{"version":1,"type":"story","url":"https://digestai.news/story/microsoft-and-cloud-essentials-host-webinar-on-ai-adoption-barriers","json":"https://digestai.news/story/microsoft-and-cloud-essentials-host-webinar-on-ai-adoption-barriers.json","markdown":"https://digestai.news/story/microsoft-and-cloud-essentials-host-webinar-on-ai-adoption-barriers.md","slug":"microsoft-and-cloud-essentials-host-webinar-on-ai-adoption-barriers","headline":"Microsoft and Cloud Essentials host webinar on AI adoption barriers","summary":"Microsoft and Cloud Essentials will host a webinar on November 30 to help businesses bridge the gap between AI ambition and real-world adoption. The event, titled *AI ambition is easy. AI adoption is hard*, will feature experts from Microsoft, Cloud Essentials, and Pret a Manger discussing challenges like data quality, governance, and stakeholder buy-in. The panel will explore why many AI initiatives stall and how organizations can prioritize foundational steps—such as improving data management and identifying early wins—to build momentum without waiting for perfection.\n\nAttendees will learn practical strategies for assessing AI readiness, translating priorities into actionable roadmaps, and securing stakeholder support. The discussion will emphasize combining technical, governance, and business priorities to make adoption feasible. Registration is open for the 2pm–3pm session, which aims to provide actionable insights for organizations at any stage of their AI journey.","keyPoints":["Webinar on November 30 at 2pm–3pm covers AI adoption barriers, featuring Microsoft, Cloud Essentials, and Pret a Manger","Focuses on data quality, governance, and early wins to build stakeholder confidence and momentum","No cost or registration details provided in the article"],"whyItMatters":"For businesses struggling to move beyond AI pilot projects, this webinar offers concrete steps to address data and governance gaps before scaling adoption. Practical insights could help organizations avoid costly stalls and align AI efforts with measurable business value.","category":{"slug":"enterprise","name":"Enterprise & Industry","url":"https://digestai.news/category/enterprise"},"entities":{"companies":["Microsoft","Cloud Essentials","Pret a Manger"],"models":[],"people":[]},"firstPublishedAt":"2026-11-02T01:03:00Z","updatedAt":"2026-11-02T01:03:00Z","sourceCount":1,"hasPrimarySource":false,"sources":[{"outlet":"itweb.co.za","title":"AI ambition is easy. AI adoption is hard","url":"https://itweb.co.za/article/ai-ambition-is-easy-ai-adoption-is-hard/KA3WwMdzXdXvrydZ","publishedAt":"2026-11-02T01:03:00Z","type":"press","primary":false,"lead":true}],"sourceNotes":null,"discussions":[],"thread":null,"cite":{"text":"Digest AI, \"Microsoft and Cloud Essentials host webinar on AI adoption barriers\", 2 November 2026, https://digestai.news/story/microsoft-and-cloud-essentials-host-webinar-on-ai-adoption-barriers","publisher":"Digest AI","title":"Microsoft and Cloud Essentials host webinar on AI adoption barriers","datePublished":"2026-11-02T01:03:00Z","url":"https://digestai.news/story/microsoft-and-cloud-essentials-host-webinar-on-ai-adoption-barriers"},"generatedBy":"Written by Digest AI's editorial model from the linked sources; the sources are the record.","license":"Headlines, digests and key points are written by Digest AI and may be quoted with a link to the story page. Linked articles belong to their publishers. Terms: https://digestai.news/terms#reuse"}