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Enterprise AI Strategy

Reviewed 19 July 2026 Canonical definition Part of: Agent Reliability & Deployment Terms →

An enterprise AI strategy is the organisation-wide plan for how AI will be adopted, governed, and scaled to achieve business objectives. It covers the operating model for AI teams, the governance framework that applies to all deployments, the investment priorities for AI capabilities, the risk appetite that defines acceptable use, and the roadmap for building AI maturity over time. A credible AI strategy requires governance infrastructure, including agent control planes, identity systems, and audit trails, as a foundational layer.

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What is Enterprise AI Strategy?

An enterprise AI strategy is the organisation-wide plan for how AI will be adopted, governed, and scaled to achieve business objectives.

How is Enterprise AI Strategy used in production?

It covers the operating model for AI teams, the governance framework that applies to all deployments, the investment priorities for AI capabilities, the risk appetite that defines acceptable use, and the roadmap for building AI maturity over time. A credible AI strategy requires governance infrastructure, including agent control planes, identity systems, and audit trails, as a foundational layer.

Which terms are related to Enterprise AI Strategy?

Closely related concepts include Agent-as-a-Service, AI Use-Case Registry, Shared Services (AI), AI Operating Model. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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