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FOCUS: AI AND DIGITALIZATION
Pilots, agents and
buddies – how AI can
become your best friend
At a time when AI and digitalization are revolutionizing working life,
success is not just about keeping up with technological developments, but
also about building skills and establishing a culture of learning. Mats
Agervi, CEO of Combient, shares how their network is boosting Nordic
industry through collaboration and innovation.
Digitalization has rapidly changed the way companies do
business. With technologies such as blockchain, cloud
computing, AI and generative AI, new business models
have emerged. Mats Agervi is at the helm of Combient, a network
of 38 large Swedish and Finnish companies, driving transformation
through trust and .collaboration. Mellby Gård has been a member
of the network since the beginning of 2024 and uses it to promote
collaboration and development within the Group's companies.
“In recent years, we’ve seen an acceleration in technological
development and the opportunities presented by generative AI,”
says Mats Agervi, CEO of Combient. “At the same time, the biggest
challenge lies not in the technology, but in the people – building
strategies, developing skills and leadership in the organizations to
ensure a data-driven business model and future.”
THE RIGHT SKILLS FOR TRANSFORMATION
Successful technological transformation relies on broad reach within
the organization. Discussing and driving transformation impacts all
company functions.
The key is to establish a culture in which learning new things and
rapid adaption are natural.
“We like to say that the old-school IT department is dead,” explains
Mats Agervi. “Today’s successful companies are increasingly focusing
on software development. This requires that data can flow freely
without any barriers. By applying modern business processes and
AI agents, a wide range of different capabilities emerge within the
companies.”
Generative AI is one of the most debated technologies today, not
to be confused with machine learning or deep learning. Its potential
lies above all in the possibility of transforming the way we work, from
Generative AI will have a
fantastic effect on how we live
and work
administration to decision-making, and how we organize our time.
But we need to learn to ask the right questions and manage data
intelligently.
By increasingly using tools such as co-pilots, AI agents and coding
buddies, companies can learn to analyze and utilize their data more
effectively. This allows the time freed up to be used more optimally,
for example to increase production.
We simply have to work together
to succeed and that requires
being able to trust each other
SUCCESS BASED ON TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST
Drawing inspiration and experience from technology giants such as
AWS, Google and Microsoft, as well as the startup world, Combient
helps the companies in its network drive transformation processes.
The recipe for success lies in a unique model of cooperation without
competition.
“In Sweden and Finland, openness is part of our culture,” says
Mats Agervi. “We simply have to work together to succeed and that
requires being able to trust each other. What’s unique is that we share
experiences, generate insights and help companies learn faster –
together.”
Regular meetings, training and joint projects in areas as diverse
as cybersecurity and compliance ensure that individuals can learn
from others in the same position and that businesses can benefit
from aggregated knowledge and the latest technology. By sharing
knowledge, businesses can not only avoid the risks inherent in digi­
talization, but also maximize its opportunities.
“I think we’ll see the main impact of generative AI within five to ten
years, and it will have a fantastic effect on how we live and work,”
concludes Mats Agervi.
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