Five AI Predictions for 2025
Laura Baldwin, President of O’Reilly offers her top five predictions for AI progress in the coming year. Prediction: To more responsibly address the impact of AI and automated systems, organisations will adopt balanced overarching AI policies that account for the evolving obligations they have to all stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, customers, and business partners. Companies must […]
6 AI and Data Management Trends for Smart Businesses to Embrace in 2025
By now, virtually every business has heard of AI, and most realize that effective data management is a key ingredient for using AI effectively. Many companies also have mature AI and data management tools and processes in place. But the world of AI and data management is changing quickly, and being at the forefront today […]
B2B Ecommerce Revolution: How AI Optimises Operations and Supercharges Growth
AI is having a significant impact on B2B ecommerce. Its role is both a challenge and opportunity for B2B distribution and manufacturing decision-makers, from business operation optimisation to driving growth and enhancing the customer experience. B2B Ecommerce Today B2B ecommerce is experiencing growth like never before. Research shows that UK ecommerce sales have steadily increased in the […]
How businesses can speed up AI adoption
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the adoption of AI has emerged as a crucial component for businesses aiming to enhance their marketing strategies and operational efficiency. However, recent research by Acxiom reveals that 54% of businesses in the UK and US have yet to integrate AI into their marketing technology stack, with only 21% […]
A Reality Check on AI-Augmented Testing: Separating Hype from Value
Recent industry reports claim that 80% of companies have adopted AI-augmented testing, but this headline-grabbing statistic deserves closer scrutiny. While many organizations have indeed experimented with AI testing tools, the reality of effective implementation is far more nuanced. This disconnect between reported adoption rates and practical implementation success highlights the need for a more measured […]
Guarding against AI’s internal threats
The rapid proliferation of Large Language Models (LLMs) across industries is evident, with many companies developing proprietary LLMs for Generative AI applications. A recent survey by Gartner, Inc. revealed that 55% of corporations are currently testing or deploying LLM projects, a figure projected to grow swiftly. However, organisations should exercise caution and carefully evaluate the associated risks […]
AIOps: Taking IT estates from complexity to clarity
Organisations around the world are gearing up to roll out AI initiatives. So much so, that a recent Riverbed survey reveals that 94% of organisations view it as a strategic priority. These businesses have a balancing act on their hands, tasked with delivering seamless digital employee experiences (DEX) while managing increasingly complex IT estates – […]
ChatGPT turns two: How AI will reshape the future workforce
As ChatGPT turns two, it’s clear that the artificial intelligence revolution it sparked is not fizzling out, but gathering pace, and it’s set to change both the skills young people need in the future job market and the way they learn in school and in higher education. Investment in AI hit $25.2 billion in 2023, […]
AI for advertising is about taking back control
The past few years may seem to have been defined by artificial intelligence’s entrance into the mainstream, but the reality is that the technology has been around for decades. This is especially true in the world of digital advertising, in which AI-based and machine learning tools have long been implemented to automate a wide variety […]
AI is Driving Cybersecurity Transformation: Balancing Risk and Reward in an Ever-Changing Landscape
The ever-evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity presents a valuable opportunity and growing challenge for chief information security officers (CISOs). Across all sectors, business leaders and decision makers are envisioning new ways to empower their workforce and streamline processes. Yet, in this surge of enthusiasm, they also need to be aware of the […]