Dr. Rohini Srivathsa, Chief Technology Officer For Microsoft India and South Asia, showcasing “The Art of the Possible with AI for Productivity” at the “Scaling AI at Work” event in Sri Lanka. Courtesy: Microsoft
Colombo – Sri Lanka, November 26, 2024: Earlier this week, Microsoft launched the “Scaling AI at Work” event in Sri Lanka, providing a dynamic platform for key customers and partners to explore the transformative potential of AI. The event showcased how Microsoft AI drives success with its customers, effectively enriching employee experiences and driving business processes through the use of a secure, safe and private AI platform.
Dr Rohini Srivathsa, Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft India and South Asiahosted a course on “The Art of the Possible with AI for Productivity”. During his session, Dr. Srivathsa discussed the vast suite of AI models accessible through the Microsoft platform, emphasizing that unlocking its true potential depends not only on the prompts used by customers, but also on the working context of each. She discussed how AI is reshaping business transformation and the critical importance of responsible AI practices, reaffirming Microsoft’s stance on protecting customer data.
Speaking on the effectiveness of AI in generating value, Dr Srivathsa said, “Microsoft runs on trust. We aim to enable our customers to bend the innovation curve with AI co-pilots, improving efficiency through cutting-edge comprehensive systems. We are changing the way innovation is accomplished, effectively helping our customers accelerate their transformation in the AI era with a secure-by-design platform to reshape collaborative businesses, processes and decision-making.
One of the highlights was how Microsoft 365 Copilot improves productivity by saving time and automating routine work, allowing staff to pursue higher priority goals with the potential to create significant impact. The event explored how Copilot actively helps organizations create new business opportunities, optimize capital management and improve profitability while reducing operational costs by eliminating the need for external support and third-party AI tools . Copilot users reported saving money 30 minutes a daywhich is equivalent to 10 hours per monthhighlighting the value of AI in daily business operations.
Trust and safety were central themes throughout the event. Speakers highlighted the importance of implementing robust security measures alongside AI adoption. On a related note, a panel discussion titled “Creating Customer Delight by Optimizing Processes with Maximum Security”, moderated by Harsha Randeny, Country Manager, Microsoft Sri Lanka and Maldives, explored success stories concrete stories of companies achieving operational efficiency thanks to AI. solutions.
Harsha Randeny, said: “Microsoft aims to add value to customers’ digital transformation journeys through the adoption of Microsoft AI services. With improved customer experience in mind, we envision a future for every individual in Sri Lanka where it will increase workforce productivity while maintaining strong data governance, security and compliance . Our commitment to trust and security enables businesses to confidently integrate AI technologies, ensuring their data and processes are protected.
Microsoft’s “Scaling AI at Work” has reaffirmed its commitment to democratizing AI to drive digital transformation and growth in Sri Lanka. As the country’s co-pilot on its AI journey, Microsoft aims to equip local businesses with advanced AI technologies while ensuring that the benefits of AI are shared widely and responsibly.
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