At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, e&, a global technology group, announced its collaboration with IBM to implement an end-to-end AI and Generative AI governance solution. Leveraging IBM’s watsonx.governance platform and consulting expertise, this initiative aims to enhance e&’s AI governance framework, promoting ethical, compliant, and transparent AI practices across its expanding ecosystem.
- Key Features of the AI Governance Solution
- Integration of IBM watsonx.governance for comprehensive AI and data oversight.
- Automated risk management and compliance monitoring across AI models.
- Real-time performance tracking to mitigate risks, detect biases, and ensure ethical AI practices.
- Objectives of the Collaboration
- Strengthening e&’s AI governance to meet compliance and regulatory standards.
- Establishing centralized oversight for scalable AI operations.
- Ensuring transparency, explainability, and efficiency throughout the AI lifecycle.
- Advanced Governance Capabilities
- Centralized inventory for full traceability of AI models.
- Real-time insights into model performance, risk scoring, and compliance metrics.
- Early detection of issues like bias and model drift, enabling proactive corrective actions.
- IBM’s Role in the Partnership
- IBM Consulting to design and implement a tailored governance framework for e&.
- Use of IBM Consulting Advantage for accelerated development and seamless AI integration.
- Persona mapping, architecture patterns, and knowledge transfer materials to enhance governance effectiveness.
- e&’s Commitment to Responsible AI
- Proactive measures to scale AI responsibly and track ROI while safeguarding data.
- Reinforcing accountability and ethical practices across its AI operations.
- Setting a global benchmark for AI governance in the technology industry.
- Statements from Leadership
- Dena Almansoori, Group Chief AI and Data Officer at e&:
“By adopting IBM watsonx.governance, we’re raising the bar for AI governance, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and explainability across our operations.” - Shukri Eid, General Manager, Gulf, Levant & Pakistan at IBM:
“IBM watsonx addresses governance complexities, empowering organizations like e& to innovate responsibly.”
- Dena Almansoori, Group Chief AI and Data Officer at e&:
The collaboration between e& and IBM sets a new standard for AI governance by integrating cutting-edge technology with responsible practices. This initiative underscores e&’s dedication to ethical AI innovation, offering stakeholders measurable value while addressing the challenges of scaling AI in an increasingly regulated world.
