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Beyond the AI Buzz: How to Safeguard ERP Innovation from Hidden Risks

11 Nov, 2025

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a buzzword—it’s transforming ERP systems and redefining enterprise operations today. From predictive analytics to intelligent automation, AI promises unprecedented efficiency. But beneath the excitement lie risks that can derail even the most ambitious digital strategies.

Join Asad Mahmood, VP of Data & AI at HSO, at Convergence 2025 for an eye-opening session on December 10th at 1:45 PM on the hidden challenges of generative AI adoption. In AI in Action: 3 Enterprise Risks Lurking Beneath the Hype—and How to Stay Ahead of Them, Asad will unpack critical issues such as:

  • Hallucinations and misinformation that can mislead decision-making.
  • Data privacy gaps that expose sensitive information.
  • Ethical blind spots that erode trust faster than any technical glitch.

This session goes beyond theory, offering a practical playbook for embedding trustworthy AI into ERP platforms like Microsoft Dynamics 365, leveraging tools such as Copilot, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric. Whether you’re piloting AI or scaling enterprise-wide, you’ll leave equipped to innovate responsibly and confidently.

Session Details

AI in Action: 3 Enterprise Risks Lurking Beneath the Hype—and How to Stay Ahead of Them
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Palm
AI isn’t just the future of business—it’s already reshaping how we work, compete, and make decisions. But behind the dazzling productivity gains lie risks that are easier to overlook than to fix. Hallucinations and misinformation can mislead decision-making. Sensitive data can slip through cracks. Ethical blind spots can erode trust faster than any technical glitch. This session will spotlight three overlooked risks enterprises face when adopting generative AI—from compliance pitfalls to the danger of doing nothing—and offer a practical playbook for building trustworthy AI systems. Whether piloting tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT or embedding AI into platforms like Cognitive Search, attendees will leave equipped to move forward responsibly, ethically, and with confidence.
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About the Speaker


Asad Mahmood is a visionary leader in enterprise data transformation with over 25 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of ERP and AI. As Vice President of Data & AI at HSO, he leads global teams in designing intelligent data platforms that leverage Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Copilot, and the Power Platform to drive enterprise transformation. He brings a strategic perspective on how to embed AI and advanced analytics into Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other ERP systems, unlocking business value and accelerating innovation.