In today's episode of Tech Talks Daily, Neil delves into the vital world of field service automation with Prateek Chakravarty, CEO of Zinier, a frontrunner in leveraging AI and machine learning to revolutionize field installation and maintenance operations.

At the heart of our conversation is Zinier's mission: to make field service organizations more intelligent, efficient, and swift in their response. As the digital age advances, with phenomena like 5G and the boom in IoT devices, data floods in at an unprecedented pace. 

The age-old manual methods and legacy solutions are proving inadequate to keep up with the demands of the times. Enter Zinier, with its comprehensive solution that seamlessly merges the back office with the field, ensuring not just the efficient management of tasks but also a transformative touchless field service delivery experience.

Prateek passionately discusses technology equity, emphasizing the urgency to level the playing field between desk and frontline workers in terms of technology access. In a world racing towards innovation, he believes it's crucial that our frontline workers aren't left behind.

We explore the unique challenges infrastructure-centric industries face in embracing technology. Beyond the technological hurdles, we ddress the socio-economic dimensions of this transformation, underscoring the essence of ESG measures in modern business strategies.

Our conversation takes a deeper dive into the importance of sustainable and inclusive practices in heavy industries. With the global push towards eco-consciousness and gender equality, how are industries adapting? We also evaluate the role of no-code and low-code platforms in catalyzing this change.

While AI presents unprecedented opportunities, it's not without pitfalls.  Prateek candidly discuss the challenges and imperatives of integrating AI into infrastructure-focused sectors. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, an industry professional, or someone curious about the future of infrastructure, this episode promises valuable insights and takeaways!