Compugen Inc

Unsanctioned AI is not just a data risk. It is a decision risk. AI produces confident answers. If those answers are based on incomplete or poorly governed data, they can quietly influence strategy, communications, and operations. Trying to eliminate AI use is rarely effective. The better path is to accept that AI is already in motion and build the right foundations around it. That means: Clear data ownership Reviewed access controls Secure, monitored AI platforms Ongoing dialogue between IT and the business AI will keep moving. The question is whether it moves within your line of sight. If you are assessing where your real exposure lies, this article breaks it down clearly. https://hubs.la/Q043BBXs0 #ArtificialIntelligence #DataDiscipline #ITStrategy #Cybersecurity #TechnologyAlly

What happens when scale outpaces control? A large multinational retailer was completing hundreds of store remodels across the U.S. each year but execution had become inconsistent. Quality varied. Oversight was limited. And a long-standing delivery model was no longer holding up. The issue wasn’t effort. It was structure. After building a strong track record in Canada, Compugen was brought in to assess U.S. remodel operations. What started as a review quickly turned into something bigger: a reset of how execution was managed at scale. We introduced clear standards, structured quality checkpoints, and stronger accountability across every phase from site surveys to final validation. ▪️Defined processes across the remodel lifecycle ▪️Improved quality consistency across locations ▪️Stronger visibility and governance ▪️Better coordination across teams and partners The result? A stalled program regained control and confidence. Compugen was first awarded a single pilot store. Within months, that grew into a broader U.S. portfolio and recognition as a preferred vendor. Because successful execution at scale isn’t about geography. It’s about discipline, clarity, and delivering experience by design. If you’re managing distributed retail environments, this is where the difference is made. https://hubs.la/Q048BFgG0 #Compugen #TechnologyAlly #RetailIT #ITStrategy #CustomerStories #ServiceDelivery #Infrastructure #ProjectManagement #Clarity

In large retail environments, small hardware failures can have outsized impact. For one of Canada’s largest fuel and convenience retailers, device issues tied to car wash monitoring were creating a steady stream of service calls. Each outage meant closing a high-margin service, disappointing customers, and increasing pressure on store staff and IT teams. The pattern was clear. The existing multi-component setup had too many failure points and was difficult to support across more than 260 locations. Continuing with short-term replacements would only extend the cycle. Working with Compugen as a Technology Ally, the retailer chose a more strategic path. Together, the teams simplified the design, moving to a single-device monitoring platform with fewer connectors and a more straightforward installation model. The goal was reliability, serviceability, and consistency at scale. Compugen then delivered a coordinated national rollout, handling vendor coordination, procurement, configuration, asset tagging, warehousing, and field deployment. Devices were staged and shipped in line with the rollout schedule, reducing complexity for the customer’s internal teams. The results were measurable. Within weeks of completing the deployment, support and replacement requests for the new devices dropped to zero. Compared to the previous average of 11 service events per month, the improvement was significant. More car washes stayed open, customer frustration decreased, and field and IT teams faced fewer urgent disruptions. This project is now viewed as a model for how the retailer can approach other distributed technologies. Standardization, clear planning, and strong execution created a more stable operating environment and a better foundation for future retail innovation. If you are managing hundreds of sites and dealing with recurring device failures, this story offers a practical example of what a simpler, well-designed approach can deliver. Read the full customer story: https://hubs.la/Q04268Tf0 #RetailIT #TechnologyAlly #FieldServices #NetworkEdge #CustomerExperience #CustomerStory

Retail crime is coordinated, mobile, and increasingly violent. More cameras are not the answer. AI-driven loss prevention connects video, POS, and cross-store intelligence to turn insight into action. See what modern LP looks like. https://hubs.la/Q048kSX10 #Retail #LossPrevention #ArtificialIntelligence #TechnologyAlly #ConnectedAndSecured

AI does not usually start with a grand strategy. It starts with someone summarizing a document or drafting an email. In our latest piece, we explain why personal productivity is the smartest first AI use case for IT leaders under pressure to move. Read it and rethink where you begin. https://hubs.la/Q044h14R0 #AI #ITLeadership #Compugen

