Cloud Realities

Live from the heart of Microsoft Ignite 2024 in Chicago, we're bringing you three daily episodes. Join us as we make connections between Microsoft, Azure AI and Data, Security, Industry, Development Community and customer experience. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip.   On day two of the conference Dave and Rob talk to:Rudra Mitra, CVP Purview about Data Security in the Age of AISarah Bird, CPO for Responsible AI and Yina Arenas, VP, AI Foundry about Embedding Ethics in AI Innovation & the newly announced FoundryScott Hanselman, VP Developer Community about Empowering Developers with AI TLDR00:32 Bar in the Clouds and observation from Microsoft Ignite08:44 Data Security meets AI with Rudra Mitra33:30 Ethics and Foundry meets AI with Dr. Sarah Bird and Yina Arenas1:04:28 Developers meets AI with Scott Hanselman 1:34:13 Conclusion of Day 2 and what will Day 3 bring?GuestRudra Mitra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudramitra/Dr. Sarah Bird: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slbird/Yina Arenas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yinaa/Scott Hanselman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanselman/HostsDave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/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

Live from the heart of Microsoft Ignite 2024 in Chicago, we're bringing you three daily episodes. Join us as we make connections between Microsoft, Azure AI and Data, Security, Industry, Development Community and customer experience. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip.  On day one of the conference Dave and Rob first chat with friend of the show Steve Webb about the main Keynote announcements by Satya Nadella, Ignite itself and the critical topic of Chicago pizza.Then they talk to:Arun Ulag, CVP Azure Data, Microsoft, about the importance of Data in the AI landscapeTLDR00:40 Main announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2024 by the team 19:40 Azure Data meets AI with Arun Ulag  Guest Arun Ulag: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunulag/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/With Steve Webb https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpwebb/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

In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, understanding your organisations legal position on AI is critical. As it continues to advance, so do the complexities around data protection, intellectual property, and ethical use and regulation is struggling to keep up.  This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Jagvinder Singh Kang, Partner at International & UK Head of IT Law at Mills& Reeve about how businesses and individuals are navigating leveraging AI’s potential while staying within legal and ethical boundaries, including the current state of GenAI regulation, the relevance of the EU AI Act and the evolving legal landscape. TLDR 02:25 Should we just give up and embrace the algorithm? 07:43 Cloud conversation with Jagvinder 41:03 The overwhelming pace of technological change for elders 48:17 Great movies and preparing for a major GenAI event! Guest Jagvinder Singh Kang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagvindersinghkang/ 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

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.

The telecom industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. This shift is creating new business opportunities and services but also brings significant challenges in transformation and modernization. In a new five-part mini-series, Reimagining Telecoms, we will explore these challenges through five distinct lenses: Growth, Networks, Simplification, Data & AI, and Regulation, uncovering lessons and insights relevant to telecom 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