Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just for big tech companies anymore. From estimating project costs to managing inventory and scheduling crews, AI-driven tools are making their way into construction and manufacturing businesses right here on Long Island.
But with this new technology comes new risks, and if you’re not keeping up, your business could be exposed.
IBM just announced a major push to tighten the connection between AI security and governance. Why? Because as AI becomes more common in daily operations, so do the risks of misuse, data leaks, and system vulnerabilities.
What’s Happening?
At last week’s AWS security conference, IBM revealed that it’s integrating two of its key tools — watsonx.governance (which helps manage AI usage) and Guardium AI Security (which protects AI models and data) — into a combined platform. The goal is to help businesses securely manage AI tools and prevent problems before they happen.
This matters because:
- AI systems can make mistakes, leak sensitive data, or be manipulated if not properly monitored.
- New AI-driven tools rely on databases and cloud systems that, if unsecured, can become a hacker’s dream target.
- Many businesses adopting AI aren’t thinking about the governance side — like compliance, usage policies, and ethical risks.
Even IBM officials have acknowledged that AI security can’t be an afterthought. It needs to be built into your systems from the start, with your IT, risk management, and operations teams all on the same page.
Why Should Long Island Construction & Manufacturing Owners Care?
As AI tools become integrated into job costing, procurement, scheduling, and production tracking software, your business data and operations could be at risk if those tools aren’t properly secured.
If your estimating software uses AI and gets compromised, how much damage would a bad data leak cause?
If your automated systems get manipulated, what delays and losses could you face on your job sites or production lines?
Ignoring cybersecurity and governance around AI isn’t an option, especially when your business’s reputation, compliance, and customer trust are on the line.
Protect Your Business Before It’s Too Late
At CR Computer, we help Long Island’s construction and manufacturing companies navigate new technologies like AI while keeping their data and systems protected. Whether you’ve already started using AI tools in your operation or are considering it soon, now’s the time for a comprehensive IT health check.
Let’s make sure your systems, cloud tools, and AI solutions are working safely and securely — before any issues catch you off guard.
👉 Visit our website to learn more about how we protect local businesses like yours.
Or better yet, book a FREE IT Health Check or Assessment today and get ahead of tomorrow’s risks.
📞 Call us now at 631-893-0090 or schedule online at www.crcomputer.com.
