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Lenovo’s Smarter Data Management Playbook 2024 report shows IT decision-makers are focused on the security and quality of AI and its data.
Chief information officers (CIOs) are looking to emerging hybrid cloud infrastructure to manage data security in an increasingly AI-powered environment.
Lenovo’s Smarter Data Management Playbook 2024 report, backed by a survey of more than 550 CIOs and other IT decision-makers in the Asia-Pacific region by IDC, has found that 44 per cent of CIOs in the ANZ region are taking advantage of cloud vendors to host their AI infrastructure.
In addition, 40 per cent of ANZ CIOs are developing their own hybrid cloud environments to support their AI projects.
“As highlighted in the Data Management Playbook, 2024 will be pivotal for organisations navigating the evolving landscape of data management. We observe a pronounced shift towards prioritising data security and data management governance,” Kumar Mitra, managing director for ANZ at Lenovo, said in a statement.
“Lenovo ISG is committed to empowering our customers with agile, hybrid cloud solutions that streamline data management by up to 85 per cent, enhancing operational efficiency. This underscores our continuous dedication to delivering tangible business value in an increasingly competitive market.”
Across the region, however, 29 per cent of respondents said that the “complexity of data management” was a serious challenge. Twenty-four per cent of ANZ organisations reported the same, one of the lowest levels in the region.
The survey identified three key priorities for ANZ CIOs – data security, data migration to cloud, and data backup. CIOs in the region are also concerned about data quality when it comes to generative AI applications, rating inaccurate code documentation, AI training on false information, and AI hallucination as key concerns.
On a similar front, ANZ organisations have found several factors limiting the uptake of generative AI – data accuracy, data security and control, and a lack of cost management.
“In today’s digital economy, data is the new currency, unlocking valuable insights that drive business growth and competitive edge,” said David Mooney, worldwide vice president of storage sales at Lenovo.
“IDC’s research highlights the number one data quality challenge in GenAI is training AI on false or undetected incorrect information.”
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.
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