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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:.ChatGPT Ads Now Hit on Your Very First Message https://winbuzzer.com/2026/02/21/chatgpt-ads-now-appearing-first-prompt-free-users-openai-xcxwbn/ .Google VP warns that two types of AI startups may not survive https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/21/google-vp-warns-that-two-types-of-ai-startups-may-not-survive/ .Fashion Complaints Hit 18,000 as AI Supercharges Retail Scams https://www.cxtoday.com/security-privacy-compliance/ai-retail-scams-fashion-complaints-citizens-advice/ .The Medical School Dean Who Says AI in Healthcare Moved Faster Than He Ever Expected https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2026/the-medical-school-dean-who-says-ai-in-healthcare-moved-faster-than-he-ever-expected/ .China’s brain-computer interface industry is racing ahead https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/22/chinas-brain-computer-interface-industry-is-racing-ahead/ .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 returning SS&C leaders John Bellone (Global CIO, Global Investor Distribution Services) and Jeremy Rossi (Global CIO, Intelligent Automation Analytics) about how enterprise AI adoption is shifting toward transparency and real utility. They discuss rapid progress in AI coding models, why adoption is harder outside software development, and how autonomous agents will change organizational design by pushing people toward higher-level decision-making while still requiring subject matter expertise. They address hallucinations, the need to challenge model outputs, and the importance of training through hands-on use. The conversation covers balancing innovation with global compliance via governance and guardrails, infrastructure competitiveness, choosing and maintaining the right models through testing, risks and benefits of insourcing versus SaaS partners, and separating hype from signal by focusing AI efforts on measurable business outcomes and experimentation.Here's what we talked about on this episode:- AI Shift to Utility- AI Coding in the Enterprise- Outcomes Over Hours- Agents and Leadership- Hallucinations and Trust- Innovation vs Compliance- Infrastructure and Competitiveness- Choosing the Right Model- Testing and Lifecycle Planning- Insource vs Partner Ecosystem- Cutting Through AI Hype- Experimentation and ROIVisit 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:• It’s 2026. Can Your AI spell ROI? https://ceoworld.biz/2026/02/08/its-2026-can-your-ai-spell-roi/ • OpenAI's acquisition of OpenClaw signals the beginning of the end of the ChatGPT era https://venturebeat.com/technology/openais-acquisition-of-openclaw-signals-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-the • Digital Employees, AI Bootcamps: America's Oldest Bank Is Spending Billions on Tech https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/09/digital-employees-ai-bootcamps-americas-oldest-bank-spends-billions-on-tech.html • Why trust is key with synthetic data in the agentic era https://www.fastcompany.com/91424016/why-trust-is-key-with-synthetic-data-in-the-agentic-era • House bill seeks AI workforce tax credits, agency-led outreach https://fedscoop.com/ai-workforce-tax-credit-house-bill/ 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 future of work expert Kelly Monahan, who explains how company leaders can do so much more to drive successful AI adoption and transform their workforce..What we discussed with Kelly:* Why most employees believe AI has actually increased their workload* What an effective AI upskilling program looks like* How to help employees achieve the expected productivity gains with AI* Measuring strategy, creativity, and innovation versus speed and efficiency* Human-powered leadership* The critical elements of AI governance frameworks* GenZ redefining what it means to have a career* A fundamental mindset shift AI leaders need to make* A preview of Kelly’s next book.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 Doesn’t Reduce Work—It Intensifies It https://hbr.org/2026/02/ai-doesnt-reduce-work-it-intensifies-it .What We Actually Learned Deploying 20+ AI Agents Across Our Entire Go-To-Market (8 Months In) https://www.saastr.com/what-we-actually-learned-deploying-20-ai-agents-across-our-entire-go-to-market-8-months-in/ .Alphabet calls out new AI-related risks, as it taps debt market to fund build-out https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/09/alphabet-highlights-new-ai-related-risks-in-tapping-debt-market.html .Claude Opus 4.6: This AI just passed the 'vending machine test' - and we may want to be worried about how it did https://news.sky.com/story/claude-opus-4-6-this-ai-just-passed-the-vending-machine-test-and-we-may-want-to-be-worried-about-how-it-did-13505451 .Olympic Figure Skaters Get Heat for Using AI-Generated Music https://gizmodo.com/olympic-figure-skaters-get-heat-for-using-ai-generated-music-2000720192 .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 Anil Kumar, Managing Director and Head of the Private Equity AI Practice at the global consultancy Alvarez & Marsal, who explains how AI is disrupting the private equity sector..What we discussed with Anil:* The journey from management consultant to AI thought leader* AI-enabled vs AI diligence* Contact center case study demonstrating the impact of AI diligence* ‘First mile’ vs ‘last mile’ framework*Portfolio monitoring revolution* Investment thesis shift around AI* The irreplaceability of human judgment* The next frontier for AI in private equity.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 now!

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:• Microsoft’s AI Spend Is Starting To Spook Investors https://gizmodo.com/microsofts-ai-spend-is-starting-to-spook-investors-2000715208 • An Agent Revolt: Moltbook Is Not A Good Idea https://www.forbes.com/sites/amirhusain/2026/01/30/an-agent-revolt-moltbook-is-not-a-good-idea/ • 'It’s an awesome robot. It looks like a human. People could be easily confused that it’s a human' — Tesla exec on why Optimus 3 is a game changer https://www.techradar.com/computing/its-an-awesome-robot-it-looks-like-a-human-people-could-be-easily-confused-that-its-a-human-tesla-exec-on-why-optimus-3-is-a-game-changer • Elon Musk Merges SpaceX With His A.I. Start-Up xAI - Elon Musk Merges SpaceX With His A.I. Start-Up xAI - The New York Times• Google Deepmind pioneer David Silver departs to found AI startup, betting LLMs alone won't reach superintelligence https://the-decoder.com/google-deepmind-pioneer-david-silver-departs-to-found-ai-startup-betting-llms-alone-wont-reach-superintelligence/ • Manulife Canada Delivers Faster Life Insurance Approvals with AI Integration and Enhanced Digital Application - https://insurance-canada.ca/2026/01/30/manulife-faster-life-approvals-ai-application/ 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 Daniel Jurow, Founder and Principal Advisor at Sevoir Group, a management consultancy focused on creative services, including agencies, studios and martech firms. Daniel explains how AI is disrupting creative businesses and the strategies being employed to excel in the new environment..What we discussed with Daniel:* AI adoption patterns across creative businesses* How AI is fundamentally changing the business model of creative and professional services businesses* Learnings from the collapse of Technicolor, the pioneer in cinematic color and visual storytelling* The biggest gap between what AI can do versus what organizations can actually absorb* How agencies and studios should restructure their revenue models in light of AI disruption * AI actor Tilly Norwood – good or bad for media & entertainment?* Indicators of whether AI will create or destroy value in a creative business* Operationalizing personalization at scale* What the Nike+ venture revealed about creative businesses and brands partnering with AI and automation 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:.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!

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!