Realities Remixed

RR009 Leading in the Never Normal with Peter Hinssen

Capgemini — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0100

Realities Remixed, formerly know as Cloud Realities, launches a new season exploring the intersection of people, culture, industry and tech.

As AI accelerates the shift from networks to ecosystems, organisations face a growing tension between fast‑moving technology and slower, socially driven organisational change. Success in the “Never Normal” will depend less on intelligence itself and more on leadership qualities, judgement, narrative, trust, and the ability to create space for corporate explorers to build the Day After Tomorrow, not just optimise today.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Peter Hinssen, keynote speaker, author and lecturer and co-founder of nexxworks to explore how leaders navigating through rapid change, focused on transforming uncertainty into opportunities for growth and innovation..

TLDR

00:41 – Guest introduction and overview of this week’s theme
01:02 – Hangout: Episode 200!
06:25 – Dig in: Deep dive into the pace of change
14:17 – Conversation with Peter Hinssen on adaptive organisations and leadership styles
55:10 – Continuing the conversation about Tech
1:11:20 – Travel to Taiwan, Silicon Valley, and China

Guest

Peter Hinssen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phinssen/
https://www.peterhinssen.com

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/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

RR008: Strategic leapfrogging in a disturbed world with Andre Loesekrug-Pietri, JEDI the European ARPA

Capgemini — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0100

In an era where technological progress reshapes power, security, and prosperity at unprecedented speed, societies face a defining choice: adapt incrementally or reinvent boldly. How can breakthrough and disruptive technologies enable strategic leapfrogging, transforming long‑term ambition into real‑world impact amid a rapidly shifting global landscape.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Andre Loesekrug-Pietri, Chair and the Scientific Director of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI, the European ARPA), to explore the ambition behind and what it would take for Europe to stop reacting to technological change and start shaping it.

TLDR

00:30 – Guest introduction and overview of this week’s conversation

01:35 – Team Dig in: Is Europe falling behind on competitiveness?

13:52 – Conversation with Andre Loesekrug-Pietri

1:00:19 – Traveling to Japan with the French president

Guest

Andre Loeskrug-Petri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrepietri/

X: @eurojedi
www.jedi.foundation

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/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

RR007: What if Moore's Law is over? with AJ Guillon & Peter Richards, YetiWare

Capgemini — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0100

Realities Remixed, formerly known as Cloud Realities, launches a new season exploring the intersection of people, culture, industry and tech.

One of the most fundamental challenges in modern computing is the growing hardware–software mismatch. As Moore’s Law slows and performance gains no longer come “for free,” software built on Turing‑era, sequential assumptions struggles to keep pace with today’s highly parallel, heterogeneous hardware. That disconnect is now a central constraint on innovation.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Peter Richards, advisor and AJ Guillon, founder of YetiWare, to explore why this mismatch persists, what it means for organizations today, and how emerging approaches may redefine the relationship between software and hardware in the years ahead.

TLDR

00:35 – Introduction

01:04 – Hang out: How deep can we go, and what is the history of the compute era?

07:00 – Dig in: The power demands of LLMs, data centers, scale, size and potato chips

15:35 – Conversation with Peter Richards and AJ Guillon

55:31 – Spring cleanup with a chainsaw and cycling

Guest

Peter Richards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-richards-3b99688/
AJ Guillon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajguillon/

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/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

RR006: How leaders must adapt now to successfully scale AI, with Jana Werner and Phil Le-Brun, AWS

Capgemini — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:45:00 +0000

Realities Remixed, formerly known as Cloud Realities, launches a new season exploring the intersection of people, culture, industry and tech.

In a world defined by constant change, leaders must evolve from rigid hierarchies to emotionally intelligent, empowering leadership. By fostering adaptability, continuous learning, distributed leadership, and a culture of curiosity, organisations become better equipped to navigate technological disruptions, such as AI, with resilience and innovation.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Jana Werner and Phil Le-Brun, Executives in Residence at AWS to explore what it really takes for organisations to thrive in a world of continuous transformation, and why rigid hierarchies, control, and over-designed change programmes so often get in the way.

TLDR

00:42 – Guest introduction and overview of this week’s theme
01:26 – Team dig-in: A new cycle of change is on it's way
19:27 – In‑depth conversation with Jana and Phil
57:37 – Octopus playlist and case study highlights

Guest

Jana Werner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janawerner1/
Phil Le-Brun: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillebrun/
https://www.theoctopusorganization.com/ A Guide to Thriving in a World of Continuous Transformation

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/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

RR005: Value metrics vs vanity metrics with Carlos Corredor, Condor

Capgemini — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Realities Remixed, formerly known as Cloud Realities, launches a new season exploring the intersection of people, culture, industry and tech.

Technology and AI are rapidly transforming marketing, challenging old assumptions and shifting the focus toward analytics‑driven precision, smarter segmentation, and multimodal content. As attention becomes harder to capture and creative workflows evolve, the real advantage lies in adapting for an AI‑first environment, especially by rethinking overlooked segments like the mid‑market and being far more specific in strategy and execution.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Carlos Corredor, founder and CEO of Condor, to discuss the difference between value metrics and vanity metrics in modern marketing and why many organisations still struggle to connect marketing activity to real business results.

TLDR

00:32 – Introduction

00:59 – Hang out: Staying healthy

06:10 – Dig in: The valuable to measure with metrics

17:52 – Conversation with Carlos Corredor

47:15 – Looking ahead to the World Cup football

Guest

Carlos Corredor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-corredor-condor/

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/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

RR004: The trust gap with Dr. Tim Currie, Author

Capgemini — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Realities Remixed, formerly know nas Cloud Realities, launches a new season exploring the intersection of people, culture, industry and tech.

After years of remote‑first work built on swift trust, companies are asking a harder question: what does a organization really stand for when people rarely show up together? As AI accelerates change, leaders are rethinking presence, team design, and collaboration to fuel trust, innovation, and growth.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Dr. Tim Currie, disruptor, author, innovator, and advisor, to examine transformation versus trust, the role of AI, and whether organisations can truly build culture without deeper human connection.

TLDR
00:42– Introduction

01:10 – Hang out: New film releases

07:17 – Dig in: The trust gap in remote work

17:57 – Conversation with Dr. Tim Currie

54:07 – The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Las Vegas and staying connected

Guest

Dr. Tim Currie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tim-currie-37756a/
Book Swift Trust: https://swifttrustbook.com/

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/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

RR003: Messaging the future with Kathleen Tandy, Meta

Capgemini — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Realities Remixed, formerly known as Cloud Realities, launches a new season exploring the intersection of people, culture, industry and tech.

