Get Started With Artificial Intelligence
Fast-track your AI explorations by learning from early adopters.
- It is hard to not hear about how AI is revolutionizing the world. Across all industries, new applications for AI are changing the way humans work and how we interact with technologies that are used in modern organizations.
- It can be difficult to see the specific applications of AI for your business. With all of the talk about the AI revolution, it can be hard to tie the rapidly changing and growing field of AI to your industry and organization and to determine which technologies are worth serious time and investment, and which ones are too early and not worth your time.
Our Advice
Critical Insight
- AI is not a magic bullet. Instead, it is a tool for speeding up data-driven decision making. A more appropriate term for current AI technology is data-enabled, automated, adaptive decision support. Use when appropriate.
- Garbage in, garbage out still applies to AI ‒ and it is even more relevant! AI technology has its foundations in data. Lots of it. Relevant, accurate, and timely data is essential to the effective use of AI.
- AI is a rapidly evolving field – and this means that you can learn from others more effectively. Using a use case-based approach, you can learn from the successes and failures of others to more rapidly narrow down how AI can show value for you.
Impact and Result
- Understand what AI really means in practice.
- Learn what others are doing in your industry to leverage AI technologies for competitive advantage.
- Determine the use cases that best apply to your situation for maximum value from AI in your environment.
- Define your first AI proof-of-concept (PoC) project to start exploring what AI can do for you.
- Separate the signal from the noise when wading through the masses of marketing material around AI.
Member Testimonials
After each Info-Tech experience, we ask our members to quantify the real-time savings, monetary impact, and project improvements our research helped them achieve. See our top member experiences for this blueprint and what our clients have to say.
9.4/10
Overall Impact
$17,364
Average $ Saved
14
Average Days Saved
Client
Experience
Impact
$ Saved
Days Saved
Cleco
Guided Implementation
8/10
N/A
10
I'm only a few days into this project so at this point I can't determine the cost savings. The materials provided related to AI is very useful and... Read More
City Of Chesapeake
Guided Implementation
10/10
$12,999
2
Quick starts on topics like this save a lot of online research.
Kyocera SGS Precision Tools
Guided Implementation
10/10
$2,055
2
Best part was understanding how others are using and what use cases could apply to my company.
Bi-State Development
Guided Implementation
9/10
N/A
50
Since we are very, very early in our convos about AI, it is hard to make an estimate on both time and money. I would say that Info Tech blueprin... Read More
City Of Pueblo
Guided Implementation
10/10
$2,740
5
California Department of Motor Vehicles
Guided Implementation
10/10
N/A
20
The worst part was that we only had one hour and could have talked with Altaz more! The best part was the information Altaz provided during and aft... Read More
Bob Barker Company, Inc.
Guided Implementation
10/10
$13,700
10
Altaz provided an excellent plan for me to follow to implement an AI pilot.
ISSofBC
Guided Implementation
9/10
$25,000
20
Best experience: - Access access to very knowledgeable resources - Professional and engaging resources - ITRG Tools and blueprints, methodolog... Read More
Repligen Corporation
Guided Implementation
9/10
$8,220
2
Very knowledgeable on the subject matter and articulates well.
Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority
Guided Implementation
9/10
$2,329
5
Benchmade
Guided Implementation
10/10
N/A
N/A
It was a great experience talking with Natalia, with her knowledge, expertise and experience on the subject she brings immediate momentum and confi... Read More
Public Investment Corporation SOC LTD.
Guided Implementation
8/10
$15,755
5
Brian's advice on Hackathon evaluation was spot-on
City of Lake Oswego
Guided Implementation
10/10
$10,960
4
Detailed explanation of the topic
CG Shared Services, LLC
Guided Implementation
10/10
$34,250
5
There were no worst parts which is the best part! Irina is a great resource and our conversations always make me think and lead to new ideas I may... Read More
Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc
Guided Implementation
9/10
$62,999
50
Technical Safety BC
Guided Implementation
9/10
$10,000
2
Douglas County, Colorado
Guided Implementation
10/10
$12,399
10
This discussion helped ground my expectations for AI and machine learning, which was helpful. I did not perceive anything negative about this discu... Read More
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Guided Implementation
9/10
N/A
N/A
Experience was great, appreciate the insight from Natalia
Academic Partnerships
Guided Implementation
9/10
$11,159
9
It is great to get Natalia's point of view on diversity and Inclusion's role in AI machines, and brainstorming ideas on panel discussion.
St Vrain Valley School District
Guided Implementation
10/10
$9,919
47
The tools, resources, and insight provided by Natalia are very helpful! Note that it is difficult for me to estimate the cost and time savings pro... Read More
Virginia Department of the Treasury
Guided Implementation
10/10
N/A
26
The one on one
Academic Partnerships
Guided Implementation
8/10
$14,255
10
The depth of knowledge that Natalia brings was the best part of the experience. I could talk about issues I face as a woman, and was able to give m... Read More
Info-Matrix
Guided Implementation
10/10
N/A
5
Best Part was the ability to straddle multiple topics and the knowledge base and prompt response.
Dollar General
Guided Implementation
10/10
N/A
N/A
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Guided Implementation
8/10
N/A
N/A
About Info-Tech
Info-Tech Research Group is the world’s fastest-growing information technology research and advisory company, proudly serving over 30,000 IT professionals.
We produce unbiased and highly relevant research to help CIOs and IT leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. We partner closely with IT teams to provide everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.
What Is a Blueprint?
A blueprint is designed to be a roadmap, containing a methodology and the tools and templates you need to solve your IT problems.
Each blueprint can be accompanied by a Guided Implementation that provides you access to our world-class analysts to help you get through the project.
Need Extra Help?
Speak With An Analyst
Get the help you need in this 3-phase advisory process. You'll receive 8 touchpoints with our researchers, all included in your membership.
Guided Implementation 1: Explore the possibilities
- Call 1: Discuss AI trends and technologies with the analyst and get your questions answered.
- Call 2: Identify what AI means to the organization and the drivers.
Guided Implementation 2: Learn from your peers and give your AI a purpose
- Call 1: Select AI use cases that may apply to your organization and discuss their potential value. Discuss challenges with implementing these AI use cases in your organization.
- Call 2: Discuss the strategic plans of your organization and establish a business context for AI. Discuss organizational readiness and maturity.
- Call 3: Identify resources to be involved in the project and document the mandate and charter.
Guided Implementation 3: Select your first AI PoC
- Call 1: Discuss project ideas.
- Call 2: Document dependencies and determine feasibility. Select first PoC.
- Call 3: Discuss MVBC for first PoC.
Build Your AI Solution Selection Criteria
Build a Reporting and Analytical Insights Strategy
Establish Data Governance
Select and Implement a Reporting and Analytics Solution
Business Intelligence and Analytics Platform Selection Guide
Mitigate Machine Bias
Get Started With Artificial Intelligence
Create an Architecture for AI
Drive Business Value With Off-the-Shelf AI
Govern the Use of AI Responsibly With a Fit-for-Purpose Structure
AI Trends 2023
Data and Analytics Trends 2023
Build Your Generative AI Roadmap
Tell Your Story With Data Visualization
Select Your Generative AI Vendor
An AI Primer for Business Leaders
Identify and Select Pilot AI Use Cases
Design Your AI Target Operating Model
Plan Your Early AI Moves: Training for Business Leaders
Build Your AI Business Case