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Forbes
28-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The AI-Ready Enterprise: How To Build A Test-And-Learn Culture
Karan Jain is the CEO at NayaOne, building the bridge between banks and fintechs. For most enterprises, the challenge isn't deciding whether to use AI but how to do it well. The gap between AI strategy and execution remains stubbornly wide: Regulatory uncertainty, fragmented procurement, risk exposure and a lack of delivery infrastructure all get in the way of successful AI deployment. What enterprise leaders should understand is that sustainable AI transformation is not about chasing hype or running one-off proofs of concept (PoCs). It's about building a test-and-learn culture at scale—where innovation is safe, repeatable and outcome-oriented. Why Most Enterprises Struggle To Operationalize AI Despite considerable investment, many organizations find themselves stuck in a cycle of vendor demos, isolated PoCs and siloed innovation efforts that rarely scale. Why? • No dedicated infrastructure for secure experimentation. • Siloed innovation teams with limited delivery handover. • Fragmented procurement processes for third-party tech. • A lack of evaluation standards and success metrics. What's missing? • A secure place to experiment. • A repeatable process for onboarding new tech. • Clear criteria for what 'good' looks like. • The infrastructure to move fast, without cutting corners. Put simply, these enterprises lack the structural capabilities to adopt AI safely, quickly and repeatedly. Building An AI-Ready, Test-And-Learn Enterprise Embedding a test-and-learn culture into a large organization doesn't happen by chance. It requires structured planning, executive alignment and, most importantly, operational infrastructure. Here's a practical framework leaders can use to get started: Identify high-value areas where AI can deliver tangible benefits: automated document processing, fraud detection, customer journey personalization or operational efficiency. Prioritize based on business readiness, data availability and regulatory risk. Pick use cases where the data exists, teams are engaged and success can scale. One important factor to remember: If nobody owns the outcome, it's not a real PoC. A digital sandbox bridges the gap between innovation and delivery. It allows teams to safely trial new technologies using synthetic or pseudonymized data, without risking disruption to live systems or breaching compliance. To implement one, set clear guardrails from the outset—including data boundaries, access controls and evaluation criteria. Align risk, compliance and delivery teams before experimentation begins. Also, choose sandbox environments that can simulate production-like conditions. This increases confidence that successful PoCs will translate into operational reality. Some of the most impactful AI innovations come from external vendors—often early-stage ones. But traditional procurement and onboarding processes can take 6 to 12 months or more. To ensure vendors can manage your needs, ask: • Are they compliant with relevant data and security standards? • Can they integrate with your architecture with minimal lift? • Have they demonstrated value in similar environments? • Can you test their solution in a governed, time-boxed environment? By setting up standardized evaluation processes and using pre-vetted ecosystems or frameworks, you can cut months off your validation timelines. Innovation is often measured in short-term wins: Did the demo work? Did the PoC run? But sustainable transformation requires a longer lens. Here are some key metrics to consider: • Time To Decision: How fast do you move from idea to decision? • Throughput Of Experiments: How many use cases are tested per quarter? • Conversion To Production: What percentage of experiments go live? • Governance Coverage: Are legal and compliance frameworks embedded throughout? Measuring what matters builds accountability and ensures experiments contribute to enterprise-wide outcomes. AI adoption can't outpace governance. Risks like model bias, explainability gaps and data privacy breaches can't be addressed post hoc. Build governance into the sandbox, not after it. This includes: • Engaging legal and compliance as early design partners. • Embedding model audibility and traceability into test flows. • Applying industry guidance, such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, to structure evaluation. When governance is part of the testing process, it shifts from being a blocker to becoming a strategic enabler. From Tactical Experiments To Execution A successful PoC is not transformation. Enterprise-wide innovation comes when any team can test ideas safely—and when the best ideas can scale with trust, speed and control. A test-and-learn culture isn't about labs filled with whiteboards. It's about operational infrastructure, data readiness and cross-functional alignment. Resilient enterprises treat innovation as a system, not a side project. They create structures that enable discovery, validation and delivery to happen on repeat. Recent research from BCG found that "only 26% of companies have developed the necessary set of capabilities to move beyond proofs of concept and generate tangible value." One of the factors for those successful companies, the report found, was that they invested 70% of their resources in people and process, while investing only 10% into algorithms and 20% into technology and data. The takeaway? The winners in enterprise AI won't be those who deploy first—but those who build processes and systems that let them deploy well, safely and repeatedly. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
Finextra
25-06-2025
- Business
- Finextra
NayaOne hops onto Google Cloud
