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Discover how Salesforce is leveraging AI to transform manufacturing by optimizing operations, enhancing product quality, and driving innovation.

Salesforce Agentforce 2.0 revolutionizes enterprise operations with advanced AI reasoning, seamless Slack integration, and customizable skills for enhanced productivity and decision-making.

Explore our top insights of AI advancements, from transforming the workplace with Microsoft Co-Pilot to Salesforce Einstein reshaping business success.

Discover how OpenAI's ChatGPT merges advanced voice interaction with visual context, unlocking innovative applications across industries and redefining AI capabilities.

Discover how businesses can thrive in the AI era with insights on innovation, adaptability, and strategic transformation.

Discover Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry: a powerful platform for streamlining AI development, scaling adoption, and driving innovation across industries.

Explore the compelling reasons why companies are transitioning to Microsoft Fabric by delving into its core capabilities and the value it brings to modern enterprises.

Explore how social commerce is transforming the customer experience, enabling seamless in-app shopping and deeper engagement with brands on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest.

Microsoft’s new Copilot Studio update introduces autonomous agents, AI-driven tools that automate tasks and enhance productivity.

Discover how AI-powered customer insights can revolutionize the way you connect with your audience. By tapping into real-time data across channels, AI uncovers hidden patterns, predicts future behaviors, and helps create personalized experiences that truly resonate.

Discover how data and AI are transforming customer experience across industries, enabling businesses to deliver personalized, seamless, and proactive interactions that drive lasting success.

Discover the top 5 Salesforce tech advancements reshaping industries with AI, real-time data, and automation with the latest insights from Dreamforce 2024.

Microsoft’s Copilot Wave 2 revolutionizes productivity with AI-driven features integrated into Microsoft 365. From real-time collaboration in Copilot Pages to advanced data analysis in Excel with Python, this update empowers businesses to automate workflows and innovate with ease.

Discover how Salesforce and Launch are driving innovation through this strategic tech partnership.

Discover the top 5 ways Salesforce Einstein uses AI, analytics, and automation to help businesses across industries improve decision-making, personalize experiences, and increase efficiency.

Discover Salesforce’s latest AI-powered tools, the Einstein SDR and Sales Coach Agents. These innovative solutions automate lead management and provide real-time coaching, helping sales teams close deals more efficiently while focusing on strategic opportunities.

Claude, an AI by Anthropic, has passed the Lem Test, a milestone highlighting its advanced capabilities in creative thinking and complex problem-solving, marking a significant leap in AI's potential for enterprise applications.

Explore how AI tools like Microsoft Co-Pilot are transforming the modern workplace by enhancing productivity, employee satisfaction, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Announcing the addition of key leadership appointments at Launch. This strategic move underscores Launch Consulting’s commitment to delivering specialized industry solutions and advancing its clients' businesses through the power of data, software, and AI

Launch President Brian Ganser answers the question Is Your Company Ready for AI?

Launch President Brian Ganser names some of his dream clients and industries he would love Launch to work with!

Launch transforms how big tech companies manage operations through AI integration. Our methodology boosts efficiency, streamlines processes, and enhances productivity, ensuring tangible results.

Robust data governance frameworks are essential for the successful integration of AI initiatives in state governments, with insights and strategies.

AI and data management transform retail supply chains - see how this technology enhancesefficiency and customer satisfaction.

Apple's latest iOS 18 integrates OpenAI's advanced AI, transforming iPhone user interactions with smarter, more intuitive features.

Explore how AI and data are revolutionizing the hospitality industry, providing personalized, efficient, and sustainable experiences for modern travelers.

Harness the power of AI with Palantir and Launch. This technology partnership bring unparalleled data solutions, helping your organization's innovation meet expertise.

Bad data costs U.S. companies $3.1 trillion annually, impacting financial stability, operational efficiency, decision-making, and customer trust. Understanding and mitigating these risks through data quality initiatives is crucial for organizational success.

Learn how AI and data analytics are revolutionizing energy management, driving efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced customer service in the utility sector.

Discover how generative AI can revolutionize financial advice, addressing benefits, ethical concerns, and its broader applications in financial services

A seismic shift has occurred in artificial intelligence with groundbreaking announcements from OpenAI and Google. OpenAI's GPT-4o and Google's Astra, unveiled at Google I/O, represent substantial advancements that redefine AI's integration into daily life and various industries.

Learn how data visualization can transform vast amounts of information into actionable insights, driving strategic growth and improving decision-making in your business.

Launch Consulting has achieved the prestigious Microsoft Solutions Partner designation in Data & AI, highlighting its expertise in delivering innovative data and AI solutions using Microsoft technologies.

Step into a future where healthcare is seamless, secure, and personalized. Thanks to advancements in data analytics and automation, this vision is swiftly becoming a reality.

Join us on this episode of Navigating Abroad as we sit down with Dr. Lucas Joppa, Senior Managing Director and Chief Sustainability Officer at Haveli Investments. With a rich background as Microsoft’s first Chief Environmental Scientist and Chief Environmental Officer, Dr. Joppa shares his journey and insights on leveraging technology to tackle global sustainability challenges. Discover how AI and renewable energy are shaping the future, and learn about the groundbreaking initiatives and investment strategies driving positive environmental change.

