From pilots to platforms

Most enterprises now have AI pilots. Few have AI platforms. The gap between the two is what separates short-lived experiments from durable business advantage.

The four foundations

Scalable AI requires four foundations: a governed data layer, an MLOps and LLMOps platform, a responsible-AI control plane, and a product-oriented operating model.

What CIOs should do in the next 90 days

Inventory use cases by value and feasibility, align on a reference architecture, fund a shared platform team, and codify responsible-AI policies — then sequence delivery in 90-day waves.