TeKnowledge and Kore.ai Partner to Close the Enterprise AI Execution Gap
'Teknowledge and Kore.ai is a powerful combination that is greater than the sum of its parts. The recipe for a successful Enterprise grade AI implementation has 3 ingredients: a clear business case, a robust technology, and a people-centred execution. Teknowledge brings deep expertise in defining impactful use cases and driving strategic transformation of data, security and people; while Kore.ai delivers a cutting-edge AI platform built for scalability and performance. As I often say: AI doesn't transform businesses. People do—with the right tools in their hands,' commented Alaa Dalghan, Founder and CEO, Cognit DX
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