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Physical AI Pushes Enterprises to Rethink Machine Data Systems

Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving past text and chat tools into physical settings where machines must sense, interpret and act on their own, according to PCQuest. This shift, sometimes called physical AI, is forcing companies to redesign the technology backbone that supports AI, since it now has to handle real-world machine data and operational technology (OT), the systems that run factories and equipment, not just digital text. Pervinder Johar, Board Member and CEO of Avathon, explained in a conversation with PCQuest how this changes enterprise AI architecture. The shift matters for businesses planning AI systems that interact directly with physical equipment, sensors and industrial processes, rather than just answering questions or writing text.

Words to know
Physical AI
— AI systems that sense, interpret and act in the real, physical world, not just with text or chat.
Operational technology (OT)
— Hardware and software that monitors and controls physical equipment, like factory machines.
Enterprise AI architecture
— The overall design and structure of systems a company uses to build and run AI.
Copilots
— AI assistants that help humans with tasks, often through chat or prompts.

Summary written from PCQuest's headline and teaser

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India's Enterprise Data Sits Unused, Executives Admit

Inside Indian boardrooms, leaders talk a lot about artificial intelligence (AI), technology upgrades and cutting costs, according to PCQuest. Chief data officers discuss AI, chief technology officers discuss modernization, and chief financial officers discuss spend optimization. Yet one thing goes largely unmentioned: whether the huge piles of enterprise data companies already hold are actually being put to use. The report suggests this gap matters because AI systems are only as useful as the data feeding them. If most of that data sits idle, companies could be investing heavily in AI tools without getting the real business value they expect. It's a reminder that smart technology needs smart data habits behind it.

Words to know
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
— Computer systems that can perform tasks normally needing human intelligence.
Enterprise data
— Information a company collects and stores from its business operations.
Modernization
— Updating old technology systems to newer, more efficient ones.
Spend optimization
— Finding ways to use a company's budget more efficiently.

Summary written from PCQuest's headline and teaser