Dive into the world of AI with special guests, Perouz Taslakian and Orlando Marquez, past winners of the NOW AI Conference. In this engaging episode, they share their unique journeys into AI, from Perouz's transition from theoretical computer science to AI in the industry, to Orlando's early fascination with AI systems and his work on integrating AI into ServiceNow's Flow Designer. They discuss the importance of crafting presentations that resonate with a diverse audience, balancing technical de...
Jun 18, 2025•26 min
Get a glimpse into the future of data analytics and insights with InsightBench, a powerful combination of cutting-edge technology and strategic business intelligence. InsightBench is a pioneering benchmark specifically designed for evaluating AI models on their proficiency in conducting end-to-end data analytics. Also on this episode is an introduction to AgentPoirot, an LLM-powered autonomous business analytics agent that can skillfully navigate InsightBench’s complex datascape. Not only can Ag...
May 28, 2025•27 min
Dive into the world of ServiceNow UX Research and product development with Jessie Livingston, Tricia Wilson, and Molly Bowman as they unveil the secrets behind crafting user-centric features. In this engaging podcast episode, Tricia Wilson shares insights from her research on process mining, revealing how the team transformed a tool that often failed and frustrated users into a powerful solution for optimizing business processes. Molly Bowman then discusses the challenges and triumphs of creatin...
May 14, 2025•34 min
Immerse yourself in the realm of generative AI alongside ServiceNow's Spark team, where innovation converges with state-of-the-art technology. Host Bobby Brill engages Eduardo Nauiack and Dan Durller in a conversation about their journey of turning the ordinary into the extraordinary, especially for flagship events like Knowledge and Craft Summit. Learn how Midjourney and other innovative tools have streamlined their processes, enabling the creation of bespoke, high-caliber visuals in a fraction...
Apr 30, 2025•15 min
In this episode of ServiceNow's Now Insights podcast, host Bobby Brill delves into the realm of usability and accessibility in enterprise software with special guests Aileen Hackett, Director of Product Management for Accessibility at ServiceNow, and Pratik Contractor, Senior Manager of Product Management for Accessibility and Platform Experience. The conversation covers the importance of integrating usability and accessibility, highlights innovative features like dark mode and keyboard shortcut...
Apr 09, 2025•25 min
In this episode, we dive into RaptorDB with Will Johnson, VP of Data Platform Engineering at ServiceNow. Will shares his background and elaborates on RaptorDB's role in optimizing ServiceNow's data platform, including its unique hybrid transactional and analytical processing (HTAP) capabilities. The episode also covers the rollout process, customer feedback, and future directions for scaling and improving RaptorDB. Guest - Will Johnson, VP of Data Platform Engineering at ServiceNow Host - Bobby ...
Mar 26, 2025•16 min
Listen to this episode to learn about digital accessibility and compliance from ServiceNow's Global Head of Accessibility Customer Engagement, Alaina Beaver. She joins host Bobby Brill and they discuss conformance, legislation, and global standards in a clear and engaging way. You'll learn that accessibility is more than just following the rules. It's about making it easier for everyone, including people with disabilities, to use websites. They’ll also explain the importance of designing inclusi...
Mar 12, 2025•29 min
In this episode, ServiceNow’s multimedia team—Dana Haines, Macy Douglas, and Bobby Brill—discuss the process of creating high-quality video content for the company’s documentation site and YouTube channel. They explain how they use AI-powered tools like Gemini, Writer, and Well Said Labs to streamline their workflows and maintain a consistent tone and style across their videos. The team also reveals their ambitious goal of producing over 400 pieces of video content this year, including tutorials...
Feb 26, 2025•16 min
In this episode, Bobby Brill is joined by ServiceNow's Global Head of Accessibility Customer Engagement, Alaina Beaver and Accessibility Lead, Tony Morales to discuss accessibility at ServiceNow. They explore the concept of accessibility and its relationship to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Alaina shares her perspective on promoting accessibility to customers and the significance of customer engagement. Tony delves into internal accessibility initiatives and the advantages of having an acces...
Feb 12, 2025•29 min
In this thought-provoking conversation, Roberto Bacci, Ryan Dux, and Midam Kim discuss why the humanities are more important than ever in the age of AI. They explore the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in innovation. The conversation also highlights the role of the humanities in improving the capabilities of AI, making it more human-friendly, trustworthy, and responsible. Our guests share their insights on the skills required to transition from the humanities to technology, emphasi...