Business messaging is transforming customer engagement by enabling brands to move conversations into familiar, always‑on messaging platforms. The result for customers is greater convenience, quicker resolutions, and more meaningful, personalized interactions.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Kathleen Tandy, Global Director and Head of Business Messaging Marketing and WhatsApp for Business at Meta , to explore how companies are using messaging platforms to engage customers, what customers expect from these experiences, and the challenges of scaling messaging in tech.

TLDR

00:35 – Introduction

01:00 – Hang out: The new Remarkable

05:25 – Dig in: Using messaging to enhance customer experiences

20:49 – Conversation with Kathleen Tandy

55:26 – The passion for college football and championship weekend!

Guest

Kathleen Tandy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kptandy/

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/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

RR002: The business - tech divide with John Koerwer, UGI Corporation

Capgemini — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Realities Remixed, formerly known as Cloud Realities, launches a new season exploring the intersection of people, culture, industry, and tech.

Energy transportation is a deeply local business, safely delivering gas and electricity, more and more from renewable sources, directly to the communities it serves. Technology and AI help make that possible by strengthening safety, bringing companies closer to customers, and enabling teams to build the future together.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by John Koerwer, CIO of UGI Corporation, to explore explore why “the business” and tech still struggle to speak the same language, nd what helps close the gap.

TLDR

00:35 – Introduction
01:17 – Hang out: new toys and coffee
07:55 – Dig in: the business - tech divide
21:07 – Conversation with John Koerwer
59:40 – The amazing AI technology in The Sphere's version of The Wizard of Oz

Guest

John Koerwer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-koerwer-46102127/

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/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

RR001: This is Realities Remixed & big trends for 2026

Capgemini — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Realities Remixed, formerly known as Cloud Realities, launches a new season exploring the intersection of people, culture, and tech. Hosts Dave Chapman, Esmee van de Giessen, and Rob Kernahan unpack 2026’s defining trends, from AI and sovereignty to adaptability and automation, offering fresh insight, candid reflections, and forward‑looking conversations shaping the year ahead.

TLDR

00:20 – Introduction of Realities Remixed

02:30 – Why the show evolved?

04:50 – Dig in with the team: Predictions for 2026

06:40 – Macro trends

13:00 – Sovereignty
17:40 – Agentic AI
22:17 – Human–AI interaction
26:06 – Cloud trends
30:42 – AI scaling, domain‑specific models
35:03 – Adoption lag
39:34 – Physical AI
43:47 – Quantum computing
48:21 – Hardware acceleration
50:30 – Cybersecurity
52:38 – Season outlook

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/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

RR000: Coming soon!

Capgemini — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000

On Cloud Realities, the real insight rarely came from technology alone, it emerged at the intersection of People, Culture, Industry, and Technology. In the remix we bring back familiar voices and topics while going deeper into the wider impacts, influence, and potential of today’s tech across society.

The 2026 season trailer, arriving a little later than planned, opens with this renewed focus and sets the stage for Episode 1, launching on February 19. Here’s a quick trailer to get you ready!

TLDR

00:11 The emergence of insight from Cloud Realities
01:00 Where the magic happens
01:42 The real impact on People, Culture, Industry and Tech

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/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

CR118: Christmas special! Return to the simulation with Anders Indset, Author & Philosopher

Capgemini — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:45:00 +0000

From all of us at Cloud Realities, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Back in our December 2022 Christmas special, we explored the far reaches of reality, asking whether we live in a simulation and if that even matters. Now, we return to that question with fresh perspectives and new challenges…

In this last Cloud Realities podcast of 2025, Dave, Esmee and Rob return to the simulation with Anders Indset, philosopher, author, and long-time friend of the show, revisiting a question that’s been quietly running underneath everything we’ve discussed since 2022: If reality itself is information and what does that mean for being human?

TLDR:

00:58 – It’s Christmas!
08:32 – Major announcement and reflections on the Cloud Realities podcast journey
15:32 – Celebrating three big wins: B2B Marketing Awards (Best Content, Best Customer Retention) and The Drum (Best Creative Audio)
22:55 – Is there a next thing?
23:30 – Welcoming Anders Indset, who shares his vision for practical philosophy and the future of human/AI co-evolution
32:02 – Exploring the Quantum Economy and the Singularity Paradox
58:10 – Deep dive into the Simulation Hypothesis, revisiting the 2022 discussion and Rob is again confused...
01:27:45 – Anders enjoying Christmas in the Norwegian wilderness
01:29:40 – Edit point

Guest

Anders Indset: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersindset/ or andersindset.com

Additional information: thequantumeconomy.com and tomorrowmensch.com

Hosts

Dave Chapmanger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Esmee van de Gluhwein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

Rob Snowmananahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production

Dr Mike van Der Buabbles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/

Dave Chapmanger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound

Ben Jingle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

Louis Snow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

CRSP08: State of AI 2025 pt.3: AI Unplugged - from data to sovereign intelligence with Johanna Hutchinson, BAE Systems

Capgemini — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:45:00 +0000

In this last episode of the special AI mini-series, we now explore the human side of transformation, where technology meets purpose and people remain at the center. From future jobs and critical thinking to working with C-level leaders, how human intervention and high-quality data drive success in an AI-powered world.

This week Dave, Esmee , Rob sit down with Johanna Hutchinson, CDO at BAE systems about why data matters, the rise of Sovereign AI, and the skills shaping the intelligence age.

TLDR

00:55 Introduction of Johanna Hutchinson

02:09 Explaining the State of AI mini-series with Craig

06:01 Conversation with Johanna

34:20 Weaving today’s data tapestries with AI

40:20 Going to a rave

Guest

Johanna Hutchinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanna-hutchinson-95b95568/

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/

with co-host Craig Suckling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigsuckling/

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

CR117 Redesigning industries with AI with Scott Hanselman, Microsoft

Capgemini — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:45:00 +0000

AI is transforming software development—redefining roles, creativity, and community, while challenging developers to embrace ambiguity, orchestrate specialized agents, and stay human through empathy and curiosity. Will AI make developers more creative, or will we forget how the machine really works under the hood?

This week Dave, Esmee , Rob sit down with Scott Hanselman, VP Developer Community at Microsoft for a wildly energetic, deeply human, and brilliantly practical conversation about how AI is reshaping software development and what that means for creativity, careers, and all industries.

TLDR

00:30 – Scott Hanselman introduced as a special guest from Microsoft Ignite 2025.

02:16 – Scott discusses how AI is fundamentally redesigning all industries.

09:50 – Don’t anthropomorphize AI, I want the computer from Star Trek!

15:30 – Delegation: contrasting the roles of humans and agents.

18:30 – The importance of supporting early career growth and learning.

26:30 – Why specificity matters in AI and coding.

35:30 – Making AI delightful and fun.

45:30 – Always put humans first in AI development.

46:00 – Each morning I think about lunch.

Guest

Scott Hanselman: https://www.hanselman.com/
The Hanselminutes Podcast: https://www.hanselman.com/podcasts with over 1025 podcasts!

