Unlocking AI with the power of Private Cloud
About this episode
This episode discusses the role of Private Cloud AI in overcoming challenges in AI adoption for businesses.
Business leaders are setting AI strategies, and IT teams are expected to deliver results. Research from the IDC shows that 88% of all AI pilots fail to reach production. So enter Private Cloud AI, a new way to role out your AI adoption. In this episode we break down what Private Cloud AI is, why it matters, and how this technology is helping organisations overcome challenges and unlock real value. Podcast host and Softcat's Head of Architecture, Helen Gidney is joined by Nigel Horsell, Private AI Channel leader for UKIMEA; James Brooks, Hybrid Solutions Leader for UKIMEA both at HPE and Gary Hawkins, Chief Technologist for Hybrid Platforms at Softcat. Softcat’s Explain IT podcast is the place where we discuss, debate and demystify tech in simple, jargon-free language. For more information visit softcat.com . This podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Helen Gidney
Guests: Nigel Horsell, James Brooks, Gary Hawkins
Topics covered
- AI strategies
- Private Cloud AI
- IT challenges
- business technology
- AI adoption
Keywords
- AI
- Private Cloud
- business leaders
- IT teams
- AI pilots
- technology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Softcat, HPE, IDC, UKIMEA
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