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Gautam Agarwal shared thisI’ve been asked a few times to share my perspective on how AI is changing the way businesses, customers and partners create value. So I decided to start with a question that I believe deserves more attention: "If customers, vendors, partners and platforms all gain access to similar intelligence, what remains genuinely differentiated?" Most AI conversations begin with productivity: What can we automate? - How much time can we save? - How much more work can each person complete? Those questions matter. But they focus mainly on what happens inside the organization. The more difficult question is what happens across the wider ecosystem. Having moved from software development into technology marketing and partnerships, I have seen the value conversation from different sides. Technology teams often focus on what a system can do. Go-to-market and marketing teams are judged on whether it changes a customer or commercial outcome. That gap is where much of the real opportunity and disappointment sits. Over the years, I have been asked to share my observations through articles, blogs, conversations and industry discussions. I am now bringing some of those thoughts together in an evolving body of work on intelligent ecosystems, business relationships and the future of value creation. In the article, I explore a more uncomfortable question: "If AI makes information and routine execution abundant, what will customers still pay a premium for, and who will capture that value?" I would also like to invite you to reflect on your own business: "Which source of value is becoming easier to reproduce and which is becoming more difficult to replace?" I would be interested in your perspective. Read the first article here: https://lnkd.in/e23_6tU2 #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessTransformation #B2BMarketing #PartnerEcosystems #Leadership Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program CMO Council NUS BIZAlum
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Gautam Agarwal shared thisEnergized by this thoughtful feedback from Umesh D. There’s nothing more rewarding for our team than seeing FACT ERP.NG’s embedded ESG solutions make a real difference for organizations navigating the fast-changing landscape of sustainability reporting and compliance. We remain committed to innovation, helping businesses of all sizes move beyond manual processes to achieve real-time, audit-ready ESG and carbon accounting. Thank you, Umesh, for the encouragement, and to our customers and partners for inspiring us to keep raising the bar! Roy Ling Arnab Chaudhuri Vivek Kumar, F.IOD Amandeep Singh Bedi Zubin Dabu Ping Soon Kok UN Global Compact Network Singapore #ESG #Sustainability #NetZero #CarbonAccounting #GreenCompliance #AI #ERPIntegration #SustainableBusiness #DigitalTransformationGautam Agarwal shared thisLast week a pre-scheduled 15 min call on FACT ERP.NG’s integrated ESG module (primarily arising out of curiosity) turned out to be an hour long demo call with it’s principal creator Arvind Agarwalla. I found FACT’s ESG module addresses current ESG reporting needs with a built-in, real-time sustainability accounting system that aligns with several global standards such as the GHG Protocol, CSRD (EU), SEBI and SEC climate disclosures. It goes beyond basic reporting to provide automated, audit-ready tracking of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. FACT uses transactional data from within the ERP system itself. It can be linked to an existing ERP too. This removes the reliance on disconnected spreadsheets and manual reporting which are key barriers for many mid-sized companies trying to comply with large buyer ESG expectations. Its key strengths according to me are: - Seamless integration - Lightning fast report generation - Audit-ready & real-time reporting/ analytics for decision makers Besides the top 1000 listed companies of India, it is something highly useful for Exporters and MNC subsidiaries needing compliance with EU CSRD or US SEC climate rules. Firms undergoing green supply chain audits or implementing Net Zero commitments. Decision makers in mid-sized to large enterprises across manufacturing, logistics, retail, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and chemical sectors that are subject to ESG mandates or sustainability-linked financing will find this a big blessing. I hope the FACT team will build on its other strength of Flexibility and adapt to the fast evolving ESG reporting requirements world over.
