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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:-Microsoft’s Majorana 1 widened the quantum field. But are we any closer to a eureka moment? - https://www.fastcompany.com/91285143/microsofts-quantum-breakthrough-a-major-step-or-a-science-experiment -Gen3 AI models Claude 3.7 and Grok 3 push boundaries in coding and complex tasks -https://www.techspot.com/news/106923-gen3-ai-models-claude-37-grok-3-push.html -Amazon bets savings from automation can help fuel AI spending boom -https://www.ft.com/content/50b7ecc3-08de-433a-9a5b-6d6590cf8179 -‘Not your parents’ automation’: How generative AI will impact jobs in major cities https://www.route-fifty.com/artificial-intelligence/2025/02/not-your-parents-automation-how-generative-ai-will-impact-jobs-major-cities/403212/  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 Dr. Joan Palmiter-Bajorek, an expert in AI and AI governance. They discuss the evolving role of AI in organizations, the importance of diversity in AI development, and the need for upskilling employees to adapt to new technologies. Joan emphasizes the significance of measuring ROI in AI initiatives and the cultural shifts required to embrace AI across different generations in the workforce. The conversation also touches on the biases present in AI systems and the necessity for inclusive data practices.Here’s what we talked with Joan about: -AI is a powerful tool that requires proper governance.-Measuring ROI is crucial for successful AI implementation.-Cultural shifts are necessary for multi-generational workplaces.-Bias in AI can lead to under-performance in diverse populations.-Upskilling employees is essential for future-proofing the workforce.-Diversity in AI teams leads to better outcomes.-AI can augment workflows rather than replace jobs.-Engaging employees in AI initiatives fosters curiosity and innovation.-Understanding the unique capabilities of employees is key to reallocation.-AI will impact nearly every profession in some capacity.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:.The EU AI Act is Coming to Americahttps://www.hyperdimensional.co/p/the-eu-ai-act-is-coming-to-america.OpenAI cancels its o3 AI model in favor of a ‘unified’ next-gen release https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/12/openai-cancels-its-o3-ai-model-in-favor-of-a-unified-next-gen-release/.Elon Musk’s xAI releases its latest flagship model, Grok 3 https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/17/elon-musks-ai-company-xai-releases-its-latest-flagship-ai-grok-3/.DeepSeek Gets and ‘F’ in Safety From Researchershttps://gizmodo.com/deepseek-gets-an-f-in-safety-from-researchers-2000558645.Humane has killed its Ai Pin less than a year after its release https://mashable.com/article/humane-ai-pin-discontinued-killed.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!

Simon Torrance, CEO and Founder of AI Risk, navigates the fascinating world of agentic AI and its potential to revolutionize business strategies. He reveals the common blind spots in AI risk management and highlights the crucial role of executive support for adopting these technologies. Simon shares real-world success stories of agentic AI implementation and discusses the importance of balancing risk with the drive for innovation. Additionally, he touches on the future of AI in the workforce and his insights from working with the World Economic Forum.

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:-Thomson Reuters wins AI copyright 'fair use' ruling against one-time competitor - https://www.reuters.com/legal/thomson-reuters-wins-ai-copyright-fair-use-ruling-against-one-time-competitor-2025-02-11/  -Elon Musk Leads $97.4 Billion Bid to Control OpenAI - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/technology/elon-musk-openai-bid.html  -Tech’s upcoming revolution: GenAI personalization for all Tech’s upcoming revolution: GenAI personalization for all   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 John Vaughn, COO at BusinessOptix, a SaaS solution that provides total operational visibility of how business processes, people and technology interact. . Here’s what we talked with John about:  *High-level overview of BusinessOptix *How BusinessOptix complements BPM *The types of data BusinessOptix ingests *The typical client journey with BusinessOptix *Visualizing and planning transformation initiatives more effectively *Bringing “digital twins” to life *Supporting continuous improvement *Success stories *Where BusinessOptix might go from here . 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: . OpenAI releases o3-mini reasoning model following DeepSeek frenzy https://www.axios.com/2025/01/31/o3-mini-chatgpt-release-openai . AI agents? Yes, let's automate all sorts of things that don't actually need it https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/27/ai_agents_automate_argument/ . Musings on Media in the Age of AI https://om.co/2024/12/21/dark-musings-on-media-ai/    . Are We Ready For Automated ‘Genuine’ Interactions? https://www.forbes.com/sites/corneliawalther/2025/02/03/are-we-ready-for-automated-genuine-interactions/ . 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 Ketan Shah, Alberto Oca, and Lauren O'Neil from McKinsey to discuss the transformative potential of digital twins in supply chain management. The conversation covers the definition and value of digital twins, the challenges of integrating them into existing systems, and the importance of real-time insights and predictive analytics. The experts from McKinsey emphasize the need for collaboration and trust among stakeholders to maximize the benefits of digital twins, as well as the necessity of continuous optimization to adapt to supply chain disruptions. They also explore the future of digital twins, highlighting advancements in technology and the potential for automated decision-making. Here’s what we talked with our friends from McKinsey about:  -Digital twins provide a virtual representation of supply chains. -Real-time insights from digital twins enhance decision-making. -Collaboration across functions is crucial for success. -Trust in data is essential for operators to adopt new technology. -Digital twins can simulate various scenarios for better planning. -Organizations must continuously optimize their supply chains. -Speed and cost are key factors in supply chain management. -Digital twins can help design resilient supply chains. -The future of digital twins includes more real-time capabilities. -Operators need to see the value of digital twins to embrace them. 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: OpenAI: DeepSeek Used Our Models to Train Their Own - https://www.pcmag.com/news/openai-deepseek-used-our-models-to-train-their-own   Today’s CEOs are the last to manage all-human workforces, says Marc Benioff - https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/23/business/davos-marc-benioff-salesforce-ai-prediction-intl/index.html   Secure AI? Dream on, says AI red team - https://www.infoworld.com/article/3805151/secure-ai-dream-on-says-ai-red-team.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 speaks with Josh Drean, author of the book "Employment is Dead: How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work". Michael and Josh discuss the transformative impact of disruptive technologies on the workforce, emphasizing the need for a shift in traditional employment models. They explore the role of AI in enhancing employee experiences, the evolution of career paths, and the importance of human-centric digital transformation. Josh shares insights on how emerging technologies can redefine resumes and employee expectations, offering advice for different generations navigating the changing landscape of work. Josh's book: https://www.amazon.com/Employment-Dead-Disruptive-Technologies-Revolutionizing/dp/164782642X Here’s what we talked with Josh about:  -Traditional employment models are failing to adapt to modern needs. -AI can enhance employee experiences and productivity. -The future of work may involve gig economy models. -Resumes need to evolve in the age of AI. -Human-centric digital transformation is crucial for organizations. -Employees are seeking flexibility and autonomy in their work. -Companies must understand and meet the needs of younger generations. -Emerging technologies will disrupt traditional industries. -New graduates should focus on building skills and using AI. 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!