Jan 29, 2025•33 min
In this episode of TechBytes, AI Governance Product Manager at ServiceNow, Louis Philip Morin, discusses the critical aspects of trust in AI. The conversation delves into the challenges of creating AI experiences free from toxic and malicious language, highlighting the role of Now Assist Guardian in customizing user experiences. The episode explores the nuances of offensive language, prompt injections, and hallucinations in AI, emphasizing the importance of user control, transparency, and the et...
Nov 20, 2024•23 min
Empathy in Action: Building Accessibility at ServiceNow In this episode of TechBytes, host Bobby Brill is joined by Eamon McErlean and Tony Morales from ServiceNow to explore the vital role of accessibility in technology. As leaders in inclusive Gen AI, they emphasize the importance of integrating accessibility into product development from the ground up. Through personal experiences and industry insights, Eamon and Tony illustrate how empathy enhances accessibility awareness and drives change. ...
Oct 16, 2024•34 min
In this episode of TechBytes, Mark Hopper from the platform product team talks about generative AI at ServiceNow (Now Assist). Gen AI technology accelerates work across the ServiceNow product spectrum, especially in the areas of agents and fulfillers, end-user self-service, and developing Now applications. Mark also describes how Now Assist supports enterprise-specific LLMs to drive customer outcomes and extend into the broader ServiceNow partner ecosystem. And he gives us a look at developments...
Aug 21, 2024•17 min
In this episode of Tech Bytes, host Bobby Brill talks with Carol Valdez, Director of Content Design at ServiceNow, about the intricacies of UX writing. They discuss the importance of clarity over cleverness in software interfaces, the evolving role of AI in content creation, and practical insights on designing user experiences with precision. Valdez highlights the collaborative nature of content design, the balance between human judgment and AI assistance, and the critical role of terminology. A...
Jul 24, 2024•15 min
In this episode of TechBytes, product managers Doug Page and Irene Vieth talk about Collaborative Work Management (CWM), a new application to help plan, visualize, and collaborate on informal work tasks. CWM captures work that often falls through the cracks of formal project management by centralizing it in a user-friendly space with customizable features. Irene and Doug explain specific features like customizable columns, automations, and collaborative documents. They also provide insights into...
Jun 05, 2024•21 min
On this episode of TechBytes we discuss the concept of Controlled Friction in AI development going into detail about what it is and the importance of incorporating stopgaps and friction to ensure responsible and ethical AI design. Our guests, Di Le, an AI strategist and ethicist, and Hayley Mortin, a UX researcher, both at ServiceNow, delve into the role of corporations in improving AI, the need for realistic user expectations, and the significance of involving UX teams early in the development ...
May 22, 2024•32 min
Abhi Roy, Sr. Outbound Product Manager at ServiceNow, discusses Cloud Cost Management, its importance, challenges faced by companies, and how ServiceNow's cloud cost management product addresses these challenges. He also highlights the integration of cloud cost management into company operations and the future developments of the product. Guest - Abhi Roy, Sr. Outbound Product Manager at ServiceNow Host - Steve Miller Episode Producer - Chris Price For more information head over to our documenta...
May 08, 2024•19 min
On this episode of TechBytes we discuss the significance of curiosity in understanding product use and the role of AI in technical writing. Our guest is Katie Ott, Senior Director, Content Operations and Experiences at ServiceNow, and shares her experience as a technical writer and manager, emphasizing the evolution of technical writing from formal to conversational style. She also highlights the value of AI as a tool to enhance efficiency and provide different perspectives. Katie also points ou...
Apr 24, 2024•15 min
On this episode of TechBytes we talk with three experts in the field of language and linguistics and delve into the importance of linguistics in making AI successful. Our discussion includes Roberto Bacci, Manager, Content Development in ATG, along with Midam Kim and Ryan Dux, both Senior Linguists in ATG here at ServiceNow. We get a quick lesson in linguistics and how it is paramount in achieving the goal of making large language models more human-like and emotionally intelligent for customer i...
Apr 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 70
In this episode of TechBytes we discuss the importance of human-centered AI, focusing on the collaboration between technology and humans. Jessa Anderson, manager UX Research at ServiceNow, talks about integrating UX research with generative AI, emphasizing transparency, feedback, and human oversight. We dive into the need to set realistic expectations, guide users on how to interact with AI, and elevate the human experience. Jessa also touches on the nuances of AI usability, the role of personas...
