This Year is When AI Becomes Real at Dialpad

Last year was the year of hype around AI; this year is the year AI becomes real, and next year and beyond is when the winners really start to monetize the AI.
“Last year was the year of hype around AI; this year is the year AI becomes real, and next year and beyond is when the winners really start to monetize the AI,” asserts Craig Walker, the co-founder and CEO of Dialpad. His words resonate in a world where the promise of AI is now becoming a tangible reality, particularly within the communications sector. Founded in 2011, Dialpad has emerged as a frontrunner in unified communications, leveraging artificial intelligence to transform how businesses connect and collaborate. From Vision to Reality Walker's entrepreneurial journey began in 2001 with Dialpad Communications, a pioneering internet telephony service that eventually caught the eye of Yahoo, leading to its acquisition in 2005. After a stint at Yahoo, where he gained insights i
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Anshika Mathews
Anshika is the Senior Content Strategist for AIM Research. She holds a keen interest in technology and related policy-making and its impact on society. She can be reached at anshika.mathews@aimresearch.co
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