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Catalyst Podcast

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Sep 10, 2024 • 36min

From the Archives: From Code to Canvas

Per Kristian Stoveland on his generative art series The Harvest Generative artists are trailblazing a brand new, technology-based future. In this archived episode Clinton sits down with Per Kristian to hear all about how he developed his ambitious generative art collection The Harvest. Per Kristian explains what generative art actually is, how it differs from AI art, and breaks down the technologies and platforms that power his stunning work. Links: Perkwerk OpenSea OpenSea - Per Kristian Stoveland The Harvest #0The Harvest #112The Harvest #162The Harvest #369VoidSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 40min

From The Archives - The Power of the Platform

Nate Berent-Spillson, VP of Engineering at NTT DATA, explores the transformative potential of platform thinking in large enterprises. He delves into the challenges organizations face, such as legacy systems and structural frictions, that hinder innovation. Berent-Spillson advocates for adopting a platform mentality, emphasizing efficiency and collaboration. By using historical examples like the railroad expansion, he illustrates the need for standardization and how overcoming these hurdles can drive meaningful change in today’s tech landscape.
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Aug 27, 2024 • 38min

Telecom Through the Years: With The First Lady of Wireless

Arlene Harris on the transformation of the telecommunications industryTelecommunications has come a long way since the 60s. This week Clinton is joined by telecom pioneer, Arlene Harris, and NTT DATA’s Devin Yaung to discuss how platforms and the telecom industry have changed over the past 60 years. They delve into Arlene’s incredible journey from working a switchboard at 12 years old to how she transformed the wireless tech and airline industries. Arlene also shares the one thing that kept her going throughout it all - serving the customer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Aug 20, 2024 • 38min

Signs and Symptoms: Spotting and Tackling Design Debt

Two design experts on the costs of accruing design debt We hear a lot about technical debt but what about its equally bothersome cousin design debt? This week on Catalyst Clinton sits down with NTT DATA design experts Mohit SantRam and Kevin McGrath to talk about design debt. They share the tell-tale signs of how to spot design debt and the first steps to take to reduce it. Paying down design debt may seem costly but the cost of not taking it on is even greater. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Aug 13, 2024 • 36min

Blueprints and Whiteboards: On What Makes a Good IT Architect

Jason Aitchison on good IT architecture practicesThe saying goes “all together all from the start,” and that goes for architects too. This week Clinton is joined by Jason Aitchison, Senior Director at NTT DATA, to discuss what makes a good IT architect. Jason shares the traits he looks for in an architect, from creativity to proven problem solving skills, and shares the importance of attaching a delivery team to an architect's work so it can get off the whiteboard and into practice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Aug 6, 2024 • 34min

Edge AI: With Shahid Ahmed

Shahid Ahmed on how Edge AI is transforming factory floors Factory floors can sometimes be tough and rough. Luckily, new Edge AI solutions can help to make factories more efficient. This week, Clinton is joined by Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP at NTT DATA, to discuss how Edge AI is being used in factories to improve working conditions and environmental targets for a number of large businesses. Shahid shares some use cases on how Edge AI is currently being used and explains how Edge AI is empowering companies and workers alike.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 30, 2024 • 38min

AI + Humans: The Forrester CX Event

Lisa Woodley on the topic that took the Forrester CX Summit by stormIn June, the Forrester CX Summit kicked off in Nashville. NTT DATA’s Head of Design, Lisa Woodley, attended the event and noticed that there was one topic that permeated every track of the summit - AI. This week Lisa chats with Clinton about the main topics that were discussed at the Summit, from navigating the present and future with AI to how AI will affect design principles to the ethics around its usage.Links: Forrester CX SummitUnmasking AI See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 39min

From the Archives: Frenzy vs. Flow

Danny Presten on how to improve flow through value stream management Organizations are often engaged in a flurry of day to day activities that may appear productive, but fail to yield meaningful results. This is why it’s so important to explore the intricacies of value stream management, Agile methodologies, and the transformative power of problem-solving. In this archived episode, Launch by NTT DATA’s Senior Director of Value Stream Management Danny Presten joins Clinton Bonner to take a look at company transformations and how to improve flow through the value stream management.Links: Danny PrestenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 39min

CareAR: With Kamran Khan

Kamran Khan, VP of Partnerships at CareAR, discusses democratizing AR for enterprises. Topics include failing fast, adapting to niche use cases, and AR improving safety for field support. They also explore the impact of partnerships and showcasing real-life outcomes in diverse industries.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 43min

Greater Than The Sum of Its Parts: On Finding Product Alignment

Three experts on defining value early on and what’s at risk if you don’t It’s rare, but when engineering, design and product strategy fall into lock step to deliver a product it can feel like magic. This week on Catalyst, Clinton sits down with product experts Ash Howell, Scott Campagna, and Jamie Bernard to discuss why enterprises often can’t align product, design, and engineering until it’s too late. They break down how this happens and share ways to orchestrate getting all the right people together at the right time. Links: The Signals Are Talking - Amy WebbAre you right or are you useful? Lessons of One Gripe leadership from Jim BrusnahanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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