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AI Magic and Myth. Beyond the Hype and Focussing on the Business Case


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In the fourth episode of Conversation Starters, we welcome Nadine Hoffmann, Global AI Product Manager at SAP. She shares insights on her transition from banking to AI, the evolution of product management, and practical AI applications. The episode covers generative AI, large language models, and announces a collaboration between SAP’s Joule and Microsoft's Copilot. It concludes with updates on the German SAP user group and plans for further AI integration.


0:23 – Introduction to Guest (Nadine Hoffman)
1:10 - Career Background and Evolution of Technology in Payments

2:09 - Role at SAP and Business AI

3:14 – Evolution of the role over time

4:07- Delivering Business Value and Real Business Value

5:01 - Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology

5:20 - Hype Cycles and Technology Trends

6:58 – Idea to Improve the Process

8:05 - Multidimensional Aspects of Technology and Business

Value

9:11 - Data Security and Ethical Aspects

10:37 – Future Tools and Inclusiveness in Tech

14:27 – Networks and Innovation

15:34 – Mindset Shift and Open-mindedness in Technology

17:26 – Agility and Customer/Partner Exchanges

19:37 – Experience Garage teams & Hackathons

20:50 – AI Technology and Large Language Models

23:42 – Chatbots and Digital Assistants

27:10 – Latest Announcements and Key Topics from Sapphire

32:30 – Partner Collaborations and Compliance Topics

34:33 - User Group Exchange and Learning Together

42:27 - Building Code with AI

44:53 - Skills and Learning in Technology

48:22 - Opportunities for Experienced Professionals

49:54 - Conclusion and Future Conversations


Follow Nadine Hoffmann:
LinkedIn - https://rb.gy/qt0zz0  


Follow Louise Steenekamp:
LinkedIn - https://rb.gy/kp7ewq   

 

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