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IDC predicts that organisations will spend more than $630bn on artificial intelligence (AI) by 2028. The potential of this technology is immense. But for the IT channel, the question is not just about what AI can do – it’s about how, together, we can guide customers to unlock its value. From infrastructure demands to security concerns, AI presents challenges that must be addressed strategically. Let’s take a look at the key implications of AI for the channel and how Climb is positioned to help partners navigate this emerging technology to seize its full potential. Infrastructure demands One of the first challenges AI poses is the amount of infrastructure required to support it. We’ve all heard about public AI models – such as ChatGPT – developed by large enterprises with massive datacentres. But even as private AI models proliferate, organisations are grappling with the limitations of existing infrastructure.  The fight for the hardware to support AI models, especially as businesses build their own, is intense. We’re seeing a ...