In today’s fast-paced digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s a present-day game-changer. From personalized customer experiences to predictive analytics and intelligent automation, AI is transforming how businesses operate and compete. But here’s the catch: to truly harness the power of AI, your business needs the right foundation—and that foundation is the cloud.

The Cloud as the Foundation for AI

Think of the cloud as a flexible, on-demand powerhouse that provides the infrastructure AI needs to thrive. Unlike traditional on-premises systems, cloud platforms offer:

  • Scalability: Scale resources easily to match business needs, adjusting without major hardware costs.
  • Security: Protect your data 24/7 from ransomware attacks with best-in-class security features and tools.
  • Cost-efficiency: Invest in innovation, not hardware. Utilize your IT resources to deploy your AI strategy.
  • Speed to Market: Cloud platforms streamline the development and deployment of AI models, helping you bring innovations to market faster.
  • Collaboration and Integration: Cloud environments make it easier for teams to collaborate, share data, and integrate AI into existing workflows and applications.

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Future-Proofing Your Business

The combination of cloud and AI doesn’t just solve today’s problems—it prepares you for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Moving your business to the cloud gives you access to Epicor Prism, which combines a network of vertical AI agents with industry-focused ERP and data structures to simplify access to systems of record, use a natural chat interface to automate human-machine connections, and drive business value.

Epicor Prism helps unlock the power of your data to make informed decisions and take action in ways that were previously unimaginable. Through simple, natural language queries, Epicor Prism’s vertical AI agents quickly source and provide the best answer or recommendation to a user’s need.

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Conclusion

AI is the future, but the cloud is what makes that future possible. By moving your business to the cloud, you unlock the infrastructure, tools, and agility needed to innovate with AI at scale.

Discover how Ascend with Epicor, our cloud migration program, can take you there easier and faster. Built upon a proven methodology that combines best practices, advanced tooling infused with AI, and services, we'll guide you through the complete process, from scoping the project to onboarding users− reducing risk, time, and cost. Talk to your Account Manager today to learn more about Ascend and unlock exclusive cloud migration incentives.

Carmen Castro
Director, Product Marketing

Carmen Castro is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience at Epicor. As a Senior Product Marketing Manager, she leads a team dedicated to supporting automotive solutions and driving key initiatives like cloud adoption and enhancing customer experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from Tecnológico de Monterrey University and lives in Mérida, Yucatán. 

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