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September 20th, 2024 At Workday Rising 2024, the Innovation Keynote showcased how AI and forward-thinking technology are reshaping the future of work. With a focus on automation, user experience, and business transformation, Workday’s co-founder, Aneel Bhusri, opened the session by sharing how innovation continues to drive the company and its partners forward. This year, the spotlight was on AI’s role in delivering more value to businesses, from intelligent recruiting to streamlined expense management.
“Our focus is on continually innovating for you,” Bhusri emphasized, underscoring Workday’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet real business needs.
Workday Illuminate: AI Driving Business Transformation
At the heart of this year’s keynote was the announcement of Workday Illuminate, Workday’s next-generation AI platform designed to accelerate manual tasks, deliver real-time assistance, and orchestrate complex business processes. Available now, Workday Illuminate marks a significant leap forward in automation and AI-driven efficiency.
Bhusri acknowledged the industry-wide excitement around AI, cautioning that “the key to AI is delivering real business value.” With over a decade of AI experience, Workday’s track record includes generative AI capabilities, the AI Gateway within Workday Extend, and the Workday AI Marketplace. Illuminate takes this experience to the next level, empowering businesses to tackle challenges with real-time AI solutions.
Accelerating Tasks and Real-Time Assistance
Shane Luke, VP of AI and Machine Learning, took the stage to highlight how Workday Illuminate can automate routine tasks and deliver real-time assistance to users. From the Recruiter Agent, which dynamically identifies top talent, to the Expenses Agent, which simplifies reporting, Illuminate is transforming how businesses handle their day-to-day operations. The platform’s ability to orchestrate entire workflows with AI means that companies can focus more on strategic initiatives rather than getting bogged down by manual processes.
Delivering Real Business Results through AI
A key theme throughout the keynote was the idea that AI isn’t just about hype—it’s about delivering real, measurable business value. As Bhusri put it, “the tech industry may be in the middle of an AI hype cycle, but the true test is whether AI drives tangible outcomes.” For Workday, the answer is clear: AI is transforming how businesses operate, making processes faster, smarter, and more efficient.
BNB and the Power of Innovation
As Workday continues to push the boundaries of AI, BNB is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation. The tools and innovations showcased at Workday Rising align perfectly with BNB’s mission of delivering tailored, efficient, and high-impact solutions for our clients.
Through BNB Ignite and our partnership with Workday, we’re already leveraging AI to help our clients accelerate their business transformation. Whether it’s implementing Workday HCM in as little as four weeks or creating custom solutions for complex challenges, BNB is committed to harnessing the power of AI to drive real results. With platforms like Workday Illuminate, we can now take our offerings even further, ensuring our clients are ready for the future of work.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to integrate these cutting-edge technologies into BNB’s solutions, driving growth and efficiency for businesses across industries.
