Transform NOW

This week, the hosts dive into Perplexity's surprising bid to buy TikTok, hoping to boost data transparency. Hollywood stars unite against AI, urging government action on copyright issues. There's a heated discussion about the impact of U.S. AI policies on creative jobs, emphasizing industry anxieties. Apple delays the launch of a new AI-driven Siri, highlighting the importance of thorough testing. Lastly, they explore the controversial use of AI to strip watermarks from images, sparking a conversation about artists' rights in the digital age.

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Xavier Hanson and Nick White of Ashling Partners, an SS&C Blue Prism delivery partner. Xavier and Nick explain how the combination of Reveal Group and Ashling partners has positioned them well to address process reinvention, especially in the financial services, manufacturing and healthcare industries. They also weigh in on the various hot topics in Enterprise AI, such as gen AI, agentic AI, orchestration, data quality, analytics and many others..Here’s what we talked with Xavier and Nick about: *Reveal Group’s integration with Ashling Partners*How Ashling differentiates*Top trends/opportunities in the financial services, manufacturing and healthcare industries*How Ashling’s work with Gen AI has evolved over the past couple of years*Data, Analytics & AI – Where Ashling is finding the biggest opportunity to help companies across these areas *Agentic AI – Is the hype real?*The expansion into process orchestration*Bringing it all together – a compelling customer story.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!

On 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:Mark Cuban says AI is ‘never the answer,’ it’s a ‘tool’ https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/11/mark-cuban-says-ai-is-never-the-answer-its-a-tool/?guccounter=1 AI firms follow DeepSeek’s lead, create cheaper models with “distillation” https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/03/ai-firms-follow-deepseeks-lead-create-cheaper-models-with-distillation/ OpenAI calls DeepSeek ‘state-controlled,’ calls for bans on ‘PRC-produced’ models https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/13/openai-calls-deepseek-state-controlled-calls-for-bans-on-prc-produced-models/ 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. Here is how to delete your data - https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-delete-your-23andme-dataVisit 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, hose Michael Marchuk interviews Tonille Miller, an organizational psychologist, about her insights on thriving in the age of AI. They discuss the evolving relationship between AI and human skills, the importance of leadership in integrating AI, and the need for organizations to foster a culture of collaboration. Tonille emphasizes the significance of emotional intelligence and data literacy, and shares real-world examples of successful AI-human collaboration. The conversation also touches on the role of HR in navigating these changes and how organizations can get started with AI integration.Here’s what we talked with Tonille about: -AI will evolve into a strategic partnership with humans.-Leadership must prioritize adaptability and ethical decision-making.-Organizations need to invest in reskilling and upskilling employees.-Creating a psychologically safe environment is crucial for experimentation.-Emotional intelligence and data literacy are both essential skills.-Measuring the impact of training on emotional intelligence is important.-Real-world examples show the benefits of AI-human collaboration.-Fostering a culture of collaboration enhances productivity.-Intrapreneurship can be encouraged through internal opportunities.-HR plays a vital role in bridging the gap during transformation.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 Brian Halpin, Head of Automation at SS&C, who explains how a large-scale internal automation program he has led for the past two years has achieved significant tangible benefits as well as changed the mindset of the organization in areas like upskilling, product innovation, and the ways in which SS&C solves customer problems..Here’s what we talked with Brian about: *The origins of the internal automation effort at SS&C Technologies*Why this program was a strategic move versus strictly a cost-cutting measure*The benefits achieved to date*Critical success factors*How this initiative has affected the mindset of SS&C in terms of product innovation, product extensions, and bringing a new approach to solving customer problems*Lessons learned from the internal automation program that are applicable even to small to midsized financial services companies.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:.Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI will write 90% of code in 6 months, automating software development within a year — Is this the final nail in handwritten coding's coffin?https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/work-productivity/anthropic-ceo-dario-amodei-says-ai-will-write-90-percent-of-code-in-6-months.OpenAI declares AI race “over” if training on copyrighted works isn’t fair usehttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/03/openai-urges-trump-either-settle-ai-copyright-debate-or-lose-ai-race-to-china/ .The Future Of Self-Checkout: Harnessing AI And Automation For Smarter Security https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/03/18/the-future-of-self-checkout-harnessing-ai-and-automation-for-smarter-security/ .Placebo AI: Are Too Many of Us Using Automation as a Fast Fix? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/harnessing-hybrid-intelligence/202503/placebo-ai-are-too-many-of-us-using-automation-as-a-fast .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!