AI is becoming integral to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. From financial inclusion to healthcare and energy optimization, AI aids progress across sectors, aligning with the interconnected nature of the 17 SDGs. Enterprises leveraging AI drive meaningful change, emphasizing responsible and creative integration for a better future.

Launch President Brian Ganser discusses the importance of an AI First mindset and how Launch can help you achieve your AI Transformationgoals.

Discover how AI is revolutionizing talent acquisition, making hiring more efficient and bias-free.

Launch's Managing Director of AI reviews RAG and why it exists.

Launch unpacks Reinforcement Learning, a type of Machine Learning.

Explore the transformative journey of chatbots from early AI experiments to modern, multi-functional tools enhancing business operations and customer engagement across industries.

In a recent episode of Navigating Abroad, Lucas Joppa, a seasoned investor and scientist, discusses the environmental implications of AI. Drawing from his experiences at Microsoft and Haveli Investments, he explores the evolution of technology toward sustainability and stresses the importance of managing AI's significant energy demands.

Explore how small mini language model are revolutionizing AI with their compact size and powerful capabilities, making advanced technology accessible to all.

In this episode of Navigating Abroad, we chat with Kseniia Fontaine, the Business development and operations manager at ITU, the United Nations’ specialized agency for ICTs. As a key member of the AI for Good team, she is focused on connecting AI innovators with problem owners to collectively advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

In retail, "shrink" refers to inventory loss unrelated to legitimate sales. Recent data reveals it costs the industry billions annually. Various sectors, like supermarkets and electronics stores, face unique challenges, necessitating tailored strategies. Employing data and AI, retailers can mitigate shrink effectively, enhancing profitability and customer satisfaction.

Tune in to learn how to unify your team under a data-driven vision that propels business value and strategic objectives With Launch's Microlearning Series.

Artificial intelligence advancements like Snowflake Arctic and Microsoft Phi-3 are revolutionizing business processes. Snowflake Arctic excels in handling large-scale data operations economically, while Microsoft Phi-3 enables powerful AI processing on edge devices, ensuring data privacy. These technologies are driving widespread AI adoption and transforming various industries with innovative, efficient solutions.

Launch Consulting has attained Select tier partner status from Snowflake, enhancing its ability to drive digital transformation and deliver exceptional value to clients through innovative data analytics and cloud technologies.

In this episode of Navigating Abroad, Russ Whitman interviews Kate Turner, a digital and sustainability focused consultant, working to help government and industry understand, reduce and mitigate the environmental impacts AI.

Data democratization fundamentally changes how businesses operate by making critical data accessible to all employees, fostering a culture of informed decision-making and innovation. This transformative strategy breaks down traditional data silos, enabling faster, more collaborative, and effective decision-making across various levels of an organization.

AI will revolutionize the casino and gaming industry through personalized experiences, operational efficiency, and transformative potential. Vice President of Consumer Harry O'Halloran walks us through how.

Understand how the data landscape has changed in the last few years as Launch data expert Doug Kachelmuss walks through trends, stressors, and how AI is changing the game for good.

Explore the critical role of scalable infrastructure in modern business environments, highlighting how platforms like Snowflake Data Cloud and Palantir Foundry enable companies to enhance efficiency, performance, and risk management. Learn how to assess needs and implement scalable solutions to ensure your business remains agile and prepared for future demands.

Launch's Managing Director of AI Kevin McCall digs into Self-Supervised Learning and how it is different than Supervised Learning.

In this video, Kevin McCall interviews Carsten Kraus about recent advancements in AI technology, focusing on the emergence of small language models and the potential resurgence of reinforcement learning. Carsten discusses the significance of small language models as the "electro motor" of AI and making complex AI applications more accessible.

Launch's Managing Director of AI Kevin McCall digs into Supervised Learning and why this type of Machine Learning is important.

Launch's Managing Director of AI Kevin McCall explains what Fine Tuning is in the realm of generative AI.

Launch's Managing Director of AI explains what Pretraining is in the realm of generative AI.

Palantir and Oracle have formed a strategic partnership to revolutionize business efficiency with AI and cloud solutions. This alliance merges Oracle's robust cloud infrastructure with Palantir's advanced AI capabilities, aiming to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across various sectors.

Discover NVIDIA's Blackwell B200 GPU: Revolutionizing AI with unprecedented computational power, efficiency, and versatility for professionals and enthusiasts.

Launch's Managing Director of AI breaks down Model Bias - what it is and why they are almost inevitable

Meet Fred Werner, the strategic force at the United Nations' ITU, championing AI to empower global sustainability and inclusivity.

In this next episode of Navigating Abroad, Harry O'Halloran interviews Jean-Paul Paoli, AI Transformation Business Director at L'Oreal. With a foundation in Computer Science, Jean-Paul Paoli has spent two decades at L'Oréal, undertaking leadership roles that bridge digital transformation and marketing.

Claude 3 distinguishes itself with near-instant responses suitable for real-time applications with a range of models tailored to specific needs: Haiku, Sonnet and Opus. Its advancements in accuracy, contextual understanding, and the ability to handle complex instructions position Anthropic’s newest AI model as a notable leader in the generative AI landscape.

