocks_Infographic.pdf

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## Top insights from the data

- **IT teams are overloaded with apps:** 66% of teams manage more than 50 SaaS apps, making it harder to unify data and deliver AI at scale.
- **Strategy is missing at the top:** 57% of executives lack a clear AI plan for their tech stack—leaving teams without direction.
- **Practitioners are under-equipped:** 34% report internal skills gaps, and 37% aren’t familiar with core AI tools.
- **Governance and compliance remain major obstacles:** 42% of respondents cite security and trust concerns as roadblocks to progress.
- **Leadership and teams are out of sync:** A disconnect between vision and execution is creating friction in AI adoption

AI adoption is slowing not because of lack of interest—but because the path is blocked. Tray’s AI-ready iPaaS clears the way by simplifying integration, unifying workflows, and helping teams move faster, without compromise.