Why System Integrators Are Key to AI Success - with Pallab Deb of Google

The AI in Business Podcast

In this episode of the AI in Business podcast, Pallab Deb, Managing Director in SI & Industry GTM Partnerships at Google, joins Emerj CEO Daniel Faggella to discuss how AI infrastructure has evolved into a platform-centric foundation for enterprise transformation. Pallab explains why the modern AI stack extends beyond compute and storage to include network performance, data governance, multi-model integration, and agentic interfaces that enable real-time, multilingual, and multimodal engagement. He outlines the shift from proof-of-concept pilots to proof-of-value initiatives, where production readiness and security are expected from the outset. Want to share your AI adoption story with executive peers? Click emerj.com/expert2 for more information and to be a potential future guest on the ‘AI in Business’ podcast! If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show! Watch Daniel and Pallab’s conversation on our new YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@EmerjAIResearch