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What comes to mind when you hear the word Automation? Some may think of a factory where robots are assembling items. Others may think about their own smart home where the lights automatically come on at a certain hour, or the hot coffee that is magically waiting for you in the morning.

Automation delivers an outcome while minimizing human input. Automation can be leveraged in different ways from completing repetitive and simple tasks to using Artificial Intelligence which can “”learn”” as it goes. We’ll dive into how to develop richer automation solutions so you can focus on the interesting work.

The Why: At a time when engineer’s priorities are stretched, leveraging Automation to cover some of the more menial tasks will free up time for you and your engineers to focus on more interesting work and spark further innovation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Utilizing automation to fill in gaps in the workforce and empower the current workforce
  • How AI and ML are modernizing and transforming businesses for the future
  • Creating an automation center of excellence

This session is for… you if you are interested in the future of Automation and want to learn more about how it can support your business.

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