The hidden economics of AI: balancing innovation with reality

Friday, 8th August 2025 Posted 2 weeks ago in Tech & Trends by Mike Hewitt

Chris Carreiro, CTO, Park Place Technologies, explains why so many AI ambitions are faltering and how organisations can navigate this complex landscape. Core issues to address include the underestimation of AI's total cost of ownership, flexible strategies to account for potential future compliance costs, managing hidden implementation costs and balancing infrastructure with sustainability. Technology-wise, Chris explains the increasing importance of liquid cooling within the data centre.

Agentic AI that benefits all

Posted 2 days ago by Mike Hewitt

Caroline Monfrais, Global VP Strategy & Transformation, Wipro Consulting, looks at, for all the talk around cohesive AI implementation strategy and...

AI might be here and now, but quantum computing is looming on the horizon

Posted 1 week ago by Mike Hewitt

Daniel Thorpe, JLL's Head of Data Center Research, EMEA, outlines the findings of the company’s new "The Future of Quantum Real Estate" report,...

The potential of a connected world

Posted 2 weeks ago by Mike Hewitt

Tom Artinian, CEO and President of TiniFiber, shares the company’s vision and mission which centres on delivering ultra-rugged, high-speed fiber...

Unlocking more personalised customer experiences with AI, RCS, and integrated omnichannel strategies

Posted 3 weeks ago by Mike Hewitt

Sophie Cheng, Sinch’s SVP of Product Marketing, discusses the findings of the company’s recent report, the state of customer communications,...

Enabling high performance deep learning applications on edge devices

Posted 4 weeks ago by Mike Hewitt

Avi Baum, CTO at Hailo, discusses why AI infrastructure needs are already shifting from centralized to edge, how telcos can evolve and future-proof...

Transformation drivers which can deliver for the channel

Posted 4 weeks ago by Mike Hewitt

Rakesh Parbhoo, Executive Vice President Middle East and Africa at Westcon-Comstor, outlines how the company is marking its 40th birthday by sharing...

Breach silence, attack surface reduction and AI threats top security agenda

Posted 1 month ago by Mike Hewitt

Nicholas Jackson, Director of Cyber Security Services at Bitdefender, discusses the company’s recent 2025 Cybersecurity Assessment Report, explain...

Collaboration, the thinking factory and digital transformation

Posted 1 month ago by Mike Hewitt

Francisco Almada Lobo, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder and Jeff Winter, Vice President, Business Strategy, both at Critical Manufacturing,...