Welcome to the June 2026 edition of the Demix Monthly Newsletter

This month, global conversations around AI, governance, and organisational capability are accelerating rapidly.

In June, industry leaders from around the world will gather at Capability Creates 2026 in Washington, D.C. to explore the future of:

• AI governance

• Organisational capability

• Cybersecurity

• Digital transformation

• Operational resilience

• Process improvement

One thing is becoming increasingly clear:

AI is moving faster than many organisations are prepared for.

Businesses are already integrating AI into operations, decision-making, audit, security, and service delivery. But while adoption continues to accelerate, governance and organisational readiness are still catching up.

The challenge is no longer only about technology.

It is about whether organisations are aligned, capable, and ready to manage AI responsibly.

Demix at Capability Creates 2026

This June, Demix will proudly attend Capability Creates 2026, hosted by ISACA and the CMMI Institute in Washington, D.C.

The conference is expected to bring together global leaders in:

• Organisational capability

• AI governance

• Cybersecurity

• Operational excellence

• Process improvement

• Enterprise transformation

We are proud to share that:

• Melanie Spies (CEO, Demix) will speak on the CMMI BPOC Panel

• Bianca Erasmus (Strategic Project Manager, Demix) will present “Real Talk, Real Impact: Women in CMMI”

As organisations continue navigating rapid technological change, Capability Creates 2026 is expected to highlight an important industry shift:

Organisations are moving beyond compliance and focusing more on capability, resilience, and AI readiness.

Artificial Intelligence Maturity

One of the major topics gaining attention ahead of Capability Creates 2026 is:

CMMI AIM

Artificial Intelligence Maturity

Published by the CMMI Institute in April 2026, CMMI AIM is designed to help organisations govern AI responsibly while improving performance and reducing organisational risk.

But what exactly is AIM?

CMMI AIM is an extension of the globally recognised CMMI Performance Solutions model, created specifically to help organisations manage the growing use of Artificial Intelligence across systems, services, operations, and decision-making.

Rather than focusing only on the technology itself, AIM focuses on organisational AI maturity.

This includes:

• Governance

• Risk management

• Accountability

• Security

• Ethical AI practices

• Data quality

• Workforce readiness

• Business performance outcomes

The goal is to help organisations ensure that AI is implemented in a way that is:

• Consistent

• Measurable

• Transparent

• Responsible

• Aligned to business objectives

Importantly, AIM is not limited to IT or data science teams.

It applies across the organisation—including leadership, operations, audit, governance, security, suppliers, and service delivery functions.

What Does AIM Help Organisations Do?

CMMI AIM helps organisations:

• Assess and benchmark AI maturity

• Strengthen AI governance

• Improve accountability and oversight

• Manage AI-related risk

• Build trust in AI-driven decisions

• Align AI initiatives with measurable business outcomes

• Scale AI responsibly across the enterprise

The framework also introduces structured AI maturity appraisals and crosswalks aligned to ISO AI-related standards to support audit readiness and governance alignment.

The CMMI AIM Certification Pathway

To support adoption, CMMI AIM introduces dedicated training and certification pathways aligned with the existing CMMI ecosystem.

Building Artificial Intelligence Maturity (BAIM)

BAIM is designed for professionals and organisations looking to understand and implement AI maturity practices.

The course combines:

• Self-paced learning

• Instructor-led training

• AI governance concepts

• Responsible and ethical AI

• Data quality and AI risk

• AI regulations and oversight

• Managing AI initiatives effectively

BAIM supports leaders, practitioners, governance teams, auditors, and organisations beginning their AI maturity journey.

Appraising Artificial Intelligence Maturity (AAIM)

AAIM is a more advanced pathway designed for certified CMMI Lead Appraisers.

This pathway focuses on:

• AI appraisal planning

• AI maturity assessment

• Scoping AI appraisals

• Evaluating AI performance outcomes

• Sustaining AI-driven improvement

  
  

The purpose is to help organisations formally assess and benchmark AI maturity using established CMMI appraisal approaches adapted for AI environments.

For years, organisations focused on digital transformation.

Now the focus is shifting toward AI transformation.

But AI exposes capability gaps much faster.

Many organisations still struggle with:

• Cross-functional alignment

• Governance visibility

• Risk prioritisation

• Security integration

• Audit readiness

• Operational consistency

AI amplifies these gaps.

This is why organisational capability is becoming one of the most important business priorities for the future.