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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:.The Dueling Rhetoric at the AI Frontier https://deadneurons.substack.com/p/the-duelling-rhetoric-at-the-ai-frontier . OpenAI to add shopping cart and merchant tools to ChatGPT https://www.testingcatalog.com/openai-to-add-shopping-cart-and-merchant-tools-to-chatgpt/ .Drugmakers turn to AI to speed trials, regulatory submissions https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/drugmakers-turn-ai-speed-trials-regulatory-submissions-2026-01-26/ .Teaching employees to use AI could add up to $6.6T to US economy https://www.hrdive.com/news/augmenting-artificial-intelligence-employees-increase-gdp/810409/ .AI is hitting UK harder than other big economies, study finds https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/26/ai-uk-jobs-us-japan-germany-australia .How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll https://apnews.com/article/ai-workplace-gemini-chatgpt-poll-4934bc61d039508db32bc49f85d63d99 .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 welcomes Ramanath Suryaprkash, Vice President of Partner Ecosystems and Global Alliances at Infosys. Ramanath shares insights into Infosys' journey with agentic solutions and the broader impact of AI and automation in various sectors. The conversation delves into the transition from traditional automation to intelligent automation, the creation and application of AI agents in business processes, and the importance of AI guardrails to ensure data security and regulatory compliance. Ramanath also discusses common misconceptions about AI, the challenges of scaling AI solutions from pilots to production, and the strategy for progressive innovation to achieve business transformation. The episode emphasizes a collaborative approach involving service integrators, technology providers, and client teams to co-innovate and drive successful outcomes.-Transitioning to Intelligent Automation-Enterprise-Grade Automation-Signals for Adopting Agent Systems-Building Intelligent Agents-Balancing Innovation and Risk-Operationalizing AI Agents-Common Misconceptions About AI-Designing New Business Processes-Future Scenarios and Progressive Innovation.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:.OpenAI wants a cut of your profits: Inside its new royalty-based plan and other business models https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/news/openai-wants-a-cut-of-your-profits-inside-its-new-royalty-based-plan-and-other-business-models/ar-AA1UF2Lf?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds OpenAI seeking investments from Middle East sovereign wealth funds for multibillion-dollar round https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/21/openai-seek-investments-from-middle-east-for-multibillion-dollar-round.html JPMorgan CEO urges slowdown of AI roll-out to ‘save society’ https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366637505/JPMorgan-CEO-urges-slowdown-of-AI-roll-out-to-save-society Davos 2026: PwC chairman Mohamed Kande says over 50% companies 'getting nothing' from AI adoption, has a tip for CEOs https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/davos-2026-pwc-chairman-mohamed-kande-says-over-50-companies-getting-nothing-from-ai-adoption-has-a-tip-for-ceos/articleshow/126777727.cms NYSE-parent Intercontinental Exchange develops platform for 24/7 tokenized securities trading - https://www.reuters.com/business/nyse-parent-intercontinental-exchange-develops-platform-247-tokenized-securities-2026-01-19/ .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:.AI paradoxes: 5 contradictions to watch in 2026 and why AI's future isn't straightforward https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/12/ai-paradoxes-in-2026/ .Apple’s new Google Gemini deal sounds bigger, better than expected https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/12/apples-new-google-gemini-deal-sounds-bigger-better-than-expected/ .Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson calls for regulations on AI chatbot companions https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/12/washington-governor-bob-ferguson-calls-ai-chatbot-regulations/ .AI is speeding into healthcare. Who should regulate it? https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/01/ai-is-speeding-into-healthcare-who-should-regulate-it/ .A new year’s resolution for leaders: Redesign work for people and AI https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/media-center/a-new-years-resolution-for-leaders-redesign-work-for-people-and-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, host Michael Marchuk welcomes Richard Skellett, Chief Analyst for Research and Design at Bloor Research. Richard discusses the transformative impact of AI on organizational structures and talent management, emphasizing concepts like fusion work, digital operating models, and the importance of a mutable operating model. He highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, including the need