Don’t Take Product Out of the Equation: How to Nail Your AI Implementation
AI isn't just about the technology, it's about solving real problems and delivering real value. One way to do that is to keep product at the forefront during your AI implementation. Learn more about why having a product-first mindset is so important in this article by Principal Product Strategist Heather Harris.
Navigating AI in Banking and Financial Services: A Risk-Based Rebellion for Leaders
Every shiny AI use case in regulated industries has a shadow: governance, compliance, model risk, ethics, bias, explainability, cyberattack vectors and more. It's not that organizations and leaders don’t want AI, it’s that they’re paralyzed by the political, regulatory, and operational realities of deploying it. Sparq's Chief Technology Officer Derek Perry and VP, BFSI Industry Leader Rob Murray argue we need to change that. Check out this article to learn how to actually ship production AI use cases in regulated environments.
Five Important Questions to Ask Before Your AI Implementation
Creating a lasting impact with AI requires more than just technical output. In this article by Principal Product Strategist Heather Harris, learn five questions to ask before starting an AI implementation so it can deliver long-term business value.
Progress Over Perfection: How to Embrace AI Now (Without Waiting for Perfect Data)
“Perfect is the enemy of good,” the old saying goes, and nowhere is that truer than in today’s race to adopt AI in business. In this article, Sparq CTO Derek Perry shares actionable steps for organizations to embrace AI now (without waiting for perfect data).
zSpace Client Showcase
zSpace is a tech company that provides immersive learning experiences using virtual and augmented reality. In this client showcase, Jill Donnelly, Director of Strategic Initiatives at zSpace, discusses why they chose to work with Sparq (after interviewing over 20 potential partners!) and how invaluable our "team perspective" has been to their organization.
AI in UX
For Principal Consultant and UX Design Lead Joe Dallacqua, how to utilize AI in UX is a conversation he’s having every day. In this Tech in 2, Joe shares three ways he’s seeing AI help UX designers become not only more efficient, but more creative as well.
Personalization in Insurance
With so much data at their fingertips, insurers have an exciting opportunity to create a more personalized customer experience. In this Tech in 2, Client Partner John Suminski discusses how when data and the right technologies come together, this synergy can create highly personalized products and pricing.
BellXcel Client Showcase
BellXcel is a nationally-recognized nonprofit that empowers youth program providers with innovative solutions, services and resources that create meaningful impact. Learn how we partnered to build key functionality for the Arly platform, which has successfully reached over 100,000 scholars.
Enhanced Insights and Data-Driven Decision Making for Center Street Lending
Center Street Lending provides smarter loans for residential real estate investors in 42 states. Their internal teams relied on visualizations to make data-driven decisions within their loan programs, but their data sources were fragmented and not automated. Learn how we helped establish a single source of truth for streamlined communication between stakeholders and teams, while improving the accuracy and accessibility of key organizational metrics and KPIs.
AI-Powered Predictions Drive Efficiency for Transportation & Logistics Company
For a global transportation & logistics client, predicting pickup volumes for their highest-tier and most urgent next day air delivery service was a challenge due to fluctuations in customer demand. Without precise predictions, planners would either over-allocate or under-allocate resources, negatively impacting our client’s efficiency and their customers’ satisfaction. They partnered with us to find a more reliable way to assist their route planners in optimizing daily dispatch schedules.
Scalable Data Overhaul for Supply Chain Sustainability Company
The existing tech stack for a leader in sustainable supply chain and manufacturing intelligence lacked usability and accessibility, making it harder to provide comprehensive product insights for customers in the hospitality industry. Learn how we created an AI-ready data solution that could scale efficiently while minimizing manual processes.
Using AI to Solve a Stadium’s Biggest Entry Headache
A major American stadium had been struggling with serious bag check bottlenecks after the introduction of new security policies. Our client needed to find a new way to screen bags that was efficient, consistent, and preserved the positive experience fans expect. Learn how we used AI to solve this challenge.
Think Big, Stay Grounded: Getting Started on an Organizational AI Journey
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