PodChats for FutureCIO: Future Proofing your Modernisation Journey with AI

If disruption was the word of the times for much of 2020 to 2021, modernisation was the strategy that underpinned many digital initiatives during 2021, on top of goals like resilience and sustainability. But as organisations allocate resources to pursue modernisation, Boards and the C-suite leadership are calling for greater scrutiny on the return on investment (ROI) given that economies may be trending upwards, but uncertainty remains.  Among the many technologies that continue to garner sponsorship, both formal and behind backroom discussions, is artificial intelligence. To help us understand how AI is helping accelerate digitalisation and modernisation efforts, we are joined by James Ang, senior vice president for APAC with Dataiku. 1.       Before we begin our PodChat, in 30-seconds or less, what makes Dataiku qualified to talk about Artificial intelligence? 2.       How does AI enable businesses to accelerate their digitalisation and modernisation efforts? 3.       What are the current challenges business leaders face when incorporating AI into their business ecosystems? 4.       How should businesses approach their AI strategy? a.       How does one architect an approach that reflects an evolving business/operational environment? 5.       (95% AI implementation failure) What are the traps to avoid in the planning and execution of an AI strategy? 6.       Given that technology continues to evolve. How does one design an AI strategy that is NOT tied to any specific vendor solution but instead is dynamically aligned to the business?