Transform NOW

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!

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: . Trump highlights partnership investing $500 billion in AI https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://apnews.com/article/trump-ai-openai-oracle-softbank-son-altman-ellisonbe261f8a8ee07a0623d4170397348c41*__;Iw!!JE2nyJ8!1KSgJPyDf0wvaxSvjygXaIA9oGDkEHICda56fd6U1TMRs7lbEHn5R6rJ3RbO6S3GgqY8T1tUAZSd5fgSyHSjIzMT66ZE$ . OpenAI Just Pulled a Theranos With o3 https://analyticsindiamag.com/ai-news-updates/openai-just-pulled-a-theranos-with-o3/ . OpenAI's ChatGPT AI Agent Is Coming Soon, Autonomous Tasks Coming Soon After Code Appears in Mac App https://www.techtimes.com/articles/309148/20250121/openais-chatgpt-ai-agent-coming-soon-autonomous-tasks-coming-soon-after-code-appears-mac-app.htm . What Enterprises Need to Know About Agentic AI Risks - https://www.databreachtoday.com/what-enterprises-need-to-know-about-agentic-ai-risks-a-27282 . ‘That’s Genius’: Jayden Daniels’ Unique VR Training Routine Sends Fans Into Frenzy https://www.profootballnetwork.com/genius-jayden-daniels-unique-vr-training-routine-sends-fans-frenzy-lifestyle/ . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Nicholas Lee, CEO of Fujitsu Intelligence, who explains how his organization is helping companies utilize AI and other emerging tech like quantum computing to solve complex problems in a fresh way. Here’s what we talked with Nicholas about:  *Who is Fujitsu Intelligence? *How AI exploration is going at most companies and the outlook for the coming year *The AI skill gap facing most companies *How AI enables ESG objectives *Example AI solution delivered by Fujitsu *Where AI and quantum computing intersect *Significant advancements in quantum computing over the past couple of years *Industries leading the charge in quantum computing *The timeframe for achieving practical, large-scale quantum computing for enterprise use *Key technology trends anticipated in 2025 . 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: AI could create 78 million more jobs than it eliminates by 2030 - https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/01/ai-could-create-78-million-more-jobs-than-it-eliminates-by-2030-report/ Experts question analyst report on Wall Street losing jobs to AI - https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/experts-question-analyst-report-on-wall-street-losing-jobs-to-ai/ar-AA1xfUzq Can AI do maths yet? Thoughts from a mathematician. https://xenaproject.wordpress.com/2024/12/22/can-ai-do-maths-yet-thoughts-from-a-mathematician/ Why AI language models choke on too much text https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/12/why-ai-language-models-choke-on-too-much-text/ To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Miguel Carrasco, Global Public Sector Lead at BCG X, who explains what BCG learned from assessing the AI maturity of 73 global economies. . Here’s what we talked with Miguel about:  *The driving force behind the AI Maturity Matrix *How the ASPIRE index helps capture the nuances of AI readiness across different economies *What makes the AI pioneers distinct in their approach to AI *What AI adopters can learn from pioneers *Why so many economies scored low in overall AI readiness *How economies with low AI exposure can prepare for future technological disruption *How governments can improve their AI readiness *Societal implications of the disparities highlighted by the AI Maturity Matrix *How Australia compares to the US in addressing AI talent acquisition and energy demand . Where to find the AI Maturity Index discussed in this episode: https://www.bcg.com/publications/collections/ai-in-the-public-sector . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!