Bernard Marr's Future of Business & Technology Podcast

In this interview with IBM’s Azure CTO, Tim Callaghan, we explore the long-standing IBM-Microsoft partnership, discussing its evolution, the collaborative projects (like the NHS cloud migration), and their collective focus on helping businesses navigate complex modernisation and future-proofing processes.Here are some useful links: https://ibm.biz/BdyjJhhttps://nordcloud.com/case-studies/nhs-england/https://digital.nhs.uk/services/cloud-centre-of-excellence/ccoe-services

In this podcast we discuss three groundbreaking tech trends - Digital Twins, Generative AI and the Metaverse, and how they are redefining industries.I am joined by Marc Whitten, President of Create at Unity, who envisions that the integration of AI, particularly generative AI apps, will democratize the creation of digital twin simulations and 3D interactive experiences.

Panini, the biggest name in sports trading cards, is experimenting with NFT technology to create digital collectibles and markets. I am joined by Jason Howarth, Vice President of Marketing & Digital at Panini America, to explore how the company is aiming to create a sustainable and controlled blockchain marketplace with a lucrative secondary revenue stream and a hybrid approach that bundles physical and digital trading cards.

Duolingo, the language learning app, is using AI in lots of exciting ways. Just recently, it has introduced GPT-4 on its language learning platform with AI. I am joined by Klinton Bicknell, Head of AI at Duolingo, to talk about their use of AI and the integration of GPT-4, as well as the future of education more broadly.

I am joined by Kamales Lardi, author of The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation.We talk about the fact that digital transformation goes beyond technology; it demands addressing human issues and change management. Aligning initiatives with business outcomes and fostering collaboration can help organizations adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving tech landscape.

Innovation is vital for any company in our ever-faster changing world, but how to corporations keep pace with startups?In this livestream, I am joined by Andrew Binns, co-author of Corporate Explorers: How Corporations Beat Startups at the Innovation Game. We discuss what it takes to make innovation work. We also look at how ntrapreneurs, a new breed of entrepreneurs, are driving innovation and business opportunities from within established corporations, using the agile thinking of startup CEOs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making headlines due to the success of viral applications like ChatGPT and Dall-E. The latest innovations in AI are set to impact the world of business, particularly real-time AI, which uses up-to-the-minute data to make decisions. Successful AI-powered applications at companies such as Netflix, Uber, Google, and Amazon rely on real-time AI to personalize user experiences and recommend products based on the latest trends.For this podcast episode, I am joined by Ed Anuff, Chief Product Officer at Datastax, who believes that businesses that can quickly incorporate real-time AI into their operations will gain a competitive edge and exceed their customers' expectations.

The world of work is evolving and raises the question of whether traditional degrees are still valuable to employers. Companies such as Accenture, IBM, and the US government have relaxed or removed degree requirements, leading to debates on whether this signals the decline of traditional education or is just a short-term reaction to disruptive factors like the pandemic and skills crisis. To discuss this topic, I am joined by Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative technologies ever available to companies. Here we explore why companies have to go all in on AI in order to win big. For this conversation, I am joined by Tom Davenport, President’s Distinguished Professor of IT and Management at Babson College and Nitin Mittal, head of the Analytics and AI Practice at Deloitte Consulting. We discuss their brand new book: All In On AI: How Smart Companies Win Big With Artificial Intelligence

In this conversation, we explore the role of AI in customer experience (CX), in particular, how we ensure, that in a digital future, AI helps to deliver positive experiences for both customer service agents and customers, alike. I am joined by Einat Weiss, Chief Marketing Officer at NICE