
VENDORiQ: ECI Software Solutions’ New AI Services – Built-In Vs Bolt-On
ECI embeds AI into EvolutionX to streamline operations and fraud detection, favouring integrated simplicity over complex bolt-on solutions.

ECI embeds AI into EvolutionX to streamline operations and fraud detection, favouring integrated simplicity over complex bolt-on solutions.

Adobe’s unified Firefly AI platform streamlines creative production, offering choice via a multi-model ecosystem while shifting vendor lock-in to the overarching Creative Suite.

Core AI will soon be embedded in core business platforms, making complex custom projects redundant and shifting ICT strategy focus to vendor roadmaps.

Adobe’s strategy signals a shift from tool vendor to AI workflow orchestrator, prioritising efficient, brand-compliant content scaling over raw AI model power.

Adobe’s new Firefly Foundry offers bespoke, brand-specific Generative AI models using proprietary IP, securing brand integrity while scaling content production.

Model context protocol (MCP) is a vital standard enabling AI agents to automate tasks in core enterprise systems, but requires immediate, strong governance for safe adoption.

ERP databases are rapidly integrating AI indexing like vector and graph search. This will enable ‘invisible AI’ within core business applications, but adoption may be slow due to migration and skill challenges.

Adobe’s latest AI innovations, including GenStudio and LLM Optimizer, are enabling businesses to hyper-personalise customer experiences and boost visibility in AI-driven interactions.

While W11 boosts security and productivity, migrating needs careful planning for hardware/app compatibility and user training ahead of W10 end-of-support.