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Why SMBs struggle with AI, but how they can also win
Manage episode 523765277 series 3335763
AI may be reshaping the enterprise world — but what about small and mid-sized businesses? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Ed Kiesling, Chief AI Officer at Progress Software, about the unique challenges and opportunities SMBs face when adopting AI. From limited budgets and data hurdles to the pitfalls of agentic hype and governance gaps, Ed explains how smaller companies can succeed by starting small, prioritizing outcomes, and enabling employees.
Topics Covered:
AI strategy differences: Enterprises vs SMBs
Common mistakes SMBs make with AI
Build vs. buy: Choosing the right AI tools
Risk management, governance & explainability
Realistic use cases and quick wins
Agentic AI and the road ahead
524 episodes
Manage episode 523765277 series 3335763
AI may be reshaping the enterprise world — but what about small and mid-sized businesses? In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw speaks with Ed Kiesling, Chief AI Officer at Progress Software, about the unique challenges and opportunities SMBs face when adopting AI. From limited budgets and data hurdles to the pitfalls of agentic hype and governance gaps, Ed explains how smaller companies can succeed by starting small, prioritizing outcomes, and enabling employees.
Topics Covered:
AI strategy differences: Enterprises vs SMBs
Common mistakes SMBs make with AI
Build vs. buy: Choosing the right AI tools
Risk management, governance & explainability
Realistic use cases and quick wins
Agentic AI and the road ahead
524 episodes
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