In this episode, Chandra and Paul dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its practical applications for business analysts and JD Edwards users. They walk through the latest advancements in large language models like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Llama, discuss how integrated tools such as Copilot and Zoom's AI assistant are transforming workplace productivity, and highlight the importance of prompt engineering. The conversation also covers AI-driven development trends, the emergence of powerful AI agents capable of automating entire workflows, and strategies for capturing organizational knowledge.

05:41 Large Language Models (LLM’s)

11:32 Embedded AI Assistant Tools

17:08 Virtual Research Assistant Tools

23:50 AI Driven Development Tools

25:37 AI Agents

34:51 Midwesternism of the Day

In this episode of JDE Connection, Chandra hosts solo as Paul is out sick, providing listeners with updates on a wide range of upcoming Quest events designed for the JD Edwards community. Chandra highlights the value of joining Special Interest Group (SIG) calls to connect with peers, share issues, and learn outside of conferences. She gives a detailed rundown of the JD Edwards Game Changers event, breaking down each day's focus, from low-code/no-code development to system administration, security, modernization, and automation. Other events, like webinars about order-to-cash transformation and Quest membership, are also spotlighted.

02:27 SIG Calls the week of 2/16/2026

03:33 Game Changers 2/23/2026 - 2/26/2026

08:21 Other Quest Events the week of 2/23/2026

09:47 Midwesternism

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul take their ongoing conversation with guest Nathan Diamond to discuss innovative uses of AI in the business analyst space, specifically within JD Edwards environments. Nathan Diamond shares how his IIBA certification and knowledge from the BABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge) have empowered him to develop AI agents—using tools like Copilot and ChatGPT—to extract and organize requirements from meeting transcripts, improving consistency, efficiency, and collaboration across teams. They dig into the practical challenges of adopting such tools, the ongoing need for human judgment in business analysis, and the importance of keeping a personal touch in an AI-augmented world.

04:58 From BABOK Knowledge to AI in Action

12:58 Automation's Exciting and Scary Potential

15:54 Adopting Tools: People Challenges

20:46 AI Tools Enhancing Workflow Insights

22:20 Paul asks Chandra where she is at with AI

24:44 AI: Tool, Not Shortcut

27:28 Script Generation

29:50 Midwesternism of the Day