AI That Works in the Real World
Businesses don’t need another “smart” Artificial Intelligence. They need reliable Artificial Intelligence. Systems that connect with their proprietary data, provide documented answers with internal citations, operate with transparency, and leave the ultimate responsibility to humans. This is the real competitive advantage. The central problem businesses face today is the stochastic nature of large language models (LLMs) and their disconnection from …
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Dimitris Dimitriadis at Nexia Global Conference 2025
Dimitris Dimitriadis, Futurist and CIO of TheFutureCats, took the stage as a keynote speaker at the Nexia Global Conference 2025 in Munich. Nexia, a global network of independent accounting and consulting firms, brings together professionals from around the world to discuss the future of the industry. The conference serves as a platform for thought leaders to share insights on emerging …
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From Insight to Impact: How Our Partnership with Gatidis Fresh is Making School Lunches Healthier
Here at TheFutureCats, we love it when a great idea turns into something you can see on the shelf. For the past two years, we’ve been working closely with Gatidis Fresh bakery, and our latest collaboration is one we’re especially proud of: the new “School Snacks” line. Our starting point was a challenge every parent faces: the daily lunchbox dilemma. …
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From Hype to Impact: Why Smart Retrieval and AI Agents Are the Engine for Businesses
The initial Generative AI honeymoon phase is over. While countless companies have experimented with impressive demos, few have achieved a permanent, measurable impact on their bottom line. Why? Because most implementations have remained fragmented: a standalone chatbot here, a basic assistant there, crucially disconnected from the company’s core data and real-world workflows. Moving from isolated AI pilots, which generate more …
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AI Resilience for Financial Institutions: Turning DORA Compliance into Competitive Advantage
The new Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA – Regulation EU 2022/2554) reshapes how Europe’s financial institutions manage technology, data, and risk. Designed to safeguard the Union’s financial stability, it introduces unified rules for ICT risk management, incident reporting, third-party oversight, and operational testing. For financial institutions, this is more than a regulatory milestone; it’s a strategic moment.DORA demands that financial …
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From Hype to How-To: TheFutureCats Maps Out Measurable AI ROI at Fortune’s Power of Innovation 2025
Dimitris Dimitriadis, Futurist, Co-Founder TheFutureCats Innovation Consultancy, architected the crucial conversation on turning AI into a real strategic partner, getting giants like Microsoft, Accenture, and Office Line to talk real numbers. On October 28th, the “Hellenic Cosmos” Cultural Center was buzzing. The event? Fortune Greece’s Power of Innovation 2025. The day was filled with big-picture topics: Greece’s ambition to become …
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The Back-to-School Campaign with Pyramis Group
September marks the start of a new school year, full of fresh beginnings and students heading off to set up their first homes. To help make that transition easier, TheFutureCats teamed up with Pyramis Group, the official representative of Gorenje in Greece, for a campaign focused on smart, reliable appliances for student living. We understood that students wanted simple, hassle-free …
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Supercharging the Human Touch: Our AI Workshop with Barphone
During National Customer Service Week, we partnered with the team at Barphone for a deep dive into Artificial Intelligence. The goal was to move beyond the hype and explore how AI is revolutionizing customer and employee experiences, strengthening business strategy, and boosting productivity. We began by addressing the most common question in the room: “Will AI take my job?” Our …
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AI-Powered Workflows: A Guide to Making Your Teams Three Times More Effective
Business owners and executives know that increasing productivity is the primary path to growth. But while this potential exists, most teams are struggling to become more efficient without increasing costs. Why is this? The answer is simple: their processes are holding them back. This is where AI-powered workflows come in. These are not just new tools, but a new, strategic …
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Prompting is the New Language of ROI: How to Turn Your AI Investment into Measurable Profit
Artificial Intelligence has become central to modern business strategy. But while AI promises enormous potential, most businesses aren’t seeing the results they want. Why? The answer is simple: they aren’t using it correctly. This is where prompting comes in. It’s the strategic “language” we use to guide AI toward desired outcomes and turn knowledge into measurable profits. In short, it’s …
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