AI Trends and Innovations with SADA | EP 182

In this episode of Cloud and Clear, host Nikki Harley, VP of Ecosystem and Solutions at SADA, talks with Scott Bergquist, who leads SADA's go-to-market strategy for data, AI, and industry solutions. Scott, with over 25 years in tech, shares his insights on the rapid advancements and transformative potential of AI in business. They discuss how SADA helps customers start and scale their AI projects, common AI use cases, and real-world success stories. Scott also highlights exciting innovations like Gemini 1.5 and upcoming features. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the cutting edge of cloud security and AI, and the strategic partnership driving innovation in the space.   Join us for more content by liking, sharing, and subscribing! 🎙Podcast Library 📺 YouTube Playlist    Host: Nikki Harley |  VP of Ecosystem and Solutions at SADA Guest: Scott Bergquist | Senior Director, Emerging Solutions GTM at SADA   To learn more, visit our website here: SADA.com   Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:45 Scott Bergquist's background in tech 02:00 Trends in AI and its impact on the economy and business structures 04:30 The fast pace of innovation in the AI market and the importance of platforms 06:45 Moving from AI promise to AI profit and the challenges companies face in adopting AI 09:00 Helping customers get started in their AI journey and achieve ROI 11:30 Common use cases for AI, including content generation, customer service, contract/document search, and developer productivity 14:30 Real customer use cases, such as audience profile reports for targeted marketing campaigns and validating mortgage applications 16:45 Exciting updates and innovations in AI, including Gemini 1.5, Agent Builder, and Gemini code assist 20:00 Upcoming innovations to look out for, including arbiter models, AI-assisted prompting, and grounding on Google search 22:30 Conclusion and closing remarks