Technology is evolving rapidly, with new use-cases and revolutionary technology demanding the adaptation of company strategies and the building of new infrastructure. Dr Thomas King, CTO at DE-CIX, has identified five trends that will shape the connected business world, the further evolution of technology and the interconnection business in 2024. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) models are becoming available for general use, and AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) providers offer convenient alternatives for companies lacking the internal computing resources to enable the development and operation of their own AI models. In 2024, companies will need to optimise data pathways and connect directly and securely with external AI models or service offerings. AI interconnect services, either direct connectivity to AI clouds or directly connecting to AI networks (‘peering’), will need to become a central pillar in AI strategies. AIOps (AI for IT operations) is beginning to show potential, with network engineers being faced with increasingly complex network landscapes.
