Partner Blog | How partners are using AI as a strategic accelerator to drive business goals
This year, partners from across the Americas have been sharing their exciting AI innovations with us. We’ve noticed various trends emerging, but one stands out: leveraging AI for business acceleration. Partners are using tools like Microsoft Copilot to transform ideas into action more quickly, from brainstorming through to evaluation. In this blog, we’ll delve into how Microsoft partners, such as BNY, Cisco, and GFT Technologies, are seamlessly incorporating AI into their strategic planning.
In the days before AI, sifting through data for valuable insights was often laborious and resource-heavy. While there were some tools available, the analysis was mainly manual and time-consuming. AI now helps partners potentially reduce the time it takes to gain insights from days to mere minutes. Of course, the right data and prompts are crucial, but the promise of quicker, more effective responses is here. Still, speed alone doesn’t guarantee a competitive edge.
While faster insights can boost productivity, they don’t automatically lead to better results. Real change occurs when the time saved is consciously redirected towards higher-value tasks such as reassessing business priorities, uncovering new growth areas, and aligning teams on what truly matters. In practice, this means using AI not just to answer existing questions but to guide the next set of inquiries.
“AI has transformed leadership, allowing us to advance our strategic initiatives more effectively,” notes Deanna Lanier, Head of Data & Analytics Strategy and New Product Innovation at BNY. “We can now embed more innovation in our processes and rethink how we approach the organization from a digital standpoint.”
Gaining insights is merely the first chapter in BNY’s journey. The financial institution is evaluating both internal and external operations through the lens of AI. Already, they’ve spotted opportunities to enhance current practices. With quicker access to insights, BNY can now convert these opportunities into tangible actions.
There are numerous ways to implement AI, but research tends to be the most familiar. New users often regard AI as an advanced search engine. In contrast, seasoned users view it as a strategic accelerator rather than just a content generator.
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