IDC predicts by 2027, the massive computational and data demands of AI will compel 80% of organizations to modernize legacy cloud environments by shifting to new platforms specifically designed for AI workloads.

The question is no longer if but how to build AI-ready infrastructure that delivers measurable ROI at scale. To stay ahead, technology leaders must rethink how infrastructure is designed, deployed, and optimized for AI.

In this guide, you will learn:

  • Why AI Factories are critical to scaling enterprise AI
  • When to deploy cloud vs on-premises vs hybrid AI infrastructure
  • Strategies to optimize performance, cost, and scalability
  • How to navigate AI sovereignty, governance, and compliance challenges
Download this IDC Directions deck, presented by Dave McCarthy, VP, Cloud and Infrastructure Services, and Dave Pearson, Group VP, Core Infrastructure, at IDC Directions on April 8 in Boston. Learn how AI factories are transforming enterprise infrastructure into scalable, high-performance environments for AI training, fine-tuning, and deployment.

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