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Apr 10, 2024 • 50min

CRLIVE27: Google Cloud Next 24 Day 1: Innovation & sustainability meet AI with Erwan Menard & Justin Keeble, Google Cloud

Live from the heart of Google Next'24 in Las Vegas, right from the Expo floor, we're bringing you a special limited series of episodes. Join us as we make connections between Google, AI, industry adoption, cloud transformation and customer experience. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip.  On day one of the conference Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Erwan Menard, Director Product Management and Customer Activation, Cloud AI about Innovation meets AI Justin Keeble, Managing Director for Global Sustainability about Sustainability meets AITLDR:00:40 Announcements from the Expo floor at Google Next'2408:38 Innovation meets AI with Erwan Menard 30:02 Sustainability meets AI with Justin KeebleGuests:Erwan Menard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwanmenard/Justin Keeble: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinkeeble/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/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/ 
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Apr 4, 2024 • 54min

CR059: Digitalising Fresenius with Ingo Elfering, Fresenius

As a first part of a new occasional series, we look directly at the digitalisation journeys and challenges of the worlds leading companies with their leaders.  We start with Fresenius, a European multinational health care company based in Bad Homburg, Germany. It provides products and services for dialysis in hospitals, as well as inpatient and outpatient medical care.This week, Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Ingo Elfering, Group CIO of Fresenius and German CIO Magazine's CIO of the Year 2023, about their complex, multi-threaded transformation approach. They discuss what this approach now enables for Fresenius, how the cloud is at the heart of enabling the change, the next steps now that a significant new platform has been established, and how the right tone was set at the Board level to enable the transformation.TLDR:01:33 Kern-Vergence! 06:00 Cloud conversation with Ingo Elfering49:47 What next after the transformation and planning this years vacation!  GuestIngo Elfering: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingoelfering/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/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/
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Mar 28, 2024 • 47min

CR058: Should Cloud co$t the Earth? with Mark Butcher, Posetiv

GreenOps presents a significant challenge in enterprise's approach to emissions data, sustainability, and cloud operations. Balancing tech innovation with eco-responsibility requires strategic alignment and continuous effort, but the rewards are worth it! This week Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to Mark Butcher, Founder & CEO of Posetiv, about GreenOps, how it aligns with the reality of our software, SaaS, and cloud usage, why emissions data will go up before it goes down, and if cost is truly a reliable proxy for sustainability. TLDR:01:00 Rob is confused about is his carbon footprint06:15 Cloud conversation with Mark Butcher19:10 Amazing survey outcomes and impact on Talent43:25 Federation across Green Ops  GuestMark Butcher https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbutcher/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/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/
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Mar 21, 2024 • 40min

CR057: From DJ to Cloud telecom platform provider with Peter Schroeder, Telzio

Telzio are a great example of Cloud driven innovation, providing a software driven telecoms platform to businesses of all sizes on the Cloud.  But even more fascinating is the story of how Telzio came to exist at all...This week Dave and Sjoukje talk to Peter Schroeder, Founder and CEO, Telzio about why and how a successful DJ started a Cloud driven Telecoms company, how you kickstart without external funding or advertising, the Telecom industry competition and challenges, oh, and how you survive a plane crash!TLDR:01:36 Cosmic Rays 05:42 Cloud conversation with Peter Schroeder31:20 AI in the music industry 38:46 Spend time with my kids doing whatever they want to do! GuestPeter Schroeder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterrankschroeder/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/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/
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Mar 14, 2024 • 41min

CR056: Digital certificate revolution! with Nick France, Sectigo

A 'Digital Certificate' proves the authenticity of a device, server, or user as they communicate with each other - they quietly enforce safety and security in our digital world.  However, like in most industries, there is disruption on the horizon in the world of digital certs, and that affects all of us.This week Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to Nick France, CTO of SSL, Sectigo about what certificates do to keep us safe, the impact if a certificate is compromised, what the coming changes are, how they impact organisations and what they should do about it.  We also talk about the big Cyber trends for 2024.TLDR:01:40 Apple and the EU07:00 Cloud conversation with Nick France 32:30 More Cyber Trends 2024 38:11 Industry change and Bricktastic! GuestNick France:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-f-263b355/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/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/
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Mar 7, 2024 • 37min

