Transform NOW

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 Plans For IPO https://www.forbes.com/sites/the-prompt/2025/10/30/openai-plans-for-ipo/ • Could Google Parent Alphabet Become the Nvidia of Quantum Computing? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/could-google-parent-alphabet-become-084400382.html • New Version of Siri to 'Lean' on Google Gemini https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/02/new-version-of-siri-to-lean-on-google-gemini • The New York College Trying to ‘AI-Proof’ Its Students - https://www.newsweek.com/new-york-college-trying-ai-proof-students-10968117 • Billboard Says AI-Powered ‘Artists’ Are Increasingly Hitting The Charts https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/10/29/billboard-says-ai-powered-artists-are-increasingly-hitting-the-charts • Can AI agents be effective mentors? Experts urge caution https://www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/automation-ai/can-ai-agents-be-effective-mentors-experts-urge-caution/393662 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 Mohammed Hafeez Baig, an expert in AI and finance. They discuss the evolution of finance systems, the integration of AI into traditional workflows, and the importance of maintaining trust and transparency in AI applications. Mohammed shares insights from his book, 'AI-Powered SAP Finance,' emphasizing the need for finance professionals to adapt to new technologies while preserving the strengths of established systems. The conversation highlights the potential of AI to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency without disrupting existing processes.Here's what we discussed:-AI is not here to replace humans but to enhance existing processes.-Traditional finance systems excel in discipline and accountability.-Trust in AI comes from transparency and explainability.-Finance professionals need to adopt a mindset of continuous learning.-The financial close process can be transformed into real-time activities with AI.-Modernization in finance means improving what already works.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:.Yahoo Finance: Microsoft, OpenAI agree to new for-profit deal. Windows maker gets 27% stake. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-openai-agree-to-new-for-profit-deal-windows-maker-gets-27-stake-142521183.html .Amazon to announce largest layoffs in company history, source says https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/27/amazon-to-announce-sweeping-corporate-job-cuts-starting-tuesday.html .After rejecting Adobe’s $3B offer, Synthesia plans a new round with NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang https://techfundingnews.com/synthesia-rejects-adobe-3b-bid-gears-up-3b-funding-nvidia/ .Designing a Successful Agentic AI System https://hbr.org/2025/10/designing-a-successful-agentic-ai-system?utm_source=chatgpt.com .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!

Jacob Ward, a seasoned journalist and author of The Loop, explores the intricate relationship between AI and human behavior. He discusses how AI can manipulate our decision-making processes, emphasizing the importance of corporate responsibility and ethical frameworks. Ward also warns about the dangers of addictive technology and the societal risks posed by normalizing gambling. Ultimately, he advocates for cognitive liberty and a proactive approach to reclaiming agency from predatory design. It's a thought-provoking conversation about the fine line between AI's benefits and its potential to exploit.

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:• WhatsApp changes its terms to bar general-purpose chatbots from its platform https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/18/whatssapp-changes-its-terms-to-bar-general-purpose-chatbots-from-its-platform/ • European small businesses rush into AI without basic digital tools, study shows https://www.reuters.com/business/european-small-businesses-rush-into-ai-without-basic-digital-tools-study-shows-2025-10-08 • From Automation To Emotion: AI’s Real Impact On Advisor-Client Relationships https://wealthsolutionsreport.com/2025/10/21/from-automation-to-emotion-ais-real-impact-on-advisor-client-relationships/ • Amazon hopes to replace 600,000 US workers with robots, according to leaked documents https://www.theverge.com/news/803257/amazon-robotics-automation-replace-600000-human-jobs • OpenAI Launches “Project Mercury” to Train AI for Investment Banking Automation https://iafrica.com/openai-launches-project-mercury-to-train-ai-for-investment-banking-automation/ 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, Brad Hairston talks with Clement Lo, CIO at BCT Group, one of the largest trust companies in Hong Kong. Clement was recently awarded the SS&C Blue Prism Leader of the Year Award, a high honor for an SS&C Blue Prism customer. He explains what this award means to him and his team and the core principles they have followed to achieve so much success with their automation program..What we discussed with Clement:* All about BCT Group in Hong Kong* What the Leader of the Year Award from SS&C Blue Prism means to Clement* The key principles behind BCT’s RPA operating model * Automation benefits realized* How automation enables true digital transformation in pension and fund administration and creates competitive advantage* What’s next for BCT’s automation journey* Advice to organizations just starting their automation journey* Leadership lessons learned from BCT’s automation journey.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:EU rolls out $1.1 billion plan to ramp up AI in key industries amid sovereignty drive https://www.reuters.com/world/china/eu-rolls-out-11-billion-plan-ramp-up-ai-key-industries-amid-sovereignty-drive-2025-10-08/ .California becomes first state to regulate AI companion chatbots https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/13/california-becomes-first-state-to-regulate-ai-companion-chatbots/ .The emerging new job for humans AI just created https://www.fastcompany.com/91408440/why-every-company-needs-an-ai-automation-engineer-and-what-we-actually-do-ai-automation-engineer-hiring.The World’s First AI-Powered Minister Tests the Future of Government https://time.com/7324934/albania-ai-minister-diella/ .The Robot in Your Kitchen https://time.com/7324233/figure-03-robot-humanoid-reveal/ .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!

Gaurav Karker, a supply chain leader at Capgemini with a focus on AI and sustainability, joins Chris White, founder of scmBLOX and expert in simulation for supply chains. They dive into how automation is reshaping supply chain management and explore the pivotal role of 'human-in-the-loop' frameworks. Gaurav outlines Capgemini’s innovative automation solutions while Chris discusses the advantages of agent-based strategic planning. Together, they highlight the emerging importance of digital twins and predict exciting advancements in supply chain automation.

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 wraps $6.6 billion share sale at $500 billion valuation https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/02/openai-share-sale-500-billion-valuation.html • Meta will start mining AI chatbot conversations to target users with ads and content https://siliconangle.com/2025/10/01/meta-will-start-mining-ai-chatbot-conversations-target-users-ads-content/ • Deloitte to pay money back to Albanese government after using AI in $440,000 report https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/06/deloitte-to-pay-money-back-to-albanese-government-after-using-ai-in-440000-report • Hollywood performers union condemns AI-generated 'actress' Tilly Norwood https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/hollywood-performers-union-condemns-ai-generated-actress-tilly-norwood-2025-10-01/ • OpenAI really, really wants you to start your day with ChatGPT Pulse https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/785881/openai-really-really-wants-you-to-start-your-day-with-chatgpt-pulse 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 discussion, Jesse Tutt, Program Director of Intelligent Automation at Alberta Health Services, shares insights into using Generative AI to enhance patient care and streamline operations. He reveals his journey from operations to analytics, emphasizing the measurable human impact of automation beyond just savings. Jesse discusses innovative applications of AI, like chatbots for patient interactions and LLMs for reducing unnecessary procedures. He also highlights the importance of prompt engineering and balancing innovation with compliance, urging a focus on strategic organizational change.