April 26, 2025

Thought Leadership: Introducing the Ascot Morgan SMB AI Adoption Model

Thought Leadership: Introducing the Ascot Morgan SMB AI Adoption Model

In today's AI-driven world, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are embracing many of the transformation applications that AI offers to support their business processes. To help both SMBs and their IT vendors navigate this journey, Ascot Morgan developed its SMB AI Adoption Model - a clear framework that outlines the stages of AI adoption by SMBs.

Model Highlights

Illustrates the progression of AI adoption by SMBs, from foundational steps to strategic transformation.

  • X-Axis: Represents the stages of adoption across key areas, starting with Automation and Efficiency and progressing to Scalability and Growth.

  • Y-Axis: Represents the depth or sophistication of AI adoption, moving from low (foundational automation) to high (strategic scalability).

Insights For IT Vendors

  • Identifies where SMBs are in their AI adoption journey and tailoring solutions accordingly.

  • Offers a roadmap for vendors to align their strategies with SMB needs, from AI education to implementation support.

  • Enables proactive engagement by forecasting future SMB requirements at each stage of adoption.

Our model is more than a tool - it's a guide to help vendors forge stronger SMB partnerships and deliver impactful solutions. Contact us to learn more details about the stages of our model and how it can help you achieve more growth.

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