
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

Jun 19, 2024 • 33min
Progressive House Meets Proactive IT (w/ Marc Carone)
In this episode, Tom welcomes Marc Carone, a former Nexthink user and a builder and mentor of world-class client service delivery teams. They discuss Marc's dual passion for electronic music and IT service delivery. Marc shares his journey from DJing and electronic music production to leading large service organizations and implementing proactive IT solutions. Listen as Marc delves into the importance of empowering teams, building meaningful relationships, and the intricacies of progressive house.Check out Tim’s Proactive IT Guy YouTube channel hereYou can find Marc’s brilliant articles on his LinkedIn page 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.

Jun 10, 2024 • 32min
Reality Bytes #46: AI, Magic, and Nexthink (w/ Mohamed Kafsi)
In this Reality Bytes, Sean, Dina and Tom meet Mohamed Kafsi, Director of AI at Nexthink, to hear about his amazing professional journey from Tunisia to leading AI initiatives at Nexthink. Kafsi explains his long-standing passion for AI, describing it as a field where technology feels like magic. He emphasizes the importance of AI in creating personalized digital experiences for employees and envisions AI-driven tools enhancing IT 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.

Jun 4, 2024 • 51min
The Evolution of Employee Experience in the Age of AI (w/ Bill Schaninger)
Tim and Tom meet the fascinating Bill Schaninger, international speaker, author, and senior partner at Modern Executive Solutions. Bill explores the evolution of employee experience from the 1990s to the present, highlighting key trends and transformations. He discusses the impact of technological advancements, major economic events, the COVID-19 pandemic on workplace dynamics, as well as the impending impact of AI. This comprehensive and essential discussion underscores the significance of creating a supportive and engaging work environment in today’s digital age.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.

May 28, 2024 • 26min
Reality Bytes #45: The Investment Paradox (Spending to Save in IT)
In this Reality Bytes, the whole crew comes together to consider the complex tension between cost-cutting and strategic investment in IT operations, addressing how IT can balance reducing expenses while making smart investments that lead to long-term savings and efficiency. They explore the challenges of downsizing, the benefits of upskilling and reassigning employees, the potential pitfalls of relying on short-term software subscriptions, and much more!Register now for Nexthink Experience 24 in Boston (15-16 Oct) or London (5-6 Nov) here (https://www.nexthink.com/experience).Get upskilled today with a free DEX Certification here (dex.nexthink.com/dex-management-certification/)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.

May 21, 2024 • 31min
Navigating AI Models: Neural Networks and Digital Experience (w/ Pedro Bados)
Nexthink founder and CEO Pedro Bados returns to the show to delve into the evolution of AI, reflecting on its unexpected advancements, especially in neural networks and transformers. Pedro also discusses the integration of AI in enhancing digital employee experience through predictive models and anomaly detection, emphasizing the importance of AI in transforming data into actionable insights and the role of large language models (LLMs) in this transformation. He also addresses common misconceptions about AI, its limitations in complex reasoning, and offers advice to IT teams on navigating the AI landscape amidst the current hype and innovation.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.

May 14, 2024 • 34min
Reality Bytes #44: The First Ever DEX Employee (w/ Gregoire Jaunin)
Another Nexthink Anniversary special epsiode: this time the Reality Bytes team welcomes Gregoire Jaunin (Technical Fellow, Architecture), Nexthink's first ever employee, and still a Nexthinker today! What better guest to tell the panel about the history of DEX? Find out more about Nexthink Experience 24 here. 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.

May 7, 2024 • 37min
ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: The First Investor in DEX (w/ Alain Nicod)
Hello Changemakers. This May, Nexthink is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and we've a fantastic series of special DEX Show epsiodes planned, looking back on the past, present and future of digital employee experience (DEX). We're kicking things off in style, welcoming investor and entrepreneur Alain Nicod to the show. Alain is co-founder of VI Partners AG, and was Nexthink's first ever investor. He shares his fantastic memories of the origins of DEX at the EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne) with Tim and Tom.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.

May 1, 2024 • 27min
Reality Bytes #43: What Makes a Great Workplace?
In this Reality Bytes, the full panel delves into the topic of successful IT career longevity. They explore various aspects such as the evolving nature of technology, the importance of finding fulfillment in one's work, and the impact of organizational culture on employee retention. The conversation underscores the complexity of career decisions and the significance of finding purpose and fulfillment in one's professional journey. Find out more about Nexthink Experience 24 here. 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.

Apr 22, 2024 • 27min
EARTH DAY SPECIAL: Sustainability in the Digital Age (w/ Raphael Anthamatten and Nina Zellweger)
In this special episode, Tom enjoys a thought-provoking conversation with Raphael Anthamatten, Senior IT Director, and Nina Zellweger, Corporate Social Responsibility Lead, both from Nexthink. They delve into Nexthink's journey towards sustainability, focusing on the integration of Nexthink's own green IT technolgoies into their IT operations. Happy Earth Day!Explore Sustainable IT with Nexthink here (https://www.nexthink.com/solutions/sustainable-it)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.

Apr 16, 2024 • 24min
Reality Bytes #42: Career special! From IT Ops to Software w/ Sergio Mylius
In this Reality Bytes, Sergio Mylius, a solution consultant at Nexthink, joins Sean, Oriana and Tom to share his insights on the advantages IT professionals bring when transitioning to software vendors. Sergio emphasizes the value of real-life experiences and challenges faced in IT operations, highlighting the importance of understanding connection points within organizations. He also encourages listeners to embrace career changes and learning from mistakes and experiments, and shares some amazing insights on the power of DEX.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.