NayaOne is excited to announce a collaboration with Google Cloud, designed to revolutionize the way enterprises adopt and integrate artificial intelligence. 0 This collaboration will utilise Google Cloud's cutting-edge technology platform with NayaOne's agile, enterprise-grade Vendor Delivery Platform to deliver rapid, scalable, and secure digital transformation. Driving Enterprise Innovation Through Collaboration In today's competitive market, businesses must innovate to stay ahead. With this collaboration NayaOne are committed to breaking down the barriers of AI adoption by offering: Instant Impact: Streamlined integration that accelerates the deployment of AI solutions directly into existing workflows. Future-Proof Scalability: Flexible, scalable technology designed to evolve with your business needs, ensuring long-term competitiveness in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Robust Security: Comprehensive security protocols that safeguard sensitive enterprise data, enabling innovation without compromising safety. Expert Guidance: Dedicated, industry-leading support to ensure seamless implementation and optimized performance, driving measurable ROI. Empowering Enterprises to Innovate Without Limits 'NayaOne and Google Cloud share a vision of empowering every enterprise with advanced, accessible AI,' said Karan Jain, CEO of NayaOne. 'Our collaboration removes the complexity traditionally associated with AI adoption, delivering a clear, straightforward path for businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive in the digital era.' The collaboration not only provides businesses with top-tier technology but also delivers a complete ecosystem designed to enhance operational efficiency and unlock new avenues for growth. Enterprises can now leverage AI to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and maintain a competitive edge - all while enjoying the trusted support of two industry powerhouses. A Vision for the Future This collaboration represents a significant milestone for NayaOne and Google. By combining NayaOne's expertise in delivering enterprise AI adoption with Google Cloud's technological prowess, the collaboration is set to transform how organizations view and implement digital innovation. The collaborative effort underscores NayaOne's commitment to creating a future where AI is a standard, accessible tool for every enterprise. Daniel Rood, Director AI GTM, UKI & Africa, said: 'Google Cloud is delighted to collaborate with NayaOne to offer mutual clients rapid and secure access to Vertex AI, Gemini models, and Agentspace. NayaOne's approach to enterprise AI adoption, underpinned by Google Cloud AI, empowers enterprises to expedite product and feature launches into production and significantly reduce their time to value.'
Cision Canada
25-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
NayaOne Forges Dynamic Collaboration with Google Cloud to Transform Enterprise AI Adoption
LONDON, June 25, 2025 /CNW/ -- NayaOne is excited to announce a collaboration with Google Cloud, designed to revolutionize the way enterprises adopt and integrate artificial intelligence. This collaboration will utilise Google Cloud's cutting-edge technology platform with NayaOne's agile, enterprise-grade Vendor Delivery Platform to deliver rapid, scalable, and secure digital transformation. Driving Enterprise Innovation Through Collaboration In today's competitive market, businesses must innovate to stay ahead. With this collaboration NayaOne are committed to breaking down the barriers of AI adoption by offering: Instant Impact: Streamlined integration that accelerates the deployment of AI solutions directly into existing workflows. Future-Proof Scalability: Flexible, scalable technology designed to evolve with your business needs, ensuring long-term competitiveness in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Robust Security: Comprehensive security protocols that safeguard sensitive enterprise data, enabling innovation without compromising safety. Expert Guidance: Dedicated, industry-leading support to ensure seamless implementation and optimized performance, driving measurable ROI. Empowering Enterprises to Innovate Without Limits "NayaOne and Google Cloud share a vision of empowering every enterprise with advanced, accessible AI," said Karan Jain, CEO of NayaOne. "Our collaboration removes the complexity traditionally associated with AI adoption, delivering a clear, straightforward path for businesses to innovate, grow, and thrive in the digital era." The collaboration not only provides businesses with top-tier technology but also delivers a complete ecosystem designed to enhance operational efficiency and unlock new avenues for growth. Enterprises can now leverage AI to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and maintain a competitive edge - all while enjoying the trusted support of two industry powerhouses. A Vision for the Future This collaboration represents a significant milestone for NayaOne and Google. By combining NayaOne's expertise in delivering enterprise AI adoption with Google Cloud's technological prowess, the collaboration is set to transform how organizations view and implement digital innovation. The collaborative effort underscores NayaOne's commitment to creating a future where AI is a standard, accessible tool for every enterprise. Daniel Rood, Director AI GTM, UKI & Africa, said: "Google Cloud is delighted to collaborate with NayaOne to offer mutual clients rapid and secure access to Vertex AI, Gemini models, and Agentspace. NayaOne's approach to enterprise AI adoption, underpinned by Google Cloud AI, empowers enterprises to expedite product and feature launches into production and significantly reduce their time to value." About NayaOne NayaOne is a leading Vendor Delivery Infrastructure that helps enterprises discover, validate, and scale third-party capabilities safely, repeatedly, and at speed. Leveraging The Enterprise Gateway Marketplace, Synthethic data libraries and state of the art air –gapped secure environments NayaOne accelerates delivery roadmaps. The platform supports rapid innovation delivery without compromising compliance or control. Visit for more information or contact [email protected].