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Gautam Agarwal shared thisI am thrilled to announce my new role as Chief Partner Officer at Fact Software, where I will be leading the partner organization to drive immense growth alongside our incredible partner community. As Chief Partner Officer, my goal is to expand our partner ecosystem and collaborate to deliver exceptional value to our customers. Together, we can help businesses achieve unparalleled productivity, efficiency, and profitability. With over 34 years of experience, Fact Software has a rich history of empowering 100,000+ companies worldwide with our cutting-edge integrated ERP solutions. Our flagship solution, FACT ERP. NG , is renowned for its innovative features: 📊 CXO Control Tower: Get real-time, 360° business insights and drill-down analytics for smarter, faster decision-making ⚡ Lightning-fast reports: Reports with 6.6 million rows loads in just 0.16 seconds 🔍 Unified smart search: across documents, master & multi-year 💰 Profitability insights: Analyze profitability by customer and invoice 🌐 Anywhere-to-anywhere navigation: Smart, contextual cross-module navigation 📂 Drill-down to transactions: Dive deep into transactional data for clarity 🗂️ Document Vault: Instantly search, retrieve, and securely manage all your documents and attachments in a digital hub A heartfelt thank you to Arvind Agarwalla, our visionary Founder & CEO, for trusting me with this opportunity to grow the business and strengthen our partner ecosystem. I am excited to work alongside him and our talented team to elevate Fact Software’s impact globally. 👉 Interested in seeing FACT ERP. NG in action? https://lnkd.in/ePg7AKgA Let’s build something extraordinary together! #FactSoftware #ERP #AccountingSolutions #PartnerEcosystem #AI #BigData #Innovation #Growth #Leadership
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Gautam Agarwal shared thisGreat line up of speakers! Register for this #webinar tomorrow to: 🔹 Discover how Standard Chartered Bank sees the business #banking models unfold. 🔹 Find out how Lunar, a modern #digitalbank, differentiates on #customerexperience to #disrupt the banking sector in the #Nordics. 🔹 Hear the results of the EIU & Temenos’ new report: 'Branching Out: Can #Banks Move From City Centers to #Digital #Ecosystems?'. 🔹 Learn more about the very latest #trends in banking. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/d_Ji2fnb
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Gautam Agarwal shared thisThank you for continuing to trust and partner with us at Temenos, together we make #banking better for everyone. IBS Intelligence’s annual Sales League Table 2021 evaluated more than 1000 #bankingindustry deals in 2020, identifying the best-selling propositions across numerous categories. Download the report here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/dgBDhF9 #SLT2021bn #bankingindustry #finance
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Gautam Agarwal posted thisHi, If you are a passionate marketer, a go-getter and want to lead & drive marketing initiatives in this region, we look forward to connecting with you! Apply now or reach out to Alina Ungureanu for a confidential chat! 1). Infinty Marketing Manager – APAC https://lnkd.in/gwnz8ff 2). Regional Marketing Manager – ANZ https://lnkd.in/g9bXDC8 3). Regional Marketing Manager – Greater China https://lnkd.in/gS7UDAf Thanks Regards Gautam
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Gautam Agarwal shared thisAs companies, banks invest more and more in Automation and data, one result is the convergence of the engineering world and the IT world. Sometimes people refer to this as the convergence of OT & IT (operation technology and information technology)Convergence Of OT And IT Environments - forbes.comConvergence Of OT And IT Environments - forbes.com
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Gautam Agarwal shared thisWhen facing their hybrid workplace future, leaders should start by reviewing any assumptions they may have related to how work is doneChallenges of Keeping Remote Teams Connected - cmswire.comChallenges of Keeping Remote Teams Connected - cmswire.com
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Gautam Agarwal shared thisThe challenge in 2021 is to adapt your digital transformation roadmaps to a new set of customer needs and expectations #digitization3 biggest digital transformation challenges and how to solve them - techtarget.com3 biggest digital transformation challenges and how to solve them - techtarget.com
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Gautam Agarwal liked thisA NEW HOME. A SHARED FUTURE…. Thank you, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, for inaugurating SIFAS’s new campus and for your thoughtful words on keeping our cultural traditions alive while opening new possibilities for future generations. As I shared in my welcome address: “Every great piece of music begins with a single note.” Seventy-seven years ago, twelve music lovers struck that first note. Today, it has become a symphony, with more than 50,000 people having passed through our doors. Our classrooms tell the Singapore story in rhythm and melody—people from different communities learning, creating and discovering together. For a charity, building this new home was a leap of faith, sustained by generous donors, committed volunteers, teachers and staff. Our heartfelt thanks to the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and the National Arts Council for their steadfast support. Our next chapter carries an ambition: to become a Centre of Excellence for Indian arts in ASEAN, rooted in Singapore and welcoming regional collaboration, mentorship and new creative work. We look forward to deepening connections with the High Commission of India in Singapore, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), and fellow arts institutions and community partners to make the arts accessible to more people. To everyone who helped bring us here, thank you. May this home offer “time to listen, room to grow,” and a lasting sense of belonging. Lawrence Wong Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in New Delhi Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS) Shabbir Hassanbhai R Sinnakaruppan Girija Balasubramanian Puneet Pushkarna Gautam Narasimhan Mohamed Irshad Shabbir Hassanbhai Sabanitha Shanmugasundram S.Venkita Padmanabhan (Venkat) Menaka Gopalan National Arts Council Singapore The Esplanade Co Ltd #SIFAS #ArtsAndCulture #CulturalStewardship #Singapore #ASEANGautam Agarwal liked thisFrom just six students learning in a private home in 1949, the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS) has grown into a vibrant institution that has nurtured generations of artists and enriched Singapore’s cultural life. Glad to join the SIFAS community for the opening of its new campus in the Bras Basah.Bugis arts and heritage district. Our cultural traditions stay alive when each generation learns to appreciate them, builds on them, and passes them on. I hope SIFAS will continue to give young Singaporeans strong roots in their heritage, while encouraging them to explore new possibilities and find their own artistic voice. With its new home, SIFAS also has an opportunity to reach wider audiences, and bring Singaporeans from different backgrounds together through the arts. My thanks to everyone who has contributed to SIFAS’s journey. May this new chapter bring many more years of creativity, discovery and artistic excellence! (📸: MDDI Photos by Kendrick Wong)
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Gautam Agarwal liked thisGautam Agarwal liked thisA few great days spent at Money20/20 Vegas with our US team. It's not every day you get to be surrounded by so many people working on the future of financial services. Between the conversations on the show floor and seeing what other companies are building, there's always something new to learn. It's exciting to see how quickly fintech is evolving, and even more interesting to think about what these developments could mean for global businesses. Heading back with plenty of fresh perspectives and ideas to bring into what we're building at Aspire.