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

CRLIVE58 AWS re:Invent 2025: European Digital Sovereign Futures with Mustafa Isik, AWS + Team reflections on re:Invent 2025

Capgemini — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:29:45 +0000

Live from the iconic Venetian in Las Vegas, we’re rolling out an exclusive mini-series dedicated to AWS re:Invent 2025!

Tune in as we sit down with AWS visionaries and take the pulse of the industry on everything shaping the future, Cloud innovation, GenAI, Agents, and the hottest trends making waves.

And because what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas, we’ll spill the latest news, insider buzz, and a little Strip-side gossip to keep things spicy.

Dave, Esmee, and Rob wrap up their final AWS re:Invent 2025 conversation with Mustafa Isik, Chief Technologist for Sovereignty at AWS, discussing digital sovereignty and its growing regional importance. They close the event with reflections from Matthew Gillard, co-founder of Cuidado Connect and co-host of Cloud Dialogues, along with insights from the team.

TLDR

01:29 – Meet Mustafa Isik and hear his keynote highlights
04:05 – In-depth discussion with Mustafa
31:35 – Exploring the line between science fiction and science fact
36:26 – Introduction to Matthew Gillard
38:55 – Matt shares his re:Invent reflections from a developer’s perspective
52:12 – The team looks back on re:Invent 2025
1:00:02 – The team’s take on science fiction versus science fact

Guests

Mustafa Isik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codesurgeon/

Matt Gillard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgillard/
https://cloud-dialogues.com/

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

CRLIVE57 AWS re:Invent 2025: Financial Renovation with Scott Mullins, AWS

Capgemini — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:58:06 +0000

Live from the iconic Venetian in Las Vegas, we’re rolling out an exclusive mini-series dedicated to AWS re:Invent 2025!

Tune in as we sit down with AWS visionaries and take the pulse of the industry on everything shaping the future, Cloud innovation, GenAI, Agents, and the hottest trends making waves.

And because what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas, we’ll spill the latest news, insider buzz, and a little Strip-side gossip to keep things spicy.

Dave, Esmee, and Rob continue their discussion with Scott Mullins, MD Financial Services at AWS, on how the sector is rapidly embracing cloud, AI, automation, and real-time data to drive agility and stay compliant.

TLDR

00:30 – Meet Scott Mullins and hear about his re:Invent experience
05:00 – Deep dive conversation with Scott
25:56 – Fiiction with The Jetsons

Guest

Scott Mullins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/escottmullins/

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

CRLIVE56 AWS re:Invent 2025: Driving Innovation in Automotive and Energy & Utilities with Rob Boetticher and Howard Gefen, AWS

Capgemini — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:44:59 +0000

Live from the iconic Venetian in Las Vegas, we’re rolling out an exclusive mini-series dedicated to AWS re:Invent 2025!

Tune in as we sit down with AWS visionaries and take the pulse of the industry on everything shaping the future, Cloud innovation, GenAI, Agents, and the hottest trends making waves.

And because what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas, we’ll spill the latest news, insider buzz, and a little Strip-side gossip to keep things spicy.

Dave, Esmee, and Rob bring a double-feature conversation on industry innovation—first with Rob Boetticher, Global Technology Leader for Automotive and Manufacturing, followed by Howard Gefen, GM of the Energy and Utilities Industry Business Unit at AWS.

TLDR

00:42 – Rob Boetticher & Howard Gefen introduced

02:00 – Rob’s keynote highlights

07:52 – The future of automotive innovation with Rob

23:32 – Tech fiction examples

25:59 – Howard Gefen introduced

28:00 – Howard’s keynote highlights

31:04 – Howard on the future of Energy and Utilities

50:14 – Tech fiction examples

Guest

Rob Boetticher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-boetticher/
Howard Gefen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hgefen/

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

CRLIVE55 AWS re:Invent 2025: re:Accelerating Europe with Tanuja Randery, AWS

Capgemini — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Live from the iconic Venetian in Las Vegas, we’re rolling out an exclusive mini-series dedicated to AWS re:Invent 2025!

Tune in as we sit down with AWS visionaries and take the pulse of the industry on everything shaping the future, Cloud innovation, GenAI, Agents, and the hottest trends making waves.

And because what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas, we’ll spill the latest news, insider buzz, and a little Strip-side gossip to keep things spicy.

Dave, Esmee, and Rob kick off their conversation with Tanuja Randery, Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA), diving into cloud innovation and the call to re:Accelerate Europe.

TLDR

00:49 – Introduction to Tanuja Randery
03:29 – Keynote highlights with Tanuja and a deep-dive conversation
31:00 – Imaginary tech and Star Trek

Guest

Tanuja Randery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanuja-randery/

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

CRLIVE54 AWS re:Invent 2025: Making it real in Industries with Tim Murnin, AWS

Capgemini — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:19:45 +0000

Live from the iconic Venetian in Las Vegas, we’re rolling out an exclusive mini-series dedicated to AWS re:Invent 2025!

Tune in as we sit down with AWS visionaries and take the pulse of the industry on everything shaping the future, Cloud innovation, GenAI, Agents, and the hottest trends making waves.

And because what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas, we’ll spill the latest news, insider buzz, and a little Strip-side gossip to keep things spicy.

Dave, Esmee, and Rob continue their conversation with Tim Murnin, Head of Industry & Partner Strategy at AWS, exploring the evolving role of the CIO, adoption delays, and how trends vary across different sectors.

TLDR

00:36 – Welcome back with Tim Murnin and the team’s highlights from the AWS re:Invent 2025 keynote
08:04 – In-depth conversation with Tim, exploring key insights
32:05 – Where fact meets fiction, including a look at the flying car

Guest

Tim Murnin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmurnin/

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

CRLIVE53 AWS re:Invent 2025: Driving Cloud and AI success through collaboration with Chandra Pinapala, AWS

Capgemini — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:24:11 +0000

Live from the iconic Venetian in Las Vegas, we’re rolling out an exclusive mini-series dedicated to AWS re:Invent 2025!

Tune in as we sit down with AWS visionaries and take the pulse of the industry on everything shaping the future, Cloud innovation, GenAI, Agents, and the hottest trends making waves. And because what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas, we’ll spill the latest news, insider buzz, and a little Strip-side gossip to keep things spicy.

Dave, Esmee, and Rob start their conversation with Chandra Pinapala, Director Global Strategic Partners, to explore why strong partnerships are essential for success in Cloud and AI.