Launch's Managing Director of AI breaks down Small Language Models (SLMs) and how they are different than Large Language Models (LLMs)

Fred Werner explores AI's role in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals, offering insights and examples of its impact on societal betterment and sustainability.

Launch's Managing Director of AI breaks down Large Language Models (LLMs) - what they are and why they're important.

Launch's Managing Director of AI Kevin McCall walks through hallucinations and the pitfalls they can provide.

Jared Endicott, Data Studio Director explains the differences between Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and Data Science

Launch's Russ Whitman, CSO, and Kevin McCall, Managing Director of AI, showcase the thoughtful application of AI and demonstrate concrete examples of how businesses can effectively incorporate AI today

We believe that by demystifying AI and providing practical frameworks for its application, we can empower businesses to fully harness its potential. The journey into AI is complex, but with the right mindset, strategy, and tools, it's a path fraught with opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and unprecedented growth.

Adam Cheyer shares insights into his remarkable career, starting from his early days at the Stanford Research Institute to bringing conversational AI into commercial reality. His work has facilitated our first interactions with smartphones beyond mere communication devices and paved the way for a series of technological innovations.

Join us in an enlightening conversation with Adam Cheyer, the tech virtuoso behind Siri, Sentient, and Viv Labs, as he unveils the creative process behind pioneering voice assistants that have transformed our interaction with technology.

The key takeaways from WAICF highlight a landscape of innovation, ethical consideration, and collaborative potential, urging us to engage with AI's possibilities responsibly and creatively.

Biden-Harris administration announces a historic initiative under the umbrella of the U.S. AI Safety Institute, aimed at promoting the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) that is both safe and trustworthy.

The data imperative represents a fundamental change in how businesses and organizations perceive and utilize data. It's about using data to make smarter decisions, anticipate market changes, and drive innovation.

Minimum viable products (MVPs) are how Agile methodolgoy cuts up a big project into bite-size pieces. But cutting data up is like cutting water. How can we adapt MVPs in the data age?

In partnership with OpenAI, Pennsylvania's Office of Administration (OA) is launching a groundbreaking pilot program that aims to demonstrate how generative AI tools can be safely and securely used by Commonwealth employees.

The impact of AI on the job market is undeniable, ushering in a new era of work characterized by automation, efficiency, and the need for diverse skill sets.

Unlock the potential of AI by dispelling myths and recognizing its limitations. Gain essential insights for successful integration and understand the collaborative role AI plays with human expertise in navigating the future.

The recent COSM conference delved into the complex world of AI's impact on transportation, discussing its implications and exploring the strategies of industry giants like Tesla and GM.

Examine the progress and challenges in the development of autonomous vehicles and how industry leaders like Tesla and GM are using data and AI to get ahead of the competition.

Explore copyright issues and consent when dealing with AI; Insights from the COSM 2023 Technology Conference

During this year's COSM conference, Ray Kurzweil dives into a world where aging is optional and AI becomes even more transformative.

As the industry embraces the integration of AI, unravelling complexities, embracing agile practices, and harnessing the transformative power of AI become essential for ushering in an era of ethical, efficient, and continually improving consulting practices.

Explore the 5 "D's of AI" as we delve into how artificial intelligence boosts efficiency and transforms the very essence of work, creating a safer, cleaner, and more engaging environment.

By providing real-time assistance, automating repetitive tasks, and analyzing relevant information, Copilot can help employees work more effectively and efficiently.

Are you ready to accelerate with AI? First, make sure you’ve taken care of these five essential organizational readiness and cultural considerations.

In a significant move aimed at setting the course for America's leadership in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), the White House recently issued an Executive Order addressing critical aspects of AI development, deployment, and regulation.

Learn how AI can help you manage the 5D’s: tasks that are dull, difficult, dirty, dangerous, or double-timed.

At Launch, recognizing the pivotal role of AI in shaping the future of business, we created an innovative AI system that mines documents of unstructured text for key information that allows users to interact with data in real time.

Generative AI brings a whirlwind of innovation and efficiency. What are practical ways businesses can harness its potential?

Cultivating an AI mentality is crucial for organizations looking to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence to drive innovation, streamline operations, and gain a competitive edge.

Is your business ready to make the most of AI transformation? This printable checklist will help you take the necessary steps to get your organization ready to take full advantage of AI-first ways of working.

AI diagnostics and patient assistance may be the gateway to AI innovation in healthcare. What's the role of doctors in the age of AI? And how can AI move from mainstream to mundane?

As we look ahead to a future of evolving tech, AI policy will be crucial to widespread understanding and adoption. Here are the key takeaways from the AI meetings on Capitol Hill.

We have every bit of data we could possibly need and more. So why is it so hard to use it? Here's how AI can help.

Top 5 reasons to add AI learning and development to your employee toolkit.

The prior authorization process has been a thorn in the side of payers, providers, and patients alike. With the use of generative AI, prior authorization could finally fulfill its original purpose...

Launch digs into the recent Crate & Barrel's announcement on going all in on AI.