A single-store Apple deployment is one thing. Deploying nearly 1,800 iPads across 400 locations is another. Approximately 1,800 iPads were deployed nationwide, configured as dual-iPad POS stations to support flexible checkout and associate mobility. This was not just a device rollout. It required enterprise-grade provisioning, mobile device management, wireless optimization, and lifecycle support. If you are evaluating Apple-based POS at scale, the deployment model matters as much as the hardware. Read the full story: https://hubs.la/Q045NsKT0 #Apple #EnterpriseMobility #RetailIT #iOSManagement #TechnologyAlly #Compugen

Compugen has achieved the Infrastructure + Database Migration to Microsoft Azure Specialization. This designation validates our ability to deliver one of the most important and highest-risk phases of a cloud journey: moving infrastructure and databases to Azure with control, clarity, and confidence. For many organizations, migration is where momentum is either built or lost. This Microsoft-verified specialization helps customers identify partners who can reduce risk, apply strong governance, and deliver outcomes that actually hold up once you’re live. For customers, it means fewer unknowns and a smoother path forward. For Microsoft, it recognizes Compugen as a trusted Azure partner with proven delivery across infrastructure and data modernization. It also reinforces how we show up as a Technology Ally, helping organizations modernize their foundation in a way that supports what comes next. If Azure migration or data modernization is on your roadmap, let’s talk. https://hubs.la/Q048slSY0 #Microsoft #Azure #CloudMigration #DataModernization #TechnologyAlly #ITStrategy

Bill C-8 builds on the foundation of the original Bill C-26, but with clearer enforcement, stronger accountability, and fewer grey areas around how organizations are expected to respond. This is not just policy refinement. It is direction. For organizations operating critical systems, the expectations are becoming real and measurable. Cybersecurity programs, incident reporting within tight timelines, and deeper accountability across supply chains are now part of the conversation. And that last piece matters. This does not stop at designated operators. It extends into the ecosystem. Partners, suppliers, and service providers will all feel the impact. What stands out in Bill C-8 is the shift from guidance to obligation. Clear penalties. Defined expectations. And a push toward a more unified, risk-based approach across sectors. The question for most organizations is not whether this applies to them. It is how ready they are. At Compugen, we are spending a lot of time with customers helping them translate what this actually means in practice. Where the gaps are. What needs to change. And how to move forward without slowing the business down. Because compliance is only part of the story. Resilience is the goal. If you are trying to make sense of what Bill C-8 means for your organization, we broke it down in our latest perspectives paper. Worth the read if you want clarity without the legal fog. #Cybersecurity #Canada #RiskManagement #ITLeadership #CriticalInfrastructure #Compugen

Four months into the year, many organizations are deeper into AI pilots, proof-of-concept work, and early deployments. This is usually when reality sets in. The challenge is no longer “What can AI do?” It becomes “Are we ready for AI to rely on our data at scale?” That is exactly why we created AI Readiness Starts with Data Discipline, Not Tools. The guide is built for IT leaders who are balancing pressure for innovation with responsibility for security, reliability, and long-term sustainability. It focuses on the stage where many initiatives slow down — not because the technology fails, but because the foundations were never fully addressed. It covers: • Why AI amplifies existing data issues instead of hiding them • How informal access and legacy assumptions increase risk • Why early success can create false confidence • How to define realistic, defensible data boundaries • What strong alignment between IT and the business really looks like AI is powerful, but it is not magic. It depends on the quality, structure, and governance of the data behind it. Organizations that recognize this early move forward with more confidence and fewer surprises. At Compugen, we work alongside organizations as a Technology Ally — helping them strengthen foundations, test assumptions, and build AI strategies that hold up over time. If your AI journey is gaining momentum, this guide can help you pause just long enough to make sure your next steps are built to last. Read the guide and continue the conversation. https://hubs.la/Q043BvlK0 #AIReadiness #EnterpriseAI #DataStrategy #ResponsibleAI #ITLeadership #TechnologyAlly #DreamDesignDeliver

On April 14th, we're excited to partner with Microsoft to host West Coast's leading retailers for an afternoon exploring practical applications of AI in #Retail. If AI adoption, operational excellence, and secure modernization are on top of your transformation agenda, reach out to your Compugen Inc or Microsoft account executive to secure your spot! Curious about the type of transformation Compugen can unlock for your organization by leveraging Microsoft technology? Check out this case study on Microsoft Teams for Frontline implementation: https://lnkd.in/eNnNdfCS Contact us to reserve your spot today! #retailtransformation #retailtech #retailoperations #agenticAI #copilot #AIWorkflowAutomation