Highlights of This Week’s NexaQuanta Newsletter
Explore the biggest developments in AI and technology this week in our weekly newsletter, including e&’s partnership with IBM to launch a cutting-edge AI governance platform and the announcement of Salesforce and IBM’s AI Innovation Centre in Riyadh. Learn about OpenAI’s Operator, a groundbreaking AI agent for task automation, and IBM’s transformative roadmap to tackle data sprawl and achieve AI readiness.
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e& and IBM Partner to Launch Cutting-Edge AI Governance Platform
At the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, global technology group e& announced a groundbreaking partnership with IBM to deploy an end-to-end Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI governance platform. This collaboration introduces a powerful AI governance solution leveraging IBM’s watsonx. Governance and expertise from IBM Consulting to ensure compliance, ethical standards, and transparent AI operations.
Businesses operating in complex AI ecosystems stand to benefit significantly from this development. The platform’s advanced features, including automated risk management and real-time performance tracking, will empower organisations to maintain accountability, mitigate biases, and meet regulatory standards efficiently.
Dena Almansoori, Group Chief AI and Data Officer at e&, remarked, “By adopting IBM watsonx. Governance, we ensure transparency and efficiency across our AI operations, setting a global benchmark for AI governance practices.”
The partnership also builds on a successful e& and IBM relationship, highlighting their shared commitment to responsible innovation. With this new solution, e& establishes a robust framework for managing AI models throughout their lifecycle, enabling businesses to enhance decision-making, track ROI, and create scalable AI strategies.
This collaboration underscores the importance of AI governance in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, providing businesses with tools to ensure ethical AI development while unlocking its full potential.
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Salesforce and IBM Partner to Launch AI Innovation Centre in Riyadh
Salesforce, the leading CRM platform globally, has partnered with IBM to establish a cutting-edge AI Innovation Centre in Riyadh, further solidifying its commitment to the Middle East. Announced at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, this initiative aligns with Salesforce’s plan to establish a regional headquarters in Riyadh and upskill 30,000 Saudi citizens by 2030.
The new AI Innovation Centre will focus on developing and implementing advanced technology solutions. Particularly leveraging Agentforce, a platform enabling businesses to build custom AI agents on Salesforce. Integrating Salesforce’s AI advancements with IBM Consulting and watsonx technology. The collaboration aims to redefine business operations and enhance enterprise productivity.
Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, emphasised. “This expansion will support key digital transformation initiatives, driving innovation and productivity through our Agentforce platform.”
Saudi officials welcomed the initiative as a vital step towards realising Vision 2030. Khalid Alfalih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, remarked, “This partnership reinforces the Kingdom’s role as a global hub for technology, innovation, and talent development.”
This collaboration offers businesses immense opportunities to leverage AI-driven solutions for improved operational efficiency, scalable growth, and seamless digital transformation. By fostering innovation and regional expertise, the AI Innovation Centre strengthens Saudi Arabia’s position as a digital economy leader while empowering organisations to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence.
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OpenAI Unveils Operator: A General-Purpose AI Agent for Task Automation
OpenAI has introduced Operator, an advanced AI agent designed to autonomously complete tasks like booking travel accommodations, making online purchases, and managing dining reservations. The research preview of Operator is initially available to U.S. users on ChatGPT’s $200 Pro plan. With plans for broader availability across other subscription tiers and regions in the future.
Powered by the Computer-Using Agent (CUA) model, the Operator can navigate websites like humans, interacting with buttons, menus, and forms without relying on APIs. Collaborations with leading companies like DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber ensure operators respect business terms of service. At the same time, their user-supervised approach helps prevent errors during sensitive tasks like financial transactions.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasised the significance of 2025 for AI agents, stating, “Operator marks a critical step toward an agentic future where routine tasks can be seamlessly automated.” Although Operator is currently limited in handling complex scenarios, its integration with GPT-4o and advanced reasoning capabilities lays the groundwork for more versatile AI applications.
While the Operator still requires active user participation in sensitive contexts and faces challenges like CAPTCHAs and complex interfaces, its launch underscores OpenAI’s commitment to reshaping productivity through autonomous AI tools. By combining innovation with user safeguards, Operator paves the way for a transformative future in digital task automation.
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IBM Shares Strategy to Transform Data Sprawl into Data Readiness for AI
In its latest insights, IBM emphasises the critical link between high-quality data and successful AI adoption. Citing the foundational concept of “garbage in, garbage out,” IBM warns that poor data quality can undermine AI’s potential, producing unreliable outcomes.
To address data sprawl, IBM outlines a six-step roadmap to achieve data readiness and unlock AI’s business value:
- Start Small with a Focused Use Case: Begin AI adoption with simple, scalable use cases to build confidence and demonstrate value.
- Align Data Strategy with Business Objectives: Develop or refine an enterprise data strategy that supports your prioritised AI goals.
- Optimise Data Storage and Accessibility: Adopt fit-for-purpose database solutions to ensure reliability and flexibility in data storage.
- Build Trust with Governance: Establish policies and standards to safeguard data quality, integrity, and security.
- Evolve Your Data Landscape: View data readiness as an ongoing journey toward organisation and preparedness, adapting as needs evolve.
- Prioritise Security: Invest in robust security measures to prevent costly breaches, with the average cost currently at $4.88 million per incident.
IBM likens the journey to transforming an enterprise’s chaotic data landscape from a secondhand bookstore into a well-organized library. Emphasising that readiness evolves with technology and business growth.
With its expertise in data, AI, and automation, IBM encourages leaders to take proactive steps in improving data quality. Aligning strategy and strengthening security to power AI-driven innovation.
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