CR055: Women in Data® with Roisin McCarthy, WiD and Elisa Sai, Capgemini

To celebrate International Womens Day we are delighted to welcome Women in Data back to the show.  They provide a platform that allows professionals at all levels to share their knowledge and experience, while working alongside businesses to help them embrace and develop the enormous advantages generated by diversity.This week Dave and Sjoukje talk to Roisin McCarthy, Founder at Women in Data and Elisa Sai, VP Analytics & AI at Capgemini Invent about Women in Data's 'Twenty in Data & Tech' series, this weeks flagship event at Londons o2, get an exclusive announcement on next years 'Twenty in Data & Tech' series and a call to action!  We also talk to Elisa about what it is like to be involved in the movement.TLDR:00:56 Intros 02:17 Cloud conversation with Roisin McCarthy and Elisa Sai28:10 International Womens Day35:00 Rest of the year with WiD & a birthday! GuestRoisin McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roisinmccarthy/Elisa Sai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-sai-40907623/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/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/
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Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 4min

CRLIVE26: MWC24: Humanising AI with Fawad Qureshi & Phil Kippen, Snowflake PLUS the gang reflect on MWC24

We are live from #MWC24 (Mobile World Conference 2024), direct from the Expo floor, with a limited series of episodes talking to leaders from across the industry on themes of the conference, as well as filling in on all of the news and gossip.Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk about 'Humanising AI' with- Fawad Qureshi  Field CTO at Snowflake - Phil Kippen, Global Head Of Industry - Telecommunications at SnowflakeThe gang then round out the weeks shows by exploring the sixth and final theme, 'Manufacturing DX' and share their reflections on the show, and their disappointments in certain demos...GuestFawad Qureshi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qureshi/Phil Kippen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philkippen/ HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/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/
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Feb 28, 2024 • 34min

CRLIVE25: MWC24: 5G and beyond with Zarn Kucel and Chris McKenna, AWS

We are live from #MWC24 (Mobile World Conference 2024), direct from the Expo floor, with a limited series of episodes talking to leaders from across the industry on themes of the conference, as well as filling in on all of the news and gossip.Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to Zarn Kucel, Global Head of AWS Hybrid Edge, Telco & CSP and Chris McKenna is the Worldwide Head of Business Development for Private Networks at AWS about the theme of '5G and beyond', Hybrid Edge and Mobile Private Networks, discover the potential of NaaS (Network as a Service) and how the Cloud and Communications are converging to provide an unltra-powerful innovation platform. GuestsZarn Kucel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zarnkucel/Chris McKenna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mckenna-082b4647/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/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/
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Feb 28, 2024 • 48min

CRLIVE24: MWC24: Game Changers with Paul Armstrong, Schneider Electric, Greg Pelton, Iridium and Richard Deakin, Stratospheric Platforms Limited

We are live from #MWC24 (Mobile World Congress 2024), direct from the Expo floor, with a limited series of episodes talking to leaders from across the industry on themes of the conference, as well as filling in on all of the news and gossip.Dave, Sjoukje and Rob explore the conference theme of 'Game Changers' by talking to three technology providers who are creating new solutions to solve some of our biggest challenges:Paul Armstrong, Global Sales Director, Digital Services, Schneider Electric about Smart Buildings and their critical role in helping businesses operating more sustainably and how having an 'Energy Command Centre' can helpGreg Pelton, CTO, Iridium and Richard Deakin, CEO, Stratospheric Platforms Ltd about the potential of non-terrestrial networks in both the stratosphere and low earth orbit to bring communications to previously hard to reach locations and space networks direct to consumer devices. They also talk about the difficulties in working in space!GuestsPaul Armstrong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-armstrong-67871127/Greg Pelton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-pelton-631789/Richard Deakin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdeakin/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/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/
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Feb 28, 2024 • 27min

CRLIVE23: MWC24: Our Digital DNA with Mohamed Awad, Arm

We are live from #MWC24 (Mobile World Congress 2024), direct from the Expo floor, with a limited series of episodes talking to leaders from across the industry on themes of the conference, as well as filling in on all of the news and gossip.Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to Mohamed Awad, SVP/GM, Infrastructure Business at Arm about the 'Our Digital DNA' conference theme, the evolution of processing power and the challenges of ever increasing demand whilst managing the impact on the environment.  They also chat about the exciting consumer devices that have been announced at the show, including a flying taxi!GuestMohamed Awad, Arm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moawad/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ProductionMarcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/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/

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