How Network Performance Shapes the Future of AI in Australian Organisations

In an engaging discussion with Byron Connolly, Nathan McGregor, Senior Vice President Sales APAC at Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, explores how cutting-edge AI and connectivity solutions are reshaping industries. The conversation highlights ADAPT research, which finds that while 70% of CIOs plan to increase investment in generative AI, only 25% have automated workflows, revealing a critical gap between ambition and execution. Nathan illustrates this shift through SailGP, a global sailing championship leveraging Ericsson’s 5G technology. With real-time data analytics, teams optimise race strategies dynamically, mirroring the way enterprises must integrate AI for competitive advantage. This case study exemplifies AI’s growing role in real-time decision making, underlining the need for businesses to embed AI strategically rather than just pilot initiatives.

Beyond elite sports, the discussion turns to practical applications of AI and connectivity in Australia. Emergency services have long relied on high-performance networks, but newer sectors, such as fleet management and…