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In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. .News stories covered in this episode:.OpenAI Hires Slack CEO as Chief Revenue Officer https://www.adweek.com/media/openai-hires-slack-ceo-as-chief-revenue-officer/ .IBM accelerates cloud drive with $11 billion Confluent deal as AI demand booms https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-talks-acquire-confluent-11bn-113049013.html .Amazon's new AI can code for days without human help. What does that mean for software engineers? https://venturebeat.com/ai/amazons-new-ai-can-code-for-days-without-human-help-what-does-that-mean-for .What’s Lost When We Work with AI, According to Neuroscience https://hbr.org/2025/12/whats-lost-when-we-work-with-ai-according-to-neuroscience .Redefine AI upskilling as a change imperative https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-organization-blog/redefine-ai-upskilling-as-a-change-imperative .Detecting AI Writing in the Age of Large Language Models: How Far Can Tech Go? https://thedatascientist.com/detecting-ai-writing-age-of-large-language-models/ .Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Satish Shenoy talks with three SS&C Blue Prism customers: Roopa Parekh, Head of Intelligent Automation at L3Harris, Hussam Gaoro, Head of Intelligent Automation at BDC, and Jesse Tutt, Program Director of Intelligent Automation at Alberta Health Services. Each shares their company's journey integrating AI into their automation platforms..What we discussed with Roopa, Hussam and Jesse:* AI implementation and scaling challenges and how to drive adoption* How GenAI is being integrated successfully with digital workers* AI/automation integration and impact measurement * AI governance prerequisites and organizational changes * Developer capacity building for resource-constrained programs * Intelligent automation benefit realization reporting * Emerging automation opportunities.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. News stories covered in this episode:• Can AI be governed before it governs us? https://www.ey.com/en_in/insights/forensic-integrity-services/can-ai-be-governed-before-it-governs-us • Empathy can't be automated, neither can financial guidance - https://www.financial-planning.com/opinion/why-ai-tools-wont-replace-financial-advisors • Agentic AI autonomy grows in North American enterprises https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/agentic-ai-autonomy-grows-in-north-american-enterprises/ • It's Hard to Feel the AGI https://tensorlabbet.com/2025/11/30/hard-to-feel-agi/ • Apple AI chief steps down following Siri setbacks https://www.theverge.com/news/835466/apple-ai-chief-john-giannandrea-steps-down-siriVisit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

Join host Michael Marchuk on the Transform NOW Podcast as he converses with Bryan Murphy, CEO of Smartling, an AI-powered translation platform serving top global clients like Coinbase and Lyft. With two decades of experience in leadership roles across various sectors, Brian shares valuable insights into how AI can be seamlessly embedded into business workflows for enhanced efficiency, speed, and customer engagement. Learn about the potential, challenges, and future of AI implementation in organizations, and discover strategies to foster a culture of rapid innovation and operational excellence. Don't miss this in-depth discussion on AI's transformative power and its implications for the future of business.Here's what we talked with Bryan about:-AI is exciting for engineers, but comes with challenges.-Many enterprise projects fail to deliver value.-Focus on use cases tied to measurable outcomes.-Transformation involves significant change management.-Innovation requires ongoing support and maintenance.-Avoid high-risk projects without clear value.-Effective project management is crucial for success.-Change management is a major part of technology transformation.-Engineers often face daily drudgery in application support.-Understanding project dynamics is key to success.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. .News stories covered in this episode:.AI diffusion: UAE and Singapore lead the way, Microsoft says https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2025/10/31/ai-ranking-uae-singapore-microsoft/ .AI revives French playwright Moliere with a new play https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/ai-revives-french-playwright-moliere-with-new-play-2025-11-18/ .EU to delay 'high risk' AI rules until 2027 after Big Tech pushback https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/eu-delay-high-risk-ai-rules-until-2027-after-big-tech-pushback-2025-11-19/ .IFS & Boston Dynamics: Merging Agentic AI with Robotics https://aimagazine.com/news/ifs-boston-dynamics-harnessing-agentic-ai-robotics .Vince Gilligan’s sci-fi series Pluribus taps into our greatest fears about AI https://theconversation.com/vince-gilligans-sci-fi-series-plur1bus-taps-into-our-greatest-fears-about-ai-269497 .Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk sits down with Chris Condon, the founder and CEO of Aircon, to discuss the revolutionary impact of AI on the logistics industry. Chris, an industry veteran, shares his journey from traditional logistics to innovative AI-driven solutions, highlighting the synergy between artificial intelligence and global supply chains. They explore the intricacies of modernizing logistics, the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, and what the future holds for freight forwarding. Key topics include AI adoption barriers, the role of machine learning, the value of predictive analytics, and the evolving landscape of global air freight. