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AI Race Hindered by Lack of Software Delivery Visibility, Experts Warn

Many companies are rushing to adopt AI without first understanding their software delivery processes, leading to wasted investment and stalled initiatives. Steve Taplin, CEO of Sonatafy Technology, argues that a lack of end-to-end visibility into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is the primary bottleneck, not the AI technology itself. Deloitte's research indicates a similar gap at scale, with most organizations struggling to see tangible revenue growth from AI, and only a quarter successfully moving pilots to production. Before investing further in AI, companies must address accountability, inter-team workflow, scope discipline, and the ability to measure AI's actual impact. AI

IMPACT Companies must audit their software delivery processes before investing in AI to avoid costly failures and ensure measurable outcomes.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece by an industry expert discussing a strategic approach to AI adoption, rather than a direct announcement or event.

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AI Race Hindered by Lack of Software Delivery Visibility, Experts Warn

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Steve Taplin, Forbes Councils Member ·

    ​The Software Delivery Audit Every Company Is Avoiding, And Why It Is Costing Them The AI Race

    ​Access to more developers does not fix a broken delivery system. Delivery accountability does.