Executive Article for LinkedIn: "Data and AI in the Americas – Insights from Digital Realty’s Research"

Executive Article for LinkedIn: "Data and AI in the Americas – Insights from Digital Realty’s Research"


📊 The Era of Data and AI: A Regional Perspective Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries globally, but how are enterprises in the Americas harnessing its power? Digital Realty's Global Data Insights Survey provides an in-depth look at how organizations are leveraging data and AI to drive innovation, improve operations, and redefine customer experiences.

Key Insights from the Report:

Data-First Strategies Drive AI Innovation: 70% of organizations in the Americas are executing formal data strategies. AI adoption is enabling new levels of operational efficiency and service offerings.

The Growth of Data: 53% of IT leaders are investing in data systems, infrastructure, and analytics tools. Data is increasingly pervasive, and its strategic use is key to extracting actionable insights.

Data Localization Matters: 78% of companies in the Americas use a distributed data approach to ensure compliance and proximity to users. Localization strategies are integral to AI initiatives, ensuring privacy and regulatory alignment.

Data Drives Business Outcomes: 58% of IT leaders prioritize using data to enhance customer satisfaction. Sectors like retail and financial services are leveraging insights to create new products and mitigate risks.


🔑 Challenges in Adopting AI Strategies: While the potential of AI is immense, the report identifies hurdles, including:

  • Lack of leadership knowledge or support (58%).
  • Insufficient investment in data storage and infrastructure (63%).
  • Concerns about data quality and regulations.



🌐 Why This Matters for Business Leaders The findings underscore that enterprises must develop robust IT and AI-ready infrastructures to remain competitive. By aligning data strategies with business goals, organizations can unlock transformative opportunities, from improved customer experiences to operational excellence.


Reference:

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Odette Alcaraz

Subdirectora de Compras | Desarrollo de Proveedores | Category Management | Gerente de Compras | S&Op | Negociación | Sourcing | #Opentowork

1mo

La data hace la diferencias en cualquier decision estrategica. De acuerdo Lazaro Gomez

Alejandro Velasco Rodas

Comunicación Corporativa | Relaciones Públicas | Cultura Organizacional

1mo

Excelente artículo, Lazaro. La investigación sobre datos y AI es fundamental para que las organizaciones se adapten y prosperen en esta nueva era. Estoy seguro de que tus ideas inspirarán a muchos a reflexionar sobre sus estrategias.

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