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Accelerating AI Strategy: The University of Tennessee's Success with Gartner

Hear how University of Tennessee CIO Dan Harder partnered with Gartner to build a comprehensive AI strategy, deploy a custom AI tool, and drive adoption of Microsoft Copilot for the institution, all while leveraging Gartner’s expertise to stay ahead on emerging technologies.

Mission-critical priority

Accelerating the development and deployment of a robust AI strategy to enable innovation in higher education, ensure successful adoption and optimize investments in AI solutions.

How Gartner helped

Through Executive Partner Services, expert analyst consultations, and access to cutting-edge research, Gartner guided the University of Tennessee in shaping its AI strategy, planning deployment, and driving student adoption. Gartner also advised on cost-effective licensing and rollout of Microsoft Copilot while enabling the team to stay current on trends through collaborative analyst calls and research reviews.

Mission impact

The University of Tennessee successfully launched and scaled its AI initiatives, achieving broad adoption and efficient resource utilization. With Gartner’s guidance, the institution ensured its strategies for AI, quantum computing, and chatbots remain innovative and aligned with best practices, positioning the university as a leader in technology-driven education.

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