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Rai Basharat
March 23, 2026
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11
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Trust Falls and Agentic Calls: Healthcare’s Next Leap.

I opened the room with a simple ask: "Raise your hand if you would trust an AI agent to schedule your own mother's surgery." Most hands went up. No surprise there. Then I followed with, "Now keep it raised if you'd trust it to approve her prior auth."

Ryan Spurr
March 16, 2026
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4
min read

Manufacturing Language Models: Turning Your Factory Data into AI Currency

Your manufacturing data isn't just sitting in databases—it's currency. The question is whether you're spending it or letting it collect dust. Every sensor reading, quality check, maintenance log, and production run represents potential value that most manufacturers leave untapped.

Kelly Kempf
January 14, 2026
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6
min read

From Chatbots to Agentic AI: The “Hockey Stick” Evolution

A few months ago, I had the worst roadside assistance experience of my life. That's a bold statement—but let me set up the scenario. I travel quite a bit for work, and over time I have created routines to prepare and execute my trips with minimal obstacles.

Jennifer Johnson
July 31, 2025
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3
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Replacement or Reinforcement: What AI Means for Healthcare Work

Is it just me? I ask that question often. When I'm reaching for a sweater while everyone else is in t-shirts. When I'm the only one laughing in a movie theater. Or when some bit of tech in my house stops working and, despite a long career in IT, I can't fix it on the first try.

Jennifer Johnson
July 15, 2025
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4
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Transforming Care: How AI Is Powering Patient-Centered Healthcare

The transformation of healthcare through artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer theoretical. It's here and evolving rapidly. While many conversations around AI focus on technical feats, a more profound shift is underway: AI is enabling a new model of patient-centered care—one where technology doesn't replace clinicians but empowers them, reduces administrative burden, and allows more time and focus on the patient experience.

Jennifer Johnson
June 12, 2025
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3
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Staying Ahead of System Failures: How AIOps Can Safeguard Healthcare Operations

n healthcare, when systems fail, it's not just frustrating. It can be dangerous. Whether it's an EMR, a secure messaging tool, or even an infusion pump, system disruptions can interrupt care, delay treatments, and increase compliance risks. As healthcare operations become more complex, staying one step ahead of these problems becomes even more critical. This is where AIOps comes in.

Jamal Khan
April 11, 2025
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2
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CNXN Helix hosts Spring AI MasterClass in Phoenix, AZ

This week, nearly 100 Helix Pros converged in Phoenix, AZ, for the second CNXN Helix Masterclass—a two-day, hands-on experience focused on deepening expertise in artificial intelligence.

Jamal Khan
January 8, 2025
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1
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CNXN Helix Wins U.S. Department of the Navy Prize Challenge

CNXN Helix Center for Applied AI and Robotics has been awarded a first-place prize as part of the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Palmetto Tech Bridge's Secure Commercially-Based Artificial Intelligence Environment for Real-World Naval Applications prize challenge.

Jamal Khan
December 6, 2024
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1
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The Importance of Metadata in AI Integration

In this episode of Data Unchained, Jamal Khan, Chief of Growth & Innovation Officer at Connection, joins the conversation to explore AI's increasing influence in today’s world. We dive into potential career paths for students aspiring to enter the AI field, how businesses can assess their readiness for AI adoption, and what the future of robotics may hold as AI continues to evolve.

Ryan Spurr
November 20, 2024
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1
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TechSperience Episode 130: AI in Manufacturing–Productivity at the Point of Use

Manufacturing is undergoing a quiet transformation as AI becomes embedded across the industry, often without companies fully realizing it.

Jamal Khan
November 15, 2024
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3
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CNXN Helix Hosts Prestigious Executive Retreat on AI Leadership

Leaders in AI Executive Retreat, brought together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence from around the globe for three days of...

Jamal Khan
September 12, 2024
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2
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CNXN Helix Hosts 2024 AI Masterclass in Boston, MA

This week, technology experts from across the country gathered in Boston, MA, for the inaugural CNXN Helix Masterclass—a two-day, immersive workshop designed to equip our Helix Pro team with the latest insights and strategies in the fast-evolving field of AI.

