1. How can organisations ensure that the data used in AI and ML systems is reliable to avoid biases or producing flawed insights? Organisations must adopt a comprehensive data integrity strategy to ensure that AI and ML systems are built on reliable data. This means implementing rigorous testing throughout the entire data lifecycle – validating…
1. What are the advantages of Bluetooth® Mesh technology compared to other wireless communication protocols in automation? Bluetooth® Mesh offers a fully distributed network, eliminating single points of failure and improving system resilience—especially in large deployments like commercial buildings. It also uses end-to-end encryption, ensuring robust security at every node. Unlike proprietary protocols, Bluetooth® Mesh…
1. What factors should businesses consider when transitioning from battery-powered to wirelessly powered IoT networks? There are 3 important factors to consider when looking at wireless power – Location, Coverage, and Data. Maintenance and waste concerns typically limit the number of battery-powered sensors that can reasonably be used for any given application. For example, retailers…
1. What are the biggest challenges in enabling AI agents to communicate securely across different enterprises? There are two important aspects to this communication: · Identity · Protocol Let us do a deeper dive on each of these aspects. IDENTITY Today AI Agents are being built for use within…
1. What are the key considerations for implementing AI automation in workflows without disrupting existing processes? I always recommend a gentle rollout. Start with a small slice of your finance workflow—maybe categorizing expenses or reconciling transactions—so the team builds trust in the AI. Map out your processes clearly, communicate what’s changing (and why), and train…
How is AI transforming the managed services industry today? We believe we are in chapter 1 of how AI will transform managed services. The impact it has had to date on the industry – as a place of research, as an assistant, as intelligence accessed through chat, as an agent of basic automation – is…
How can enterprises accelerate the adoption of cloud-first, zero-trust security models to protect against evolving cyber threats? The first thing enterprises can do is conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of their environment to identify critical assets that require remediation against evolving threats. Once that’s done, they can set clear imperatives among leadership and security teams…
1. What are the key considerations for implementing AI solutions to optimize staffing needs effectively?Staffing optimization with AI flips conventional wisdom on its head. While most companies try to predict staffing needs based on historical patterns, AI support follows a “spiky staffing” model where a small core team handles complex edge cases while AI handles routine…
How do you see the current state of AI usage across Africa? AI adoption across Africa is growing steadily, although it remains varied across different applications of the technology. For example, on an individual level – like many places around the world – ChatGPT and other AI-powered content generation tools are widely popular among Africans….
