ServiceNow TechBytes

Dive into the world of AI with special guests, Perouz Taslakian and Orlando Marquez, past winners of the NOW AI Conference. In this engaging episode, they share their unique journeys into AI, from Perouz's transition from theoretical computer science to AI in the industry, to Orlando's early fascination with AI systems and his work on integrating AI into ServiceNow's Flow Designer. They discuss the importance of crafting presentati...

Get a glimpse into the future of data analytics and insights with InsightBench, a powerful combination of cutting-edge technology and strategic business intelligence. InsightBench is a pioneering benchmark specifically designed for evaluating AI models on their proficiency in conducting end-to-end data analytics. Also on this episode is an introduction to AgentPoirot, an LLM-powered autonomous business analytics agent that can...

Dive into the world of ServiceNow UX Research and product development with Jessie Livingston, Tricia Wilson, and Molly Bowman as they unveil the secrets behind crafting user-centric features. In this engaging podcast episode, Tricia Wilson shares insights from her research on process mining, revealing how the team transformed a tool that often failed and frustrated users into a powerful solution for optimizing business processes. M...

Immerse yourself in the realm of generative AI alongside ServiceNow's Spark team, where innovation converges with state-of-the-art technology. Host Bobby Brill engages Eduardo Nauiack and Dan Durller in a conversation about their journey of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, especially for flagship events like Knowledge and Craft Summit. Learn how Midjourney and other innovative tools have streamlined their processes...

In this episode of ServiceNow's Now Insights podcast, host Bobby Brill delves into the realm of usability and accessibility in enterprise software with special guests Aileen Hackett, Director of Product Management for Accessibility at ServiceNow, and Pratik Contractor, Senior Manager of Product Management for Accessibility and Platform Experience. The conversation covers the importance of integrating usability and accessibility, hi...

In this episode, we dive into RaptorDB with Will Johnson, VP of Data Platform Engineering at ServiceNow. Will shares his background and elaborates on RaptorDB's role in optimizing ServiceNow's data platform, including its unique hybrid transactional and analytical processing (HTAP) capabilities. The episode also covers the rollout process, customer feedback, and future directions for scaling and improving RaptorDB.

Guest - Will Joh...

Listen to this episode to learn about digital accessibility and compliance from ServiceNow's Global Head of Accessibility Customer Engagement, Alaina Beaver. She joins host Bobby Brill and they discuss conformance, legislation, and global standards in a clear and engaging way. You'll learn that accessibility is more than just following the rules. It's about making it easier for everyone, including people with disabilities, to use w...

In this episode, ServiceNow’s multimedia team—Dana Haines, Macy Douglas, and Bobby Brill—discuss the process of creating high-quality video content for the company’s documentation site and YouTube channel. They explain how they use AI-powered tools like Gemini, Writer, and Well Said Labs to streamline their workflows and maintain a consistent tone and style across their videos. The team also reveals their am...

In this episode, Bobby Brill is joined by ServiceNow's Global Head of Accessibility Customer Engagement, Alaina Beaver and Accessibility Lead, Tony Morales to discuss accessibility at ServiceNow. They explore the concept of accessibility and its relationship to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Alaina shares her perspective on promoting accessibility to customers and the significance of customer engagement. Tony delves into interna...

In this thought-provoking conversation, Roberto Bacci, Ryan Dux, and Midam Kim discuss why the humanities are more important than ever in the age of AI. They explore the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in innovation. The conversation also highlights the role of the humanities in improving the capabilities of AI, making it more human-friendly, trustworthy, and responsible. Our guests share their insights on the skills ...

In this episode of TechBytes, AI Governance Product Manager at ServiceNow, Louis Philip Morin, discusses the critical aspects of trust in AI. The conversation delves into the challenges of creating AI experiences free from toxic and malicious language, highlighting the role of Now Assist Guardian in customizing user experiences. The episode explores the nuances of offensive language, prompt injections, and hallucinations in AI, emp...

Empathy in Action: Building Accessibility at ServiceNow

In this episode of TechBytes, host Bobby Brill is joined by Eamon McErlean and Tony Morales from ServiceNow to explore the vital role of accessibility in technology. As leaders in inclusive Gen AI, they emphasize the importance of integrating accessibility into product development from the ground up. Through personal experiences and industry insights, Eamon and Tony illustrate...

In this episode of TechBytes, Mark Hopper from the platform product team talks about generative AI at ServiceNow (Now Assist). Gen AI technology accelerates work across the ServiceNow product spectrum, especially in the areas of agents and fulfillers, end-user self-service, and developing Now applications. Mark also describes how Now Assist supports enterprise-specific LLMs to drive customer outcomes and extend into the broader Ser...

In this episode of Tech Bytes, host Bobby Brill talks with Carol Valdez, Director of Content Design at ServiceNow, about the intricacies of UX writing. They discuss the importance of clarity over cleverness in software interfaces, the evolving role of AI in content creation, and practical insights on designing user experiences with precision. Valdez highlights the collaborative nature of content design, the balance between human ju...

In this episode of TechBytes, product managers Doug Page and Irene Vieth talk about Collaborative Work Management (CWM), a new application to help plan, visualize, and collaborate on informal work tasks. CWM captures work that often falls through the cracks of formal project management by centralizing it in a user-friendly space with customizable features. Irene and Doug explain specific features like customizable columns, automati...

On this episode of TechBytes we discuss the concept of Controlled Friction in AI development going into detail about what it is and the importance of incorporating stopgaps and friction to ensure responsible and ethical AI design. Our guests, Di Le, an AI strategist and ethicist, and Hayley Mortin, a UX researcher, both at ServiceNow, delve into the role of corporations in improving AI, the need for realistic user expectations, and...

Abhi Roy, Sr. Outbound Product Manager at ServiceNow, discusses Cloud Cost Management, its importance, challenges faced by companies, and how ServiceNow's cloud cost management product addresses these challenges. He also highlights the integration of cloud cost management into company operations and the future developments of the product.

Guest - Abhi Roy, Sr. Outbound Product Manager at ServiceNow
Host - Steve Miller
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On this episode of TechBytes we discuss the significance of curiosity in understanding product use and the role of AI in technical writing. Our guest is Katie Ott, Senior Director, Content Operations and Experiences at ServiceNow, and shares her experience as a technical writer and manager, emphasizing the evolution of technical writing from formal to conversational style. She also highlights the value of AI as a tool to enhance ef...

On this episode of TechBytes we talk with three experts in the field of language and linguistics and delve into the importance of linguistics in making AI successful. Our discussion includes Roberto Bacci, Manager, Content Development in ATG, along with Midam Kim and Ryan Dux, both Senior Linguists in ATG here at ServiceNow. We get a quick lesson in linguistics and how it is paramount in achieving the goal of making large language ...