Best Ss Amp C Podcasts (2025)

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377. 5 Things the C-Suite Keeps Getting Wrong About AI 28:53

2d ago28:53

28:53

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Kelly Monahan, Founder and Managing Director at Upwork Research Institute, who explains how her future of work research challenges some of the prevailing views of the C-suite on AI. . Here’s what we talked with Kelly about: *What being a future of work expert is all about *The augmentation versus automation…

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376. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 20:50

7d ago20:50

20:50

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 Wants Tariffs to Bring Back U.S. Jobs. They Might Speed Up AI Automation Instead. https://time.com/7276087/trump-tariffs-ai-automation-robots…

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Dealmakers navigate post-tariff chaos with some push, some pull 14:05

8d ago14:05

14:05

Mergermarket’s Head of Auctions EMEA Rachel Lewis joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss how live and expected auctions are faring. How far things have been shaken up after a solid 1Q25 Which types of deals are shielded from fallout Deal outlook after VIX and EURO STOXX recovery All this and more in this week’s Dealcast…

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375. Navigating the AI Landscape: Trust and Transparency 22:15

9d ago22:15

22:15

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk speaks with Veronica Hylak about the evolving landscape of Agentic AI. They explore the industries that are leading the charge in AI adoption, the importance of building trust with AI systems, and how organizations can adapt to work alongside AI. Veronica shares insights on the future of AI, emphasizing the nee…

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374. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 23:40

14d ago23:40

23:40

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: An AI Customer Service Chatbot Made Up a Company Policy—and Created a Mess https://www.wired.com/story/cursor-ai-hallucination-policy-customer-service/…

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373. McKinsey Insights on the Reinvention of Financial Services 21:32

17d ago21:32

21:32

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Federico Berruti, partner at McKinsey & Company and head of the firm's automation practice, who explains how Enterprise AI is redefining many of the core processes across all sectors of the financial services industry. . Here’s what we talked with Federico about: *Why financial services companies of all sha…

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372. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 26:21

21d ago26:21

26:21

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 research lead Noam Brown thinks certain AI ‘reasoning’ models could’ve arrived decades ago https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/19/openai-research…

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The reach of Trump’s tariffs – a look at Australia’s IPO market 13:01

22d ago13:01

13:01

Australia’s public markets have taken a hit but recently rallied after the US announced a 90-day pause on tariffs. However, the pause didn’t actually change anything for Australia, unlike some other markets. It still faces the initial 10% tariff the US has imposed on all its imports, which has not been altered. Some relief to the uncertainty in rec…

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371 . Navigating the Enterprise AI-Driven Future of Financial Services 21:14

24d ago21:14

21:14

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Jeremy Rossi, Global CIO of SS&C Intelligent Automation and Analytics, who explains how automation and AI are evolving and why they are critically important to financial services companies of all shapes and sizes. . Here’s what we talked with Jeremy about: *How automation and AI are natural extensions of in…

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370. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 22:44

28d ago22:44

22:44

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: Gartner Predicts that Agentic AI Will Solve 80 Percent of Customer Problems by 2029 https://www.cxtoday.com/contact-center/agentic-ai-gartner-predicts-…

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369. Reinventing Risk Management with SS&C Algorithmics 28:58

1M ago28:58

28:58

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Vishal Sodha, Senior Risk Solutions Advisor at SS&C Algorithmics, who explains how the risk management discipline in the financial services industry is being transformed in the age of automation and AI. . Here’s what we talked with Vishal about: *SS&C Algorithmics overview *Top trends in financial risk mana…

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Liberation Day limits equity capital markets, sees immediate response from global players 12:44

1M ago12:44

12:44

In the days after Trump's "liberation day," equity capital markets are feeling the limiting impacts of the US' sweeping tariffs. Trump’s blanket imposition of 10% tariffs on all US imports is rattling its global trading partners but will likely have the worst impact on Americans – both in the markets and on the cost of goods for everyday citizens. …

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EC’s decision to mull FSR implications of Midea deal highlights new risk for European M&A 15:40

1M ago15:40

15:40

Natalie McNelis, Mergermarket’s new Brussels bureau chief, joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss why the potential scrutiny of this transaction was “surprising;” and how unexpected FSR reviews could throw deal timetables into disarray. Why are dealmakers in Europe nervous that Teresa Ribera, the new competition commissioner, might adopt…

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368. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 21:36

1M ago21:36

21:36

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: . Perplexity Says It Wantsto Buy TikTok https://autogpt.net/perplexity-says-it-wants-to-buy-tiktok/. Hollywood unites againstAI: 400 celebs demand Tr…

