The MACH Alliance Enterprise Technology Report finds 78% of companies with mature composable technology attain clear AI ROI vs. 13% of those yet to implement composable

MACH Alliance, the trusted authority for practical guidance on AI-ready enterprise architecture, has released a first-of-its-kind report on the relationship between composable infrastructure and successfully adopting AI. The MACH Alliance Enterprise Technology Report surveys 600 enterprise technology decision-makers in seven global markets, examining the impact composable technology has on AI implementations now and where it's heading to support agentic AI.

The research shows the role composable plays in AI, as companies head toward a future of multiple AI agents. Key findings from the report include:

• 78% of organizations with fully implemented, scaled MACH technology report clear evidence of ROI on AI investments, compared to 13% of organizations in early planning stages of MACH. That’s a 6X difference between organizations.
• 99% of respondents see measurable results from AI — averaging 4 distinct ROI outcomes per organization.
• 98% of enterprise companies with mature composable implementations can support AI at scale vs. 33% of companies in early stages of composable.
• 94% that have fully implemented composable feel their architectures increase the speed of AI deployment.

“The multi-agent future is arriving faster than most organizations realize,” said Jason Cottrell, president of the MACH Alliance. “As specialized AI capabilities multiply across vendors, internal development, and open-source tools, the competitive advantage goes to enterprises whose infrastructure lets those capabilities coordinate and share context. Open, composable, connected architecture isn't just accelerating AI deployment today; it's determining which organizations can participate in the Agent Ecosystem that's rapidly emerging."

The study found that while 37% of organizations cite complexity of integration as a primary concern, and 45% flag data privacy and security issues when implementing AI, organizations with a fully scaled composable architecture experienced improved data accessibility and governance (59%), increased operational efficiency (59%), and better collaboration across teams and projects (56%).

Calls for AI Guidance and Guardrails

Respondents in the MACH Alliance Enterprise Technology Report also shared a desire for an organization like the Alliance to address standards and education that support adopting AI, particularly as companies scale toward agentic AI-driven workflows. Key findings include:

• 89% of respondents say standards and certifications are missing for AI in composable environments.
• 97% of decision makers believe certification would impact vendor selection.

The MACH Alliance will continue to support enterprise companies through guidance and best practices in AI through its flagship conference, MACH X: Toronto | The Agentic Advantage, April 28-29, 2026. The conference brings together enterprise leaders, innovators, and AI practitioners to map agentic roadmaps. Enterprise leaders can register now to join.

To help build the composable, agentic-powered future, join the Alliance in proving agent interoperability, co-creating enterprise patterns, and delivering production-ready outcomes. Learn more and participate here: Agent Ecosystem Initiative.

About MACH Alliance

The MACH Alliance is more than an industry body – it’s a movement for openness, agility, and adaptability in the AI era. Open by design, the Alliance is building one of the world’s first Agent Ecosystems, designed with brands and meant to scale trust, accelerate innovation, and unlock new value across industries.

Independent and vendor-neutral, the MACH Alliance champions enterprise architectures that are open, composable, and connected. As AI reshapes digital experiences, MACH provides the trusted framework for enterprises to adopt modular, future-proof technologies without lock-in.

With a global community of 100+ member companies - including leading brands, technology vendors, and system integrators - the Alliance equips practitioners with certifications, real-world use cases, and peer guidance to transform digital ambition into measurable impact.

Learn more at machalliance.org or LinkedIn.

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78% of organizations with fully implemented, scaled MACH technology report clear evidence of ROI on AI investments, compared to 13% of organizations in early planning stages of MACH. That’s a 6X difference between organizations.