Exchanges with Hitachi Solutions — The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Generative AI has been making a lot of news not just for the flash of new tech, but because of the results it’s driving. According to McKinsey, companies are seeing a 40% increase in productivity through AI-driven automation.  In this episode, you’ll hear from industry and technology leaders as they discuss powerful Generative AI use cases for the healthcare industry:  Diagnosis h...

Send us Fan Mail Your Thought Leaders for this Episode: Dave Horstein, Host, Senior Advisory Consultant Greg Gant, Vice President of Corporate Development Hannah Farley, Vice President of Advisory Services Overview Constructing a business-led data strategy is the topic today! Based on customer interactions, we discuss the need for strategy alignment with overall business goals and outcomes for you...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary Title: Microsoft Fabric Conference Wrap Up with Hitachi Solutions Podcast Air Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Featuring: Brad Koontz hosts with Sandeep Pawar and Miles Cole Key Points Discussed: Microsoft Fabric Conference Customer Insights Brad Koontz introduces Microsoft's first-ever Fabric Conference (Fab Con) held in Las Vegas, with Hitachi Solutions exper...

Send us Fan Mail What does a tattoo have to do with patient experience? How do you gain trust around AI? What impact does collaboration have on the future of data and AI in healthcare? In this episode of Exchanges, Brad Koontz speaks with Leah Bowling, VP & GM at Hitachi Solutions , and Paulo Pinho, Chief Medical and Strategy Officer at Discern Health , about their experiences at HIMSS 20204 a...

Send us Fan Mail Hosts : Joel Lindstrom and Joe Unwin Discussion Points: March Power Platform Insights: Recap of the insights and the usefulness of the power platform as a practical guide for frequently asked questions on Copilot and Copilot Studio. Understanding Copilot: Distinctions between different 'Copilot' offerings, e.g., general Microsoft Copilot vs. M365 Copilot vs. Copilot Stud...

Send us Fan Mail In every discussion Advisory expert Greg Gant has with business leaders today, the conversation inevitably leads to business modernization for the Era of AI. What advice is he giving, and when does data first enter the discussion? Find it in this week's episode of Exchanges by Hitachi Solutions. Key Discussion Points: Data-Centric AI: Greg emphasizes that data is paramount fo...

Send us Fan Mail Date: Wednesday, February 21 Meeting Title: Microsoft Copilot 101 for Business Leaders Participants: Brad Koontz (Host) Adam Piercy (Fast Track Recognized Solution Architect, Hitachi Solutions) Joe Unwin (Microsoft Power Platform MVP) Discussion Points: Overview of Copilot: Introduced as a versatile assistant across Microsoft 365 workspace. Embedded in daily apps to enhance produc...

Send us Fan Mail Title: 3 Top Leadership Priorities for Successful Digital Transformation Date: Wednesday, Feb 14 Participants: Dave Horstein hosts Hannah Farley - Vice President of Advisory Services at Hitachi Solutions America Dave & Hannah focus on key leadership priorities that are essential for successful digital transformation. The conversation revolved around three major aspects: Priori...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Exchanges," a podcast by Hitachi Solutions, host Brad Koontz talks with Jonathan Yundt, Industry Director, and Stuart Morris, Director of R&D , about the use of generative AI in the insurance industry. In the insurance sector, generative AI is used in various areas including marketing, sales, underwriting, operations, and claims.  By conversing wi...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to AI initiatives for your enterprise and business leader decision-making, in the words of Stephen Covey, "First Thing's First." As our Advisory experts Dave Horstein and Greg Gant unpack prioritization for AI initiatives, Gant puts it this way, "Center your prioritization around 'find my things, fix my things, and update my things,' whi...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Brad Koontz and Cybersecurity expert Michael Steel as they discuss the top trends in enterprise security and how to navigate them for your business.  Our experts discuss their top 3 security concerns in 2024: Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure Deepfakes and disinformation campaigns Insider threats and identity breaches To begin, let's dive deeper into eac...

Send us Fan Mail In this Season 4 preview of Exchanges — Advisory Expert Dave Horstein engages in a "Man on the Street" Q&A about how we're helping customers make an impact with AI.  Here are a few key takeaways:  People First Approach to AI : The conversation emphasized the importance of a people-first approach when incorporating AI into businesses. It highlighted how AI can ma...