Fintech News ME
17-06-2025
- Business
- Fintech News ME
UK's NayaOne Launches Saudi's First Fully Hosted Fintech Infrastructure Platform
UK-based fintech infrastructure provider NayaOne has launched Saudi Arabia's first fully Saudi-hosted Vendor Delivery Infrastructure (VDI) platform, supported by regional business expansion specialist AstroLabs. The launch marks NayaOne's official entry into the Saudi market and is designed to support financial institutions, including banks, insurers, and fintechs, in developing, testing, and deploying products within weeks. Backed by the UK's Department for Business and Trade (DBT), the Saudi-hosted platform connects local institutions to both the domestic technology ecosystem and NayaOne's global network. The platform provides access to synthetic data assets and modular testing environments aimed at reducing proof-of-concept cycles from months to days, while maintaining compliance and security standards. NayaOne, which recently partnered with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Nvidia to provide infrastructure for a new AI sandbox, is now expanding its presence in the Gulf. The company sees this development as a key milestone in strengthening UK-Saudi ties in fintech. 'Hosting our platform inside the Kingdom removes data-sovereignty friction and lets institutions move from idea to execution in weeks,' said Karan Jain, NayaOne's Founder and CEO. 'We are grateful to have flagship clients, partners like AstroLabs, support from the KSA ecosystem, and encouragement from the UK Government to grow our impact globally. At NayaOne, we look forward to helping other UK businesses who are interested in operating in KSA.' Several Saudi financial institutions and fintech firms are already using the sandbox to test applications in areas such as embedded finance, SME lending, cybersecurity, remittances, and AI. Additional participants are expected to join, further embedding the VDI platform as part of the country's financial innovation infrastructure. UK Minister for Investment Baroness Gustafsson CBE said: 'The UK is home to some of the best tech businesses in the world, so I'm delighted that NayaOne will help boost financial innovation in KSA, reflecting the strength of UK-Saudi collaboration in digital and financial innovation. Our upcoming modern Industrial Strategy will be international from the start, working and deepening our partnerships with countries like Saudi Arabia to support our economic growth.'
Zawya
17-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UK-based NayaOne enters Saudi fintech market
Riyadh – NayaOne, a UK-based vendor delivery infrastructure (VDI) platform, has marked its entry into Saudi Arabia with support from AstroLabs, according to a press release. NayaOne launched the Kingdom's first fully Saudi-hosted platform, allowing banks, insurers, and fintechs to design, test, and introduce products in weeks. This supports the Saudi Vision 2030's goal of creating a digitally advanced and inclusive financial ecosystem. Backed by the UK's Department for Business and Trade (DBT), this launch provides Saudi institutions access to the local tech ecosystem as well as the wider NayaOne ecosystem globally. This expansion marks a milestone in UK-Saudi fintech collaboration, bridging British innovation with Saudi market momentum. Karan Jain, Founder and CEO of NayaOne, commented: 'Hosting our platform inside the Kingdom removes data-sovereignty friction and lets institutions move from idea to execution in weeks.' Baroness Gustafsson, UK Minister for Investment, said: 'The UK is home to some of the best tech businesses in the world, so I'm delighted that NayaOne will help boost financial innovation in KSA, reflecting the strength of UK-Saudi collaboration in digital and financial innovation. Gustafsson added: 'Our upcoming modern Industrial Strategy will be international from the start, working and deepening our partnerships with countries like Saudi Arabia to support our economic growth.' Commenting on NayaOne's expansion, Alex Nicholls, Director of Expansion at AstroLabs, mentioned: 'NayaOne's expansion will accelerate the development of a new subset of products that meet the demands of a fast-moving market and support financial inclusion.' Nicholls noted: 'With its newly launched hub in Riyadh, NayaOne is uniquely positioned to deliver a greater impact by fostering closer partnerships with leading FIs and fintech innovators in Saudi Arabia, making it a powerful catalyst for innovation within the local financial services and banking sector.' Saudi Arabia's fintech market recorded remarkable growth over recent years, supported by government initiatives, regulatory support, and increasing needs for financial services. Hence, fintech is expected to reach a market value of $87 billion in 2029, up from $64 billion in 2024.
