As AI moves from isolated pilots to enterprise-wide mandates, financial institutions are confronting a new set of challenges: fragmented tool chains, inconsistent governance, and rising expectations for ROI and regulatory alignment. The question is no longer “Should we invest in AI?” — it’s “How do we scale it responsibly and effectively?”

A platform-first approach is emerging as the answer — one that consolidates capabilities, accelerates adoption across business functions, and embeds compliance and governance by design. By moving beyond point solutions, firms can democratize AI across teams, reduce duplication, and remain agile in a poly-AI, hyperscaler-diverse ecosystem.