Accenture’s Technology Vision report explores how emerging technologies are driving big changes
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According to a new report, 86% of Irish executives say artificial intelligence is inspiring their organization’s vision and long-term strategy.
According to Accenture’s 2023 Annual Technology Vision Report, how generative AI and other emerging technologies are poised to transform several industries and businesses as the physical and digital worlds become inextricably linked. 97% of Irish executives say they believe in digital convergence. And the physical world of the next decade will transform the industry.
Accenture’s report, conducted across 34 countries and 25 industries, identifies four key future trends for businesses: generative AI, digital identity, data transparency, and the connection between science and technology. , will make waves in the world. years to come.
The survey found that Irish businesses are acutely aware of the importance of keeping up with emerging technologies, with 95% saying that technology investments are helping their organizations remain globally resilient. Agree that it is helpful and is in line with sentiment across Europe (98%).
With the potential of generative AI now gaining global attention thanks to the popularity of ChatGPT, Irish companies are excited about the new capabilities these AI-infrastructure models offer. 95% of respondents are “very” or “extremely” inspired by the possibilities it creates.
Nearly all Irish executives (99%) agree that advances in generative AI such as GPT-3 are ushering in a new era of intelligence.
Meanwhile, 60% of Irish organizations are expected to significantly increase their resources on AI over the next three to five years. The organization expects accelerated innovation (63%) and empowered employees (57%) to be two of her biggest benefits from using AI-based models. They plan to experiment in the areas of customer support (53%), content creation (51%) and product design (48%).
Like artificial intelligence (86%), digital twins (80%), next-generation computing (78%) and robotics (76%) are inspiring long-term strategies for Irish organizations.
The report also found that 86% of Irish executives believe data transparency is becoming a competitive differentiator for their organisations, suggesting that until businesses “know the data” AI will realize its potential. He also revealed that he could not perform at his maximum potential.
It also found that 73% of Irish executives believe digital identity is no longer just a ‘technical issue’. And we believe it will become a strategic business imperative for the organization.
David Kirwan, Head of Technology, Accenture Ireland, said: “Our latest Technology Vision Report identifies the key technology trends impacting business and society, and the steps organizations need to take to thrive: generative AI, digital identity, science and technology, With a strong focus on data transparency, it is heartening to see Irish businesses recognize that investments in emerging technologies will help them remain competitive.”
“Advancements in language-based AI (the technology that powers applications such as ChatGPT) will be transformative, so it’s no surprise that Irish companies are optimistic about the potential of generative AI. Rethinking systematically and helping people keep up with technology-driven change will be two of the most important factors in realizing the full potential of this incremental change in AI technology.”
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