Why 2018 Will Be A Breakthrough Year For Artificial Intelligence

This year is shaping up to be transitional in IT, and experts are pointing to one technology in particular that's expected to play a potentially revolutionary role: Artificial intelligence. Some areas where AI will have an impact are extensions of previous trends, but some new technologies stand to make previously unanticipated changes. Here are a few ways AI will shape 2018 for businesses. As computer hardware and networking equipment become more complicated, software is catching up to ease the burden of managing it. Virtualization is the norm in many businesses, and AI is playing a valuable role in adopting new equipment in a seamless manner. Cloud-based operations often rely on provisioning virtual hardware in response to changing demand, and AI is at the core of making these decisions.