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of logistics!Here's what we discussed with Chris:-Maximizing Capacity and Predictive Analytics-Cultural Barriers and AI Integration-AI in Quoting and Booking-AI's Role in Customer Relationships and Cost Efficiency-Challenges in Air Freight Visibility-AI and Digital Twins in Logistics-Global Data Challenges and AI Predictions-Future Disruptions in Logistics-Revising Roles for Better Customer ServiceVisit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. News stories covered in this episode:More than half of Brits would accept AI shopping assistants’ recommendations, new survey finds - https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/37345746/brits-accept-ai-shopping-assistant-recommendations/• AI-Powered Hacking: Anthropic Reports First Largely Automated Cyberattack Linked To China - https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ai-powered-hacking-anthropic-reports-143047042.html • AI will slash headcount by two-thirds - retail boss - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98n28k9nz1o • ‘Trust is at an all-time low for both job seekers and recruiters’: Hiring platform CEO says talent acquisition is in an ‘AI doom loop’ - https://fortune.com/2025/11/18/hiring-job-seekers-recruiters-talent-acquisition-ai-doom-loop-application-technology/ • Introduced miniature drone Tornyol that destroys mosquitoes… with propellers - https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-omt-tornyol-micro-drones-that-kill-mosquitoes/ Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk interviews Victoria Mensch, a PhD psychologist and founder of the Silicon Valley Executive Academy. They discuss the evolving landscape of leadership in an AI-driven world, the challenges posed by legacy mindsets, and the importance of empathy and delegation in effective leadership. Mensch emphasizes the need for leaders to embrace change, combat burnout, and leverage AI tools to enhance their effectiveness. The conversation highlights the significance of continuous improvement and the necessity for leaders to adapt to technological disruptions while maintaining a human-centered approach.Here's what we talked about with Victoria:-Legacy mindsets can hinder innovation more than legacy systems.-Disruption is a constant in today's technological landscape.-Burnout is a chronic stress cycle that leaders must address.-Empathy is essential for effective leadership in the AI era.-Delegation is a critical skill that many leaders overlook.-Technology is reshaping industries and business models.-Leaders should not fear AI but embrace it as a tool.-Experimentation with AI is crucial for future readiness.-Continuous improvement is necessary for organizational success.Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk banter about some interesting recent news headlines in the world of automation and AI. .News stories covered in this episode:.Microsoft teases agents that become ‘independent users within the workforce’ https://www.theregister.com/2025/11/10/microsoft_agentic_users_a365/. ‘Vibe coding’ named Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/tech/vibe-coding-collins-word-year-scli-intl .Underwater cables are a vital piece of the AI buildout and internet — investment is booming https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/08/big-tech-ai-underwater-cables.html .Debt Has Entered the A.I. Boom https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/business/dealbook/debt-has-entered-the-ai-boom.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0E8.1VeO.VdFjpu9e9aX9&smid=url-share .Is AI really coming for our jobs and wages? Past predictions of a ‘robot apocalypse’ offer some clues https://theconversation.com/is-ai-really-coming-for-our-jobs-and-wages-past-predictions-of-a-robot-apocalypse-offer-some-clues-269068 .AI Is Upending Jobs. Corporate Tech and HR Are Teaming Up to Figure It Out. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ai-is-upending-jobs-corporate-tech-and-hr-are-teaming-up-to-figure-it-out-d6df71c9 .Visit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMX.To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk talks with Jeremy Rossi and John Ballone from SS&C to discuss the advantages of code generation tools, emphasizing their potential for creating predictable systems by leveraging expert knowledge. Jeremy and John highlight the importance of using these tools effectively to enhance trust and outcomes in software development and agentic AI.What we talked with Jeremy and John about:-Code generation is a safe choice for developers.-Tools should be used more frequently in the coding process.-Non-deterministic nature of tools requires careful handling.-Expertise can be codified for better outcomes.-Testing code generated by tools is essential.-Building use cases helps in defining inputs and outputs.-Modern LLMs facilitating predictable systems.-Increased trust in code generation-Effective interaction with tools is key to success.-The future of code productionVisit us on our socials:🦾 Get started with SS&C Blue Prism: https://okt.to/JcMLdU🧑‍💻LinkedIn: https://okt.to/k8zIdp✖️Twitter: https://okt.to/fHyd9G🙋‍♀️Facebook: https://okt.to/Vyjfiz📸Instagram: https://okt.to/5nYvIf💭Blog: https://okt.to/QuGqVP🤩Case studies: https://okt.to/ft1AMXTo ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!