NUREMBERG, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 20, 2024–
Senior decision-makers know that AI is essential to the viability of their business. Yet despite growing pressure from stakeholders to implement the technology quickly, regulatory and technological challenges are slowing the process, according to a new report from Exasol, the provider of high-performance analytical databases. Released today, Exasol’s 2024 AI and Analytics Report explores the current state of AI implementation, key data analytics challenges, and the future of the C-suite given the explosive growth of data and adoption of emerging technologies.
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