Study: AI Race Leaves No Room for Legacy Tech Excuses

December 08, 2024 Much has been talked about legacy and its detrimental effect on ambitions. But a new study shows that this may not be true. A recent global study by Eaton reveals a significant shift in attitude towards legacy tech, with only 23% of businesses now viewing it as an obstacle to digital transformation. This marks a 10% drop in just 24 months, signaling a growing urgency to embrace the transformative power of AI and ML. “This research shows how urgently businesses want to implement digital technologies that deliver the benefits of AI and ML,” says Mark Roces , vice president of digital offer management at Eaton. “The data center sector is clearly going to be instrumental in this shift because the utility, commercial building and manufacturing sectors will depend on data centers to underpin their AI journeys.” Data centers: The unsung AI heroes The study, conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, surveyed digital transformation leaders across various sectors, including data centers, utilities, buildings, and manufacturing. It found data centers at the forefront of this digital revolution, focusing on facility upgrades (42.3%), capacity expansion (38.6%), and optimizing IT asset performance (32.8%). AI: Sustainability’s driving force Utilities face the […]

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