Atul Subbiah

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform procurement into a strategic and agile function, but many organizations struggle to adopt it due to legacy systems and resistance from traditional suppliers. Take a read. You can read the article here - https://lnkd.in/ede_MWUK I look forward to your thoughts.    #CIOAxis #USEReady

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We all know Capital Markets is a critical, high volume opportunity area for digital assets on the asset and cash side. BCG has teamed up again with The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Clearstream, and Euroclear to outline the interoperability foundations for DLT-based securities. The paper proposes five key foundations and associated features: · Assets and liabilities · Ownership recognition · Asset lifecycle and movement protocols · Ledgers · Legal and regulatory compliance Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eFDPcVZs Frédéric Brugère Kaj Burchardi Tobias Wuergler, PhD, Quentin de Waziers.

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53% of CEOs expect to pursue acquisitions in the next 12 months, with transformation firmly in focus. That signal from the latest EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook reflects a shift I’m seeing with leadership teams. M&A is being used less as an episodic growth move and more as a deliberate way to reconfigure the enterprise.   Where value is created has changed. It’s no longer only about the announcement of the deal, but about the discipline behind it – clear strategic intent, integration aligned to the operating model, and early attention to people and skills.   Advantage won’t come from doing more deals. It will come from using M&A deliberately – and executing it well.   Read more from the survey below. 🔽 https://lnkd.in/gYTReMwa #CEOs #ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence

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I recently came across a fascinating video featuring Mr. Rajiv Gupta, Managing Director & Senior Partner at BCG, who reflected on how AI is transforming the workforce — especially in India’s tech and services sector. He made a striking statement: “I am the last generation to have made a career out of being a generalist.” 🔍 The Context A joint BCG–NITI Aayog study reveals that of India’s ~8 million tech jobs, nearly 3 million could be displaced due to AI-driven efficiencies. Yet, around 4 million new, specialised roles may emerge — expanding the sector to 10 million jobs. ✅ Key Takeaways 1️⃣ From Generalist to Specialist The era of “broadly skilled” professionals is fading. AI now handles many routine tasks — leaving space for those with deep domain expertise and interdisciplinary insight. To stay relevant, professionals must move from “knowing everything a little” to “knowing something deeply.” 2️⃣ Reskilling Is Non-Negotiable AI’s pace of change demands constant learning. Knowing how to use AI tools, data systems, or domain-specific technologies is now as critical as computer literacy once was. 3️⃣ New Jobs, New Shapes AI isn’t just replacing — it’s reshaping work. Roles like prompt engineer, AI ethicist, and quantum ML analyst will become common. The future belongs to those who combine depth with adaptability, who can learn, unlearn, and relearn continuously. 4️⃣ Education Must Catch Up Education systems must evolve. Curriculums, training programs, and internships should reflect the reality of human–AI collaboration. The difference is stark: U.S. universities train innovators; Indian universities still train executors. For India to thrive in the AI era, it must move from degree-oriented to capability-oriented education — mirroring the adaptability and interdisciplinarity seen in the U.S. 💼 A Real-World Example Even in traditional sectors like insurance, the shift is visible. Earlier, global insurers would send RFPs (Requests for Proposals) to multiple service providers and wait weeks for manual analysis. Now, boutique firms can prepare detailed risk assessments, pricing models, and proposal drafts in hours instead of weeks — led by specialised analysts trained in both underwriting and data science. This is what the future looks like: specialisation powered by technology. The winners will be those who evolve faster than the world changes. 🎥 Watch the full video here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dc2kvFFV #AI #FutureOfWork #RajivGupta #BCG #Reskilling #EducationReform #India #HigherEducation #ArtificialIntelligence #Careers #Innovation #Insurance

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From airline outages to hospital disruptions, the stakes of digital risk have never been higher. Yet many organizations still lack coordinated response plans, and critical functions remain siloed. Achieving digital resilience means embedding cybersecurity into business strategy and empowering leaders who can bridge the technical-business divide. Read BCG's latest insights on building a synchronized approach to reduce risk, improve resilience, and accelerate innovation. #DigitalResilience #Cybersecurity #DigitalRisk #DigitalTransformation https://bcg.smh.re/FXP

