The Age of Connected Intelligence

The time for fragmented AI experimentation is over.
The future of work depends on connected intelligence.

Today’s workplace is overflowing with AI-powered tools.
Our research shows that this is leading to siloed systems, parallel experimentation, and growing inefficiency.

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AI adoption is high, but workflows are disconnected

Our latest global study reveals that while we’re racing to adopt AI in all its forms, we’re failing to support it with increased integration and shared context. This means we’re not maximizing the revolutionary power of the technology.

82%
use AI, including GenAI, copilots, and agents
38%
operate 3-5 different AI tools weekly
95%
would delegate at least one task to an AI agent now
96%
want AI tools that work together
33%
need stronger AI integration with core systems

The top 3 AI tools in the workplace

Eight out of 10 of our respondents use AI in their weekly work — mainly GenAI, assistants, and agents.
60%

60%

use generative AI

49%

49%

use AI assistants/copilots

31%

31%

use AI agents

What are the barriers to AI success?

AI has the power to revolutionize our work, but right now we’re stuck in a pilot phase, with varying degrees of adoption progress. Our respondents say they’re:

The solution? Connection: The key to unlocking AI’s true value

To close the gap between vision and reality, organizations need structured data, integrated workflows, and a strong foundation of connected intelligence.

Context

Structured data

Siloed data is a wasted resource, limiting the effectiveness of AI. 96% of our survey respondents say connected AI tools that share context would be valuable.

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Process

Integrated workflows

Smart, connected tools can bring clarity and speed to daily workflows. This is why the majority of employees prefer AI solutions that offer organization-wide consistency.

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Productivity

Connected intelligence

A holistic approach that unifies people, systems, and data maximizes the impact of AI. More than half of employees believe those connections would transform how they work.

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Unified tools, data, and systems are key

Our research tells us that employees are ready for AI that works together. In fact, 90% want AI agents that can automatically coordinate across multiple tools. But what does real connection look like?

Context

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Collaboration

Wrike AI agents

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Conversation

Wrike Copilot

Supercharge your productivity with your very own AI-powered teammate. Ask Wrike Copilot to answer queries, prioritize projects, identify risks, surface insights, and much more.
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Connected intelligence
in the real world

Successful teams don’t follow the crowd — they set the pace. See how our customers are using Wrike to unlock AI’s full potential.

The people who powered
our research

1,000 employees. 10 industries. Five countries. One essential survey that reveals the reality of AI adoption in the modern workforce.

46%

confirm their company is “making progress” with AI

27%

describe their AI efforts as “running smoothly”

20%

say their organization hasn’t rolled out any AI tools