Cloud Wars (Acceleration Economy)

#CIO Kenny Mullican shares opportunities presented by the use of #copilots and autonomous #AIAgents in #manufacturing. Despite some risks, manufacturing's future will be AI powered, he predicts. https://lnkd.in/dHMMge5N

An expanded partnership between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and #SoftwareDefinedVehicle leader HERE Technologies provides #cloud infrastructure, and #AI tech to accelerate development of SDV technology. Kieron Allen breaks down the impact in this #CloudWars analysis. https://lnkd.in/dAHe8PRZ 

#AIAgentCopilotSummit programming committee member Shawn Dorward of sa.global looks ahead to #data readiness sessions and keynote by Microsoft AI Agent VP Ray Smith at March event in this discussion with Tom Smith of #CloudWars. https://lnkd.in/de2PKRjH

"If I look at the enterprise understanding of large language models (#LLM)...it’s like we’re in the first innings of a baseball game." That's Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM, sharing his 2025 perspective with Bob Evans as part of the #CloudWars Top 10 CEO Outlook series. Watch the full interview, in which Krishna explains the #AI rollout strategy he recommends to customers, his emphasis on "delighting" customers, #hybridcloud, #quantumcomputing, and much more. https://lnkd.in/esvrrn8d

Aiming to give customers greater flexibility and choice, Microsoft is looking to expand the range of #AI models (beyond OpenAI) offered in 365 #Copilot. Kieron Allen delivers the details in this #CloudWars analysis. https://lnkd.in/dW5wRE27 

Salesforce was conducing #layoffs in the recent past but now it's ramping up in support of #AgentForce and its overall #AI strategy, in a positive indicator of AI's impact on #TechJobs. Kieron Allen explains in this #CloudWars minute. https://lnkd.in/dPECdzTz 

To win in 2025, businesses must be efficient, customer-centric, and bold. SAP Business Network is transforming #supplychains into strategic assets that drive exceptional #customerexperience, writes Kieron Allen. Discover how by enabling seamless collaboration across #procurement, #logistics, and distribution processes, it provides businesses with increased visibility, efficiency, and compliance. https://lnkd.in/d6NUNz2x

AI #Agent and #Copilot Summit programming board member Marie Wiese talks opportunities, #ResponsibleAI practices, and benefits of peer-to-peer discussion around real-world use cases in this discussion with Tom Smith. https://lnkd.in/dm-u4J4v

The #CloudWars CEO Outlook 2025 series kicks off today, with Bob Evans' exclusive interview with Safra Catz of Oracle, who details the company's #healthcare industry ambitions, benefits to customers of #multicloud partnerships, and aggressive revenue goals. Full interview: https://lnkd.in/gpBxYw87

AI is reshaping customer experiences, and early adopters are reaping the rewards — they’re 128% more likely to see high ROI. Yet, challenges like skills gaps and data hurdles persist. This year’s Zendesk CX Trends Report reveals the power of AI-driven tools: autonomous service, personal AI assistants, and voice AI are transforming how brands connect with customers. Personalized experiences and secure, data-driven strategies are key to staying ahead. Don’t get left behind. Dive into the report and see how embracing AI can boost loyalty and drive growth. #CustomerExperience #CXTrends Download now: https://lnkd.in/dxUVqbGi