
The DEX Show: A Show for IT Change Makers
The DEX Show (Digital Employee Experience): A Show for IT Change Makers is dedicated to IT professionals looking to advance the industry by leaps and bounds. IT is changing—you know it, and so do we—and without a healthy dose of curiosity about how the future of IT will affect employee experience of entire companies, traditional workers will be left behind.If you see IT as more than the basement-dwelling, plumber cliche it’s so often portrayed as, this is the podcast for you.Each episode will feature topics such as digital employee experience, IT infrastructure, end user experience management (EUEM), IT analytics, virtualization, the future of work, and more.
Latest episodes

Nov 18, 2024 • 27min
Reality Bytes #56: Mission Critical: How DEX Enhances Federal Government IT
In this episode of Reality Bytes, the team welcomes Chris Sibold, Nexthink’s Senior Director of Public Sector, to explore the transformative role of Digital Employee Experience (DEX) in government IT. Drawing on his career as an Air Force logistics officer and channel leader, Chris highlights the unique challenges public sector organizations face, from legacy systems to siloed operations.Chris brilliantly illustrates how DEX drives mission-critical improvements, empowering IT teams and enhancing services for citizens. Tune in to discover how DEX isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity for modern government operations. Listen to Podcast #72, DEXifying US government (w/ NuAxis), here Watch DEX Show Live video episodes on YouTube hereWatch Nexthink Experience 25 presentations on-demand here (https://nexthink.com/experience/replays)Read the new Nexthink report, 'The Death (and Rebirth) of the Service Desk: How AI & Automation Are Reshaping IT and Enterprise Productivity', right hereDownload a free copy of the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DEX Tools here (or head to Nexthink.com)Download a free copy of Forrester's 2024 EUEM Wave™ report hereFor more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Nov 12, 2024 • 46min
Bumper episode II: DEX Show LIVE IN LONDON'S OLD EAST END
Tim and Tom host another bumper episode, this time LIVE from the floor of Experience London, in the historical Tobacco Dock in the city’s East End, with five more extremely special guests: Tim McCormack (Team Lead, Edward Jones)Casper van Amelsvoort (Product Owner Squad Bolt & Squad Business Intelligence, Rabobank) Dhan Pandya (Head of End User Experience, Tokio Marine)Qasim Ali (Senior Director - Global Service Delivery & Assurance, Haleon) & Saurabh Sharma (Associate Vice President, HCL)It's a video episode too – that be able to watch on the Nexthink YouTube channel very soon (if not already)Huge thanks to Sarah Pellegrini, Ella Drimer, Justin Saglio, Jack Higdon, and Kathryn Shea for making these wonderful Experience DEX Show dispatches possible! Watch Nexthink Experience 25 presentations on-demand here (https://nexthink.com/experience/replays)Read the new Nexthink report, 'The Death (and Rebirth) of the Service Desk: How AI & Automation Are Reshaping IT and Enterprise Productivity', right hereDownload a free copy of the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DEX Tools here (or head to Nexthink.com)Download a free copy of Forrester's 2024 EUEM Wave™ report hereFor more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Oct 29, 2024 • 44min
Bumper episode: DEX Show LIVE IN BOSTON
Tim and Tom host a bumper episode LIVE from the floor of Experience Boston, featuring no less than four extremely special guests:Matt Campbell (Product Owner – End User Productivity and Compute, Viasat Inc.)Andrew Sanchez (Desktop Support Analyst II, Vituity)Trent Garewal (Sr IT Professional, Kimley-Horn)Steve Massman (Systems Architect, Veterans United)It's a video episode too -- which you'll soon be able to watch on the Nexthink YouTube channel.Huge thanks to Sarah Pellegrini, Ella Drimer, Justin Saglio, Jack Higdon, and Kathryn Shea for making this extremely fun episode possible.Watch Nexthink Experience 25 presentations on-demand here (https://nexthink.com/experience/replays)Read the new Nexthink report, 'The Death (and Rebirth) of the Service Desk: How AI & Automation Are Reshaping IT and Enterprise Productivity', right hereDownload a free copy of the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DEX Tools here (or head to Nexthink.com)Download a free copy of Forrester's 2024 EUEM Wave™ report hereFor more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Oct 22, 2024 • 26min
Reality Bytes #55: The Death (and Rebirth) of the Service Desk
The Reality Byes team break down the fantastic new report by Nexthink, 'The Death (and Rebirth) of the Service Desk: How AI & Automation Are Reshaping IT and Enterprise Productivity.'Download the free new report right hereRegister now for Nexthink Experience 24 in London (5-6 Nov) here (https://www.nexthink.com/experience).Download a free copy of the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DEX Tools here (or head to Nexthink.com)Download a free copy of Forrester's 2024 EUEM Wave™ report hereFor more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Oct 7, 2024 • 28min
Breaking Gen Z Myths: What the Digital Generation Really Wants at Work (w/ Brian Elliott)
