Zinnov Podcast - Intelligent Automation series

Reimagining Supply Chains with Automation

In this episode of our Hyper Intelligent Automation Series, Dushan Garg, Engagement Manager, Zinnov, speaks to John Delligatti, the Director of Digital Supply Chain at SDI about Automation in the Supply Chain industry. Over the last couple of years, when the pandemic was raging, supply chain management was one of the biggest challenges for enterprises around the globe, especially for distributing medical equipment. Automation was able to help solve for the arising crises, and help communities when mobility was restricted. John speaks about the power of Automation in supply chain and how cultures can be built around it. Embracing Automation will not only be a trend post-pandemic, but also become a systemic change for the industry.

How Enterprises Can Hit the Automation Bullseye

Nischay Mittal, Global Head – Automation/AI, Zinnov, converses with Max Cheprasov, Former Chief Automation Officer, Dentsu, to unlock the intricacies of everything Automation. How can enterprises scale their Automation journeys to achieve the desired ROI? What is the playbook for enterprises to truly scale Automation practices? Max, a true-blue digital native, answers these and more such burning questions and sheds light on multiple interesting aspects of leveraging Automation to holistically transform enterprises and generate significant value in the long run. Tune into this podcast and take away interesting and insightful food for thought.

Everyday Problem-Solving: Fundamentals To Innovate and Automate

It is undeniable that Automation, as a concept, holds the potential to be the base for a majority of the innovation that is to happen in the coming years. But as enterprises adopt new technologies, it becomes crucial for them to adapt to the new business realities.

In this episode of the Hyper Intelligent Automation Series, catch Marilyn Krichko, who is an Automation Leader at Spectrum Brands, in conversation with Nischay Mittal, Global Head – Automation/AI at Zinnov talk about all things automation, including her journey in the world of automation – which all started with her looking to make her own desk job simpler. Marilyn also shares with the audience her top 10 advice she has for anybody who has just started out on their automation journey.  

AutoM&Ation – The Anatomy Of Good M&A Deals

M&A has emerged as a leading avenue for companies to strengthen their capabilities across the Hyper Intelligent Automation spectrum. In this episode, Chris Huff, Chief Strategy Officer at Kofax, discusses Kofax’s journey, the philosophy behind companies taking the M&A route and where the automation space is headed over the next few years.

Process Mapping – The Bedrock of An Autonomous Enterprise

"Automation vendors have understood the necessity of actually understanding processes before they automate them," opines Ulf Persson, CEO, ABBYY, as he chats with Praveen Bhadada, Managing Partner, Zinnov, on the finer nuances of what it takes for successful enterprise Automation deployment, how ABBYY has carved a prominent place in the Hyper Intelligent Automation space, and why process understanding is critical before enterprises embark on their Automation journeys.

In this episode, Ulf also touches upon his own journey in the Automation world, why listening to customers is of paramount importance, and his observations on the developments in the Automation space. Additionally, Ulf shares his perspectives on sustainability in Automation – a concept that is gaining increasing traction across companies, across verticals.

How UiPath is Cracking the Full Automation Code

“Everything that can be automated will be automated,” says Vargha Moayed, the Chief Strategy Officer of UiPath, as he talks to Praveen Bhadada, Managing Partner, Zinnov about his vision for UiPath, and his perspectives on the future of Automation, in this latest episode of the Zinnov Podcast – Hyper Intelligent Automation series. Vargha gives us a glimpse of his three-decades-long career, from his first job all the way to his current role at UiPath. And post the success of UiPath’s IPO at the NYSE, he also shares his vision for the newly minted public company, as they scale even more over the next few years.

Vargha goes on to explain the concept of Full Automation and how enterprises can leverage it to become fully automated enterprises, while also laying down the four fundamentals that enterprises need to be aware of while choosing an Automation partner. He also shares a book recommendation in the end, which left an impact on him.

The Big Promise of Citizen Developers in Democratizing Automation

The Hyper Intelligent Automation (HIA) space has been abuzz with new funding, acquisitions, IPOs, and investments, not to mention the intense competition, with professional developers as well as citizen developers coming to the fore. While there are those that strongly believe that Automation should be restricted to pro code developers, there are those that citizen developers are essential to scale Automation initiatives.

To help us decode this conundrum and also to learn how Power Automate is empowering both professional as well as citizen developers to build automations and scale deployments, Nischay Mittal, Principal & Global Head – Automation/AI, Zinnov, sits down with Stephen Siciliano, Partner Director for Power Automate, Microsoft. In this episode, Stephen shares his journey in the Automation space, how Power Automate is working with MS’ customers to build, deploy, and scale automations, and also the salient features of a successful Automation deployment.

Automation 360: Why A Process-first Approach Is At The Heart of Successful Automation Strategy

The Hyper Intelligent Automation (HIA) space has seen seismic shifts over the last few years - with major acquisitions, investments, and ever-intensifying competition in the industry. Enterprises today, are struggling to find the right partner and adopt an HIA strategy that fits. In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast, Eric Johnson, CEO Of Nintex talks to us about Nintex’s journey and the bold choices that have helped them bolster their position as leaders in the cluttered automation market.

Eric shares his experiences and observations on the changing enterprise landscape and the increasing adoption of a multi-vendor strategy, process discovery, and digital transformation game plan that are transforming enterprises. “It's our philosophy...to first and foremost look at the process and understand where the process is at today, and when you look at the process, it allows you to reimagine and rethink it," says Eric as he talks about the criticality of taking a process-first approach.

Seeking Discomfort: Why a Growth Mindset is key for an Automation Technology Leader

“I am only comfortable when I am uncomfortable,” says Chris, Huff, CSO, Kofax, as he talks to Praveen Bhadada, Managing Partner, Zinnov about his current role at Kofax, in this latest episode of the Zinnov Podcast Hyper Intelligent Automation series. Chris shares how setting the chessboard and playing the game is challenging in itself but how having a growth mindset can help to decide who says checkmate. Chris also talks about his key business philosophies and his view on the future of the overall Hyper Intelligent Automation industry. Tune in now!

Hyper Intelligent Automation – Going Beyond Resilience

Hyper Intelligent Automation has become a critical addition to the CXOs’ arsenal in the current business climate. In our latest Zinnov-UiPath report on Hyper Intelligent Automation landscape 2020, we found that more than 75% of the Fortune 250 enterprises have already made significant investments in Hyper Intelligent Automation (HIA) and its adoption becoming an absolute is only a function of time. In this episode of the Zinnov Podcast, Diego Lomanto, VP Product Marketing, UiPath shares his perspectives on the rapidly evolving role of automation, the current state of the Hyper Intelligent Automation market, and its future, and the role of COVID-19 in accelerating HIA adoption.