Me, Myself, and AI

Speed, Ease, and Expertise With AI: Lenovo’s Linda Yao

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Apr 1, 2025
Linda Yao, vice president of hybrid cloud and AI solutions at Lenovo, shares insights from her impressive career, including her work at Boeing. She discusses Lenovo's evolution into a managed services provider, focusing on how organizations can successfully adopt AI. Yao emphasizes the importance of speed, ease, and expertise, while outlining the four pillars of AI readiness. She also highlights the need for human connection in the AI era, addressing challenges like return on investment and the critical role of change management in technology implementation.
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INSIGHT

Four Pillars of AI Readiness

  • Companies must prioritize four key areas for AI readiness.
  • These areas encompass people, technology, processes, and security/data.
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Lenovo's Transformation

  • Lenovo transitioned from a product company to a managed services provider.
  • They now assist organizations with AI implementation and change management.
ANECDOTE

Three Waves of AI

  • Linda Yao discusses the evolution of AI in the enterprise, highlighting three distinct waves.
  • She emphasizes generative AI's role in democratizing AI and driving current adoption.
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