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Artificial intelligence (AI) is the fastest-evolving, fastest-adopted enterprise technology — possibly ever. But how will it change IT operations and what’s needed to support the next generation of AI and machine learning applications?

Those are the questions explored in virtual CIO Think Tank roundtables held in April and May 2024. IT leaders from a variety of industries took part in two lively panel discussions, identifying AI’s potential use cases and demands; hurdles for enterprise adoption; and ways to approach the needed technology, infrastructure, and skills.

The roundtables were facilitated by Foundry executives and included experts from industry research firm IDC, editorial leadership from Foundry, and the CIO and a top engineering expert from CIO Think Tank partner Juniper Networks.

The participants drew on their own experience and knowledge to share their views on how AI will reinvent IT operations, as well as the strategic and tactical approaches to confronting the key challenges of AI today. Where is the most immediate value from AI? What infrastructure and skills will you need today and tomorrow? And how quickly will AI earn trust to operate with the most sensitive data and facilitate highstakes decisions? Read on for answers and practical steps from IT, networking, and security leaders.