In this episode of The Stand, Terrence O'Hanlon interviews Jayant Kalagnanam, Director of AI Applications at IBM and a distinguished industry leader. Recorded at MaximoWorld, their discussion centers on the cutting-edge advancements in AI for asset management, particularly the concept of "zero-shot learning". Kalagnanam explains how this breakthrough allows Maximo users to leverage powerful AI models with minimal to no training data, making AI more accessible and immediately impactful.

The conversation delves into the strategic fusion of different data types—sensor, image, and text—to enhance diagnostics and maintenance processes. Kalagnanam also emphasizes IBM's open and transparent approach to AI models, contrasting it with closed systems and highlighting the benefits for community development and trust. Discover how these innovations are set to transform the Maximo user experience within the next 12-24 months, making maintenance more efficient and empowering the workforce without replacing human expertise.