Automation in Action

At its core, insurance is about risk – how to detect, measure and mitigate it. And advances in automation technology, generally –  AI, more specifically –  are transforming the insurance industry. Automation is revolutionizing the way insurance companies make use of vast troves of data to power underwriting and processing, deliver greater value to end customers, and bring new cost effici...

A powerful combination of trends – from the proliferation of connected devices to the increasing sophistication of hackers and shortage of qualified security talent – has created an urgent need for smarter technology that can harness vast quantities of data in real time and create predictive models to make enterprises safer and more secure. In this episode, we speak to Kerry Bailey, CEO of eSentir...

In an increasingly online post-COVID world, e-commerce accounts for a growing amount of all commerce, and customer expectations are higher than ever. For shoppers, the e-commerce world means any item is available at their fingertips, ready to ship in the blink of an eye. But the myriad steps involved along the journey are tremendously complicated. In this episode, we hear from Ron Kyslinger,...

The upsurge of  generative AI has reached an inflection point, with the potential to revolutionize industries as diverse as marketing and communications, accounting, securities trading, advertising, but also coding and computer science. It’s an exciting future in which non-technologists can use AI to build powerful applications that will transform their industries, but it’s also a disruptive...

Semiconductors are a backbone of our national economy. From government defense systems to our smart phones and computers, we rely on them in ways most of us rarely pause to consider. That's why the Biden administration and Congress have made it a top priority to boost the domestic manufacture of semiconductors. But semiconductors are notoriously complicated and expensive to produce. In this episod...

How do we feed a growing world population in a world where natural resources – especially water – are under strain? How do we build a more sustainable future? In this episode, we speak to Lisa Prassack, Agri-Food Innovation Expert and Data Strategy Consultant for Prassack Advisors, and Mike Meadows, Regional Farm Manager of Stemilt Agriculture Services. We hear how automation can enable farmers to...

It's no secret the American hospital system is under heavy strain. Practitioners are burnt out, patient volumes are rising, and resources are finite. The challenge for hospitals is stark: How can they achieve better outcomes at lower cost, and improve patient and practitioner satisfaction? In this episode, we speak with Jane Moran, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Mass General Brigham, abo...

Innovation in automation is making a daily impact on our lives, often in unseen ways. Automation professionals are working to address important societal challenges and unlock economic opportunity around the globe. In each episode of Automation in Action, you’ll hear from technologists, business leaders and other experts who are driving the industry forward and inspiring a new generation. Join Jim...