As more people are displaced by war, economic instability, and a warming planet, more countries are turning to AI-driven technology to “manage” the influx. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Petra Molnar, Harvard Faculty Associate and Author of 'The Walls Have Eyes'' about how tech is being deployed at borders, how it is impacting communities and how innovation could be used for good.TLDR02:01  Confused about whether we learn from disasters06:00 Cloud conversation with Petra Molnar36:05 Research about the state of AI narratives and the perceived "story crisis"41:35 Walking with a real dog in the park!ResourcesThe Walls Have Eyes:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Walls-Have-Eyes-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1620978369/ref=asc_df_1620978369/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7943747214225498341&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007014&hvtargid=pla-2281435176378&psc=1&mcid=ca0e0fa0fbd43a82883655a1dea4ea58&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=7943747214225498341-1620978369-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1 Guest Petra Molnar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-molnar/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Georgia Smith, a Cloud Transformation Leader and host of the Cloud Dialogues podcast, joins the discussion to unearth the 'big rocks' in cloud transformations. She emphasizes the significance of addressing cultural and governance challenges, while critiquing bottom-up change management. The conversation also covers the evolution of organizational leadership and the importance of generational diversity. With a mix of humor, anecdotes, and insights, they explore how effective governance can drive successful transformations while keeping the workplace inclusive and adaptive.

Telecoms is an industry undergoing a fundamental change. This is creating new business opportunities and services, but also brings with it substantial transformation and modernization challenges.  In a new 5 part mini-series, 'Reimagining Telecoms', we are going to look at the challenge through five different lenses: Growth, Networks, Simplification, Data & AI and Regulation to draw lessons and insights that are applicable in Telecoms organizations and beyond.This week, Dave and Rob talk to Rainer Deutschmann, Global Telecom Leader, ex. McKinsey, Deutsche Telekom, Reliance Jio, Axiata, and Telia Company, about Simplification: the state of the Telco industry, the '3S' and '5P' transformation framework to unlock its true value, differences between brownfield and greenfield scenarios, the challenges and outcomes that can be driven by structured, intentional leadership and the ongoing importance of the learning mindset. 'Reimagining Telecoms' Episodes 2 - 5 will be available monthly across the next four months. TLDR 01:13  Introduction to 'Reimaging Telecoms' mini-series 05:30 Cloud conversation with Rainer Deutschmann06:42 Physics, quantum computation, and corporate life09:57 State of the Telco industry, legacy, complexity, and locked value 14:55 Greenfield vs brownfield transformation18:51 The perfect Telco model and transformation from within23:13 Simplification, Standardization, and Scaling to unlock value29:18 Product portfolio simplification, and the business case34:25 People, leadership and culture change for simplification39:12 The role of partners and joint incentives45:15 Key challenges in a transformation and dealing with uncertainty 47:42 min curiosity, and empowering people to leverage technology50:31 Neuron-silicon connectivity and the role of Telecoms57:25 Learning from our kids adopting technology! Guest Rainer Deutschmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rainer-deutschmann/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/with Praveen Shankar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveen-shankar-capgemini/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

In this discussion, Nicole Onuta, an AI business transformation expert with deep experience in financial institutions, shares insights on AI-driven hyper-automation. She dives into how generative AI can revolutionize the software development lifecycle, enhancing productivity and innovation. The conversation touches on balancing frictionless customer experiences with mindful automation. Nicole also shares anecdotes about the journey of establishing AI governance, the challenges faced, and how organizations can adapt to the rapid changes brought by advanced AI technologies.

Today drones are a common sight from use in industrial and military settings to incredible swarming light shows.  They are often used for aerial data capture at scale, providing intelligence over wide and inhospitable areas. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Dario Valenza, founder of Carbonix, about the state of the art of drones, their role in intelligent industry platforms, what's holding back flying cars and the relationship between America's Cup yachts and drones. TLDR 01:52 Confused about AI on the iPhone 07:32 Cloud conversation with Dario Valenza 33:56 Failure is a Feature of Learning 44:10 Growth of Carbonix GuestDario Valenza: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dario-valenza-a7380a23/?originalSubdomain=au Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Report link: Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Tony McManus, Global Head of Enterprise Data and Index at Bloomberg, discusses the critical role of organizational culture in today's fast-paced market. He explores the challenges of adapting traditional hierarchies to foster agility in response to change. McManus dives into Bloomberg's cloud strategy and the importance of real-time data in customer engagement. He highlights the significance of a culture of curiosity and flexibility, especially amidst technological advancements and external pressures.

Enterprise Resource Planning software runs at the heart of the world's largest organizations, helping to plan and operate companies, and underpinning the wave of globalization over the past 20 years. However, it too is about to evolve as the impact of GenAI deepens. This week, Dave, and Rob talk to Miranda Nash, GVP Applications Development & Strategy, Fusion AI at Oracle, about focusing on not just PoC, but how you scale AI, the evolution of ERP software, the use of Agents to drive higher levels of automation and this years Oracle CloudWorld.  We also pick through the evolving jargon of AI in an attempt to demystify it.TLDR 01:15 Confused about reaching the zenith of non-functional requirements (and the word Zentih) 06:00 Cloud conversation with Miranda Nash 35:50 Demystifying AI 45:00 Dancing to Cuban music!GuestMiranda Nash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirandanash/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/SoundBen Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

Off to a slower start than many sectors with Cloud transformation, due to regulation lag, Financial Services is now picking up pace.  With challenger banks moving into the sector and regulations have caught up, so its now not just about moving to Cloud, its about Cloud enabled business growth. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Pranati Dave, Practice Director @ Everest Group, about the state of Cloud in FS, highlights from recent Everest research into Enterprise Maturity Models for Microsoft Business Applications and how these models can help accelerate digital change in your organization.TLDR00:00 Chase glitch confusion06:25 Cloud conversation with Pranati Dave36:20 4 dimensions of Maturity41:20  Family time!Resources'Enterprise Maturity Model for Microsoft Business Applications in Financial Services'https://www2.everestgrp.com/reportaction/EGR-2024-31-V-6490/Marketinghttps://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/enterprise-maturity-model-for-microsoft-business-applications-in-fs/ GuestPranati Goswami Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranati-dave/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/  Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

The hosts introduce a new team member and share summer adventures, setting an upbeat tone for the season. They dive into how personal experiences shape our understanding of technology, discussing everything from intuitive design to humorous travel tales. Expect engaging conversations on cloud-driven transformation and the significance of autonomy in boosting team dynamics. They're eager to incorporate listener feedback, emphasizing psychological safety and the evolution of workplace culture in a digital age. Get ready for insightful and entertaining discussions!

In a captivating dialogue, Bernard Marr, acclaimed author and futurist, delves into the hype cycles of technology, spotlighting trends like AI and the metaverse. He discusses the ethical implications of rapid tech evolution and the challenges posed by decentralized technologies. The conversation highlights the intersection of financial cost and sustainability, challenging traditional views on environmental impact. With insights on how AI reshapes supply chains and the importance of ethical standards, this session is a must-listen for tech enthusiasts and decision-makers alike.