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Gautam Agarwal liked thisGautam Agarwal liked thisAfter 36 years dedicated to my youth and career, I have finally gathered the courage to weave my journey into a humble, honest record and share it with the world. While a sense of hesitation remains as to whether these words are worthy, my greatest hope is that this book offers a small helping hand to the colleagues who shared the trenches with me, and to the younger generation stepping forward into the frontlines of fierce business. It is also my quiet wish to give a spark of confidence to those peers and juniors who may currently find themselves hesitating, unsure whether to take that next bold step. Thank you for your warm support. 젊음의 전부를 바쳤던 36년의 여정을 서툴지만 진솔한 기록으로 엮어 세상에 내놓게 ���었습니다. 부끄럽지 않은 글인지 두려움이 앞서지만, 현장에서 함께 고생했던 동료들과 거친 비즈니스의 최전선을 향해 걸어가는 후배들에게 작게나마 보탬이 되었으면 하는 바람을 담았습니다.
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Gautam Agarwal reacted on thisGautam Agarwal reacted on thisI’m honored to be nominated for Chief Marketing Officer of the Year at the Women in Tech Global Awards 2026! This year, we took the leap into our future as Optro, introduced the world to the category of GRC Intelligence (in the Wall Street Journal, no less), and brought AI products and acquisitions to market at a pace I’m still catching my breath from. That was a team effort, and I’m grateful to everyone who helped make it happen. Huge thank you to the WomenTech Network. Highlighting women in marketing matters to me because the women I’ve learned from and worked alongside are a huge part of the reason I’m here ♥️ If you’d like to support my nomination, you can vote with the link in comments!
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Gautam Agarwal reacted on thisGautam Agarwal reacted on thisAgentic AI will require event-driven data architectures to continuously provide high-quality, relevant, and contextual data products to support the dynamic nature of agentic business activities. The constraint is no longer the model — it is the data. Real-time, event-driven Agents are only as good as what they can sense, trust, and act on in the moment. Data is becoming the foundation every serious AI system runs on. I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Regional Vice President at Solace managing the APAC and Middle East Business. Thanks tim wong Sumeet Puri Denis King for your confidence. #RealTimeData #solace
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Gautam Agarwal liked thisGautam Agarwal liked thisWe’re hosting the second edition of Moneythor Engage in Singapore on 17 November, the day before Singapore Fintech Festival week. It’s a closed-room afternoon for retail banking leaders on a simple problem: most banks understand their customers well, but far fewer act on it before the customer asks. We’ll get into what it takes to close that gap, from data and decisioning to ownership and KPIs. We’ll hear from First Abu Dhabi Bank, RHB Bank, Mastercard and Korn Ferry, alongside the Moneythor team. Then drinks at Lantern, The Fullerton Bay Hotel. If you’re in town for SFF, I’d love to see you there. Registration is by approval: https://luma.com/sy1zq9yv
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Gautam Agarwal liked thisGautam Agarwal liked thisGreat to be back in Sydney and at such an exciting time for Temenos. Tomorrow we are welcoming our customers and partners to Temenos Connect Australia. It's a great chance to share where we're heading, hear first-hand from banks across the region and catch up with familiar faces over drinks afterwards. If you're in Sydney, I'd love to see you there: https://lnkd.in/dvRNEZMk
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APJ Digital Marketing - Pervasive Digital & Social 12 Weeks Challenge
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SAP APJ: Marketing SPOT Award
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Awarded for going above and beyond for greater team success. Took over a few additional portfolios over a long period of time to maintain continuity in the regional team.
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