Why AI will push

enterprises to eliminate
the silos that slow
innovation
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Why AI will push
enterprises to eliminate
the silos that slow
innovation
Generative AI has
brought about a major
sea change
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Why AI will push enterprises to eliminate the silos
that slow innovation
CHRIS REDDINGTON
As an enterprise-focused developer advocate, a major part of my role involves
helping organisations identify and remove silos in their development process that
slow the pace of innovation. Although most enterprises understand there are
significant benefits to a streamlined and progressive development cycle, many are
either unsure how to implement one effectively, or unprepared to make the changes
required.
As a direct result, too many have perpetuated silos within their development
processes, which not only block collaboration and visibility but also act as a major
barrier to progress.
Given the sheer speed of technological advancement in software development, it’s
perhaps understandable that so many businesses are struggling to accurately plot
the future of the development process. However, the reality is that technology
problems are rarely caused by the technology itself. More often than not, it’s the
organisational culture that’s standing in the way. Often, the status quo for a business
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is perfectly adequate at that moment in time, so there’s little desire to rock the boat
Why AI will push
enterprises to eliminate
by shaking up the organisational structure.
the silos that slow
innovation Perhaps it’s ironic then that the democratisation of generative AI and its introduction
Generative AI has into the development process will expedite a cultural shift in the way enterprises
brought about a major organise themselves to embrace progressive software development. Sometimes the
sea change
tail really does wag the dog.

GENERATIVE AI HAS BROUGHT ABOUT A MAJOR SEA CHANGE

In a short period of time, generative AI has transformed the way software is

developed by transforming developer productivity. The impact of this is nothing short
of immense. Research from Github and analyst firm Keystone.AI indicates that AI
developer productivity benefits look set to boost global GDP (gross domestic product)
by over $1.5tn by 2030.

Such is the impact of AI, enterprises are rapidly waking up to the importance of
integrating it into their development processes. Enterprises largely understand what’s
at stake. Business leaders know that even small productivity enhancements can
dramatically speed up time-to-innovation, providing a much needed edge over the
competition. AI has the potential to be a powerful business tool and its

3 WHY AI WILL PUSH ENTERPRISES TO ELIMINATE THE SILOS THAT SLOW INNOVATION
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Why AI will push
enterprises to eliminate
the silos that slow
innovation
Generative AI has
brought about a major
sea change
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implementation by enterprises has gone from theoretical to urgent.
The focus needs to turn to how to quickly and efficiently integrate AI. However, in too
many cases, the penny still needs to drop that technology is the enabler and it is in
fact the organisation and cultural norms which are standing in the way of true
innovation. Businesses with a strong culture of open source are best placed to reap
the rewards, because they typically embody the same collaborative values as open
source communities - working transparently, openly, for the greater good of the
organisation.
Given the inextricable link between productivity and speed of innovation, expect it to
become a major C-Level issue that results in top-down support for eliminating
stubborn silos and delivering much-needed cultural change.
Sometimes it takes a rapid technological evolution like AI to change the most rigid
corporate structures. In the coming months we’ll see businesses ripping up their old
ways of working and pushing to remove stubborn barriers as they attempt to unlock a
new wave of innovation. AI has pushed the stakes higher than ever, and if
businesses can’t adapt their structure to embrace it, they risk being quickly left
behind.
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Chris Reddington, is the senior manager for enterprise advocacy (international) at
Why AI will push
enterprises to eliminate
Github.
the silos that slow
innovation
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Why AI will push enterprises to eliminate the silos that slow innovation

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