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Secret CPO |⚡ 90% Code Now Written by AI? How Product Leaders Are Adapting

Plus: 🔎 HubSpot unveils an industry-first CRM-ChatGPT Integration

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Sophie Bruxner-Randall
June 11, 2025

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CPO Briefing 💼

AI ADOPTION MODEL

UK Government Unveils New Model to Enhance AI Adoption Across Economy

The UK government has introduced an evidence-based model to accelerate AI adoption in businesses and public sectors, featuring phases of adoption, sustainability, and optimisation to utilise AI's full potential. This initiative is crucial for enhancing productivity and economic growth, supported by major entities like Meta and Microsoft. The model stresses the importance of organisational culture, risk mitigation, and open-source AI to make technology more accessible, ultimately benefiting both public services and private industry.

UKTN

CLOUD NETWORKING GROWTH

The Cloud Managed Network market is set to expand from $4.5 billion in 2024 to $12 billion by 2034, driven by a 10.5% CAGR, highlighting the need for scalable, agile network solutions. This growth reflects the pivotal role of cloud-managed services in enhancing operational efficiency and remote infrastructure management for modern enterprises. The market’s expansion underscores a keen focus on integrating AI and SD-WAN, presenting significant opportunities for businesses to adopt robust, flexible network infrastructures.

AI STRATEGY GUIDE

AI Playbook Empowers Chief Product Officers To Lead Product Innovation

Products That Count, partnering with Capgemini and Microsoft, offers an AI Playbook tailored for Chief Product Officers to lead AI integration in product strategy while ensuring trust and responsible development. It's essential for CPOs seeking structured ways to embrace AI capabilities and maintain competitive edge.

Industry Insights 🔎

AI PRODUCT STRATEGY

Anthropic's CPO, Mike Krieger, highlights the transformative potential of AI in product development, where AI now writes 90% of code. This shift underscores the need for embedding product managers with AI researchers to maximise impact, fostering a focus on decision-making rather than mere engineering. Moreover, the introduction of MCP (Model Context Protocol) standardises software to be scriptable and composable, a pivotal development for future product strategies.

CYBERSECURITY SOLUTIONS

IBM's AskIAM is designed to modernise identity and access management for businesses grappling with complex IT environments by simplifying identity management processes and enhancing security through AI-driven automation. The integration with platforms like Microsoft Teams and Slack streamlines access requests, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. This agentic AI capability, part of IBM Consulting Advantage's cybersecurity assets, supports executives with data-driven insights, addressing the need for proficient identity governance.

IBM

CRM INTEGRATION

HubSpot has introduced the first CRM integration with ChatGPT, enabling users to seamlessly analyse CRM data. This innovative feature allows for advanced query and segmentation capabilities, directly influencing strategic decision-making in marketing, sales, and customer success. Businesses leveraging this integration can enhance targeting and identify opportunities using valuable AI insights.

CPO’s Calendar 🗓️

📆17 June 2025
📍 New York City

PendomoniumX events focus on navigating the fast-evolving SaaS and AI landscape, offering sessions on product management frameworks, integrating AI into business strategies, and practical insights from industry leaders like Walmart and Pendo. These sessions are crucial for CPOs and software leaders aiming to excel in the AI-first world, equipping them with actionable strategies to maintain market leadership amidst rapid technological changes.