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“AI readiness isn't about having perfect data. It's about having accessible data. Most businesses score 40-60% on their first assessment, and that's completely fine. The gaps become your implementation roadmap.”
On AI readiness assessments for Australian SMBs
Nick Hugh
Founder, Principal AI Engineer & Fractional CTO, Marshall Tech
Nick Hugh, Principal AI Engineer & Fractional CTO at Marshall Tech, Sydney
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