The top barriers to AI success and how to overcome them [Q&A]


With the intense interest in AI and its rapid pace of embrace, organizations are under pressure to swiftly evaluate their data architecture. AI architects urgently need solutions that harness AI to boost revenue streams and streamline operational efficiencies, all while navigating the potential barriers to their success.
David Flynn, co-founder and CEO of Hammerspace, a specialist in the use and preservation of unstructured data, recently shed light on the growing complexity IT teams face in managing data pipelines. This complexity is further compounded as organizations integrate LLMs into AI applications, underscoring the significant obstacles to successful AI adoption.
More task focus, the rise of AI whisperers and improved observability -- AI predictions for 2025

Enterprises struggle to deliver AI agents but new tool could help


Businesses are often under pressure to deliver AI agents, but development teams are struggling with siloed tools, fragmented governance and limited functionality that makes promising prototypes unfeasible in production.
According to a survey of over 1,000 enterprise technology leaders released today by Tray.ai, 42 percent of respondents need access to eight or more data sources to deploy AI agents successfully -- which is impossible when SaaS app agents are restricted in scope by the integrations to which their host applications have access.
The future of managed file transfer (MFT) in the era of digital transformation [Q&A]


In a time when there's a greater need than ever for remote and online collaboration, the secure transfer of information and digitized records is a non-negotiable essential.
As more enterprise employees create and share increasing amounts of sensitive content, organizations need to be able to manage all of their sensitive data transfers between partners, customers, users and systems, have complete visibility and control over where data goes and ensure the highest levels of security.
How business function mapping can help align IT and cybersecurity with business priorities [Q&A]


In the modern business world, organizations face the ongoing challenge of aligning their IT and cybersecurity efforts with their business priorities.
The difficulty lies in understanding how your infrastructure supports your business's core functions. Without this understanding, prioritizing cybersecurity initiatives, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring business continuity remains an uphill battle.
Over half of businesses have suffered regret over a software purchase


A new study from Capterra shows that 59 percent of global businesses regret at least one software purchase they've made in the last 18 months.
Despite this though, the survey of over 3,500 businesses finds 75 percent of organizations are planning to increase their software spending in 2025, with a significant focus on IT systems and artificial intelligence (AI).
Have we gotten observability backwards?


The last few years have seen digital transformation dramatically increase the sprawl and complexity of enterprise IT environments. Today, the average employee will likely access a dozen applications before lunchtime, both in the cloud and on-prem. This increased complexity has simultaneously created greater interdependences between applications, while also making visibility much trickier for IT teams.
The upshot of this is a world where there are more applications in use, which are less able to be monitored, and causing greater frustration when they experience issues. This is not a recipe for success.
The future of facilities management software [Q&A]


The facilities management sector is in the midst of a digital evolution, driven by trends such as sustainability and smart buildings, and there are also increased regulatory demands in the mix.
We spoke to Phil Meyers, CEO of mpro5, to discuss what this means for facilities management software providers.
AI redefines priorities for IT leaders


A new survey from Flexera shows that 42 percent of IT leaders say they believe if they could integrate AI, it would make the most difference to their organizations.
The study surveyed 800 IT leaders from the US, UK, Germany and Australia to determine how IT decision makers' priorities have evolved over the past 12 months and outline their focus for next year.
Gen AI adoption increases across key business functions


A new study reveals that 72 percent of business leaders report using Gen AI at least once a week, up from 37 percent in 2023.
The report by The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with GBK Collective, shows a dramatic rise in generative AI adoption across key business functions, as enterprises move from cautious exploration to rapid integration.
The CEO's digital playbook for 2025 [Q&A]


As we head towards the end of the year, the pace of challenges posed by technologies like AI shows no signs of letting up.
So what should CEOs be doing to ensure that their workforces are equipped to deal with the changes and ensure that their business remains competitive? We spoke to Mike Lee, general manager at AND Digital, to find out.
Uncovering GenAI's unsung heroes [Q&A]


There's no doubt that AI is seen as flavor of the month across many sectors at the moment. But how much of this is hype and how much genuine value?
We spoke to Martin Hawksey, collaboration engineer at Qodea, to discuss GenAI and the areas where GenAI is making a real difference, some of which you may not be aware of.
How to unlock the power of real-time analytics [Q&A]


The increased need for real-time analytics is driven by the rise of the on-demand economy, where consumer expectations for immediate access to products, services, and information are transforming how businesses operate and compete.
We spoke to Kishore Gopalakrishna, co-founder and CEO of StarTree, to discuss the need for real-time data capabilities, the strategic utilization of real-time data to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness, and the essential technology and operational considerations for building a robust analytics infrastructure.
Why finance teams need 'ambient intelligence' [Q&A]


The world is changing faster than ever, putting pressure on CFOs to create more value and be more strategic and collaborative.
Finance leaders are not only expected to understand the entire business, but they are also bogged down by the administrative work of backward-looking reporting and controls.
KT and Microsoft announce five-year AI partnership aimed at transforming Korean industries


KT Corporation and Microsoft have entered into a five-year partnership focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), cloud technologies, and IT business development. The collaboration includes both a financial investment from KT and resource support from Microsoft, with the aim of advancing AI services and innovation in South Korea.
As part of the partnership, the two companies will focus on five key areas, including the development of customized AI solutions for Korea. This effort will involve creating tailored versions of Microsoft’s GPT-4 and small language models using KT’s data. These AI models will be used in a variety of applications, including customer service chatbots and industry-specific solutions for businesses.
Recent Headlines
Most Commented Stories
BetaNews, your source for breaking tech news, reviews, and in-depth reporting since 1998.
Regional iGaming Content
© 1998-2025 BetaNews, Inc. All Rights Reserved. About Us - Privacy Policy - Cookie Policy - Sitemap.