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91% of enterprises experience workflow bottlenecks despite deploying AI and automation.

PublisherSwimlane
ReportWhy AI & Automation in SecOps Aren’t Delivering What Leaders Think
Published29 April 2026
TopicsWorkflow Bottlenecks, Security Operations, AI, Automation, Enterprise

Published by Swimlane in Why AI & Automation in SecOps Aren’t Delivering What Leaders Think, 29 April 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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