EDITOR ’ S question
ZAHRA BAHROLOLOUMI , CEO OF SALESFORCE UK AND IRELAND
usinesses in the UK are in a
B prime position to fully unlock the opportunities of AI , thanks to a strong innovation culture and risk-based laws . That is why Salesforce chose the UK as the location of its first-ever AI Centre , building on our commitment to invest US $ 4 billion in our UK operations to harness the transformational power of AI .
In the coming year we will see more and more businesses embrace innovative solutions such as agentic AI to tackle everyday tasks , but they need investment and expert guidance to unleash longterm value and productivity gains .
The AI Action Plan is a forward-thinking strategy to boost AI adoption and drive growth in the UK . We ’ re encouraged by the UK ’ s bold vision for AI and emphasis on transparency , safety and collaboration , which aligns with our commitment to build trusted AI solutions that empower organisations while safeguarding privacy and equity .
STEVE HARE , CEO OF SAGE
he UK Government ’ s ‘ AI Action Plan ’
T represents an important step forward in boosting the country ’ s AI sector . While building better infrastructure and attracting top-tier talent is vital , success hinges on making AI accessible to all – especially the 99 % of UK businesses that are SMBs .
At Sage , we know 75 % of SMBs are thinking about investing in AI this year . As Keir Starmer said , AI can transform their record keeping and planning . The potential is huge , but turning intent into action requires Government support through a comprehensive digital adoption and data strategy that fosters an innovation-friendly environment .
The UK Government ’ s ‘ AI Action Plan ’ represents an important step forward in boosting the country ’ s AI sector .
When SMBs fully embrace AI , the benefits – productivity , innovation , growth – will ripple across the entire economy .
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