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5 Stages of AI Maturity

January 22, 2025 • https://global.hitachi-solutions.com • Season 5 • Episode 8

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Unpacking the 5 Stages of AI Maturity with Hitachi Solutions

In this episode of "Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions," host Dave Horstein explores the journey of AI value creation with guests Ryan Caputo and Chris Bennett. The discussion revolves around how companies can embed AI into their operations to achieve tangible results such as revenue generation, cost optimization, and innovation. They emphasize the importance of organizational readiness and a phased approach to AI maturity.

Ryan and Chris explain that every organization is at a different stage in their AI journey, and it’s crucial to understand where they currently stand to effectively move forward. They highlight Microsoft’s AI maturity study, which outlines five key stages: Exploring, Planning, Implementing, Scaling, and Realizing. Each stage has its own set of priorities and challenges, and the goal is to progress through these stages to achieve significant value.

A critical takeaway from the discussion is the importance of having a strong leadership vision and support. This is identified as the strongest driver of success in AI adoption. Additionally, they stress that having a solid technical foundation is essential for scaling AI solutions and realizing their full potential.

The episode provides valuable insights into how organizations can strategically approach AI implementation, ensuring both business and technical readiness to unlock substantial value.

For more information and to access the Microsoft AI maturity study, visit global.hitachi-solutions.com.

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