Linda Yao

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.

In this insightful conversation, Linda Yao, COO and Head of AI Solutions and Services at Lenovo, unpacks how AI is revolutionizing industries, particularly manufacturing. She shares findings from a global survey of CIOs on their AI investment strategies. Linda highlights the shift from centralized to hybrid AI solutions and discusses ethical considerations in AI implementation. Her focus on strategic integration showcases how AI can drive productivity and innovation, emphasizing the collaboration between technology and human expertise.