TLDR

00:40 – Back in Las Vegas with highlights from the AWS re:Invent 2025 keynote
12:07 – Meet Chandra Pinapala and dive deep into the conversation
35:10 – A playful leap into the world of fiction

Guest

Chandra Pinapala: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandrapinapala/

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

CR116: Unlocking Cloud for critical missions with Danny Polaine, Thales

Capgemini — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:45:00 +0000

Accelerating cloud adoption to drive innovation across domains like space, identity, and naval systems presents unique challenges. Success depends on aligning organizational culture, governance, financial models, and regulatory frameworks to enable collaboration, scalability, and software-defined capabilities.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob speak with Danny Polaine, Chief Information Officer at Thales, about the strategic shift to cloud technologies in a high-security sector like defense and the unique challenges that come with it.

TLDR:

00:52 – Introduction to Danny Polaine

03:35 – Rob is confused about the AI privacy dilemma

07:40 – Exploring tech in high-security sectors with Danny

35:34 – The biggest challenge isn’t tech, it’s people adapting to new ways of working

44:55 – Reflections on the CIO role and a fun story about singing waiters at a wedding

Guest

Danny Polaine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-polaine-5713454/?originalSubdomain=uk

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

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

CRLIVE52 Microsoft Ignite 2025: Scaling AI agents responsibly + Ignite 2025 team reflections with Yina Arenas, Microsoft

Capgemini — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:01:53 +0000

Hello San Francisco - we're arrived for Microsoft Ignite 2025!

The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed this week in San Francisco, we're bringing you the best updates right from the heart of the event. Join us to connect AI at scale, cloud modernization, and secure innovation—empowering organizations to become AI-first.

Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip.

Dave, Esmee, and Rob wrap up their Ignite 2025 series with Yina Arenas, CVP of Microsoft Foundry, to discuss why Foundry is the go-to choice for enterprises and how it champions responsible development and innovation.

TLDR

00:40 – Introduction to Yina Arenas
01:14 – How the team is doing, keynote highlights, and insights from the Expo floor
02:50 – Deep dive with Yina on the evolution of Cloud Foundry
29:24 – Favourite IT-themed movie, human interaction, and our society
31:56 – Personal (and slightly juicy) reflections on the week
37:30 – Team reflections on Ignite 2025, including an executive summary per guest and appreciation for Dennis Hansen
50:54 – The team’s favorite IT-themed movies
59:30 – Personal favorite restaurant

Guest

Yina Arenas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yinaa/

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 podc

CRLIVE51 Microsoft Ignite 2025: Undercover Cloud with Alistair Speirs, Microsoft

Capgemini — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:57:38 +0000

Hello San Francisco - we're arrived for Microsoft Ignite 2025!

Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip.

Dave, Esmee, and Rob continue their conversation with Alistair Speirs, GM of Global Infrastructure for Microsoft’s Azure Business Group, exploring how to build and scale the AI and Cloud datacenters of the future worldwide—while also addressing sovereignty requirements.

TLDR

00:40 – Introduction to Alistair Speirs

04:42 – Keynote highlights and Expo floor insights

06:50 – Deep dive conversation with Alistair

36:36 – Favorite IT-themed movie, using your brain as compute storage, and why people still matter

Guest

Alistair Speirs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair/

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

CRLIVE50 Microsoft Ignite 2025: Safe and responsible agentic implementation with Rob Lefferts, Microsoft

Capgemini — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:32:06 +0000

Hello San Francisco - we're arrived for Microsoft Ignite 2025!

Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip.

Dave and Esmee continue their conversation with Rob Lefferts, CVP Threat Protection about the key security announcements and explore how we leverage agents to protect, defend, and respond at AI speed.

TLDR

00:50 – Introduction to Rob Lefferts

01:40 – Keynote highlights and insights from the Expo floor

03:19 – In-depth conversation with Rob on why security is critical in the era of AI

22:53 – Favorite IT-themed movie linked to the Asimov’s principles and the Louvre password

Guest

Rob Lefferts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-lefferts/

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

CRLIVE49 Microsoft Ignite 2025: Innovating at the frontier with John Link, Microsoft

Capgemini — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:24:39 +0000

Hello San Francisco - we're arrived for Microsoft Ignite 2025!

Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip.

Dave, Esmee and Rob, continue their discussion with John Link, Partner Product Manager at Microsoft, exploring Frontier organizations and how AI and quantum are reshaping R&D, all within the context of Microsoft Discovery.

TLDR

00:58 – Introduction to John Link (and some fun food spellings)

03:55 – Keynote highlights and Expo floor insights

06:42 – Deep dive conversation with John

25:00 – Favorite IT-themed movie, thoughts on brain implants, and the simulation theory

Guest

John Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmlink/

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

CRLIVE48 Microsoft Ignite 2025: From business applications to AI business solutions with Jonathan Hunt, Microsoft

Capgemini — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:16:54 +0000

Hello San Francisco - we're arrived for Microsoft Ignite 2025!

Dave, Esmee, and Rob continue their conversation with Jonathan Hunt, CVP of Business Solutions at Microsoft, diving into the differences between AI-driven business solutions and traditional business applications, and exploring how customers can learn where—and how—to get started with AI.

TLDR

00:35 – Introduction and conversation with Jonathan Hunt, plus updates from the event floor
22:15 – Favorite IT-themed movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger

Guest

Jonathan Hunt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hunt1/

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

CRLIVE47 Microsoft Ignite 2025: The evolution and future of Co-pilot(s) with Rob Cromwell, Microsoft

Capgemini — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:12:33 +0000

Hello San Francisco - we're arrived for Microsoft Ignite 2025!

Dave, Esmee and Rob kick off with Rob Cromwell, CVP of Engineering and explore the exciting evolution of Copilot and share insights on what’s coming next.

TLDR
00:50 – Back in San Francisco
02:45 – Highlights from the first keynote
11:08 – Intro and chat with Rob Cromwell
30:40 – Tackling tech and authentication challenges
32:28 – Favorite IT-related film and a glimpse into the near future

Guest
Rob Cromwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robcromwell/

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

CR115: Power of data in complex industries with Chris Carter, BAE Systems

Capgemini — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:45:00 +0000

Digital intelligence is reshaping how organizations work, and success depends on integrating multiple domains, using real-time analytics, and ensuring strong cyber protections as data grows and risks increase

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk with Chris Carter, Director - Key Accounts and Australia at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, to explore the fast-moving world of digital intelligence, data, and analytics and dive into the complexities of the work, how rapidly the landscape is evolving, and the major challenges organizations face today.

TLDR:

00:41 Introduction of Chris Carter
03:00 Rob is confused by the idea of renting out brain capacity for compute power
07:13 Chris discusses the fusion of data, AI, and human judgment in complex environments
34:30 Are we giving enough attention to human cognitive capacity?
42:34 Rugby tickets with the family

Guest

Chris Carter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscarter3/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

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

CRSP07: State of AI 2025 pt.2 - For the love of data with Indhira Mani, Intact Insurance

Capgemini — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 04:55:00 +0000

In this second episode of the special AI mini-series, we now explore the human side of transformation, where technology meets purpose and people remain at the center. From future jobs and critical thinking to working with C-level leaders, how human intervention and high-quality data drive success in an AI-powered world.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk to Indhira Mani, CDO at Intact Insurance UK, about the Love for data, insights on leadership, resilience, and preparing the next generation for what’s next.

