Thanks to the Wiley’s Leadership Team : Peter Wiley(Chairman Emeritus ) , Matt Kissner(Chairman) , Vikas Gupta(MD , India) for hosting an amazing book launch event. It’s a pleasure to be associated with the marquee publishing house. # AI and Analytics.
My new book has been launched today:
AI and Analytics : Accelerating Business Decisions.. The new normal in enterprise strategy and transformation
Introducing, the first of its kind, must have primer for CxOs, executives and professionals on executing AI and Analytics strategies in their enterprises for end-to-end transformative impact. Includes:Introducing, the first of its kind, must have primer for CxOs, executives and professionals on executing AI and Analytics strategies in their enterprises for end-to-end transformative impact. Includes:
The book will be available soon for purchase. Stay Tuned in my twitter (@DhanrajaniS) and LinkedIn (/sameerdhanrajani) to know more about how you can purchase it.
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