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7 Artificial Intelligence Impediments & Opportunities for the Channel – Channelnomics

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Channelnomics has identified seven significant challenges that will impede the adoption of artificial intelligence systems. The good news is that theyre also great opportunities for vendors and partners.

Market analyst firm IDC forecasts an impressive 55% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the artificial intelligence market from 2024 to 2027. However, its worth noting that this growth could be even more rapid if barriers to customer adoption and deployment werent hindering the pace of artificial intelligence uptake. This potential for accelerated growth should inspire optimism and excitement among vendors and partners alike.

Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) products such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini arent just tools; theyre catalysts sparking the imagination of businesses and individuals. These tools, by revolutionizing content creation, data analysis, and automated customer experiences, are making the seemingly impossible possible. However, its important to note that GPTs are just the tip of the iceberg in the artificial intelligence revolution.

In a survey by Channelnomics and channel marketplace Pax8 of end users worldwide, most businesses said they want AI tools that deliver better predictive analytics, machine learning in their automated processes, and richer communications tools. While its easy to rattle off a list of tools, making them an operational reality is much harder.

Through extensive research of vendors, channel partners, and end users, Channelnomics has pinpointed seven significant challenges currently impeding AI adoption and growth. However, these challenges, far from being roadblocks, present unique opportunities for the channel to leverage its expertise and resources, paving the way for success in the AI market. This understanding should empower vendors and partners, highlighting their potential to overcome these challenges and thrive in the AI landscape.

Lets dive into each.

Looking Forward As the artificial intelligence revolution continues to unfold, its clear that technologys transformative potential isnt without challenges. The road to widespread AI adoption is paved with obstacles, from technical hurdles to talent shortages and security concerns. However, these challenges also present a unique opportunity for the channel to step up and lead the way forward.

By leveraging their expertise and extensive resources, vendors and partners can become the driving force behind AI adoption, helping businesses navigate the complexities of this rapidly evolving landscape. Whether its through developing innovative AI solutions, providing expert guidance and support, or forming strategic partnerships, the channel has a critical role in shaping AIs future.

The AI market is poised for explosive growth as we look ahead to the coming years. But to truly harness the power of this transformative technology, vendors, partners, and customers must work together to overcome the obstacles to AI success. However, with the right strategies, partnerships, and mindset, theres no limit to what we can achieve.

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WPT Voyage No Limit Championship Won by Aram Oganyan on the High Seas – Tight Poker

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Once upon a time, poker was brought to America and developed as a card game on riverboats as players in its formative era played poker on the Mississippi River. In 2024, the game is still growing, as players on board the Valiant Lady cruise ship discovered as they took part in the $4,600+$400 WPT Voyage NLHE Championship. Four days of action produced a thrilling finale and gave Aram Oganyan the title for $214,245.

* denotes three-way deal

** includes $10,400 buy-in into the season-concluding 2024 WPT World Championship at The Wynn Las Vegas.

Since it was announced, the World Poker Tours foray into the high seas has captured the imagination of everyone in the poker industry. From players to organisers, everyone has been ready for the Valiant Lady to set sail with expectations high. It is right to say that the WPT have exceeded those expectations as the poker publics desire for drama, fun and excitement have all been met in spades!

From Andrew Neeme being at the pajama-uniformed Meet Up Game and a pool party that saw the great and good celebrate on the red neon lit deck, the WPT Voyage has had it all. Even industry legend Robbie Strazynski of CardPlayer Lifestyle wrote a brilliant blog about exactly what being on board the Valiant Lady was like. Padel players have even had the chance to take on former tennis pro Vince Van Patten on the courts.

With wall-to-wall player parties, excursions to glamourous locations such as the Cayman Islands and activities all being enjoyed, you could almost forget about the poker! With a million-dollar guarantee on the line, the WPT Voyage No Limit Holdem Championship was always going to grab the attention of players across the board or rather. Ending with a prizepool of $1,347,800 on the line, it was fun from start to finish in the $5,000 by-in event with Aram Oganyan getting name on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup.

With a total of 293 entries, just 37 made the money places on board the Valiant Lady as the $4,600+$400 buy-in promoted top-quality poker at the felt. The top 37 players got paid, with the 2013 WSOP Main Event winner Ryan Riess (33rd for $9,600), former WPT World Championship winner Eliot Hudon (22nd for $14,000), WPT Ambassdor Andrew Neeme (19th for $17,000), WPT presenter Tony Dunst (17th for $17,000) and Masato Yokosawa (10th for $28,000) all making money but falling short of the final table.

It was the Colombian professional Farrid Jattin who had the chip lead with 91 big blinds when the final nine convened at the last table in the tournament. Soon after the action got underway, one of two Brazilians at the final table felt, Marcelo Giordano, was the first player to bust, cashing for $28,000 in ninth place. One on the rail became two when Iman Dans pocket fours couldnt hold against the ace-seven offsuit of Daniel Sepiol, the latter making a diamond flush on the turn despite only having one diamond in his hole cards. Sepiol chipped up but Dan stepped out, cashing for $34,000 in eighth place.

In seventh place, Poker Mommaa herself, a.k.a. Kasey Mills, cashed for $42,000 when her pocket fives were shot down by Carlo Busartos pocket kings which made a full house by the turn. And a rollercoaster period was complete when Giordanos fellow Brazilian Romula Dorea missed out on the really big money in sixth for $55,000.