TLDR:

01:30 Introduction of Indhira Mani and Scotch whisky
05:45 Explaining the State of AI mini-series with Craig
07:12 Conversation with Indi about her boyfriend called Data

38:33 Umbrella Sharing in Japan and the trust on AI
45:15 The British Insurance Award and Women in Tech finalist

Guest
Indhira Mani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indhira-mani-data/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

with co-host Craig Suckling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigsuckling/

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

CR114: Why human experience matters more than ever with Kevin Magee, All human

Capgemini — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:45:00 +0000

Technology can scale almost everything—except human experience. In a world driven by efficiency, what does it mean to design for how people truly feel? It's about transforming user interactions into ongoing insight and innovation, rooted in empathy and understanding.

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Kevin Magee, Chief Technology Officer at All human about helping organizations transform customer experiences with a focus on design, engineering, and what is called "digital performance."

TLDR:

00:41 Introduction of Kevin Magee with Guinness or sparkling water?
03:23 Rob wonders, is Apple really opening up its ecosystem?
11:40 Deep dive with Kevin into design, engineering, and digital performance
36:30 How tools built for one purpose can transform entire systems
48:35 Weekend city breaks and pursuing a master’s in psychology

Guest

Kevin Magee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmagee/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

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

CR113: Bridging the digital skills gap in a complex world with Mike Nayler, AWS

Capgemini — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:45:00 +0100

The skills we teach today will decide the world we live in tomorrow but the digital skills gap is something we've been dealing with for decades, but it’s growing faster than ever, it starts with kids and stretches all the way into late IT careers, and now we're finally taking a more connected, lifelong approach to closing it.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob speak with Mike Nayler, Director, National Security, Defense & Public Safety at AWS about the digital skills gap and explore how tech companies can help close it.

TLDR:

00:45 Introduction of Mike Nayler and the pros and cons of enterprise architects, based on a survey
03:30 Rob is confused about AI replacing prompt engineers
07:55 Conversation with Mike on the digital skills gap
25:15 The real gap is between institutions and the people they aim to serve
33:24 Mike heading back to school and writing essays again

Guest

Mike Nayler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nayler/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

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

CRSP06: State of AI 2025 pt.1 - Evolving role of AI across industries with Craig Suckling [AAA]

Capgemini — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:45:00 +0100

In 'Access All Areas' shows we go behind the scenes with the crew and their friends as they dive into complex challenges that organisations face—sometimes getting a little messy along the way.

We’re launching a special AI mini-series exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries. Each episode dives into key themes like scaling AI, societal impact, leadership, sustainability, and the challenges ahead. Join us for fresh insights and bold conversations on the future of intelligent systems.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob kick off the AI mini-series with Craig Suckling, CAIO at Capgemini and co-host of this special edition. The episode is inspired by “Riding the AI Whirlwind,” Gartner’s 2025 strategic predictions report, which urges organizations to act boldly on AI’s potential while managing risks like rising costs and privacy concerns

TLDR:

00:40 – Introduction of Craig Suckling and launch of the AI mini-series
02:38 – Summary of three key insights and strategic recommendations from Gartner’s “Riding the AI Whirlwind” report
23:03 – Strategic planning assumptions: what they mean for business and tech leaders
41:40 – Sam Altman’s top three concerns about the future of AI
49:35 – What key topics remain unaddressed?
51:00 – What to expect from the AI mini-series featuring industry leaders

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

with co-host Craig Suckling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigsuckling/

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

CR111: From mission-driven to tech-driven with Ben Sparke, Microsoft

Capgemini — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:45:00 +0100

The evolving role of technology in modern defense environments, highlighting innovations in communications, automation, and open-source frameworks. Drawing from personal experience, the conversation emphasizes how real-world conflicts are reshaping how tech is deployed, adopted, and understood across military operations.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob speak with Ben Sparke, Enterprise Azure Cloud & AI Specialist for UK Defence at Microsoft, about how his military background informs a human-centered approach to technology in the evolving defence sector—highlighting the shift from mission-driven to tech-driven innovation.

TLDR:

00:37 – Introduction of Ben Sparke and face-to-face podcasting
02:40 – Rob gets confused about Digital Twins representing you in court
08:15 – Tech’s evolving role in defence, with Ben
34:41 – Why improvisation and human adaptability matter
43:30 – Ben’s hundred-mile bike race over the weekend

Guest

Ben Sparke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-sparke/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

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

CR110: The genesis of the virtual assistant with Kevin Surace

Capgemini — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:45:00 +0100

Before Siri had sass and Alexa started judging your music taste, the original virtual assistant was quietly revolutionizing the '90s—powered by many patents and a whole lot of foresight. Now, as AI goes from buzzword to boss, we ask, will it transform your job, your home… or just steal your knowledge?

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob speak with Kevin Surace, Futurist, Inventor & "Father" of the Virtual Assistant, about exploring the evolution of AI, what the future might hold, and how disruptive innovation can shake up your organization in ways you might not expect.

TLDR:

00:40 – Introduction of Kevin Surace
05:12 – Rob gets confused by Google Maps reviews and selfies
08:15 – Deep dive into the evolution of AI with Kevin
52:00 – How intelligent agents can help manage digital noise and support mental well-being
1:07:30 – Wrapping up the book the Joy Success Cycle and heading to a concert

Guest

Kevin Surace: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksurace/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

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

CR109: Season 5 Kick Off with Dave, Esmee and Rob

Capgemini — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:45:00 +0100

We’re back! In this Season 5 premiere, the team reunites after their summer break to kick off an exciting new chapter. Join us as we catch up, share bold predictions for the year ahead, and explore big questions, like whether 2026 will be the year of the autonomous organization. Expect candid reflections, lively discussion, and a sneak peek at what’s coming up this season.

We are very keen this season to establish a feedback loop with listeners, so will be doing shows exploring listener questions and challenges - something we are really looking forward to. Please get in touch with us, via LinkedIn, Substack or cloudrealities@capgemini.com, if you have questions or challenges for us, we'd love to hear from you!

TLDR:

00:20 – We’re back!
00:35 – Catching up on what we did during the summer break
10:48 – Planning ahead until Christmas: Microsoft Ignite, AWS re:Invent, an AI mini-series and cool guests
20:27 – Tech talk: iPhone 17, deep democracy training, and the human impact of innovation
32:10 – Will autonomous organizations powered by agents emerge within 12–18 months?
40:45 – Reflections inspired by Jaws, climbing adventures, and Bruce Springsteen

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

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

CR108: Season 5 Trailer, The future just dropped

Capgemini — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:45:00 +0100

Dave, Esmee, and Rob are strapping in for another season of bold, brain-bending conversations—and they’re bringing the flux capacitor with them from Back to the Future.

