As organizations increasingly rely on digital products and services to drive revenue, IT has evolved from a cost center to a strategic profit center. This shift is accelerating with the integration of AI technologies across the IT stack. However, many large organizations face challenges as individual departments adopt AI in a fragmented, uncoordinated manner. The IDC assessment guide provides a structured approach to address these challenges, helping organizations streamline AI adoption, align business units, and maximize the value of AI and GenAI technologies.