Beyond the Hype: What Actually Separates AI Winners from Losers
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Scott Kinka interviews Maribel Lopez about the challenges of deploying AI in enterprises and how to overcome them.
In this episode of The Bridgecast, host Scott Kinka sits down with Maribel Lopez, founder and principal analyst of Lopez Research and regular contributor to Forbes, to unpack the operational realities of deploying AI inside enterprise organizations. Moving past the initial hype cycle, Maribel shares a clear-eyed look at why so many AI proof-of-concepts hit a wall and outlines the four core challenges businesses must solve: data preparedness, use case definition, measurement, and governance. From managing the hidden risks of autonomous AI agents to leveraging existing SaaS platforms for faster time-to-value, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for technology leaders looking to drive measurable productivity in 2026. To find out how Bridgepointe Technologies helps businesses make IT decisions faster with world-class engineering support and ongoing guidance, head to https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/
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