Akbar Ayub Khan, CFA, Co Founder and CEO of Vizpro, recently shared his perspectives on the role of artificial intelligence in business during a seminar hosted at Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, where industry stakeholders gathered to discuss the theme AI in Business: Solutions for Future Challenges.
The session focused on how AI is shaping commerce and industry in Pakistan, with participants exploring its practical applications across sectors. During his address, Akbar Ayub Khan explained how organizations can harness AI effectively by first investing in structured digitization of their operations. He emphasized that data remains the foundation of any AI initiative and that businesses must ensure their information systems are reliable, organized, and aligned with operational objectives. According to him, AI cannot deliver meaningful outcomes without quality data inputs, and companies need to integrate digitization strategies directly with financial performance indicators to generate measurable value. He noted that linking AI initiatives to the bottom line allows leadership teams to evaluate return on investment and drive sustainable growth rather than treating AI as a standalone technology experiment.
Akbar highlighted Vizpro’s work in digitizing the middle mile, referring to the critical operational layers between raw data generation and final decision making. He explained that inefficiencies often arise in these intermediate processes where manual handling, fragmented systems, and inconsistent reporting reduce the effectiveness of analytics tools. By focusing on improving the quality, accuracy, and structure of enterprise data, Vizpro aims to enable organizations to build AI systems that can support informed decision making, forecasting, and operational optimization. He described how structured data ecosystems not only enhance AI outputs but also strengthen governance and transparency within enterprises. The discussion underlined the need for businesses to view digitization as a strategic priority that directly influences competitiveness and efficiency in an increasingly digital economy.
The seminar, organized at Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, drew significant engagement from attendees representing diverse sectors of commerce and industry. Participants expressed strong interest in Vizpro’s operational model and engaged in detailed discussions during the question and answer segment. Many sought further clarity on how middle mile digitization can be implemented within their own organizations and how improved data quality can enhance AI driven insights. The exchange reflected a growing awareness within Pakistan’s business community of the importance of structured data management as a precursor to successful AI adoption. By encouraging companies to align digitization initiatives with measurable financial outcomes, Akbar positioned AI not merely as an emerging trend but as a practical tool for operational improvement and strategic decision support across industries.
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