From Pilots to Platforms: How Qualcomm Is Scaling Enterprise AI

In this episode of Technovation, host Peter High interviews Atilla Tinic, CIO of Qualcomm, about Qualcomm's business evolution from mobile semiconductors to advanced computing and AI, covering areas like automotive, IoT, and edge computing. Atilla discusses his role, which includes overseeing digital platforms, supply chain, AI platforms, data strategy, IT operations, and cybersecurity. He details the organization of his team into application layers, platform teams (security, infrastructure, data, and AI), regional and business unit leaders, and shared services. The conversation explores Qualcomm's data strategy, emphasizing the importance of well-curated and unified data for AI accuracy, and delves into Qualcomm's approach to AI, including individual productivity, embedded AI, and AI as a platform. They also discuss cybersecurity in the age of AI, addressing threat vectors and surfaces, and Atilla shares his excitement about future trends like robotics and 6G. Finally, Atilla recommends the "Founders" podcast and the book "Atomic Habits" for personal and professional growth.