Worldwide Machine Learning Operations Platforms 2024 Vendor Assessment

This document is an IDC MarketScape report that assesses various vendors in the machine learning operations (MLOps) platforms market for the year 2024. It outlines the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) across business functions and highlights the challenges organizations face in implementing effective AI practices. The report emphasizes the need for responsible AI, which includes fairness, reliability, and transparency in AI applications. It details the operational challenges in industrializing AI/ML applications, including data management, governance, and the integration of generative AI technologies. The document also discusses the significance of MLOps in automating the machine learning lifecycle, enhancing collaboration between data scientists and IT operators, and improving model deployment and monitoring. Furthermore, it presents vendor inclusion criteria for the assessment, focusing on cloud-native offerings and the ability to automate critical AI lifecycle capabilities. The report serves as a guide for technology buyers to evaluate MLOps platforms based on organizational, operational, and business needs.