Ewen McCahon, Lead Security Engineer at TPG Telecom, explores the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in organisational decision-making.

His journey, from a junior intern at NAB to a leading role at TPG Telecom, has given him a front-row seat to the advancements in technology and its impact on businesses.

Ewen emphasises AI’s role as an enhancer in decision-making processes, especially in complex, mission-critical environments.

He believes that AI can simplify and break down intricate problems, allowing employees at all levels, especially the less experienced, to contribute meaningfully to problem-solving.

Discussing AI in the realm of cyber security, Ewen highlights how AI can quickly dissect security incidents, providing actionable insights.

This not only accelerates response times but also ensures more accurate and effective solutions to security challenges.

The interview also delves into the human aspect of technology adoption. Ewen argues that the integration of AI should be seen as an opportunity to elevate job roles, not as a threat.

He foresees a future where AI serves as a support system for human decision-makers, fostering more innovative and efficient outcomes.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • AI empowers employees at all levels by simplifying complex problems, thereby enabling informed decision-making and enhancing productivity.
  • AI’s capability to rapidly analyse and interpret security incidents translates into faster and more accurate responses, crucial for mitigating risks in real-time.
  • Embracing AI as an asset can transform jobs, enriching the value of human input and steering employees towards more strategic and creative roles.
Contributors
Peter Hind Principal Research Analyst at ADAPT
Peter Hind has spent the last 25 years as an analyst and commentator on the ICT industry. ​ His primary areas of interest... More

Peter Hind has spent the last 25 years as an analyst and commentator on the ICT industry. ​

His primary areas of interest are the potential of technology to transform the way organisations operate, the change management obstacles executives encounter in realising this potential, as well as the tactics and techniques leaders have deployed to overcome these difficulties.​

Peter now takes on multiple roles within ADAPT including the moderation of private events and roundtables, interviewing business executives about the strategies they are pursuing and assisting with the structuring of delegate surveys.​

He also interrogates and analyses ADAPT’s treasure trove of end-user and C-suite data.​

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Ewen McCahon Lead Security Engineer at TPG Telecom
Lead Cloud and Security Engineer with nearly a decade of experience building cloud-native solutions for large enterprises. Everything from migrations out of... More

Lead Cloud and Security Engineer with nearly a decade of experience building cloud-native solutions for large enterprises. Everything from migrations out of DCs, first cloud workloads, and networking, through to optimising architecture and reducing cloud spend. I’d love to work with you and your team to make the cloud a success!

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