Maximizing the Power of AI for ISVs: From Dashboards to Predictive Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic ambition — it’s the strategic reality of today’s most competitive Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). In our recent Seamless Intelligence: Real-World AI Success Stories from Innovative ISVs webinar, I broke down how AI is transforming the ISV landscape, offering a blueprint for how organizations can move beyond dashboards, and into the age of predictive and generative intelligence.  

AI Has Become a Board-Level Concern 

AI adoption has hit an inflection point. Thanks to advances in natural language processing and generative models, what was once an R&D experiment has now become a strategic business priority. AI is now a board-level concern. Even traditional industries are under pressure to adapt — or fall behind. Yet, the journey isn’t without its hurdles. According to industry data, only 26% of AI projects delivered a positive ROI in the past year. This points to a massive opportunity for ISVs to build smarter, faster, and more targeted solutions.  

The 3 Core Types of AI Every ISV Should Know 

During the webinar, I broke down Applied Enterprise AI into three primary categories: 

1. Predictive AI 
   Forecasting future trends, anticipating customer behavior, and improving operational efficiency. 

2. Generative AI 
   Creating new content (text, images, recommendations) using large language models — making data accessible through natural language. 

3. Agentic AI 
   The next evolution: context-aware systems that can make decisions and trigger actions autonomously, tailored to industry-specific workflows. 

Real-World Wins: Predictive AI in Action 

Many ISVs are already seeing meaningful impact through predictive AI. Here are two compelling customer examples: 

• Insurance Industry Partner 
  Built a predictive engine for fraud detection and claims complexity, helping reduce risks and improve processing speed. 

• Food Manufacturing ISV 
  Leveraged AutoML to build a forecasting model with 90% accuracy for monthly product distribution — significantly reducing waste and increasing profitability. 

These stories underscore a key theme: AI is most valuable when tightly integrated into a specific workflow or vertical use case. 

What About Security, Governance & Scale? 

Building your own GenAI solution might sound appealing, but the technical stack is incredibly complex — from vector databases to orchestration and access controls. 

We offer enterprise-grade governance, full lineage tracking, and scalable infrastructure, making it easier for ISVs to bring GenAI to market faster and with less risk. 

Final Thoughts 

The AI race is on, and ISVs have a unique advantage: deep domain knowledge and existing customer trust. By combining that with an AI platform, you can innovate faster — and smarter — than ever before. 

Whether you're just starting or already exploring AI, now is the time to build the intelligent applications your customers need. 

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For more information on Qlik for ISVs, visit www.qlik.com/isv