Tom and Tim welcome Brian Elliott, author of How the Future Works, to dive deep into the changing dynamics of the modern workplace as Generation Z starts to transform the workforce. They explore common misconceptions about Gen Z, how this digital-native generation is shaping workplace expectations, and the critical importance of hybrid work models that balance mentorship and socialization.Brian shares his insights on how Gen Z differs from previous generations in terms of work-life balance, stressors like social media and the pandemic, and their desire for meaningful, flexible, and in-person engagement.Register now for Nexthink Experience 24 in Boston (15-16 Oct) or London (5-6 Nov) here (https://www.nexthink.com/experience).Download a free copy of the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DEX Tools here (or head to Nexthink.com)Download a free copy of Forrester's 2024 EUEM Wave™ report hereFor more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Oct 1, 2024 • 17min
Reality Bytes #54: EXPERIENCE 24 SPECIAL EPISODE (w/ Megan Brake)
In this special episode of The DEX Show, regular Reality Bytes panelist Megan Brake joins Tim and Tom to preview the highly anticipated Experience events in Boston and London. As the driving force behind this year's content, Megan shares what attendees can expect, who they can meet, what they’ll learn, and— for want of a better word— experience.Discover why Experience is the must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of Digital Employee Experience (DEX), with insights from companies like Visa, Siemens, and more.Tune in for an inside look at the biggest DEX event of the year...Book YOUR tickets below!Register now for Nexthink Experience 24 in Boston (15-16 Oct) or London (5-6 Nov) here (https://www.nexthink.com/experience).Download a free copy of the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DEX Tools here (or head to Nexthink.com)Download a free copy of Forrester's 2024 EUEM Wave™ report hereFor more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Sep 24, 2024 • 27min
From Copilot to Smart Offices: AI, IoT & the Future of Work (w/ NTT DATA GROUP)
Vishal Brown, Chief Evangelist and Digital Workplace Leader at NTT DATA Services, previews the integration of Microsoft Copilot and Nexthink, and how this kind of innovation will drive the future of digital employee experience. Vishal also discusses the proactive role of telemetry and how conversational AI is helping IT teams anticipate and resolve issues faster.Tune in for insights into IoT, smart offices, and the evolving digital workplace.Register now for Nexthink Experience 24 in Boston (15-16 Oct) or London (5-6 Nov) here (https://www.nexthink.com/experience).Download a free copy of the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DEX Tools here (or head to Nexthink.com)For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Sep 18, 2024 • 22min
Reality Bytes #53: DEX-lag (Experience Down Under)
Welcome back, changemakers! In this episode, the crew—Sean, Megan, Tim and Tom—reunites to discuss the whirlwind of developments in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) over the past few weeks. Tim shares highlights from his recent business trip to Australia, including the growing awareness of DEX in the region and reflections on attending Gartner’s IT Symposium. They also dive deep into the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant and Critical Capabilities reports, clarifying what sets them apart and why both are crucial for understanding the DEX landscape.Download a free copy of the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DEX Tools here (or head to Nexthink.com)Download a free copy of Forrester's 2024 EUEM Wave™ report hereRegister now for Nexthink Experience 24 in Boston (15-16 Oct) or London (5-6 Nov) here (https://www.nexthink.com/experience).For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Sep 10, 2024 • 24min
"The more human we need to be": AI, Service Desks, and Frontline Innovation (w/ Doug Tedder)
Tom welcomes Doug Tedder, a leading consultant and expert in IT service management. Together they explore the evolving role of IT, emphasizing the shift from technology as a support function to a central business enabler. Doug shares insights on the future of service desks, the growing importance of AI and automation, and how human-centric approaches are critical in an increasingly digitized world. Doug highlights the value of data-driven decision-making in IT, and how mining service desk data can enhance employee experience and foster proactive support.Register now for Nexthink Experience 24 in Boston (15-16 Oct) or London (5-6 Nov) here (https://www.nexthink.com/experience).For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Sep 4, 2024 • 26min
Reality Bytes #52: Celebrating Gartner's DEX Magic Quadrant (w/ Andrew Robertson)
In this VERY special episode of Reality Bytes, the team celebrates the release of Gartner's first-ever DEX Tools Magic Quadrant, a milestone in the digital employee experience (DEX) space. Oriana, Sean, Dina and Tom welcome Andrew Robertson, Senior Director of Analyst Relations at Nexthink, to hear about the significance of this achievement and Nexthink's standout position as a leader. They discuss the importance of market recognition from major analysts like Gartner and Forrester, the future of DEX, and how Nexthink's innovative approach continues to set the industry standard.Download a free copy of the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DEX Tools here (or head to Nexthink.com)Download a free copy of Forrester's 2024 EUEM Wave™ report hereRegister now for Nexthink Experience 24 in Boston (15-16 Oct) or London (5-6 Nov) here (https://www.nexthink.com/experience).For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.