IT governance: Best practices for aligning IT and business strategy

The unprecedented pace of AI’s evolution and its use have put a strain on organizations. According to a 2026 study from the IBM Institute for Business Value study , 77% of organizations reported that AI adoption is outpacing their governance capabilities. Although governance practices — including the discipline of IT governance — predate AI, the challenges presented by AI adoption and findings such as those in the IBM study show how important IT governance is to overall organizational outcomes.