Navigating AI in Business: Upcoming Webinar Discussion

Discover the evolving landscape of AI in business with an upcoming webinar. As powerful AI models become accessible to more companies, a challenging question arises: How can businesses maintain a competitive edge when rivals have access to similar technology?

The answer lies in leveraging organizational knowledge, using information effectively, and evaluating how AI investments transform operations. Join Firdaus Bhathena, executive vice president and chief technology and transformation officer at S&P Global, in an engaging discussion titled “What Enterprise AI Looks Like When It Works,” part of Newsweek’s “AI Impact Forum” webinar series. The session will be hosted by Dr. Ranjit Tinaikar and held live on Wednesday, November 4, at 11 a.m. Eastern.

The dialogue comes at a time when companies are under pressure to showcase the tangible impacts of their AI investments. Although experimentation opens doors for testing new capabilities, strategic decisions about technology, data, employees, and customers are crucial for achieving sustained business improvements.

S&P Global, known for providing financial intelligence, faces the challenge of redefining value as AI affects data collection, analysis, and delivery. As analytical tools become more accessible, differentiation becomes key. Bhathena, with experience in leading large-scale technology initiatives at FIS Global and CVS Health, holds a focus on technology and transformation strategies at S&P Global.

A key topic of his discussion with Tinaikar will be the growing significance of trusted, differentiated data. Organizations must understand data origins, establish quality, and ensure consistent application across business functions. Data governance will be a focal point, addressing how executives can trace AI-supported decisions and maintain confidence in outcomes.

Moving beyond pilot projects requires a reevaluation of work processes. Companies must determine which routines need redesigning and what implications these changes have for employees. Engaging teams in spotting new opportunities, gaining support for novel work approaches, and assessing whether changes lead to genuine improvements will be part of the conversation.

Bhathena and Tinaikar will also discuss how businesses can balance rapid progress with maintaining security, resilience, and trust.

Register for the webinar to gain insights on these topics. If you’re unable to attend live, registrants will receive a full-length recording for later viewing.