How Kforce used AI and Databricks to reduce food waste for a national grocer

🚀 In this GenAI wave, the real edge isn’t in the model you rent, it’s where you plug it in!\n\nThe buzz around renting cloud‑based models can feel like the shortcut to success, but it’s only half the story. The competitive advantage comes from marrying that model to the right data sets, workflows, and domain expertise inside your organization. Without a contextual foundation, even the most advanced AI can fall flat or produce noisy insights.\n\nBuilding a custom layer around the generic model—cleaning, labeling, and aligning data, then integrating the output into existing decision‑making processes—creates a tight feedback loop that continuously sharpens the AI. Teams that treat GenAI as a tool, not a turnkey solution, see faster ROI, higher adoption, and a clear moat against competitors.\n\nHow are you turning raw data into GenAI value in your organization? #GenAI #AITransformation #CompetitiveAdvantage #DataStrategy #Innovation

The only thing better than a perfect cup of morning coffee is a perfect AI deployment strategy! Thrilled to share the debut episode of Pawa IT Solutions new series, Cloud & Coffee! In this first technical deep-dive, we tackled the most crucial question facing business leaders right now: What are the 3 non-negotiable considerations for any organization adopting AI? If you skip these you're setting yourself up for friction. #PawaIT #CloudandCoffee #AIadoption #CloudEngineering #Techtalk #AIEthics

Welcome 🎉 to the debut of Cloud & Coffee☁️ &☕, the weekly segment that brings you face-to-face with Pawa IT experts as we delve into different cloud-related topics while sipping a nice cup of coffee. In our first episode, we sit down with Beryl Samba, COO of Pawa IT Solutions, to tackle the biggest question of 2025: My organisation wants to adopt AI in its day-to-day operations. What are the three things we need to consider? Here's what you'll learn in this technical deep-dive: -The biggest hurdle most organizations run into on their AI adoption journey, and how to solve it -The role of a great Engineering team in ensuring secure and seamless AI adoption -And so much more! If you want to know how the best solutions are built, start here. 🔗 Watch Episode 1 below👇 We'll be here every week with a fresh cup and a fresh perspective! Let us know your biggest cloud question in the comments! #PawaIT #CloudAndCoffee #AIAdoption #TechExperts #CloudEngineering #DigitalTransformation

Excited to share insights from the AWS Gen AI Roadmap event for Retail & CPG! Panelists including Thomas Hoblitzell discussed what’s next for these industries and how a strong data foundation powers AI-driven success. #GenAI #RetailInnovation #CPGTech #AWSGenAI #AIinRetail #CustomerExperience #RetailTech #AIinCommerce #AICompliance #RetailROI

Excited to share insights from the AWS Gen AI Roadmap event for Retail & CPG! Panelists including Thomas Hoblitzell discussed what’s next for these industries and how a strong data foundation powers AI-driven success. #GenAI #RetailInnovation #CPGTech #AWSGenAI #AIinRetail #CustomerExperience #RetailTech #AIinCommerce #AICompliance #RetailROI

Excited to share insights from the AWS Gen AI Roadmap event for Retail & CPG! Panelists including Thomas Hoblitzell discussed what’s next for these industries and how a strong data foundation powers AI-driven success. #GenAI #RetailInnovation #CPGTech #AWSGenAI #AIinRetail #CustomerExperience #RetailTech #AIinCommerce #AICompliance #RetailROI

What does the future hold for Retail & CPG? At the AWS Gen AI Roadmap event, industry leaders like Thomas Hoblitzell shared real-world perspectives on AI, cloud, and innovation—highlighting the importance of data readiness for the next wave of transformation. #GenAI #RetailInnovation #CPGTech #AWSGenAI #AIinRetail #CustomerExperience #RetailTech #AIinCommerce #AICompliance #RetailROI

What do the Retail and CPG sectors have in store for the next 2 years? At the AWS Gen AI Roadmap event for Retail & CPG, Thomas Hoblitzell, President of Data Engineering, Datavail, and other visionary thinkers participated in a collaborative panel on what’s coming next in these fast-moving industries, and how a strong data foundation is critical to AI success. The panelists highlighted visionary thinking, real-world perspectives, and shared insights on the future of cloud, innovation, and industry trends. #GenAI #RetailInnovation #CPGTech #AWSGenAI #AIinRetail #CustomerExperience #RetailTech #AIinCommerce #AICompliance #RetailROI

The evolution of accounting isn’t about automation — it’s about elevation. AI, cloud platforms, and analytics are freeing leaders to move from task execution to strategic direction. As NJCPA explores, the profession’s next chapter belongs to those who pair data with discernment — and technology with trust. 👉 Read the full article. > https://lnkd.in/eXcGJisK #smallbusinessowners #QueenOfCAS #data