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In this episode, host Michael Marchuk sits down with Brandon Card, founder and CEO of Terzo. Brandon shares his journey from working at Oracle, IBM, and Microsoft to creating Terzo, an enterprise AI platform revolutionizing contract and spend management. The discussion covers the transformative impact of AI on procurement, the challenges of integrating data from different sources, and how AI can drive strategic value in procurement functions. Key topics include the future of human-led negotiations, the implications of AI and blockchain on transparency, and how organizations can shift from reactive to proactive data-driven decision-making. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of procurement with cutting-edge AI solutions.What we talked about with Brandon:-The Role of AI in Procurement-Challenges in Procurement Data-AI's Impact on Procurement Efficiency-Real-World AI Use Cases-Future of AI in Negotiations-Strategic Importance of Procurement-Leadership and Data in ProcurementVisit 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:• Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, pursues manufacturer buyout https://www.reuters.com/technology/irobot-enters-chapter-11-lender-acquire-roomba-maker-2025-12-15/ • Disney making $1 billion investment in OpenAI, will allow characters on Sora AI video generator https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/11/disney-openai-sora-characters-video.html • AI In 2026: 10 Predictions On Automation And The Future Of Work https://www.forbes.com/sites/charlestowersclark/2025/12/10/ai-in-2026-10-predictions-on-automation-and-the-future-of-work/ • AI agent ROI can be tough to measure https://www.nojitter.com/ai-automation/ai-agent-roi-can-be-tough-to-measure • Salesforce CEO Starts the AI Pricing Conversation Enterprises Can’t Ignore https://www.uctoday.com/unified-communications/ai-pricing-models-enterprise-predictability/ 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 converses with Crispin Thompson, a leadership strategist and founder of the Leadership Studio. Crispin shares his unique perspective from decades of experience in leadership with Fortune 500 companies and discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in today's tech-driven world. He also explores his journey and inspirations behind his latest book, The Human Advantage: Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI. This episode provides deep insights on how leaders can cultivate and implement emotional intelligence within their organizations to enhance authentic connections and effective leadership in an era increasingly dominated by AI.What we talked about with Crispin:- Leadership and Emotional Intelligence- The Human Advantage: Writing the Book- AI and Emotional Intelligence in Leadership- Cultural Differences in LeadershipLink to Crispin's book: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Advantage-Emotional-Intelligence-Age/dp/B0FXVWXTC4Visit 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:.OpenAI Hires Slack CEO as Chief Revenue Officer https://www.adweek.com/media/openai-hires-slack-ceo-as-chief-revenue-officer/ .IBM accelerates cloud drive with $11 billion Confluent deal as AI demand booms https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-talks-acquire-confluent-11bn-113049013.html .Amazon's new AI can code for days without human help. What does that mean for software engineers? https://venturebeat.com/ai/amazons-new-ai-can-code-for-days-without-human-help-what-does-that-mean-for .What’s Lost When We Work with AI, According to Neuroscience https://hbr.org/2025/12/whats-lost-when-we-work-with-ai-according-to-neuroscience .Redefine AI upskilling as a change imperative https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-organization-blog/redefine-ai-upskilling-as-a-change-imperative .Detecting AI Writing in the Age of Large Language Models: How Far Can Tech Go? https://thedatascientist.com/detecting-ai-writing-age-of-large-language-models/ .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, Satish Shenoy talks with three SS&C Blue Prism customers: Roopa Parekh, Head of Intelligent Automation at L3Harris, Hussam Gaoro, Head of Intelligent Automation at BDC, and Jesse Tutt, Program Director of Intelligent Automation at Alberta Health Services. Each shares their company's journey integrating AI into their automation platforms..What we discussed with Roopa, Hussam and Jesse:* AI implementation and scaling challenges and how to drive adoption* How GenAI is being integrated successfully with digital workers* AI/automation integration and impact measurement * AI governance prerequisites and organizational changes * Developer capacity building for resource-constrained programs * Intelligent automation benefit realization reporting * Emerging automation opportunities.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:• Can AI be governed before it governs us? https://www.ey.com/en_in/insights/forensic-integrity-services/can-ai-be-governed-before-it-governs-us • Empathy can't be automated, neither can financial guidance - https://www.financial-planning.com/opinion/why-ai-tools-wont-replace-financial-advisors • Agentic AI autonomy grows in North American enterprises https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/agentic-ai-autonomy-grows-in-north-american-enterprises/ • It's Hard to Feel the AGI https://tensorlabbet.com/2025/11/30/hard-to-feel-agi/ • Apple AI chief steps down following Siri setbacks https://www.theverge.com/news/835466/apple-ai-chief-john-giannandrea-steps-down-siriVisit 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!

