Understanding AI Implementation: Challenges, Benefits, and Governance

Microsoft Business Applications Podcast

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Can AI really transform the way businesses and governments operate? Find out as Ana Welch, Andrew Welch, Chris Huntingford and William Dorrington dive into the latest trends and initiatives driving AI adoption, particularly in the wake of Microsoft's fiscal year priorities and the post-election AI surge in the UK government. Listen to tech guru Benedict Evans dissect the hype versus the real-world application of AI, and get inspired by Sainsbury's innovative use of AI for weather-based inventory management. This episode is brimming with valuable insights that will help you understand the practical implications and benefits of integrating AI into your organization.
But that's not all—we tackle the intricacies of data modeling and application development on platforms like Dynamics and Power Platform. Discover why solid data models are crucial and the common pitfalls citizen developers encounter, such as over-reliance on text fields for key data points. We stress the importance of professional software development practices, including application lifecycle management, testing, and security. Moreover, we highlight the critical role partners play in guiding organizations through these complexities, ensuring effective governance and productivity.
Finally, we address the multifaceted challenges and immense opportunities that come with AI implementation in business. From substantial returns on investment to the essential need for upskilling staff, this episode covers it all. We also examine concerns regarding the accuracy of AI usage metrics and the phenomenon of "AI washing." Concluding with innovative strategies for software growth, we encourage you to keep pushing the boundaries and creating value in your tech endeavors. This episode promises to keep you at the cutting edge of AI and software development, packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking strategies.

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Chapters

1. Understanding AI Implementation: Challenges, Benefits, and Governance (00:00:00)

2. Exploring AI Opportunities in Tech (00:00:01)

3. Data Modeling and Application Development (00:13:27)

4. Challenges of AI Implementation in Business (00:27:31)

5. Innovative Strategies for Software Growth (00:39:41)