Tool sprawl limits AI integration for 70% of enterprises

AI tool sprawl is becoming a significant challenge for enterprises, with over a quarter using more than 10 AI applications, leading to integration issues, shadow AI, and increased security risks. A survey by Zapier reveals that only 35% of AI tools go through proper approval channels, and 70% of enterprises have not moved beyond basic integration, which often results in disconnected systems and manual data transfers. Despite these challenges, 66% of enterprises plan to increase their AI tool count over the next year, while 76% have faced negative outcomes due to disconnected AI tools. To address these issues, 90% of enterprise leaders emphasize the importance of a central AI orchestration platform, though only 35% have invested in such solutions. Zapier offers a no-code approach to integrating and orchestrating AI workflows, aiming to reduce tool sprawl and enhance data security by providing enterprise-grade security features and enabling seamless integration across 8,000 apps.