New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Indian industries can balance rapid AI adoption with legacy limitations by taking a step by step and pragmatic approach. Instead of replacing entire systems, companies can overlay AI using modular tools, middleware and data adapters that integrate with existing infrastructure, Hemant Jain, president of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PHDCCI) told UNI.
"The first step must be getting the basics right-digitizing invoices, inventory, and connectivity-so that useful data is available for AI. For MSMEs, lightweight AI-as-a-service models delivered through cloud subscriptions or industry platforms can provide affordable entry points. Alongside technology, industries must also prioritize change management and workfo...