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Data + BI · February 2026 · 7 min read

From spreadsheets to AI: the 3-step data maturity journey for SMBs

Most SMBs are sitting on a goldmine of data they can't access. Here's the practical roadmap from Excel to AI-ready data infrastructure — with realistic timelines and budgets at each stage.

This insight is part of INA Webtech's ongoing thought leadership programme. Our team of AI practitioners and digital strategists publish practical, implementation-focused content based on real project experience — not theory.

Key takeaways

AI adoption requires both technical and organisational change — technology is only half the equation
Start with the highest-volume, most predictable processes — not the most complex or visible ones
Define your success metrics before you start building — not after deployment
Production-grade AI requires ongoing monitoring and iteration — it is not a set-and-forget project
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