The Championship event of WPT Voyage did not disappoint.

Daniel Sepiol had led the final table at a couple of points but whiffed the podium places in fifth for $75,000. All-in with pocket queens on a board of 7-6-5-T, Sepiol was ahead of Jattins pocket eights but a four on the river completed the straight for the Colombian and the field was down to four.

Despite scoring that scalp, Jattin was the next one to bite the dust as he cashed for $100,000 in fourth place. All-in with pocket aces, Jattins luck in the previous hand was levelled out as Basurtos king-queen of spades hit not one but two kings on the flop to send play three-handed and into an immediate discussion about doing a three-way deal.

One hand ended the drama as after an ICM-based deal was agreed. All-in with six-three, Basurto came second as Austin Srurs pair of queens with the lowest stack saw him bust in third. Both men lost out to the winner, Aram Oganyan, courtesy of his pocket deuces hitting a set on the flop and that was enough to give the American the top prize of $214,245.

The Championship event of WPT Voyage did not disappoint, said WPT CEO Adam Pliska as the seaweed. What a sight it was to see such a prominent group of players battle on board a world-class Virgin Voyages ship. In the end, we congratulated Aram for his achievement in joining the WPT Champions Club.

Oganyan himself was beside himself to have gotten his name on the WPT Mike Sexton Champions Cup.

I feel amazing. This is so fun unbelievable, he said. I won some flips at the end, got some bluffs through, and here we are. I thought poker on a cruise would be an amazing thing, and it is so amazing everyone should do it.

Following Oganyans superb trophy lift, others will be desperate to take part in the next WPT Voyage event.

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Why Cultural Tourism Is Exploding In Popularity In The Mexican Caribbean This Year – The Cancun Sun

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Not so long ago, the main reason why so many people flocked to the Mexican Caribbean was for one thing: its unmatched beach locations that look like something out of a picture-perfect postcard.

While the Mexican Caribbean remains in no short supply of fabulous beaches for tourists to enjoy, its cultural offerings seem to be putting it on the map like never before and are exploding in popularity this year.

The region is littered with cultural, environmental, and historical sites, with some of them considered part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The cultural tourism sector is bringing in record amounts of money, generating 19,489 million pesos for the economy in 2022, and is quickly becoming one of the most appreciated sectors by international visitors.

Soon to become inaugurated in the coming days, the new Maya Train, a billion-dollar infrastructure project that has been years in the making, is going to unlock the Yucatan Peninsula for all tourists and locals, making cultural tourism even more accessible than ever before.

Local authorities have been investing money to fund the Archeological Zone Improvement Program (Promeza), which aims to uncover, expand, and open more historical sites and take advantage of this sudden boom in the sectors popularity.

Now, thanks to the Maya Train and New Tulum International Airport, tourists will be able to reach some incredible archeological zones that would have once been more difficult to reach, such as El Meco, El Rey, San Miguelito, Paamul II, Tulum, Coba, the Nohuch Mul pyramid, Muyil, Chacchoben, Ichkabal, Oxtankah, and Kinichna.

With affordable tickets which are linked here, there is now no reason for you to spend your entire vacation sitting on the beach, and instead can enjoy some of the breathtaking cultural attractions that the region has to offer.

Newer to the growing trend that is cultural tourism? Weve got you covered.

Here are some places to check out that exist on the new Maya Train route and are perfect for a first-time visit, though some will not be accessible until the full launch in February 2024, such as Tulum.

The third most visited archeological site in all of Mexico, the Tulum Ruins are iconic for their ruined ancient temples that sit above the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico atop the cliffside and have become a standout image synonymous with the region.

Built by the Ancient Mayans, these incredible structures still stand today and are rich in history, dating back as early as 564.

Below the ruins lie some beautiful beaches that tourists have access to, making it a full-day trip kind of place if you so wish.

Lesser known than the Tulum Ruins and a little more rugged in its execution, Coba is another archeological site that will capture your interest.

Complete with a 138-foot-tall pyramid and ball court that would have been used by the ancient Mayan civilisation over 1000 years ago, this site is a must-see and perfect for any wildlife lovers, who can witness monkeys who inhabit the area, as well as (on rare occasions) jaguars and panthers in the surrounding jungles.

Cob was once a major hub of Mayan civilization, and will capture your imagination once you visit, transporting you to a seminal time period in history.

Surrounded by lush jungles and a little more tucked away from the more popular archeological sites in the region, Muyil will make you feel at one with nature, away from the busyness of hotel zones and shopping malls.

The 55-foot pyramid known as El Castillo is a stand-out structure, different from any other historical site in the Mexican Caribbean, alongside other ancient pyramids and ruins which are covered by the luscious jungle mangroves as its backdrop.

Among them lies a path from El Castillo which leads to the biggest attraction at the site; the Muyil Lagoon.

Once you have explored the ancient ruins, you can escape the hot Mexican sun and find some peace and tranquillity here, with guided boat tours on offer if you so wish.

Saving the best for last, Chichn Itz is the undisputed, most popular archeological site in the Mexican Caribbean.

Now considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, this breathtaking location will give you an insight into the technologically advanced architecture that was built by ancient Mayan civilizations to create jaw-dropping pyramids, temples, and structures that have stood the test of time.

The Pyramid of Kulkulkan is the sites main attraction which towers over the jungle, and is a must-see during the spring and autumn equinoxes when the setting sun creates the image of a snake slithering through the pyramids steps!

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