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Read the 2025 Microsoft AI Decision Brief to gain insights and inspiration from thought leaders at Microsoft to advance AI and drive consistent AI value for your clients.
Are you ready to harness the transformative power of generative AI (GenAI) for your clients? The newly released 2025 Microsoft AI Decision Brief offers groundbreaking insights into GenAI landscape that will help you navigate the AI platform shift and show your clients how GenAI impacts businesses today.
The brief outlines four significant findings and recommended practices designed to spark innovation, drive organizational change, and optimize processes.
GenAI Adoption is Surging
The adoption of GenAI is at an all-time high. According to an IDC study, usage among enterprises jumped to 75 percent in 2024 from 55 percent in 2023. This rapid growth is a direct response to the increasing demand for tools that can tackle increasingly complex tasks, enhance productivity, and streamline processes. This presents a golden opportunity for Azure partners to leverage Microsoft's AI solutions to make business intelligence more accessible and enable a new wave of creativity.
The Five Stages of AI Readiness
AI usage and sentiment increase as more organizations feel confident and comfortable with GenAI technology. Businesses adopting AI progress through five stages of readiness: exploring, planning, implementing, scaling, and realizing. Understanding where your clients are in this journey can help you tailor your offerings and support them more effectively. By positioning your services to guide clients through these stages, you can ensure they maximize their AI investments and generate real business value.
The Five Drivers of AI Value
To capitalize on AI, organizations must focus on five key drivers: business strategy, technology and data strategy, AI strategy and experience, organization and culture, and AI governance. These elements are critical for establishing a robust AI framework that enhances operational efficiency and drives higher ROI and sustainable growth.
Building Trust is Essential
As AI adoption grows, so does the need for trust in technology. Microsoft emphasizes the importance of governance and security in safeguarding data and building confidence among four types of users: skeptics, novices, explorers, and power users. By implementing responsible AI practices, Azure partners can foster an environment where clients feel secure engaging with GenAI applications and experiencing their benefits.
The insights from the Microsoft AI Decision Brief are not just theoretical; they offer actionable strategies for driving real change in your AI business. Don't miss out on the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and the future of GenAI.
Download the full 2025 Microsoft AI Decision Brief now and equip yourself with the knowledge to lead your clients into the future of AI.