Ai Adoption

Buying AI tools isn't enough: two reports show strategy, not spend, drives enterprise returns

High-intensity AI adopters grew headcount 10%+ in 24 months, but 66% of workers got no guidance on using the time saved.

Kyndryl report: AI is in 57% of enterprise core processes, but workforce readiness is falling behind

Kyndryl's 2026 People Readiness Report finds AI embedded in most enterprises, yet only 23% of leaders say their workforce is fully prepared.

Southeast Asian enterprises cut vendor onboarding from 5 days to 4 hours with agentic AI

SEA enterprises are moving past AI pilots. A multi-agent workflow cut vendor onboarding time by 95%, signaling where enterprise AI is heading in 2026.

Eighty percent of U.S. factories have no automation. Here's what's holding them back

Most U.S. manufacturers believe AI is critical to their future, yet few have deployed it broadly. The gap between intent and execution is widening.

Enterprise AI cost controls arrive as Walmart, Uber, and Microsoft rein in usage

Major corporations are moving past open AI access and toward usage limits and ROI frameworks, signaling a new phase of enterprise adoption.

AWS launches $1 billion Forward Deployed Engineering unit to accelerate enterprise AI adoption

AWS is investing $1 billion in a new Forward Deployed Engineering unit, seeding it with thousands of engineers to embed directly within enterprise customers.

Enterprise AI moves from pilot to production in 2026, but gaps in governance and talent persist

Two major 2026 AI surveys show enterprise adoption accelerating fast, while governance, talent, and operational readiness struggle to keep pace.

Enterprise AI adoption shifts from pilot projects to core business strategy

Most enterprise AI pilots never scale. Here's what separates organizations that reach production from those stuck in perpetual experimentation.

Publicis Sapient's 2026 enterprise AI report finds wide adoption but only 10% say it's core to operations

A survey of 1,550 AI decision-makers finds 73% of enterprises use AI regularly, yet just 10% call it core to how their business runs.

Enterprise AI adoption shifts from pilot projects to core business strategy

Enterprise AI is moving beyond experimentation into full-scale deployment, reshaping operations, decision-making, and competitive positioning across industries.

Three fault lines reshaping enterprise AI in 2026: adoption, cost, and security

Anthropic overtakes OpenAI in US business adoption, Uber burns its 2026 AI budget by April, and autonomous agents expand attack surfaces by 450%.

A Practical Guide to Modern AI Architecture, Workflow-First Thinking, and Scalable Business Value

Artificial intelligence has already moved beyond the hype cycle and into the day-to-day reality of business operations. Companies across industries are rushing to integrate AI into their workflows, but many are running into the same challenge: it’s relatively easy to build something that works in a demo, and much harder to make it reliable…

A Practical Conversation About AI in Business: From Hype to Real-World Impact

Artificial intelligence has moved from buzzword to boardroom priority at a staggering pace. Yet despite widespread adoption, many organizations are still struggling to turn experimentation into measurable business value—some estimates suggest the majority of enterprise AI initiatives fail to scale successfully. As AI becomes “table stakes” across industries, the real challenge is no longer…

How AI Is Transforming Private Equity Deal Evaluation and Portfolio Strategy

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how organizations evaluate risk, analyze markets, and drive operational efficiency. In financial services alone, global AI spending is projected to surpass $97 billion by 2027, reflecting how deeply data-driven technologies are reshaping decision-making. For private equity firms—where hundreds of potential investments may be screened each year—the ability to analyze information…

QumulusAI Brings Fixed Monthly Pricing to Unpredictable AI Costs in Private LLM Deployment

Unpredictable AI costs have become a growing concern for organizations running private LLM platforms. Usage-based pricing models can drive significant swings in monthly expenses as adoption increases. Budgeting becomes difficult when infrastructure spending rises with every new user interaction. Mazda Marvasti, CEO of Amberd, says pricing volatility created challenges as his team expanded its…

How AI and Digital Platforms Are Transforming Work at EY: Insights from Industry Leaders

The Digital Revolution in Professional Services The integration of AI and digital platforms is fundamentally reshaping how teams collaborate, upskill, and deliver value to clients at EY. This transformation extends beyond simple automation—it represents a paradigm shift in how professional services firms operate, innovate, and create competitive advantage. We asked industry thought leaders to share…

Reflection and What’s Ahead: How Applied Digital Built the AI Factories of Tomorrow

As AI adoption accelerates at an unprecedented pace—ChatGPT alone sees 2.5 billion daily prompts just two and a half years after launch—digital infrastructure is racing to keep up. At the center of this transformation are purpose-built data centers, evolving from air-cooled Bitcoin facilities to liquid-cooled “AI factories” designed to power the next generation of…

AI Meets Access: Powering Smarter Systems with Mobile Credentials

As the security integration industry contends with rapid technological advancement and increasing business complexity, many integrators are looking for the tools, training, and guidance to keep pace. At the center of this evolution is AI—transforming not just the products integrators deploy but also the way they operate their businesses. Meanwhile, the shift to mobile…

Decarbonization Efforts and Goals in the Aerospace Industry

As the aerospace industry intensifies its focus on decarbonization efforts, the sector faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint in line with global climate goals. This conversation is particularly relevant as the industry contributes approximately 3.5% of global emissions. To stay competitive and comply with the Paris Agreement targets, aerospace companies are adopting…

AI Accelerators Enhance Computational Might Across Industries; Innovation and Open Standards Key for Adoption

The realm of artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing, underscored by the development and deployment of AI accelerators from top players. These accelerators are at the forefront of a technology revolution, offering unprecedented computational power to handle complex AI workloads. As businesses across sectors increasingly rely on AI for operational efficiency and innovation, the importance…

Major Brands Are Investing in Generative AI for Digital Commerce. They Need to Prioritize Data Transparency to Build Consumer Trust.

In the rapidly evolving world of digital commerce, how can businesses harness the power of generative AI without crossing the ethical line of consumer privacy? Making best use of generative AI in digital commerce is proving a more difficult balancing act than the initial hype around tools like ChatGPT may have signaled. A…

As Businesses Integrate AI, They Must Look Beyond Benefits and Toward Accountability and Ethical Consequences

As the modern business landscape continues to rapidly integrate AI, it’s imperative to approach its applications with a discerning eye. While the capabilities of AI are vast, it’s a myth to consider it a panacea; understanding its strengths and limitations is crucial. This is precisely where the ethical mandates around AI come into…

Dell Technologies Joins Hedera Hashgraph Global Governing Council

Round Rock, Texas – Dell Technologies, a leading provider of IT consulting and support services, has announced that it has joined the Hedera Hashgraph Global Governing Council. The council is responsible for maintaining the stability and security of the Hedera network, as well as overseeing its future development.   Hedera Hashgraph is a decentralized public…

Holiday Surprise: Dr. Leemon Baird on Decentralized Recovery and Custody – The Private Key to Mass Adoption

Almost everyone has been subject to multi-factor authentication before, whether it was having to confirm a code sent to your phone or email address or having to answer an additional security question after inputting your password. However, a new form of web security called decentralized recovery and decentralized custody is now on the horizon. How…