Hosted by: BNC
Date: September 25th, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM MST
Speakers: Kevin France & Lance Gardner
Webinar Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operate, bringing to business owners opportunities that anyone can benefit from, owners, employees, and customers. Whether you’re just hearing about AI and wondering what it is, or you’re looking for quick, actionable insights to start using it in your business, this webinar is for you.
What You’ll Learn In This Webinar:
Understanding AI
Learn how AI systems like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini are trained to process data and provide accurate responses. We’ll explain the basics that will help you see the value AI can bring to your business.
Why AI is Gaining Momentum
Discover the factors driving the current AI surge, including advancements in hardware, the explosion of available data, and innovations in AI architecture. Understanding these trends will help you see where AI fits into your business strategy.
Choosing the Right AI Tools
Not all AI platforms are created equal. We’ll provide a detailed comparison of ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini, focusing on their integrations, privacy policies, and use cases to help you choose the best fit for your needs.
Maximizing AI with Effective Prompts
Get practical advice on how to craft prompts that yield the best results from AI. By understanding the importance of task, context, and tone, you can unlock more powerful outcomes from AI tools.
AI’s Capabilities and Limitations
Gain a realistic understanding of what AI can do for your business, from automating tasks to generating content, as well as its limitations, such as understanding nuance and making ethical decisions.
Integrating AI into Your Microsoft Environment
We’ll walk you through practical examples of using AI tools like Copilot and ChatGPT within your Microsoft ecosystem, enhancing productivity in Office, Teams, and beyond.
Ensuring AI and Data Security
Learn about the critical data security considerations when using AI, and how to protect your business from potential threats.
Live Demonstrations
See AI in action through live demos that showcase how these tools can be applied in real-world scenarios, providing you with clear, practical examples to take back to your business.
Meet Our Expert Speakers:
- Lance Gardner is the Senior Technical Lead at BNC, with over 20 years of IT experience, including 18 years at the company. As BNC’s go-to expert in virtualization and AI, Lance is passionate about helping businesses understand and apply cutting-edge technology. In this webinar, he’ll break down complex AI concepts into easy-to-understand insights that you can start using in your business right away.
- Kevin France: As COO of BNC, Kevin oversees day-to-day operations, strategic direction, and initiatives, including operations, human resources, contracts, and marketing. With extensive experience leading tech-based organizations and developing strategic partnerships, he has contributed to multiple patents. Kevin holds an MBA from Regis University and a BSc in Business Administration and Communications from the University of Colorado, where he also serves on the advisory board for the Strategic AI Program.
Register Today
Equip your business with the tools and knowledge it needs to thrive in an AI-driven world. This webinar is designed to provide you with trustworthy, actionable insights that you can rely on.
About BNC
BNC is a leading IT consulting firm dedicated to empowering businesses with innovative technology solutions. With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, and more. Our mission is to help SMBs thrive in the digital age by leveraging technology effectively while minimizing risks.
