https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-i-learned-today-innovating-google-cloud-artificial-intelligence-qc9qc

TL;DR - Unlocking AI: The Quick Guide

Mastering AI means going beyond basic commands to strategically engineer prompts and optimize Large Language Models (LLMs). This deep dive into prompt engineering is critical for efficient, accurate, and cost-effective AI solutions.

You'll learn to craft precise instructions using key elements and leverage advanced techniques like Few-Shot, Chain of Thought, and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)—the latter being vital for cost control and accuracy. Fine-tuning LLM outputs with settings like Temperature and Max Length is also key.

Successful enterprise AI adoption relies on a layered framework, from data quality to strategic integration and the emergence of collaborative Generative AI Networks (GAINs). While AI offers immense business impact, challenges like cost and ethics demand careful consideration for true transformation.

07th July 2025, Unlocking AI's Full Potential: The Power of Prompt Engineering and LLM Optimisation

09th July 2025, Unlocking AI's Trillion-Dollar Promise for Your Business

Author: Wes C | Date: 10th July 2025

The Strategic Takeaway

The future of business isn't about analyzing "what happened," but predicting "what will happen" and intelligently deciding "what to do." This pivotal shift is driven by AI and ML.

AI is the overarching vision, while Machine Learning (ML) is the engine that learns from data to make predictions. ML excels at replacing complex rule-based systems, automating processes, understanding unstructured data, and powering personalization. However, its success hinges on high-quality, well-scrutinized data.

Google Cloud offers a comprehensive AI/ML arsenal, from BigQuery ML for data analysts and Pre-trained APIs for quick wins, to AutoML for custom models without code, and Vertex AI for deep specialization. Bespoke solutions like Contact Center AI are also available. Choosing the right path involves balancing speed, differentiation, and team expertise. Always remember the critical importance of Responsible AI and Explainable AI for trust and transparency.

With Google Cloud, businesses can stop reacting to the past and proactively shape their future.

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10th July 2025, What I Learned Today - Innovating with Google Cloud Artificial Intelligence

Author: Wes C | Date: 12th July 2025

Full Article | https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-i-learned-today-gemini-end-to-end-sdlc-w-i-owjfc

TL;DR (30sec)

The Strategic Takeaway
Google's Gemini is not just an efficiency tool for developers; it's an end-to-end AI collaborator that redefines the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC). 

It serves as a force multiplier for every role—from developers and data analysts to operations and security teams—by automating tasks and providing intelligent assistance right where the work happens within the Google ecosystem. 

By using Gemini to streamline complex processes, businesses can unlock unparalleled agility and accelerate their time-to-market. 

The key is to remember the crucial caveat: trust but verify, ensuring human oversight maintains accuracy and strategic alignment.

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12th July 2025, What I Learned Today - Gemini for end-to-end SDLC

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The Strategic Takeaway

Cloud technology is a paradigm shift, not just a cost-saving IT solution; it's your competitive edge. 

Forget outdated infrastructure and embrace cloud's scalable, flexible, and innovative benefits, leading to faster deployment and higher ROI.

The 'Nintendo vs. Encyclopedia' Rule is clear: continuous evolution through new technology is vital for survival. Google's Transformation Cloud offers a holistic approach across data, open infrastructure, collaboration, trust, and sustainability. The Cloud Adoption Framework provides a strategic map to guide your journey from tactical wins to full business transformation.

Leaders must grasp the cloud's capabilities to proactively steer their business, ensuring innovation and competitive advantage in a cloud-powered future.

Author: Wes C | Date: 22nd July 2025 | Cloud Digital Leader series

📰LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-i-learned-today-digital-transformation-google-cloud-part1-w-i-5hgpc

📰Medium | https://w-i.medium.com/digital-transformation-with-google-cloud-part-1-6b1c32051221

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22nd July 2025, What I Learned Today - Digital Transformation with Google Cloud

The Strategic Takeaway

Organisations are challenged by vast, siloed internal knowledge. Google Agentspace transforms this "data graveyard" into an AI goldmine, providing an intelligent blueprint for actionable knowledge.

This enterprise solution acts as the brain of your operation, leveraging automated Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to pull precise answers directly from your diverse data stores (like Drive, Slack, Salesforce).

It ensures Fort Knox-level security by respecting existing access permissions and integrating seamlessly with IAM and external identity providers.

Crucially, Agentspace moves from "tell me" to "do it," empowering AI assistants to not just provide information but actively complete tasks within your workflow (e.g., creating meetings, recording requests).

Ultimately, Agentspace streamlines operations, accelerates decision-making, and creates a truly intelligent workspace, freeing your teams to focus on higher-value work.

Author: Wes C | Date: 18th July 2025 | Agentspace series

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