Vala Afshar is a Contributing Writer at ZDNet. He focuses on themes related to artificial intelligence, including AI platforms, generative AI, natural language processing, and deep learning, as well as topics surrounding software as a service and MLOps. Vala is featured in ZDNet, diginomica, and CIO Online.
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AI implementation is up 282% in a year, and it's reshaping how CIOs and CEOs work together, Salesforce says.
By: Vala Afshar
The future of work isn't just about exploiting AI. Successful professionals will focus on honing these capabilities.
By: Vala Afshar
Successful leaders will harness the power of AI while amplifying essential human capabilities. Three experts share essential recommendations that every executive should have on their agenda.
By: David Bray, Vala Afshar, Henry King
Relationship advice for an autonomous age - the first of a two part examination of what why the personal matters as much, if not more, in an automated era.
By: Vala Afshar, Henry King, David Bray
In the second of a two part examination from Salesforce, Vala Afshar, Henry King, and Dr David Bray share why autonomy does not replace the importance of relationships - far from it. But this has design and process implications that are still emerging...
McKinsey identifies four coordinated steps that connect strategy, technology, and people to build strong foundational data capabilities.
According to a new survey, most government leaders expect that AI will surpass the internet, PCs, and even smartphones in its impact on the workforce.
By: Vala Afshar
Accenture's latest research finds that companies must demonstrate sustained early wins from AI investments to build momentum. The key is shifting from siloed AI to systemic AI.
By: Vala Afshar, Henry King, David Bray
Summary: Too many businesses get stuck in the early part of their AI transformation journey, where cost reduction is the principal type of value they can expect from their investment. To unlock greater, and more lasting, value from AI requires understanding how to continue their journey and what to expect from it, say Vala Afshar, Henry King, and Dr David Bray.
A new survey of 6,500 service pros shows investments in agentic AI are essential for business success.