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Massive moment for defining the real societal impact of AI led from the key perspectives that touch purpose and sustainability aspects .. India AI Impact Summit 2026 Accenture sharing the perspectives that are shaping the future of work, society and purpose driven agenda

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I strongly endorse McKinsey’s view that more companies’ boards are now demanding digital autonomy and sovereignty — not as a defensive posture, but as a strategic imperative. As the article outlines, companies are facing a more fragmented and volatile global environment: regulatory fragmentation, data-sovereignty concerns, supply-chain disruption, and geopolitical uncertainty. That places a dual mandate on tech leadership: reduce dependency on global platforms, while still preserving the speed and innovation that modern platforms bring. Three insights from the article that particularly resonate with me: 1. Open-source and vendor-agnostic stacks matter — Moving toward open-source, self-managed components reduces lock-in and gives firms greater control over their tech stack, data governance, and compliance posture.  2. Hybrid and portable architectures will win — For many organisations, the sweet spot is not fully in-house or fully public cloud, but a hybrid model: private cloud or on-prem for sensitive workloads, and flexible infrastructure for other applications.  3. Balancing autonomy with agility requires governance and clear risk awareness — The report identifies multiple risk categories: regulatory exposure, technical disruption, data-ownership/IP, economic and reputational risk. CIOs need to build resilient, compliant architectures that still allow innovation to proceed. What this means for organisations — especially in regulated sectors (e.g. financial services, insurance, data-intensive industries) - Strategic use of technology should go beyond chasing “cloud first.” Instead, architecture decisions should factor in data sovereignty, compliance, risk resilience, and vendor-independence. - For firms evaluating AI or advanced analytics, adopting open-source or self-managed infrastructure could give better control over data, models, compliance and long-term flexibility. - Tech leadership (CIOs, CTOs, IT-ops) must elevate “digital autonomy” from a technical topic to a board-level strategic discussion — showing how autonomy + resilience supports business continuity, regulatory compliance and competitive advantage. #financialservices #digitaltransformation

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At Fortune Brainstorm AI event, Accenture launched the Human+AI Impact Initiative that will entail immersive experiences and opportunities for co-creation to help clients accelerate their #genAI efforts with human ingenuity at the core, in order to unlock the power of shared intelligence. Watch Karalee Close, Global Lead Talent & Organization at Accenture, unveil this initiative to support our clients in driving impact at the intersect between humans and machines: https://accntu.re/3Z7Ra7I #Talent #Accenture #FutureOfWork

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With demand outlooks remaining strong and new growth drivers emerging amid geopolitical pressures and shifting market dynamics, the conversation about resource security has never been more relevant.   Earlier today, I joined senior leaders from LME, The Risk Advisory Group, TechMet Ltd, and Appian Capital Advisory for a panel moderated by Leslie Hook at the Financial Times Metals & Mining Summit. We discussed the role of collaboration and competition in safeguarding supply chain resilience.   In my view, both are essential. Collaboration builds resilience, while competition drives efficiency, innovation, and technological progress - all vital to strengthening the sector.   In fact, the shifting geopolitical environment is a key focus of this year’s Global Materials Perspective 2025. Read more to find out how rising geopolitical pressures are impacting the materials industry and explore strategies for building supply chain resilience.   https://lnkd.in/eeK4SNqj #GlobalMaterialsPerspective #Metals #Mining #McKinseyInsights

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Brazil’s transactions environment in 2025 highlights evolving deal dynamics alongside a resilient market backdrop. Discover key trends across M&A, capital markets and macroeconomic indicators. Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/6045QGfRL

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Accenture plans to acquire CABEL, an Italian company specializing in core banking and IT managed services. We look forward to welcoming their skilled team in Empoli, which not only enhances our Accenture Financial Advanced Solutions & Technology offerings, but also reinforces our commitment to helping banking clients navigate complex transformations. Read the full press release here: https://accntu.re/49aAvos #Accenture #Banking #Acquisition

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As AI investment surges past $650 billion, understanding the sustainability implications has never been more critical for institutional investors. Our latest research examines the ESG considerations shaping AI related investment, from data centre power consumption, water usage challenges to workforce transformation, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Discover how ESG integration can help identify both risks and value creation opportunities across the AI investment landscape. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4rsvC1D #ResponsibleInvesting #AIionvestment #Sustainability #ESG