This Solutions Review’s AI Appreciation Day 2025 roundup expert insights showing AI’s leap from novelty to mission‑critical tool across industries, including input from Barracuda CIO Siroui Mushegian. The message is clear: AI works best as a partner to human expertise, but its rapid rise demands strong governance, secure data, and ethical guardrails. For leaders, this isn’t about if AI will transform operations, it’s about how to do it responsibly, at scale, and for real business impact.