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Industry groups and analysts all predict significant growth in this space , both from an investment perspective and revenue contribution . Industries such as banking , government , retail , manufacturing , etc . are all investing – as are governments to develop their own national AI capability and support local businesses .
But this is only one part of the puzzle , as readiness is critical . Doing that will require organizations to do everything from creating a vision , automating manual processes and becoming confident in their data – for AI to be seamlessly infused into operations . all , they want to unlock greater productivity and accelerate business outcomes . Boomi ’ s goal is to enable this through intelligent integration and automation that gives users guidance on how to get smarter , faster .
This is the driving force behind Boomi AI , which delivers a suite of radically intuitive capabilities powered by generative AI for users to connect applications , data , processes , people and devices .
How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
What are the region-specific challenges when implementing new technologies in APAC ?
Various business and IT challenges persist across organizations in APJ , as they try to make their way through Digital Transformation .
Businesses are at varying levels of maturity in this journey . External factors such as the economy , sociopolitical impacts , security concerns , etc play a part , as well – and the emergence of AI has further complicated these challenges .
I am a big proponent of mindfulness and focusing on what ’ s in my control . There can be a lot of ‘ noise ’ in life but doing this helps me stay grounded enough to navigate stressful situations .
Mindfulness also means recognizing that life ’ s stressors are not unique to me . Being more empathic fosters connection , and I have lost count how many times this has helped me deal with stress and collaboratively navigate challenging situations .
Outside of the office , I spend as much time as possible with family .
From a Boomi perspective , the complexity that comes from digital fragmentation and application sprawl is a real side effect of Digital Transformation . For CxOs , integration and automation can form a key part of their path to digital cohesion . As a result , they are better able to optimize existing resources , enable technology to scale , capitalize on market opportunities and create great customer experiences .
What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the next 12 months ?
Another respite from stress has been through gardening , where I grow flowers and vegetables , while physical activity like a couple of days a week of gym and squash , helped me get my sweat on to put pep in my step every day .
What do you currently identify as the major areas of investment in your industry ?
ChatGPT made AI mainstream over a year ago now . As a result , many businesses have already
As Boomi continues its high growth trajectory , I ’ ve found myself involved more from an industry / vertical perspective vs a product / solution perspective with customers and partners . Often blurring the lines between that of Presales and a Field CTO . As well as spending more time with media and analysts , providing thought leadership insights and commentary .
APJ is a constantly evolving market . As such , I expect to continue to adapt my role to meet these changes , driving further efficiencies and providing the best outcome for Boomi , our customers , and our partners . p
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