IDC PlanScape: Developing Your Path to Impact with Generative AI
This IDC PlanScape provides business and technology leaders with a background on where generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies are in their evolution and the set of characteristics needed to develop an AI strategy to transform their business into an AI everywhere future. It defines GenAI and why it is a critical technology for the future, identifies key activities that are foundational to investing and using GenAI, walks readers through how to prioritize GenAI use cases for success, and identifies the stakeholders needed to realize the value of GenAI today and over a three-year horizon."As the industry moves forward with this fundamental transition to AI embedded into every business and technology function in the enterprise, IDC believes that every CEO will need to have an AI strategy — and generative AI is the trigger," said Phil Carter, group vice president, Thought Leadership research at IDC. "It is best to get started quickly. We are hopeful that this framework will help every organization develop their own 'path to impact.'"
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Executive Summary
Why Is Generative AI Important?
What Is Generative AI?
Key Business Activities
Core Generative AI Technologies
The Emerging Model Landscape
Data Management Implications
Addressing Generative AI Security Concerns
Infrastructure Implications
Software Platform Implications
GenAI-Infused Applications
Defining and Prioritizing the Use Cases
Defining a Trust and Oversight Program
Who Are the Key Stakeholders?
How Can My Organization Take Advantage of Generative AI?
Advice for Technology Buyers
Set Up Your Generative AI Ethics/Governance Policy
Identify Your AI Champions
Prepare for a Rising Cost Structure Associated with GenAI
Define GenAI Workload Governance
Establish Data Controls
Think Through Your Vendor Partner Selection Carefully