FUTURE TECHNOLOGY
If your AI strategy is not defined yet , make it your top priority in 2025 , while your focus should shift to developing tailored , scalable AI applications that solve current challenges . For healthcare , finance and logistics ’ enterprises , the time has come to move from pilot projects to scaled solutions , says Doug Woolley at Dell Technologies South Africa .
How South African enterpri can prepare for AI in 2025
As technology continues to evolve , its impact on the way we work , live and innovate grows exponentially . Artificial intelligence has moved beyond being just a buzzword . It is now at the heart of global transformation . From AI-enhanced PCs to advancements in data centre design , here ’ s how technology leaders across South Africa can prepare for what is next .
Generating business value
2024 was a year of discovery as businesses experimented with Generative AI tools . Now , 2025 is set to be the year AI shifts from exploration to execution . According to McKinsey , Generative AI usage has doubled in just 10 months , where businesses in these stages are learning , testing and gaining insights into what AI can achieve .
For many , the test and learn phase is starting to pay off . Dell Technologies ’ Q2 2024 Innovation Catalyst Research revealed that 49 % of South African respondents are creating a dedicated budget for AI projects , with plans to invest in training , Generative AIenhanced software , and consulting services over the next 18 months .
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