The CorpIn Hexagon model: The international standard for AI maturity

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Team CorpIn

June 3, 2025

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is now considered an essential factor for the competitiveness of companies worldwide. However, many organizations face significant challenges when it comes to the actual implementation of AI initiatives. This is where CorpIn comes in with its innovative and comprehensive Hexagon Model - an AI framework that helps companies globally to holistically assess and strategically develop their digital maturity.

Why an AI framework is crucial

The latest empirical study by CorpIn of over 1,300 companies clearly shows that despite its high relevance, only 26% of the companies surveyed have anchored AI as a central component of their long-term corporate strategy. There is no lack of interest or awareness, but rather a lack of concrete measures for the systematic integration and sustainable use of the technology.

Companies are facing similar challenges around the world:

  • Heterogeneous data structures: Only 8% have fully consistent data, which makes it difficult to use AI efficiently.
  • Insufficient measurement of success: Only 8% of companies use clear KPIs to measure AI success.
  • Lack of strategic anchoring: Almost 30% are still in the evaluation phase or do not have a clear strategic AI roadmap.

In view of these challenges, a structured valuation tool is essential. The CorpIn Hexagon model fulfills precisely this role.

What is the CorpIn Hexagon model?

The CorpIn Hexagon model offers a scientifically sound approach to systematically assess a company's digital maturity along six key dimensions

1. data foundation

Data is the fuel of every AI application. The CorpIn Hexagon model assesses how well data quality, availability and integration are structured in a company.

2. strategic objective

A clear AI strategy is a prerequisite for long-term success. The model analyzes whether and how AI is anchored in the corporate strategy and which KPIs are used.

3. organizational culture

AI initiatives often fail due to the corporate culture. CorpIn systematically records acceptance and change management with regard to AI projects.

4. technical requirements

The technical infrastructure forms the backbone of every AI implementation. The model evaluates the flexibility, integration capability and efficiency of existing IT systems.

5. security & privacy

Data protection and compliance are essential for trust in AI. CorpIn evaluates the robustness of security measures and compliance with relevant standards.

6. awareness & competence

Without qualified employees, any AI initiative will be ineffective. CorpIn systematically analyzes the level of knowledge and skills development in the field of AI.

How does the CorpIn Hexagon platform work?

The CorpIn Hexagon platform uses a combination of quantitative metrics, AI-powered analytics and expert assessments to create a comprehensive scoring between 0 and 100 points. This not only allows for a clear location determination, but also provides objective benchmarking with over 1,300 companies.

International applicability and benchmarking

A key advantage of the CorpIn Hexagon platform is its international applicability. Companies from a wide range of industries and regions can directly compare their level of maturity and recognize where they stand in global competition.

Why companies around the world rely on CorpIn

CorpIn was founded by students of the renowned University of St. Gallen and combines business know-how with technological expertise. This unique combination enables us to provide sound, practical and innovative support to companies on their path to digital excellence.

CorpIn understands that AI requires not only technological, but also cultural and strategic change. This is precisely why the Hexagon model focuses on a holistic approach - with a strong focus on long-term and sustainable implementation.

The next step towards AI excellence

Companies that want to consistently and successfully drive forward their AI strategies need a solid basis for determining where they stand and clear recommendations for the next step. As a framework, the CorpIn Hexagon model offers precisely this orientation and enables companies to remain competitive at an international level in a targeted and efficient manner.

Conclusion

The CorpIn Hexagon model is more than a framework - it is an international standard for assessing and increasing digital and AI maturity. With its holistic approach, it offers companies worldwide the opportunity to strategically anchor their AI initiatives, define specific goals, implement targeted measures and achieve measurable success.

Those who take the step towards sustainable AI integration today are positioning themselves as pioneers and securing their own long-term success. With CorpIn and the Hexagon platform, this decisive step towards international AI excellence has been achieved.

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