Season 5 beams in global leaders and innovators who challenge how we think about technology, business, and humanity. From AI disruption to digital sovereignty, from leadership to culture—this season’s guests are ready to shake things up.

Our first full episode drops on September 25, but before we hit 88 miles per hour, here’s a quick trailer to set the timeline straight, or at least bend it a little.

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

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

CR107: Reflecting on Season 4 – Highlights what we learned, loved and are planning next

Capgemini — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:45:00 +0100

Dave, Esmee, and Rob take a moment to look back on the wild ride that was Season 4—revisiting the themes that sparked the biggest conversations and the guests who left a lasting impression. They also reveal what’s on their summer to-do lists and drop a few juicy hints about what’s coming in Season 5. Get ready—it’s going to be even bigger and bolder.

Thank you to all our listeners and guests for joining us in Season 4 - have a great summer and we will see you in September!

TLDR:
00:40 Season 4 by the numbers – and a fun mix-up with round figures
03:20 Reflecting on standout topics and memorable guests
03:42 Scaling AI: Hyperscaler narratives, tech momentum, and the adoption gap
13:18 Ethics in the AI era – how organizations can and must stay grounded
18:12 The human factor: Why “human-in-the-loop” matters more than ever
27:29 Sovereignty in tech – geopolitics, shifting narratives, and the rise of Sovereign AI
37:16 A deep dive into Telco – highlights from our dedicated mini-series
53:48 2025 tech trends with Gene Kim

55:33 Listener Q&A: Daniel Delicate on Cynefin vs. IT operating models
1:01:44 Andrea Kis on keeping humanity in fast-paced tech
1:06:09 Ezhil Suresh on how we prep and record our podcast with top-tier guests
1:11:38 John Eaton-Griffin on how guests have shaped our thinking
1:17:19 A word from our co-host
1:19:57 Looking ahead to Season 5: AAA episodes, new industry mini-series, and Hyperscaler events
1:22:09 Meet our new AI companions: Substack and the Cloud Realities chatbot
1:23:40 What’s next for us this summer

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

CR106: Changing nature of large scale apps with Timo Elliott SAP

Capgemini — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:45:00 +0100

The rise of structure software fueled globalization by streamlining operations across borders. Now, Cloud and AI are accelerating this momentum, enabling faster innovation, smarter decision-making, and scalable growth. By modernizing ERP with intelligent technologies, organizations can stay agile, competitive, and ready for the next wave of global transformation.

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Timo Elliott, Innovation Evangelist at SAP, to explore how SAP is driving globalization—and how organizations can accelerate innovation through the power of Cloud and AI.

TLDR
00:55 Introduction of Timo Elliott
02:40 Rob shares his confusion about misleading online ads
08:06 In-depth conversation with Timo
46:32 Rethinking control in enterprise systems
1:00:00 Brunch at a Paris café or joining an event?

Guest
Timo Elliott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timoelliott/

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

CR0105: How little we still understand about GreenOps with James Hall, Green Pixie

Capgemini — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:45:00 +0100

GreenOps is a cultural transformation that empowers developers to turn emissions data into meaningful action, bridging the communication gap with ESG teams and exposing the critical truth that cloud cost and carbon cost are not the same, which fundamentally reshapes how we approach sustainable IT.

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to James Hall, Head of GreenOps at Green Pixie, to unpack the real state of GreenOps today—and why we’ve only just scratched the surface.

TLDR
01:57 Rob is confused about AGI
06:11 Cloud conversation with James Hall
22:10 Esmee as media archeologist, found GreenOps is 50 years old
30:46 Having some drinks in the summer

Guest
James Hall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-f-hall/

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

CR104 Quantumania part 2 with Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller and James Goeders, Google Quantum AI

Capgemini — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:45:00 +0100

Quantum computing in 2025 is rapidly advancing toward commercialization, with breakthroughs in algorithms, scalable hardware, and cloud-based quantum services driving real-world applications across finance, healthcare, logistics, and cybersecurity

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob dive into the cutting edge of quantum computing with Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller, Quantum AI PM at Google, and James Goeders, Head of Product for Google Quantum AI, exploring how far we've come since our June 2023 Quantumania! episode and what to expect from Willow—the bold fusion of quantum, AI, digital integration, deployment, and the broader tech ecosystem.

TLDR
00:46 Meet Catherine and James – intros and backgrounds
02:22 Rob is confused about students using AI
09:40 Deep dive with Catherine and James on the current state and future of Quantum
48:01 Quantum isn’t just tech—it’s a whole new way of thinking
1:01:37 Seize the moment and bringing external users onto quantum hardware

Guest
Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmv-vollgraffheidweiller/
James Goeders: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-goeders-8876a7164/

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

CRSP06 Bonus Telecom special: Big Frontiers of the Telecoms Industry, Vivek Badrinath, GSMA

Capgemini — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:45:00 +0100

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 this special bonus episode, building on our Reimagining Telecoms mini-series, we dive into the current opportunities shaping today’s dynamic telco landscape.

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Vivek Badrinath, Director General of the GSMA about the current opportunities shaping today’s dynamic telco landscape and the role of GSMA.

TLDR
01:38 Introduction to Vivek and the bonus episode
03:48 In-depth conversation with Vivek Badrinath
42:13 Can empathy become a strategic KPI in telecom?
47:20 Event in Uzbekistan and doubling down on the digital ecosystem

Guest
Vivek Badrinath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekbadrinath/

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

CR103: Cloud on the rocks [AAA]: Transformation into a product-driven enterprise

Capgemini — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:45:00 +0100

[AAA] In 'Access All Areas' shows we go behind the scenes with the crew and their friends as they dive into complex challenges that organizations face—sometimes getting a little messy along the way.

This week, we address the ‘big rocks’ that can obstruct or delay successful outcomes in organizational transformations. Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Jasmin Booth, Head of Product Delivery to discuss the transformation to being a (digital) product based organization.

TLDR
05:22 Access All Areas: This third episode focuses on the products we build that drive outcomes.

06:52 Conversation with Jasmin about our digital products
37:06 What makes it better to be in a product centric organization?
54:00 Conclusion of the seven Big Rocks and how to smash them
59:00 Going on the Blue Bell railway

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/

with Jasmin Booth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminbooth15/

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

CR102: Tattoos, Tech, and Teams, what ink means in the age of AI with Jitske Kramer, Corporate Anthropologist

Capgemini — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:45:00 +0100

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Jitske Kramer, Corporate Anthropologist about what technology is doing to cultures and human systems and how AI can mess with the narrative.