to integrate AI into human roles and rethink labor dynamics to enhance both employee and organizational productivity. Through examples and detailed analysis, Richard provides a roadmap for businesses to navigate the digital revolution successfully.We talked about a lot with Richard, including:-Impact of AI on Business Models-Challenges in AI Implementation-Four-Dimensional Thinking in AI-Economic Models and AI Integration-AI in Product and Outcome Transformation-Human and AI Operating Models-Digital Workers and Future Resource Planning-The Role of AI in Workforce Transformation-Employee and Employer Perspectives on AIVisit 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 quiet unease beneath an AI-led hiring boom: Why 80% of people feel unprepared for work in 2026 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/careers/news/the-quiet-unease-beneath-an-ai-led-hiring-boom-why-80-of-people-feel-unprepared-for-work-in-2026/articleshow/126409323.cms • U.S. economy’s secret weapon surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/us-economy-s-secret-weapon-surges-in-third-quarter-raising-hopes-of-ai-payoff/ar-AA1TOSmV • Utah launches first-in-the-nation trial that lets AI renew your prescription https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/utah-lets-ai-refill-chronic-prescriptions-in-state-backed-pilot-program • Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jv1vd571wo • 'Done with human hirings, going to...': 'Godfather of SaaS' Jason Lemkin has replaced most of his sales team with AI agents https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/done-with-human-hirings-going-to-godfather-of-saas-jason-lemkin-has-replaced-most-of-his-sales-team-with-ai-agents/articleshow/126370245.cms 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 Rob Stone, GM of the Intelligent Automation & Analytics business unit of SS&C, who shares his thoughts on where things are headed with agentic automation in 2026 and how Blue Prism's latest release, WorkHQ, fits into that.What we discussed with Rob:* Observations on 2025 – shifting customer needs and market dynamics* Obstacles to AI adoption* SS&C Blue Prism WorkHQ – why this is a gamechanger*Types of companies with whom WorkHQ will resonate* How agentic automation is changing/elevating the types of customer sponsors* The tipping point that makes agentic automation feel indispensable rather than optional * Where a lot of companies will likely begin their agentic automation journey* Rob’s predictions for 2026.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!Show LessTask dates and constraint

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:.Meta Snaps Up Manus for $2B, Bet on AI Agents Heats Up https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/meta-snaps-up-manus-for-2b-bet-on-ai-agents-heats-up .Nimitz-Class Supercarrier Nuclear Reactors Could Power AI Data Centers https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2025/12/29/nimitz-class-supercarrier-nuclear-reactors-could-power-ai-data-centers/ .Are more U.S. companies using AI as an excuse for layoffs? Goldman Sachs: Investors are no longer buying it!https://news.futunn.com/en/post/66657585/are-more-us-companies-using-ai-as-an-excuse-for?level=1&data_ticket=1767115488926929 .I've Spent 18 Years Covering Autos at CES. Flying, Thinking, Autonomous Cars Are Closer Than Everhttps://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ces-2026-automotive-predictions-flying-cars-ai-and-more/ .AI Code is a Bug-Filled Messhttps://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-code-bug-filled-mess .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, Brad Hairston, Michael Marchuk and Dr. Lou Bachenheimer regroup to talk about how their individual 2025 predictions about automation and AI turned out. To keep things fair and square, the group utilizes the help of a LLM (Claude) to assess their results. All in all, it's a fitting end-of-year episode!.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, Brad Hairston talks with Yu Zhang, Sr. Director of Engineering from the Wealth and Investment Technology business unit of SS&C, who explains how his team is significantly changing the underlying data foundation for numerous applications as well as setting the course for agentic automation throughout the portfolio..What we discussed with Yu:* The evolution of SS&C’s Genesis solution from basic portfolio tool to complete investment platform* How to effectively integrate domain experts from different business units in defining product vision* Leveraging AI to mitigate data synchronization challenges* AI agents that can answer questions across different applications* The potential for further agentic automation in areas such as portfolio management* The pre-requisites for AI agents to safely coordinate across the investment or trade lifecycle* A possible future where people talk to software instead of clicking buttons* Balancing competition and cooperation across different SS&C teams.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!