Synopsis: In this Techstrong AI Leadership Insights video interview series, Amanda Razani speaks with Lee Caswell, SVP of product and solutions at Nutanix, about what enterprises need to address before falling into the AI hype.
In this episode of the Techstrong AI Leadership Insights series, Amanda Razani interviews Lee Caswell, Senior VP of product and solutions at Nutanix, to discuss the evolving role of AI and enterprise technology. Caswell explains Nutanix’s focus on helping businesses build resilient private cloud infrastructures while supporting a variety of applications, from virtual desktops to analytics. He emphasizes that generative AI should be implemented thoughtfully, solving real business challenges like customer support or fraud detection rather than being used as a novelty. Caswell encourages businesses to adopt flexible AI models that can integrate with private data, ensuring security and privacy. Nutanix’s approach allows customers to select the best models and applications while maintaining control over their data environments.
Caswell also highlights the importance of flexibility and convergence in today’s rapidly changing tech landscape, recommending a model that blends virtual machines with container-based AI applications. He explains how Nutanix helps enterprises leverage existing infrastructure to implement new technologies without requiring new teams or expertise. Reflecting on AI’s transformative power, Caswell predicts that enterprises without AI will struggle to stay competitive. He stresses the importance of balancing speed with responsible management.
