Session Summary
Business AI: Collaboration & Innovation
Session with:
Heveliz Feldmann, Business AI Solution Advisor LAC Manager/Head Innovation Tournament Americas, SAP
Stephane Lauzon, Global VP and Head of Oil, Gas & Energy Industry Business Unit, SAP
The session explored the transformative power of AI through collaboration with industries, emphasizing co-innovation processes where companies work together to solve complex problems. One speaker highlighted the challenges of traditional innovation, such as high costs and risks, and argued that collaborative innovation can minimize these issues. By combining resources and expertise, companies can create shared values and goals, leading to more efficient and effective solutions. The speaker underscored the importance of involving end users in the innovation process to ensure the developed solutions are practical and adopted widely.
Session Summary
Another speaker discussed the practical application of AI in the oil, gas, and energy industry, sharing examples of how standardizing processes can reduce complexity and costs. He emphasized the need for solutions that users love and adopt, as well as the importance of reliable data in driving AI capabilities. The speaker provided a case study on managing equipment and materials in remote locations, showcasing how AI can simplify logistics and improve efficiency. He also highlighted the role of digital assistants in enhancing productivity by providing timely and relevant information.
The session concluded with a discussion on the ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI, stressing the need for responsible and reliable AI applications. The speakers agreed that AI should not be adopted for its own sake but should be applied to achieve specific business outcomes. They also talked about various collaborative initiatives, such as innovation tournaments, that bring together IT and business teams to create AI-driven solutions within a short timeframe. The tournament provides a platform for companies to pitch their innovations to a jury, including startups, fostering a culture of continuous innovation and collaboration within the SAP ecosystem.
Key Takeaways
Co-Innovation Minimizes Risks and Costs
Collaborative innovation processes bring together companies to solve complex problems, reducing the high costs and risks associated with traditional innovation. By combining resources and expertise, companies can create shared values and goals, leading to more efficient and effective solutions.
Practical AI Applications Enhance Efficienc
AI can significantly simplify logistics and improve efficiency in industries like oil, gas, and energy. Standardizing processes and leveraging reliable data are crucial for driving AI capabilities, ensuring that solutions are practical, widely adopted, and enhance productivity through digital assistants.
Responsible and Reliable AI Is Essential
Ethical, secure, and compliant use of AI is vital for achieving specific business outcomes. AI should not be adopted for its own sake but applied responsibly to drive business improvements. Collaborative initiatives, such as innovation tournaments, foster a culture of continuous innovation and collaboration.
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