On 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:China's newest AI model Manus is dividing opinion over DeepSeek comparisons. Here's what to know - https://www.businessinsider.com/manus-ai-china-agent-hype-deepseek-2025-3  Elon Musk’s DOGE is reportedly automating government tasks with an AI chatbot as it continues to slash the federal workforce - https://fortune.com/2025/03/10/elon-musk-doge-automating-government-tasks-ai-chatbot-slash-federal-workforce/  5 things the C-suite keeps getting wrong about AI - https://www.fastcompany.com/91291309/5-things-the-c-suite-keeps-getting-wrong-about-ai  Scientists took years to solve a problem that AI cracked in two days https://macaonews.org/news/around-the-world/ai-superbugs-research-gemini-google-imperial-college/  When AI Thinks It Will Lose, It Sometimes Cheats, Study Finds https://time.com/7259395/ai-chess-cheating-palisade-research/  It's time to admit the 'AI gadget' era was a flop https://www.creativebloq.com/design/product-design/its-time-to-admit-the-ai-gadget-era-was-a-flop  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 speaks with Danya Dhiraj, a director at Citisoft, about the implementation of AI in post-trade operations. They discuss the current state of post-trade operations, the challenges of adopting AI, and the potential benefits it can bring to operational efficiency. Danya emphasizes the importance of trust in AI, the risks of not embracing technology, and the need for a hybrid model where AI and human intelligence coexist. The conversation also touches on regulatory changes and the impact of legacy systems on the adoption of new technologies.Here’s what we talked with Dhanya about: -Post-trade operations are still not optimized despite automation efforts.-AI's adoption in the industry is in a nascent stage.-Trust in AI is a significant barrier to adoption.-AI can help reduce operational errors and improve efficiency.-Legacy systems pose a challenge to the adoption of AI.-Regulatory compliance is becoming increasingly complex with AI.-Firms that do not adopt AI risk falling behind their competitors.-AI will become a necessity for operational efficiency.-Human intelligence remains indispensable in decision-making processes.-The future will see a coexistence of AI and human intelligence.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 startup CoreWeave files for 2025’s first big tech IPO—and reveals it gets more than half its $1.9 billion in revenue from a single customer https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ai-startup-coreweave-files-2025-030641690.html.OpenAI Admits That Its New Model Still Hallucinates More Than a Third of the Timehttps://futurism.com/openai-admits-gpt45-hallucinates.Judges Are Fed up With Lawyers Using AI That Hallucinate Court Cases https://www.404media.co/ai-lawyer-hallucination-sanctions/.The Job Market Is Frozenhttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/jobs-unemployment-big-freeze/681831/.What Students Are Saying About A.I. and the Future of Work https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/learning/what-students-are-saying-about-ai-and-the-future-of-work.html.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 engages with Jeremy Rossi and John Bellone, both Global CIOs at SS&C, to discuss the evolving landscape of technology, particularly focusing on quantum computing and artificial intelligence. They explore the implications of new technologies, the challenges organizations face in adopting them, and the importance of governance in AI. The conversation highlights the need for a strategic approach to integrating these technologies into business processes, emphasizing that while advancements like LLMs are impressive, they are just one part of a broader technological evolution. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the evolving landscape of AI, particularly focusing on its interaction models, implications for software development, and the importance of governance in AI usage. They discuss the risks associated with AI outputs, the role of human experts in decision-making, and the varying levels of consumer trust in AI technologies. The conversation also touches on the efficiency of AI in business contexts, the potential for AI to serve as a learning tool, and the broader implications of AI on global inequality.Here’s what we talked with Jeremy and John about: Quantum computing is still years away from practical application despite recent advancements.AI models are rapidly evolving, making it challenging for organizations to select the right one.Governance is crucial for effectively onboarding and managing AI technologies.LLMs are not the end-all solution; there's more to explore in AI.The future of AI involves integrating multiple models for better outcomes.Expectations for AI should be set realistically, similar to the evolution of autonomous vehicles.Quantum computing offers unique problem-solving capabilities but is not a universal solution.Organizations should be dynamic in their approach to adopting new technologies. AI interaction models are evolving with user needs.Ownership of AI-generated code remains ambiguous.Risk evaluation is crucial when using AI outputs.Experts should guide AI decision-making processes.AI can enhance efficiency but may create divides.Consumer trust in AI varies across generations.AI can serve as a valuable learning tool.The context of use influences AI's effectiveness.Global inequality may be exacerbated by AI access.Governance is essential for responsible AI usage.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!