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367. Shaping the Future of Enterprise AI with Ashling Partners 39:27

1M ago39:27

39:27

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Xavier Hanson and Nick White of Ashling Partners, an SS&C Blue Prism delivery partner. Xavier and Nick explain how the combination of Reveal Group and Ashling partners has positioned them well to address process reinvention, especially in the financial services, manufacturing and healthcare industries. They…

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366. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 25:56

1M ago25:56

25:56

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: Mark Cuban says AI is ‘never the answer,’ it’s a ‘tool’ https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/11/mark-cuban-says-ai-is-never-the-answer-its-a-tool/?guccounter…

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Google’s buy of Wiz to turbocharge dealmaking in tech industry 11:04

1M ago11:04

11:04

Google’s acquisition of Wiz is its largest-ever deal and comes with impressive reverse break fee Regulatory scrutiny of the deal will act as bellwether of the US regulatory environment Google’s USD 32bn all-cash offer for multicloud player Wiz is likely to act as the starting pistol on a new wave of tech deals. The proposal to buy Wiz is the tech g…

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365. Thriving in the Age of AI: A New Era of Collaboration 36:20

1M ago36:20

36:20

In this episode, hose Michael Marchuk interviews Tonille Miller, an organizational psychologist, about her insights on thriving in the age of AI. They discuss the evolving relationship between AI and human skills, the importance of leadership in integrating AI, and the need for organizations to foster a culture of collaboration. Tonille emphasizes …

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363. Transforming SS&C with AI-Enabled Digital Labor 26:45

2M ago26:45

26:45

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Brian Halpin, Head of Automation at SS&C, who explains how a large-scale internal automation program he has led for the past two years has achieved significant tangible benefits as well as changed the mindset of the organization in areas like upskilling, product innovation, and the ways in which SS&C solves…

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364. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 27:13

2M ago27:13

27:13

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: . Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI will write 90% of code in 6 months, automating software development within a year — Is this the final nail in ha…

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Telefónica steps up Latam divestments with Mexico in spotlight 15:29

2M ago15:29

15:29

Iñaki Miguel, Mergermarket’s senior Iberian correspondent, and Carlos Martínez, the publication’s Canada editor, join Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss why this deal will be such a significant milestone for the Spanish company when it comes. Could Mexico’s new telecoms regulator challenge the deal if Walmart wins the auction? Will Telefón…

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362. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 29:47

2M ago29:47

29:47

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: China's newest AI model Manus is dividing opinion over DeepSeek comparisons. Here's what to know - https://www.businessinsider.com/manus-ai-china-agent…

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361. Transforming Post-Trade Operations with AI 37:16

2M ago37:16

37:16

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk speaks with Danya Dhiraj, a director at Citisoft, about the implementation of AI in post-trade operations. They discuss the current state of post-trade operations, the challenges of adopting AI, and the potential benefits it can bring to operational efficiency. Danya emphasizes the importance of trust in AI, th…

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US equities’ decade-long overperformance takes a pause 14:22

2M ago14:22

14:22

In our first regular feature on equities, Sam Kerr, Mergermarket’s Global ECM Editor, joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss how big selldowns in names like Italian luxury automobile giant Ferrari and Swiss pharmaceutical conglomerate Novartis are driving the European market. Despite the success of European selldowns, why did the IPO of …

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360. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 24:49

2M ago24:49

24:49

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 startup CoreWeave files for 2025’s first big tech IPO—and reveals it gets more than half its $1.9 billion in revenue from a single customer http…

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How Germany’s upcoming coalition and uncertainty from abroad could drive M&A 11:25

2M ago11:25

11:25

Aurelia Seidlhofer, Mergermarket’s Munich-based senior reporter joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss the outlook for dealmaking in Germany and Europe as a whole, including: How US policies could push European M&A and potentially create pan-European champions How CDU campaign points like lowering energy prices and investing in infrastru…

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359. AI Adoption: How Global CIO's See the Challenges and Opportunities 51:04

2M ago51:04

51:04

In this episode, host Michael Marchuk engages with Jeremy Rossi and John Bellone, both Global CIOs at SS&C, to discuss the evolving landscape of technology, particularly focusing on quantum computing and artificial intelligence. They explore the implications of new technologies, the challenges organizations face in adopting them, and the importance…

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358. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

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-…

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AI to drive more, but potentially smaller cybersecurity deals 10:33

2M ago10:33

10:33

Troy Hooper, Mergermarket’s Los Angeles-based editor, and Cristiano Dalla Bona, Mergermarket’s New York-based senior ECM reporter, join Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss the outlook for dealmaking in the sector, including: How inexpensive, open-source AI platforms, like DeepSeek, are opening up opportunities for dealmaking and potential c…