Join host Michael Marchuk on the Transform NOW Podcast as he converses with Bryan Murphy, CEO of Smartling, an AI-powered translation platform serving top global clients like Coinbase and Lyft. With two decades of experience in leadership roles across various sectors, Brian shares valuable insights into how AI can be seamlessly embedded into business workflows for enhanced efficiency, speed, and customer engagement. Learn about the potential, challenges, and future of AI implementation in organizations, and discover strategies to foster a culture of rapid innovation and operational excellence. Don't miss this in-depth discussion on AI's transformative power and its implications for the future of business.Here's what we talked with Bryan about:-AI is exciting for engineers, but comes with challenges.-Many enterprise projects fail to deliver value.-Focus on use cases tied to measurable outcomes.-Transformation involves significant change management.-Innovation requires ongoing support and maintenance.-Avoid high-risk projects without clear value.-Effective project management is crucial for success.-Change management is a major part of technology transformation.-Engineers often face daily drudgery in application support.-Understanding project dynamics is key to success.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 diffusion: UAE and Singapore lead the way, Microsoft says https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2025/10/31/ai-ranking-uae-singapore-microsoft/ .AI revives French playwright Moliere with a new play https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/ai-revives-french-playwright-moliere-with-new-play-2025-11-18/ .EU to delay 'high risk' AI rules until 2027 after Big Tech pushback https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/eu-delay-high-risk-ai-rules-until-2027-after-big-tech-pushback-2025-11-19/ .IFS & Boston Dynamics: Merging Agentic AI with Robotics https://aimagazine.com/news/ifs-boston-dynamics-harnessing-agentic-ai-robotics .Vince Gilligan’s sci-fi series Pluribus taps into our greatest fears about AI https://theconversation.com/vince-gilligans-sci-fi-series-plur1bus-taps-into-our-greatest-fears-about-ai-269497 .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 sits down with Chris Condon, the founder and CEO of Aircon, to discuss the revolutionary impact of AI on the logistics industry. Chris, an industry veteran, shares his journey from traditional logistics to innovative AI-driven solutions, highlighting the synergy between artificial intelligence and global supply chains. They explore the intricacies of modernizing logistics, the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, and what the future holds for freight forwarding. Key topics include AI adoption barriers, the role of machine learning, the value of predictive analytics, and the evolving landscape of global air freight. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of logistics!Here's what we discussed with Chris:-Maximizing Capacity and Predictive Analytics-Cultural Barriers and AI Integration-AI in Quoting and Booking-AI's Role in Customer Relationships and Cost Efficiency-Challenges in Air Freight Visibility-AI and Digital Twins in Logistics-Global Data Challenges and AI Predictions-Future Disruptions in Logistics-Revising Roles for Better Customer ServiceVisit 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:More than half of Brits would accept AI shopping assistants’ recommendations, new survey finds - https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/37345746/brits-accept-ai-shopping-assistant-recommendations/• AI-Powered Hacking: Anthropic Reports First Largely Automated Cyberattack Linked To China - https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ai-powered-hacking-anthropic-reports-143047042.html • AI will slash headcount by two-thirds - retail boss - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98n28k9nz1o • ‘Trust is at an all-time low for both job seekers and recruiters’: Hiring platform CEO says talent acquisition is in an ‘AI doom loop’ - https://fortune.com/2025/11/18/hiring-job-seekers-recruiters-talent-acquisition-ai-doom-loop-application-technology/ • Introduced miniature drone Tornyol that destroys mosquitoes… with propellers - https://aeronaut.media/news-en/uavs-drones-news-en/en-omt-tornyol-micro-drones-that-kill-mosquitoes/ 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!