Enterprises have moved decisively from AI pilots to scaled implementations, driven by proven benefits and expectations of significant financial returns, according to the Lenovo Europe & Middle East CIO Playbook 2026 with research insights by IDC. Nearly half (46%) of AI proof-of-concepts have already progressed into production, with organizations projecting average returns of $2.78 for every dollar invested. Released today, the 2026 Lenovo CIO Playbook: The Race for Enterprise AI , draws on