Mar 27, 2024•21 min•Ep. 69
This episode of TechBytes features a discussion between Di Le, Human Centered & Responsible AI Design Strategist at ServiceNow and Hayley Mortin, Sr. UX Researcher, AI/ML UX Research here at ServiceNow about the impact and evolution of AI, particularly ChatGPT, in various industries. They discuss the widespread adoption, ethical and societal concerns, public dialogue, and the transformative potential of AI in creative and bureaucratic processes. The conversation highlights the emerging roles...
Mar 20, 2024•24 min•Ep. 68
In this episode, Product Managers Juliana Beauvais and Narayan Balabascarane tell us how ServiceNow Enterprise Asset Management extends traditional asset management to the enterprise level for all types of assets. This episode covers: What is enterprise asset management? How does Now EAM work? How did Now EAM get started and evolve? How does a company start thinking about enterprise asset management? How does a company get started with Now EAM? Tips for using Now EAM What’s in store for Now EAM ...
Jul 20, 2023•26 min
In this episode, Product Manager Sibo Ding tells us how natural language understanding (NLU) capability improves performance and user experience for Virtual Agent, AI Search, and other ServiceNow user interface features. This episode covers: What is NLU? How does ServiceNow use NLU? How does ServiceNow NLU work? How does a company add NLU to its ServiceNow products? What’s in store for ServiceNow NLU in the future? For more information, see: Product documentation: Natural Language Understanding ...
Jun 05, 2023•16 min
In this episode, Product Manager Vaisakh Krishnan tells us how the Now ESG Management product helps companies develop, manage and report on their Environmental, Social, and Governance program. This episode covers: What is ESG and why is it important? ESG challenges Using ESG Management to develop an ESG program ESG Command Center Getting started For the future For more information, see: Product documentation: Environmental, Social, and Governance Management Servicenow.com: ESG Management YouTube...
Feb 21, 2023•31 min
In this episode, Portfolio Manager Mary Vanatta talks about the Common Service Data Model (CSDM), which brings all your data together across the entire platform to help your ServiceNow apps work together better, and enables enterprise-wide reporting. This episode covers: What is CSDM? A new way of operating Implementing CSDM Getting started For more information, see: Product documentation: Common Service Data Model CSDM 4.0 White paper Now Create: CSDM Getting Started Workshop Now Create: CSDM D...
Oct 26, 2022•15 min
In this episode, product manager Caitlin Morse and development lead Justin Hardin talk about Digital Portfolio Management (DPM), a new way to manage your company’s apps and digital services. This episode covers: Overview of DPM Enterprise and personal portfolios KPIs to monitor your apps and services Getting started Scaling up Plans for the future For more information, see: Product documentation: Digital Portfolio Management Video: Digital Portfolio Management overview Digital Services Forum You...
Jul 05, 2022•33 min
In this episode, product manager Jina Li and lead engineer Sravani Nuti talk about App Engine Studio, which helps everyone build ServiceNow apps, not just developers. This episode covers: Overview and history of AES Getting started with AES Scaling up Collaborating to develop apps more effectively Flexibility in deploying apps Plans for the future For more information, see: Product documentation: App Engine Studio Community forum Community blog: Where to start with App Engine Studio ServiceNow D...
May 23, 2022•27 min
In this episode, product manager Manjeet Singh talks about Process Optimization, a ServiceNow native process-mining application to help process owners and business analysts identify, streamline, and automate workflows for their enterprise. This episode covers: What is process optimization? Identifying and streamlining processes Evolution of the Process Optimization app Integrating Process Optimization with other capabilities Getting started with Process Optimization Plans for the future For more...
Feb 11, 2022•27 min
In this episode, product manager Niki Patel talks about the Workforce Optimization application for IT service managers, including some new features for the Rome release to help companies take full advantage of today’s distributed workforce. This episode covers: What is Workforce Optimization? Flexible scheduling and on-call Forecasting agent demand Performance Analytics and KPIs for individual agents Using external learning resources for agents For more information, see: Product documentation: W...
Oct 22, 2021•18 min
In this episode, product owner Greg Morrison talks about a new feature for Change Management. Change Success Score measures the success rate for each change team over time to help improve their performance and refine your change process. This episode covers: Background: Change Management Change Success Score (CSS) overview Good ways to use CSS What CSS values mean Getting started Behind the scenes: how CSS works For more information, see: Product documentation: Change Success Score Your feedback...
Jan 26, 2021•21 min
