GeneXus Next and Globant Enterprise AI: Innovation in the What and the How of Software Development

Gustavo Carriquiry

1 year ago

GeneXus Next and Globant Enterprise AI: Innovation in the What and the How of Software Development

In December 2024, GeneXus Next will come to light. But let me tell you, this platform is not just another step in our evolution—it represents a fundamental shift that began 4 or 5 years ago and gained momentum in November 2022 with the arrival of ChatGPT and OpenAI. This marks a turning point in how we build and maintain software.

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This change is deeply connected to GeneXus’s original vision: formalizing knowledge in a Knowledge Base (KB) to generate fully functional systems.

Today, the world is rapidly advancing toward AI-powered solutions, ranging from specialized applications to agents capable of participating in, orchestrating, and making decisions in complex business processes. In this context, Globant Enterprise AI also emerges, providing agents and tools that simplify the use of large language models (LLMs) to seamlessly integrate AI into solutions.

This evolution not only redefines WHAT kinds of applications we build—solving problems previously unimaginable before the advent of Generative AI—but also raises new questions: Can we now tackle challenges that once seemed insurmountable with this technology?

GeneXus Next: Enabling access and innovation

GeneXus Next is the edition of GeneXus embedded with all aspects of Generative AI. GeneXus Next continues the mission of GeneXus: understanding technologies, making them accessible, and empowering those who want to lead this revolution. This has given rise to innovations like Agent Object, Agentic Workflows, and Semantic Searches, among others.

What is more subtle, yet critical for those of us creating these solutions, is that the shift is not just about WHAT solutions we build—like the transition from DB III Plus to iOS—but also HOW we construct the knowledge that forms the foundation of everything else.

Today, this process extends beyond the visions of users, developers, and designers. It incorporates AI agents that co-create alongside them, accelerating and enriching the formalization of knowledge. With knowledge formalized, the next step is to generate applications that implement it optimally.

An unprecedented revolution in the What and How

In my relatively few years of professional experience, I have never seen such a profound and simultaneous evolution (or rather, “revolution”) in both the what and the how of software development.

It is an enormous challenge for everyone in this industry. At GeneXus, with GeneXus Next and Globant Enterprise AI, we are committed to helping companies harness the vast opportunities this revolution offers.