TLDR
00:50 Introduction of Jitske Kramer and her book Navigating Tricky Times
02:05 Rob shares his confusion about saying “thank you” to AI
07:25 In-depth conversation with Jitske Kramer
11:30 Visual communication via tattoos even at AWS re:Invent
25:00 Corporate framing and what's going on within organizations today
46:22 Exploring the contrast between the natural pace of human transformation and the rapid acceleration of technology
54:14 Editing the documentary Patterns of Life
55:56 Esmee’s 2x Outro speed surprises everyone!

Guest:

Jitske Kramer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitskekramer/

https://jitskekramer.substack.com/
Tricky Times event: https://tricky-times.com/events/navigating-tricky-times-leading-through-the-messy-middle-of-change/

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

CRSP05: Reimagining telecom industry pt.5 - Growth with Nik Willetts, TM Forum

Capgemini — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:45:00 +0100

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, in the final episode of the mini-series, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk to Nik Willetts, CEO of TM Forum, to discuss growth—the telco industry’s biggest challenge—and how it intersects with Hyperscalers, innovation, and shaping the industry's future.

TLDR
01:05 Introduction of Nik and an update on the mini-series
03:41 Main conversation with Nik Willetts
29:10 Navigating the balance between collaboration and competition
34:57 Looking ahead to DTW Ignite, the Dolomites, and Brunello wine, served by sommelier Rob

Guest
Nik Willetts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikwilletts/

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

CR101: The legacy of three centuries of innovation with Sandeep Seeripat, CIO at Twinings

Capgemini — Thu, 29 May 2025 04:45:00 +0100

Traditional businesses are transforming to enhance consumer engagement and operational efficiency by integrating advanced technologies, helping them stay competitive in the digital age; how can technology best support this transformation?

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Sandeep Seeripat, CIO at Twinings about how the 300-year-old tea company is undergoing a business transformation. They explore strategies to enhance consumer engagement and operational efficiency, and how Twinings is repositioning itself in the digital world.

TLDR
00:40 Introduction of Sandeep Seeripat
04:03 Rob is confused about by the AI's overly sycophantic behavior
07:20 Conversation with Sandeep about three Centuries of Innovation at Twinings
43:18 What if brands created with the sensitivity of an artist?
53:25 Capture that perfect picture in South Africa

Guest
Sandeep Seeripat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeepseeripat/

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

CR100: Intelligence age ethics (in 2025) with James Wilson and Philip Harker [AAA]

Capgemini — Thu, 22 May 2025 04:45:00 +0100

[AAA] In 'Access All Areas' shows we go behind the scenes with the crew and their friends as they dive into complex challenges that organisations face—sometimes getting a little messy along the way.

This week, in what may or may not be our 100th episode, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to James Wilson, AI Ethicist and Lead Gen AI Architect and Philip Harker, Advisory Lead, Insights and Data at Capgemini UK, about exploring the deep importance of ethics as we move forward into the intelligence age.

TLDR
00:42 Is this really our 100th episode or not?
04:38 What is a team AAA episode and welcoming James and Philip
06:12 Rob sets the stage, why AI Ethics matters
09:42 In-depth chat with James and Philip
59:11 Exploring AI and quantum as innovation boosters
1:06:00 A quiet weekend and Safe AI for Kids

Guests
James Wilson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-wilson-1938a1/
Philip Harker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-harker-243300/

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

CR099: UK Government sustainability & AI with Liam Walsh and Paul Mukherjee, Defra

Capgemini — Thu, 15 May 2025 04:45:00 +0100

Understanding the true environmental cost of digital innovation is crucial for governments aiming to embed sustainability into their digital delivery processes. Governments are embedding sustainability into the heart of digital delivery. Can governments ensure that their digital advancements contribute positively to the environment while maintaining efficiency and effectiveness in their services?

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk to Liam Walsh, Chief Architect, and Paul Mukherjee, CTO at the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), to explore how the UK government is embedding sustainability into the heart of digital delivery—and holding tech suppliers accountable.

TLDR
00:32 Introduction of Liam Walsh and Paul Mukherjee
01:47 Rob is not confused but Marcel has frustrations with the slow pace of AI implementation
05:50 Discussion with Liam and Paul on integrating sustainability within government operations
31:17 The significance of Fusion Teams
36:18 Attending a gig and reading AI books in front of the caravan

Guests
Liam Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamjameswalsh/
Paul Mukherjee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmukherjee/

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

CR098 Knowledge 2025 special, part 2: Key ServiceNow announcements with Amanda Joslin, ServiceNow

Capgemini — Thu, 08 May 2025 04:50:00 +0100

At Knowledge 2025, the spotlight is on big announcements and bold innovations—but we’re taking you behind the scene!.
In this two-part special, we dive into the engine driving ServiceNow’s evolution, with exclusive conversations you won’t hear on the main stage.

In Part 2, Dave, Esmee, and Rob speak with Amanda Joslin, Senior Director of Platform and AI Innovation Product Management at ServiceNow, about the latest announcements from Knowledge 2025. They discuss how AI is being embedded directly into workflows and customer experiences through proactive, intelligent automation.

TLDR
02:09 Introduction of Amanda Joslin and Knowledge 2025
02:48 Rob is confused about seating at large conferences
09:45 Conversation with Amanda Joslin on the main announcements at Knowledge 2025 and the ServiceNow platform
52:20 Kill the Backlog and moving toward a zero-backlog operating model
57:32 Jamaica, sunshine, and the sea

Guest
Amanda Joslin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajoslin/

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

CR097 Knowledge 2025 special, part 1: How to drive successful innovation at scale with Karel van der Poel, ServiceNow

Capgemini — Thu, 08 May 2025 04:45:00 +0100

In Part 1, Dave, Esmee, and Rob sit down with Karel van der Poel, SVP of Products at ServiceNow, to reflect on a decade of growth. They explore what it really takes to drive meaningful innovation—not just scattered ideas, but a clear vision, the ability to scale, and a focus on lasting impact.

TLDR
00:54 Welcome to Knowledge 2025: Inside ServiceNow’s flagship conference
05:30 Rob is confused about the tension between Big Tech, Big Government, and Innovation
12:22 Conversation with Karel van der Poel, scaling innovation at ServiceNow
51:30 Designing trust and what it takes to build AI agents people rely on
59:40 From platforms to the open sea

Guest
Karel van der Poel: https://www.linkedin.com/company/andersindset/

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

CR096 TechnoVision 2025: Your gateway to cutting-edge innovation with Data-Powered Innovation Jam podcast

Capgemini — Thu, 01 May 2025 04:45:00 +0100

TechnoVision 2025 by Capgemini helps business leaders and technologists understand and prioritize emerging technologies. It provides a clear view of tech trends, guiding decision-makers to enhance organizational effectiveness. TechnoVision acts as a beacon in the evolving technology landscape.