Ryan Spurr
August 20, 2024
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3
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AI in Manufacturing: Productivity at the Point of Use

Despite the recent upsurge in manufacturing AI, organizations have barely scratched the surface of what’s possible. Manufacturers that prepare for the imminent embedded AI transformation will be uniquely placed to realize deep improvements to their productivity and profitability.

Jamal Khan
August 6, 2024
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2
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Navigating the AI Copilot Frontier in Enterprise Environments

Welcome to the evolving landscape of AI implementations in enterprise settings—where terms like copilots, crews, and pilots are not just novel, but have become the central focus of discussions around technology adoption. At Connection’s Helix Center for Applied AI and Robotics, we’re deeply engaged in the ongoing debates about the safety and efficacy of AI copilots for enterprise-wide deployment.

Rai Basharat
August 1, 2024
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5
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Navigating the AI Revolution: A Blueprint for Digital Transformation in the Cognitive Era

In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern technology, AI stands out as a transformative force, reshaping industries and redefining the boundaries of innovation. As a member of the Helix Center for Applied AI and Robotics, I’ve had the privilege of observing this revolution firsthand, witnessing how AI is not merely a buzzword, but a powerful tool that’s changing the game for businesses of all sizes.

James Rust
July 18, 2024
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4
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AI and Camera Vision Are Transforming Facilities

For decades, businesses of all types have been increasing the number of machines in their facilities to automate tasks and streamline

Jamal Khan
July 16, 2024
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2
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AI Appreciation Day: Looking Back on the Past—and Toward the Future

Today, as we commemorate AI Appreciation Day, I find myself reflecting on the transformative journey of the past two decades since I first

Ryan Spurr
May 27, 2024
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8
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Navigating the AI Revolution in Manufacturing

The manufacturing landscape is at a pivotal moment, with several compelling factors making it the perfect time for manufacturers to adopt AI

Rob McIntosh
April 25, 2024
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6
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Journey to the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Harnessing AI’s Potential

As we begin speaking to the inflection point of AI and what experts are considering the Fourth Industrial Revolution, let us look back at ho

Ryan Spurr
March 19, 2024
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6
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Vision AI Unlocks New Factory Insight

Vision AI, the technology that allows computers to “see” and understand the physical world, has been a mainstay in manufacturing for decades.

Ryan Spurr
February 22, 2024
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1
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TechSperience Episode 125: Navigating the AI Revolution in Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been nothing short of revolutionary for the manufacturing industry. From research and development to ...

Brian Gallagher
October 26, 2023
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3
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A Strong Foundation Is Essential for AI Retail Solutions

In today’s hyper-competitive retail landscape, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just attractive storefronts and competitive pricing. Retailers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to gain a competitive edge. However, successful implementation of AI in retail hinges on two key elements:  • A strong understanding of your brand  • A solid technology infrastructure foundation Your entire organization must be aligned to your brand mission. Only then will you be able t

Brian Gallagher
August 21, 2023
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2
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AI Roadmaps Are Critical to Retail

Building a retail organizational AI Roadmap must be a top priority going into 2024. The next 12–18 months will be the most important months in the history of your retail brand. This is when you must decide when, where, and how you will apply AI to enable your business for the future. Customers are expecting to see AI solutions now, and while that may not be completely practical, waiting two years will not be acceptable. Over the past decade, we have watched as brand after brand has disappeared a

Ryan Spurr
March 11, 2021
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5
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How AI Is Transforming Manufacturing

We only need to look toward prominent Industry 4.0 models to see how artificial intelligence (AI) impacts the future of manufacturing. It’s baked into the roadmap and is arguably a vital part of the end state. Artificial intelligence can ingest a combination of data from sensors, machines, and people and then apply it to algorithms designed to optimize operations or achieve lights out manufacturing. Back in reality, we have some time before leading organizations achieve this pinnacle state of ma

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Trust Falls and Agentic Calls: Healthcare’s Next Leap.
March 23, 2026
Manufacturing Language Models: Turning Your Factory Data into AI Currency
March 16, 2026
From Chatbots to Agentic AI: The “Hockey Stick” Evolution
January 14, 2026