From Opinions Desk

The Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference is taking place this week in Mumbai, India.

On Day 1 of the conference, the conference is exploring how to navigate the hype to ensure I&O serves as a value-driving function of AI, discussing the future of Cloud in 2030 and highlighting the top technology trends shaping the future of AI infrastructure strategy development.  

Opening Keynote was on Navigating the Hype: Strategic Roadmap to I&O Success. It was presented by Autumn Stanish, Director Analyst, Gartner and Paul Delory, VP Analyst, Gartner. In this session, the speakers shared a roadmap on how I&O can be a value-driving function of AI. They stressed that Agentic AI is a fundamental shift for infrastructure and operations (I&O), demanding new operational paradigms.

Top Technology Trends Shaping the Future of AI Infrastructure Strategy Development were presented by Sushovan Mukhopadhyay, Director Analyst, Gartner. He explored the technology trends poised to redefine AI infrastructure strategies. He pointed out that these trends will help I&O leaders ensure their infrastructure strategy is ready to support evolving AI demands and deliver a competitive advantage.

The Future of Cloud, 2030 was presented by Joe Rogus, Director Analyst, Gartner. He outlined how organisations can prepare for the future of cloud through 2030, as AI and cloud converge to redefine computing, operating models and business value.