Mark Winteringham says if you can’t clearly define the challenges AI can address, you’re not ready to integrate it into your process. Instead of jumping on the AI bandwagon, focus on understanding your needs first.

Welcome to Episode 5 of The Innovation Blueprint! In The Innovation Blueprint podcast, hosted by Yurii Rudakov, Partnership Manager at ORIL, we explore how technology is transforming industries. From PropTech and AI to the latest emerging tech trends, we bring you insights that are reshaping the future. This Episode’s Guest: Mike Todasco.

Discover how Confluent’s Data Streaming Platform and Microsoft Azure are revolutionizing the retail industry. In this video, learn how real-time data streaming and AI-powered insights can: Explore how Confluent and Azure’s seamless integration enables retailers to break down data silos, streamline operations, and accelerate innovation with scalable, enterprise-ready solutions. Whether you’re looking to modernize your retail infrastructure, enhance customer engagement, or drive operational efficiency, this video is your guide to leveraging AI and real-time data streaming.

How do you bring real-time data to AI and machine learning models? Kai Waehner, Field CTO at Confluent, explains how to use Flink for real-time model inference to power use cases for generative AI, real-time analytics, predictive maintenance, and more.

Depending on who you ask, ChatGPT is either a game-changer or just an incremental upgrade. On Test Case Scenario, we unpack how perceptions of ChatGPT have evolved and why it matters. Early adopters are immersed in its evolution and may overlook how far it’s come. Occasional users are blown away by improvements that feel like a leap forward. Here’s the real question, though. Are we celebrating meaningful progress or are we just too dazzled by small wins to demand true innovation?