Author
Sekar V
Sr Principal SDE
Sekar leads the AI Centre of Excellence at Softobiz. His selected writing covers enterprise AI, agentic systems, business automation and responsible adoption.
- Seven architecture barriers to enterprise AI adoptionIn 2016, IBM and MD Anderson Cancer Center set out to build a Watson-powered oncology decision support system. Zero patients were ever treated.May 2026
- The role of AI in software quality assuranceLet’s Talk Trust, Accountability, and Innovation. Artificial intelligence isn’t just evolving, it’s moving faster than ever.May 2025
- Using point-of-sale data for AI-supported decisionsPoint of sale systems capture plenty and explain little. How AI turns POS data into decisions on stock, pricing and staffing that teams can act on.Mar 2025
- AI implementation providers: capabilities and evaluation criteriaMore than 30 AI implementation providers assessed on delivery evidence. The shortlist, the criteria behind it, and where each one fits.Jun 2026
- Enterprise AI consulting firms: an evaluation guideMore than 40 AI consulting firms assessed against six criteria. The shortlist, what each is strongest at, and how to match one to your programme.Jun 2026
- Agentic AI providers: enterprise deployment capabilitiesMore than 30 agentic AI providers assessed for enterprise deployment. The shortlist, the evaluation criteria, and where each one is strongest.Jun 2026
- AI project failure rates: evidence and interpretationOur team compiled data from 10 unique sources to estimate AI project failure rates as of 2026.Jun 2026
- Aligning AI investment with enterprise strategyIn today’s fast-paced digital world, embracing an AI-first strategy isn’t just a smart move, it’s essential for staying competitive.Jun 2025
- AI agent architectures for enterprise systemsIn our conversations with enterprise leaders, a common frustration emerges: despite significant automation investments, true business intelligence is elusive.Jun 2025
- AI personalisation in retail and quick-service restaurantsSmarter experiences, faster decisions, better results. Picture this: You walk into your favourite clothing store and a sales assistant greets you by name.Jun 2025
- Agentic AI implementation costs: a planning guideOur team compiled data from 12 unique sources to estimate agentic AI implementation costs as of 2026 and found that costs range from $15,000 for a single-use PoC to $1.5M+.Jul 2026
- IT consulting providers: an enterprise evaluation guideIT consulting firms assessed against a consistent set of criteria for 2026. The shortlist, what each is strongest at, and how to choose.Jul 2026
- AI product development costs: evidence and planning considerationsOur team compiled data from 12 unique sources to estimate AI-powered product development costs as of 2026 and found that AI reduces R&D costs by 10–15%.Jul 2026
- How architecture shapes agentic AI costsWhen token invoices spike, teams blame the model and chase cheaper tokens. The real driver is the architecture around it.Jul 2026
- Business process automation ROI: measurement and evidenceOur team compiled data from 6 unique sources to estimate business process automation ROI as of 2026.Jul 2026
- AI development providers: enterprise capabilitiesMore than 35 AI development firms assessed against six criteria between February and May 2026. The shortlist and what each is strongest at.Jul 2026
- Artificial intelligence providers: an enterprise evaluation guideMore than 35 artificial intelligence companies benchmarked across six criteria between January and May 2026. The shortlist and how to read it.Jul 2026
- Digital transformation ROI: evaluation and measurementOur team compiled data from 5 unique sources to estimate digital transformation ROI as of 2026.Jul 2026
- Enterprise AI consulting: provider evaluation criteriaMore than 30 enterprise AI consulting firms assessed for AI-led transformation. The shortlist, our criteria, and where each one fits.Jul 2026
- Enterprise AI providers: a comparison guideMore than 30 enterprise AI providers assessed against six criteria. The shortlist, what separates them, and how to choose for your use case.Jul 2026
- AI transformation consulting providers: an evaluation guideMore than 30 AI transformation consulting firms assessed against six criteria. Who made the shortlist, and how to choose between them.Jul 2026
- Agentic AI and generative AI: enterprise use cases and differencesAI is moving fast, and many organisations feel pressure to “do something” with it. However, choosing the right type of AI is rarely straightforward.Jul 2026
- Enterprise AI: evaluating build and buy optionsEnterprise AI spending has never been higher, and neither has the failure rate.Jul 2026
- Agentic AI and machine learning: key distinctions“Agentic AI” and “machine learning” get used almost interchangeably in enterprise conversations right now. They are not the same thing.Jul 2026
- Agentic AI and enterprise productivityPicture a support “colleague” that understands intent, pulls context from CRM/ERP, triggers refunds or workflows across tools, and improves after every interaction.Jan 2026
- Planning and measuring enterprise AI transformationImagine a retail brand that digitizes its inventory to improve efficiency. Now, by embedding AI, it evolves from efficient to truly intelligent.Jan 2026
- AI across the software development lifecycleImagine your competitor launches a feature that slows down or crashes when too many people use it, while your system keeps running smoothly.Jan 2026
- How AI agents change enterprise workflowsAs businesses embark on their digital transformation journeys, Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of innovation.Jan 2025
- MedTech developments and their implications for healthcareHealthcare has undergone a remarkable transformation, from early breakthroughs like stethoscopes and X-rays to today’s cutting-edge solutions.Jan 2025
- Agentic AI adoption in Australian businessesImagine it’s early 2025 and something revolutionary starts happening in offices around the world.Feb 2026
- Generative AI and automation in cloud operationsCloud spending continues to climb, yet efficiency remains elusive. Despite investing heavily in cloud infrastructure, organizations struggle.Feb 2026
- Why enterprise AI programmes stall after pilotsMost enterprise AI initiatives don’t fail. They stall right after proving they work.Apr 2026
- AI personalisation in quick-service restaurantsTwo customers walk into the same quick-service restaurant. One is a regular. The other is visiting for the first time.Apr 2026