AI's Grand Promise Hindered by Outdated Infrastructure? 🤔

Hello everyone! Are you all feeling the significant changes AI technology is bringing to our lives and businesses as it rapidly advances? AI is no longer just 'hype' but is becoming a 'reality.' Its potential is shining across various fields, including smart operations, building sharper customer relationships, and securing new growth engines.

The UK Recognizes AI's Potential!

In particular, the UK seems to have a very positive perception of AI's potential. According to a recent study, a remarkable 88% of UK business leaders stated they would make AI tools a top priority for their companies within the next 12 months. Marcus Nield, EMEA CTO at Extreme Networks, also emphasized this trend.

But, What About Reality? The Invisible Barrier of 'Infrastructure' 🚧

Herein lies an interesting, or perhaps unfortunate, 'gap.' While the high figure of 88% highlights the importance of AI, the fact remains that nearly half of business leaders admit their IT infrastructure is not prepared to support these AI visions.

This might be akin to buying a state-of-the-art sports car but finding the roads it needs to drive on are in disrepair. Despite significant investments in AI projects across the UK, many projects are experiencing delays, failing to deliver expected results, or even stalling at the pilot phase, leading to unfortunate cases.

What's the Problem? The Clash Between 'Outdated Networks' and 'New Ambitions'

So, what exactly is going wrong? The problem is clear. Many organizations harbor 'modern ambitions' for AI, but lack the 'fundamental capabilities' to support it – that is, robust IT infrastructure. We've encountered this narrative many times before. Companies rush to adopt the latest technologies but often overlook the fundamental infrastructure needed to properly operate them and unlock their full potential.

To succeed in the AI era, simply adopting the latest AI models or software is insufficient. Fast and stable networks, powerful computing capabilities, and flexible, scalable IT infrastructure capable of effectively processing and managing vast amounts of data are essential. If this foundation is not solid, even the most brilliant AI solutions will be unable to perform at their full potential and may become 'useless.'

What preparations is your company making for AI adoption? Are you also considering infrastructure development?

AI technology's advancement opens up infinite possibilities for us. However, to turn those possibilities into reality, we must not forget to strengthen the 'foundation' that is easily overlooked.

As I encountered this interesting news, I hope it serves as an opportunity for all of us to reflect once again on the importance of infrastructure in the age of AI. 😊