Send us Fan Mail AI has moved beyond the stage of experimentation and is now being used to optimize business processes. Organizations are identifying and evaluating use cases and investing significant time and resources. Learn more in this special year-end edition of Exchanges —a podcast by Hitachi Solutions. Hosted by Advisory expert Dave Horstein with Hitachi Solutions COO Jerry Hawk "Consi...

Send us Fan Mail Advisory Services Host Dave Horstein leads a thought leadership discussion on not only how to define digital transformation moving forward, but how to navigate and communicate throughout the process. Tying together organizational strategy with sustainability is always tricky for leadership as companies work to build effective modernization plans for their business model.   While e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Exchanges podcast, hosts Adam Piercy and Jonathan Yundt discuss the concept of Invisible CRM and how it can revolutionize the way businesses approach customer relationship management. They dive into the methodology behind Invisible CRM, focusing on understanding people, processes, and data before diving into technology. Adam and Jonathan discuss the importan...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the intersection of AI and sustainability within the fashion and retail industries. With expert insights from Deb Marotta of Hitachi Solutions and Kimberly Morgan of K3, we discuss strategies, technologies, and trends aimed at creating a more sustainable future. Host : Dave Horstein Guests:   Deb Marotta, VP, Industry Strategy Kimberly Morgan, VP, NA &a...

Send us Fan Mail For Quebec Law 25 , the time is now for business leaders to take action to secure their data for governance & compliance to avoid penalties in the future.  For your people, process & technology, you will learn: Law 25 background — what is the "right to be forgotten?" Key milestones  How to prepare for next compliance requirement(s) through data management & g...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Radical Consulting for Exchanges, , Keith Shoulders leads our Project Services team discussion with special guest Gary Peterson, CSO, Hitachi Solutions. Through this Microsoft Teams-driven conversation, we turn the lens on digital transformation, how we're helping our customers in this modern era, and how we're using these tools ourselves to work more...

Send us Fan Mail Join Host Brad Koontz with AI and innovation experts Paul Way and Don Scott for this straightforward conversation on how AI is working for business... ...It’s hard to imagine an industry that won’t be transformed by AI. Whether it’s healthcare, education, retail, construction, banking and finance, insurance, or manufacturing.  There are very clear use cases where AI can make an im...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Exchanges podcast by Hitachi Solutions, host Keith Shoulders is joined by co-hosts Marne Brocksmith and Mike Majarais as they dive into the topic of trustworthiness and building trust as a trusted advisor. Their special guest is Amy Pritts, the CE delivery lead at Hitachi Solutions . Amy shares her insights on the importance of being engaging, authentic, and...

Send us Fan Mail  If there’s one word that can summarize the state of the manufacturing industry today, it would probably be “change” .  Supply chain challenges, labor shortages, economic unpredictability, and a rapidly evolving global landscape have spurred manufacturing business leaders to rethink how they do business, and how technology can help them evolve. The power and potential of Generativ...

Send us Fan Mail Leveraging process mining to drive Power Platform performance to do more is the topic of this episode with Host Joel Lindstrom and low code expert Amarnath Vootla. Process Mining analyzes system log files to discover bottlenecks, variants, and optimization opportunities in business processes. It's an AI powered X-ray into your workflows and efficiency rating. This can be refr...

Send us Fan Mail  Keith Shoulders, Marne Brocksmith, and Michael Majarais discuss the importance of personal and professional evolution in producing effective leadership.    Michael Majarais shares his journey from majoring in special education to VP of Project Services at Hitachi Solutions. He emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and having the courage to make changes, even if they...

Send us Fan Mail Host Brad Koontz walks through the concept of "invisible CRM" with Hitachi Solutions experts, including 2x Microsoft Fasttrack Architect Adam Piercy and Pre-sales architect James Bowen. Learn more about Microsoft Copilot, the concept of "invisible CRM," and how we're at the apex of all these tools coming together in a way that really works for sales and th...

Send us Fan Mail This week on EXCHANGES our experts talk about Microsoft PowerBI + Fabric = Unified Data for Everyone. What does Fabric mean for your modern business? As our Power BI Expert Sandeep Pawar says, "It's more about creating solutions, and less about the plumbing." Don't miss a single episode of Hitachi Solutions EXCHANGES. Wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Ho...