Technology Magazine January 2024 | Page 42

ENTERPRISE IT
and enables development teams to address the increasing demand for software to run the business . These AI-infused development tools allow software engineers to spend less time writing code , so they can spend more time on more strategic activities such as the design and composition of compelling business applications .
Intelligent applications Intelligent applications include intelligence – which Gartner defines as learned adaptation to respond appropriately and autonomously – as a capability . This intelligence can be utilised in many use cases to better augment or automate work . As a foundational capability , intelligence in applications comprises various AI-based services , such as machine learning , vector stores and connected data .
Twenty-six per cent of CEOs in the 2023 Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey cited the talent shortage as the most damaging risk for their organisation . Attracting and retaining talent is CEOs ’ top workforce priority , while AI was named the technology that will most significantly impact their industries over the next three years .
Augmented-connected workforce The augmented-connected workforce ( ACWF ) is a strategy for optimising the value derived from human workers . The need to accelerate and scale talent is driving the ACWF trend .
The ACWF uses intelligent applications and workforce analytics to provide everyday context and guidance to support the workforce ’ s experience , well-being , and ability to develop its skills . At the same time , the ACWF drives business results and positive impact for key stakeholders .
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