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Legacy Reimagined: How 230-Year-Old STADLER is Using ChatGPT to Modernize Knowledge Work
OpenAI Blog March 27, 2026
STADLER is proving that legacy status is no barrier to AI transformation, using ChatGPT Enterprise to streamline operations across 650 employees. For leadership, the takeaway is clear: the most significant ROI currently lies in automating the 'paperwork' of knowledge work, regardless of company age.
Key Intelligence
- •Did you hear that STADLER, a company founded over two centuries ago, is now using ChatGPT to automate daily tasks for its entire 650-person workforce?
- •Apparently, the firm is leveraging AI to collapse the time spent on research and report writing, proving that 'tradition' isn't an excuse for technical debt.
- •They aren't just dabbling; they've deployed ChatGPT Enterprise to ensure data security while scaling AI capabilities across multiple departments.
- •It turns out that even in highly specialized industries, routine knowledge work can be significantly accelerated with simple LLM integration.
- •The rollout suggests that the biggest hurdle for AI adoption isn't the tech itself, but the willingness of leadership to reimagine established workflows.
- •Interestingly, STADLER is positioning this as a 'productivity multiplier' rather than a headcount reduction tool to help their team stay competitive.