Where AI Will Hit the Enterprise First

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to alter data infrastructure and processes in some very significant ways over the next decade, but some applications are riper for deployment than others. While stories abound about talking data centers, self-managing ecosystems, and the wealth of knowledge to be gleaned from AI-powered analytics, the initial implementations will likely center on more practical needs, like managing the flow of data from connected devices and streamlining the interplay between hardware, software and various management systems. According to eWeek's Chris Preimesberger, AI is already a facet of key industry verticals, such as financial services, health care and telecommunications, all of which stand to benefit tremendously from faster, more accurate data processing. In many cases, the drive to implement AI is fueled by a lack of expertise in the knowledge workforce regarding advanced analytics, even though many workers have deep knowledge of their industries. With many vertical-specific tools hitting the channel, AI is considered the best way to leverage that knowledge to develop new products and new market opportunities.