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357. Navigating AI Governance and Diversity 27:10

2M ago27:10

27:10

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 …

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APAC dealmaking flourishes in 1Q 12:23

3M ago12:23

12:23

Yiqing Wang, Mergermarket’s Managing Editor for APAC, joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss why the overall mood is optimistic, despite the risks of a new trade war. When could DeepSeek, the low-cost artificial intelligence (AI) player, seek financing? Has Nippon Steel [TYO:5401] thrown in the towel in its battle to buy US Steel yet? Wh…

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356. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 27:35

3M ago27:35

27:35

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 America https://www.hyperdimensional.co/p/the-eu-ai-act-is-coming-to-america . OpenAI cancels its o3 AI model in favor o…

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355. Agentic AI - Balancing Risk and Innovation 33:26

3M ago33:26

33:26

In this episode, Brad Hairston talks with Simon Torrance, CEO and Founder of AI Risk, a consultancy that helps company leaders create and implement new growth strategies based on AI. Simon explains why he is pushing companies to adopt agentic AI as quickly as they can. . Here’s what we talked with Simon about: *The origins of AI Risk and the types …

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354. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 24:58

3M ago24:58

24:58

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-fa…

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Sponsors begin European spacetech odessey 11:33

3M ago11:33

11:33

Auri Aittokallio, Mergermarket’s head of Nordics and assistant editor, joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss why a new space race between the US and China is igniting deal flow in Europe. How will increased spending by members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) impact companies in Europe? What is driving a modest recovery …

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353. Mapping the Future of Operations with BusinessOptix 21:14

3M ago21:14

21:14

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 …

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352. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 23:25

3M ago23:25

23:25

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,…

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Synopsys’ takeover of Ansys in spotlight as tariffs ramp up global tensions 15:05

3M ago15:05

15:05

Reuben Miller, Mergermarket’s global chief regulatory editor, based in Washington DC, joins Dealcast host Julie-Anna Needham to discuss the multi-fold impact of tariffs on dealmaking. China and the US are currently circling each other like fighters. Why does he see this as “a delicate dance”? Could Trump’s threat of tariffs on allies and competitor…

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351. Digital Twins: The Key to Unlocking End-to-End Supply Chain Growth 35:44

3M ago35:44

35:44

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 …

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350. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 25:09

3M ago25:09

25:09

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 …

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North America’s consumer and retail M&A outlook for 2025 10:38

3M ago10:38

10:38

While momentum from deal volumes in the second half of 2024 is expected to continue into 2025, there remains uncertainty and a lingering “wait and see” approach while the impact of certain policies under President Donald Trump, like tariffs, are still unknown. Sources also anticipate more megadeals this year as the US moves away from the antitrust …

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349. Is Employment Dead? 36:35

3M ago36:35

36:35

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 ro…

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348. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 24:57

3M ago24:57

24:57

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-so…

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Brazilian aviation consolidation faces regulatory scrutiny 9:08

4M ago9:08

9:08

Azul’s non-binding proposal to merge with Gol to face antitrust challenge Trump’s interventionist rhetoric hangs over Mexican market One of the key ongoing deals in Latin America is designed to enhance the aviation industry in Brazil. Airline Azul entered a non-binding agreement to merge with its troubled peer Gol earlier this month. If the deal go…

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347. Cultivating AI and Quantum-Inspired Solutions 34:24

4M ago34:24

34:24

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 …

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346. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 21:17

4M ago21:17

21:17

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-elimi…

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EMEA dealmakers cautiously optimistic on 2025; AI, Energy deals in spotlight 11:58

4M ago11:58

11:58

Dealmakers in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are cautiously optimistic about M&A pipelines in 2025, with energy providers for data centres likely to be a significant source of activity. The rise in artificial intelligence (AI) is driving strong demand for data centres. Behind the scenes, data centre owners are cutting deals with utilities to…

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345. Gauging AI Maturity Across the Globe 33:42

4M ago33:42

33:42

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 differe…

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344. Weekly Pulse Check on Automation & AI News 22:53

4M ago22:53

22:53

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 CEO says that AI Agents Will Transform SaaS as We Know It https://www.cxtoday.com/data-analytics/microsoft-ceo-ai-agents-will-transform-s…

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343. AI & Automation Predictions for 2025 44:05

4M ago44:05

44:05

In this episode, Transform NOW co-hosts Brad Hairston and Michael Marchuk are joined by Dr. Lou Bachenheimer, CTO Americas at SS&C Blue Prism, to discuss their respective predictions for 2025. . To ensure that you never miss an episode of Transform NOW, be sure to subscribe!

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