
Real Digital Transformation
Insights, opinions and expert perspectives about the ever-changing world of AI, digital technology and digital transformation. Brought to you in a concise, to-the-point podcast series by LinkedIn Top Voice and best-selling IT author Thomas Erl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Mar 3, 2025 • 30min
The Intersection of AI and Database Management
Thomas Erl talks with Robert Buda about how AI innovations are reshaping database management technologies and practices. Robert provides his expert insights into how to best leverage AI systems and tools to manage data and database platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 2024 • 23min
The Top 3 Cybersecurity Trends in AI-Enabled Digital Transformations
Thomas Erl speaks with Dr. Alex Heublein who provides new information about the top cybersecurity threats facing digital transformations today. Dr. Heublein provides insights on how to best mitigate these threats and further explains the expanding role of AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 2024 • 26min
Preparing for AGI: Looking Ahead to the Emergence of Artificial General Intelligence
Viral Tripathi speaks with Thomas Erl about the anticipated emergence of Artificial General Intelligene (AGI) and how its adoption may take AI-enablement and AI capabilities to another level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 2024 • 27min
Adopting AI: The Human Factor
Nada Sanders talks with Thomas Erl about the impact AI is having on the workforce and also on how businesses interact with and relate to customers. She discusses key revelations from her book "The Humachine" and why it's important to focus on creating smarter systems of human-machine collaborations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 2024 • 21min
Understanding Digital Adoption Platforms
Kirshna Dunthoori explains digital adoption platforms or "DABs" and how they have helped automation improvements brought on by digital transformations become more accessible and more easily accepted by those in the workforce most impacted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 2024 • 31min
The Future of AI Integration in Business
Ajay Malik discusses the challenges and opportunities of AI integration in businesses, emphasizing the importance of data privacy, setting realistic expectations, and transparent communication. The episode also explores legal concerns, workforce changes, and the impact of AI on future careers, highlighting the need for reskilling and the potential revolution in job landscapes.

Jun 28, 2024 • 42min
Governance with AI, Governance for AI
In this podcast, Thomas Erl speaks with GRC expert Raghuram Srinivas about IT governance and the broader field of GRC, as they can apply to the use of AI and how AI itself can help enable improved governance and GRC within organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2024 • 39min
Satellite Technology in the Age of Digital Transformation & AI
Satellites provide a communication backbone that organizations around the world rely upon. In this insightful discussion with Rich Berliner, we explore the direction of satellite technology evolution in relation to AI, and the implications of these innovations on digital businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apr 3, 2024 • 23min
What You Need to Know about AI Architecture
David Linthicum, a thought leader in AI architecture, discusses important aspects of AI architecture with Thomas Erl, covering topics like AI system integration, clean data importance, API management, model explainability, and trust in cloud automation features for data hygiene.

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Feb 26, 2024 • 33min
How to Choose the Right Cloud Provider
Learn how to choose the right cloud provider as David Linthicum discusses the big three (AWS, Microsoft, Google), multi-cloud setups, managing loyalty, and AI support. Discover key factors like workload support, pricing, and vendor viability for successful migration.
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