AI-Driven Retail: Humpty Dumpty had a good fall? Half the room exchanged glances. I had just suggested that we must use AI to rethink how we visualize supply chain performance. In a space filled with seasoned business leaders—chiefs of logistics, procurement heads, and supply chain experts—my optimism for machine-led insight clashed with a wall of […]
AI is rapidly evolving—from assisting human workflows to autonomously executing complex decisions. This shift marks the beginning of a new era: where systems don’t just process data or generate content, but pursue goals, learn from feedback, and act independently. For years, machine learning quietly optimized backend operations—improving recommendations, forecasts, and decisions. Then, Generative AI took […]
As the global AI market, currently valued at $279 billion, is set to explode sixfold in the next six years, businesses are in a fierce race to harness the transformative power of Data and AI. Yet, as exciting as this AI revolution is, it also demands a shift in mindset, strategy, and focus. As we […]
Here we are in the last month of 2024, with the AI revolution in full swing. Isn’t it amusing that businesses globally are still intimidated by AI investments? We are still playing catch-up, endlessly pitching the benefits of chatbots and automation. Why Are business leaders still hesitant to dive headfirst into this AI-powered future? What’s […]
We’re on the cusp of something extraordinary. We are witnessing one of the most fascinating technological breakthroughs. With projections suggesting a staggering $10 trillion boost to global GDP by 2028 (according to McKinsey), it’s clear that AI is set to ignite an economic revolution. Isn’t that thrilling? I am genuinely excited about this. We are […]
We’re data-rich, but insight-poor! Imagine a vast treasure chest overflowing with gold, but without a key. That’s the situation many organizations face today – drowning in data (the gold) but lacking the tools (the key) to unlock its true value. According to a recent survey, 85% of companies believe that data is one of their […]
Imagine yourself as a detective on the trail of solving a complex case, but instead of a large team & sophisticated tools, your toolkit includes an agile, sharp AI. Enter the world of Small Language Models (SLMs)—the nimble business assistants designed to tackle complex text-based tasks with precision. While their more prominent kin, the Large […]
An autonomous agent can preheat the oven when you start a recipe, adjust the blinds as the sun sets, and ensure your retail operations are more efficient and customer-focused. What exactly is an Autonomous Agent though? Understand autonomous agents better with these key characteristics: Autonomy: Autonomous agents independently manage tasks like self-checkout systems autonomously handling […]
As the year draws to a close, a question echoes from my clients, colleagues, friends, and family: ‘What are the next big trends in Data and AI?’ While I may not possess a crystal ball, my two decades of experience selling Data and Analytics solutions have granted me a glimpse into the future. Nonetheless, it’s […]
Covid-19 accelerated digital transformation for enterprises in all industries — and today, cloud initiatives are at the core of digital transformation. Enterprises are likely to experience mixed success with their cloud initiatives in the medium term as they manage challenges such as severe skill shortages, evolving data architecture practices and myriad cloud vendors with similar […]
