Yohan Lobo, Senior Industry Solution Manager at M-Files

How the role of the tech vendor is changing in the AI era

Economic prosperity is intrinsically linked to the success of the technology sector, which contributes £150 billion annually to the UK economy. In recognition of the industry’s value, the government laid out the ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’ at the start of the year, aimed at ramping up AI adoption across the UK and boosting economic growth.

If this tech transformation is to yield rewards, third-party solutions providers, so often at the cutting edge of innovation, are sure to play a crucial role. These companies identify pain points within established markets and provide specialised services and technologies, ranging from IT support to GenAI development, allowing clients to focus on core operations.

Vendor expertise is sure to be required in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. 78% of companies have now embedded AI in at least one business function, and rolling out these solutions at scale is a challenge even the most deep-pocketed organisations will struggle to tackle without support.

As the rate of AI adoption continues to accelerate, are these vendors more vital than ever to sustaining the tech industry’s expansion?

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