Navigating Competitive Advantage in the Era of AI

The availability of powerful AI models to a growing number of companies poses a strategic challenge: where does competitive advantage lie when competitors can access similar technology? This question is central to the upcoming discussion featuring Firdaus Bhathena, executive vice president and chief technology and transformation officer at S&P Global. He will speak at Newsweek’s “AI Impact Forum” webinar series, titled “What Enterprise AI Looks Like When It Works.”

The webinar, hosted by Dr. Ranjit Tinaikar, is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, at 11 a.m. Eastern. It addresses mounting pressure on organizations to show the tangible outcomes of their AI investments. Experimenting with new capabilities offers potential for business improvements, but sustained change requires strategic decisions related to technology, data, personnel, and customer engagement.

S&P Global, a firm offering critical financial information and analytics, faces the challenge of maintaining value in its products as AI makes sophisticated analytical tools more accessible. Bhathena, whose role spans technology and transformation, brings extensive experience from prior senior positions at FIS Global and CVS Health.

A key topic in Bhathena’s discussion will be the importance of trusted, differentiated data. Successful organizations need to verify the origins and quality of their information and consistently apply it across operations. This includes establishing robust data governance so AI-supported decisions can be traced back to reliable sources.

The webinar will further examine the need to assess and redesign core processes rather than superficially integrating AI into existing routines. This could lead employees to rethink long-established responsibilities. The conversation will shed light on how leaders can engage teams in identifying innovation opportunities, advocate for unfamiliar work approaches, and evaluate whether these changes result in significant advancements.

Bhathena and Tinaikar will also discuss balancing expedited progress with the security, resilience, and trust essential to established enterprises.

Interested participants can register for the webinar now. Those unable to attend will receive the full-length recording post-event.