In this episode, Mark Papermaster sits down with Leigh-Ann Russell, CIO & Global Head of Engineering at BNY, to discuss how one of the world’s most systemically important banks is operationalizing AI with trust at global scale. They unpack how data becomes a strategic asset, the shift from pilots to production, the rise of agentic AI for operations and client experience, building a culture for zero-downtime systems, and balancing innovation with regulation and risk. From the world’s largest custodian bank safeguarding $56T+ in assets to modernizing platforms across 35 countries, learn how BNY is reimagining finance with resilient, responsible AI.

In this episode of Advanced Insights, AMD CTO Mark Papermaster sits down with Anush Elangovan, CVP of AI Software at AMD, to discuss how the company is building an open, developer-first AI software ecosystem. They unpack the journey behind ROCm 7, performance breakthroughs, expanded model support, and why open source innovation is critical for energy-efficient, scalable AI infrastructure. From hyperscaler deployments to enabling inference across cloud and edge, learn how AMD is shaping a more open and accessible AI future.

Scott Crowder, VP of IBM Quantum Adoption, joins Mark Papermaster to explore how quantum computing is moving from research labs toward practical deployment. From hybrid quantum-classical systems that accelerate discovery, to breakthroughs in algorithms, error correction, and scaling, this episode unpacks the roadmap to quantum advantage. They also discuss the critical role of open ecosystems, HPC integration, and the AMD and IBM partnership in advancing the next frontier of computing.00:00 Advanced Insights Overview00:31 Introduction & Welcome, Scott01:06 Quantum Computing Revolution02:33 Qubit: The Fundamental Unit of Quantum Computers 03:56 Classical vs. Quantum Algorithms 06:23 Quantum in Practice 07:22 Achieving Fault Tolerance 09:29 Where Are We on the Quantum Journey? 11:18 Integrating Classic and Quantum Computing 14:33 From the CPU to the GPU, to the QPU Accelerator 16:04 AMD and IBM Deliver Open Heterogeneous Systems 17:59 Open Ecosystem’s Role in Accelerating Innovation21:27 Outlook on Quantum Models for On-prem and Cloud23:43 Infrastructure that Enables IBM Quantum Computation Centers25:30 Transformational Quantum Computing is On the Horizon28:24 Thank You, Scott29:19 Takeaways30:10 Where to Watch and Closing***Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe_to_AMD Join the AMD Red Team Discord Server: https://discord.gg/amd-gamingLike us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/AMD_on_FacebookFollow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/AMD_On_Twitter Follow us on Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/AMD Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/AMD_on_Linkedin Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/AMD_on_Instagram©2025 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, the AMD Arrow Logo, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.