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Only 4 in 33 enterprise AI pilots reach production, and the reason is rarely the tech. Here are the 10 approval blockers, and the move that clears each.‍
Carter Holmes
June 2, 2026

10 Blockers to Getting Enterprise AI Approved (and How to Clear Each)

Most enterprise AI initiatives don't fail in the build. They fail in the gap between "the pilotworks" and "we're allowed to run it," and IDC found that only four of every 33 AI pilots ever reach production. This piece walks through the ten blockers that stop AI getting approved, from no one owning the decision to security reviews that run as open-ended investigations, and gives you the  concrete move that clears each. The pattern underneath all ten is the same: approval is not a test of whether your AI is good, but whether you can prove it was controlled.

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AI can accelerate fintech software change, but production demands control. The 9 governance conditions to require before AI touches production systems.
Nick Chase
June 1, 2026

Before You Let AI Change Production Software: What Fintech Leaders Should Demand

AI can help fintech teams modernise legacy systems, cut maintenance burden, and stretch scarce engineering capacity. But production fintech software touches money movement, customer data, fraud controls, and compliance, so a change that looks small in review can ripple across the business. The real question is not whether AI can change software, but what must be true before it is allowed to. This piece lays out the nine demands fintech leaders should make before AI participates in production change, from clear business intent and verified system context to human approval gates, test evidence, and accountable ownership, and shows why governed delivery not raw productivity, is the bar that matters.

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Discover key MLOps strategies with Nick Chase’s talk on MLflow and Kubeflow. Ideal for full-stack developers, learn to manage and track ML experiments effectively. Watch now for expert insights into advanced machine-learning operations.
Nick Chase
December 18, 2023

Hands on: End-to-End MLOps with MLflow and Kubeflow

ICYMI: Nick Chase's tech talk on 'End-to-End MLOps with MLflow and Kubeflow' from the AI.Dev Summit presented by the Linux Foundation.

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Explore the European Union's groundbreaking AI Act, setting new standards in AI regulation with binding rules, fines, and exceptions for national security.
Nick Chase
December 12, 2023

The European Union sets itself up as AI police

EU's AI Act: A game-changer in global AI regulation, introducing binding rules, transparency in AI usage, and significant fines for...

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Explore the latest trends in Platform Engineering with Humanitec's 2023 survey. Insights on AI, salaries, education, and job roles in the evolving field.
David Fishman
December 5, 2023

The state of Platform Engineering: where are we now?

Discover key 2023 trends in Platform Engineering from Humanitec's survey. Insights on AI integration, salary differences, job titles, and work patterns...

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Explore CGDevX, CloudGeometry's innovative platform engineering solution. Revolutionize software development with streamlined workflows, CI/CD, and collaboration tools.
Nick Chase
November 21, 2023

Announcing CGDevX, the next step forward in Platform Engineering

Discover CGDevX by CloudGeometry, a cutting-edge platform engineering reference implementation. Transform development with automated workflows, CI/CD, and collaboration for efficient, high-quality...

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Innovate fearlessly with CloudGeometry's UX Decisional Design. Streamline AdTech feature implementation, minimize failure costs, and elevate user experiences.
CloudGeometry Team
November 14, 2023

Lowering the cost of failure

Discover how CloudGeometry's UX Decisional Design process revolutionizes AdTech innovation, minimizing the cost of failure and accelerating feature implementation. Unleash the power of data-driven decisions for a seamless user...

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Meet CloudGeometry at MSP Global, the premier event for MSPs and Systems/Software Integrators: Nov 14-16, 2023 | Nürburgring, Germany
Yakov Ozer
November 9, 2023

Meet CloudGeometry at MSP Global 2023

Meet CloudGeometry at MSP Global, the premier event for Managed Service Providers, Value-Added Resellers, Managed Security Service Providers and Systems/Software Integrators: Nov 14-16, 2023 | Nürburgring, Germany

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Meet CloudGeoemtry at the Big Data Europe 2023 conference and hear the latest insights!
Yakov Ozer
November 7, 2023

Meet us in Vilnius at Big Data Europe 2023

See you at Big Data Europe 2023 in Vilnius, Lithuania on November 21-24.  We'll be there along with over 1000 technology experts, scientists, architects and researchers, evangelists and engineers, data consumers and analysts. It's a great place to ...

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Discover our commitment to open-source data and AI with the Linux Foundation. Shape the future of AI and data with us!
CloudGeometry Team
October 20, 2023

CloudGeometry Joins the Linux Foundation Data & AI Initiative

CloudGeometry is proud to announce their partnership with the Linux Foundation Data & AI Initiative. Together, they're fostering innovation and…

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Discover 14 common cloud modernization mistakes and how to avoid them. Ensure a successful transformation by sidestepping these pitfalls. Partner with us today.
David Fishman
October 12, 2023

14 Cloud Modernization Mistakes to Avoid

Learn how to navigate the complexities of modernizing your applications in the ever-evolving technological landscape. Discover 14 common missteps and how to avoid them to ensure a successful...

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Meet CGDevX by CloudGeometry: Simplifying Cloud-Native Development with End-to-End Solutions and Security.
CloudGeometry Team
September 29, 2023

Cloud-native programming isn’t bog-standard easy – yet

CGDevX is your key to cloud-native success! With end-to-end solutions, open-source power, and unwavering security, we simplify cloud-native development...

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In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, Cloud Computing and Business Intelligence (BI) stand out as catalysts for business transformation. CloudGeometry has pioneered the integration of these technologies, offering a unique vantage point on
CloudGeometry Team
September 1, 2023

Cloud Computing and BI through CloudGeometry's Lens

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, Cloud Computing and Business Intelligence (BI) stand out as catalysts for business transformation. CloudGeometry has pioneered the...

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Explore an insightful discussion with Valentina, diving into the nuances of her unique experiences, remote work, and its future. Discover transformative perspectives on distributed work in a post-pandemic world.
CloudGeometry Team
August 29, 2023

Interview With The Empress of Remote

Valentina knows this all too well. Having immersed herself in the world of distributed work, she's got some stories, lessons, and insights that offer...

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Is it true that artificial intelligence can make business intelligence a little bit more... well, intelligent? The challenge: Get system data from one business process to tell you more about your other systems and business processes — using reports and dashboards you already have (even unstructured data). Rewatch experts Rob Giardina of Claritype Founder and Nick Chase of Cloudgeometry in a deep dive unlock the power of LLMs with a Standardized Data Model.
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