In this very special episode, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk in detail with the Capgemini Data-Powered Innovation Jam podcast team, featuring Ron Tolido, CTO and CIO Insight & Data Global; Weiwei Feng, Global Tech Lead AI & Generative AI; and Robert Engels, Head Global AI Lab. They explore the seven containers in TechnoVision 2025, which organizes current trends into distinct areas that shape how businesses will innovate, operate, and expand.

TLDR
00:50 Teaming between the Cloud Realties hosts and the Data-Powered Innovation Jam podcast team
05:52 Introduction by Ron Tolido, what's new in TechnoVision 2025 and the 7 main containers
12:25 Invisible Infostructure by Rob Kernahan
21:32 Applications Unleashed by Ron Tolido
37:30 Thriving on Data by Robert "Dr. Bob" Engels
47:36 Process on the Fly by Weiwei Feng
1:02:40 We Collaborate by Dave Chapman
1:13:27 You Experience by Esmee van de Giessen
1:26:39 Balance by Design by Ron Tolido
1:28:06 Overall conclusion

Guests
Ron Tolido: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtolido/
Robert (Dr. Bob) Engels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertengels/
Weiwei Feng: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weiwei-feng-a2417795/

Data-Powered Innovation Jam podcast https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/data-powered-innovation-jam-podcast/

TechnoVision 2025
https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/technovision-2025/

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

CR095: The gap between humanity and AI with Anders Indset, Philosopher & Author

Capgemini — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:45:00 +0100

This year is the year that AI moves from the individual assistant to the collective and autonomous - from co-pilots to agent to agent integration. But what do we know of its collective impact and how does humanity fit in?

This week’s Easter Special, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Anders Indset, about his work (Ex Machina and the Singularity Paradox), capability of infinite progress, humane capitalism, where might the human find themselves in an AGI world and does the intersection of quantum and AI make the chance of us living in a simulation more likely…

TLDR
01:34 Introduction of Anders Indset
03:50 Rob is confused about hackers starting to create saleable products
08:12 Conversation with Anders Indset
49:50 Who do we see as future leaders in our team?
59:15 Conference in Austria about values in Europe and the future of Europe

🐰 We're hopping away for Easter! We'll be back on May 1st, so don't egg-spect us until then! 🐣

Guest
Anders Indset: https://www.linkedin.com/company/andersindset/
Books:
- Singularity Paradox – Bridging the Gap Between Humanity & AI: www.singularityparadox.com
- EX MACHINA - The God Experiment: www.exmachinathebook.com
- The Viking Code – The Art and Science of Norwegian Success: www.viking-code.com

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

CRLIVE46 Google Cloud Next 2025: Leading Cloud Transformation with Strategic Vision with Lee Moore, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:05:00 +0100

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025!

Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"

Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’re bringing 8 incredible conversations in the coming days with inspiring guests who are shaping the future of cloud, data, and AI.

On the last day, we have two separate episodes lined up to explore how AI is affecting the macro scale and impacting leadership transformation.

In the last conversation of the event, Dave, Andy, and Rob talk with Lee Moore, VP Global Google Cloud Consulting at Google Cloud about Leading Cloud Transformation with Strategic Vision.

TLDR
00:50 Introduction of Lee Moore
07:00 Final key announcements from the Google Cloud Next Keynote
11:05 Main conversation with Lee Moore about cloud and AI-driven transformation and Intentional leadership
36:31 Who's your favorite magician and tying all the magic together of a fantastic week!!

Guest
Lee Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-t-moore/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
Guest host Andy Appleby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyapplebycapgeminiglobalinfrastructureservices/

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

CRLIVE45 Google Cloud Next 2025: Evolving Digital and AI Landscape for Fortune 500 companies with Gina Fratarcangeli, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025!

Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"

On the last day, we have two separate episodes lined up to explore how AI is affecting the macro scale and impacting leadership transformation.

In this conversation, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk with Gina Fratarcangeli, Managing Director, NA GSI Leader at Google Cloud about The shifting landscape of Digital and AI technologies among Fortune 500 companies.

TLDR
00:20 Introduction of Gina Fratarcangeli
03:20 Key announcements from the Google Cloud Next Keynote
05:56 Main conversation with Gina Fratarcangeli about Fortune 500 companies and their journey towards digital transformation and AI
22:01 Who's your favorite magician?

Guest
Gina Fratarcangeli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-fratarcangeli/

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

CRLIVE44 Google Cloud Next 2025: Accelerating Innovation in Telecom with AI, Jen Hawes-Hewitt, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:06:56 +0100

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025!

On the second day, we have three separate episodes lined up to deep dive into industries such as insurance, telecom, and retail, all linked to GenAI, data, and innovation.

In this conversation, Dave, Andy, and Rob talk with Jen Hawes-Hewitt, Head of Global Solution Partner Programs, Global Telecom Industry at Google Cloud about Accelerating Innovation in Telecom with AI and GenAI.

TLDR
01:04 Introduction of Jen Hawes-Hewitt and guest host Andy Appleby
04:06 Key announcements from the Google Cloud Next Keynote
09:39 Main conversation with Jen Hawes-Hewitt
31:58 Who's your favorite magician?

Guest
Jen Hawes-Hewitt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenhaweshewitt/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
Guest host Andy Appleby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyapplebycapgeminiglobalinfrastructureservices/

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

CRLIVE43 Google Cloud Next 2025: Unlocking Retail Potential with Kapil Dabi, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:36:48 +0100

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025!

Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"

On the second day, we have three separate episodes lined up to deep dive into industries such as insurance, telecom, and retail, all linked to GenAI, data, and innovation.

In this conversation, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk with Kapil Dabi, America's Director & Market Lead, Retail at Google Cloud about Unlocking Retail Potential with AI and Data.

TLDR
00:24 Introduction of Kapil Dabi
03:00 Key announcements from the Google Cloud Next Keynote and Retail market strategies
09:50 Main conversation with Kapil Dabi about how to unlock retail potential with AI and Data
26:10 Who's your favorite magician?

Guest
Kapil Dabi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kapildabi/

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

CRLIVE42 Google Cloud Next 2025: AI Fueling Insurance Evolution with Meg Tucker, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025!

Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"

On the second day, we have three separate episodes lined up to deep dive into industries such as insurance, telecom, and retail, all linked to AI, data, and innovation.

In this conversation, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk with Meg Tucker, Director of Insurance at Google Cloud about Fueling Insurance Evolution with AI.

TLDR
00:26 Introduction of Meg Tucker
02:36 Key announcements from the Google Cloud Next Keynote
07:26 Main conversation with Meg Tucker about the Insurance Evolution based on AI
29:30 Who's your favorite magician?

Guest
Meg Tucker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megtuckerla/

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

CRLIVE41 Google Cloud Next 2025: Driving Digital Transformation with customers with Jim Anderson, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:44:28 +0100

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025!

Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"

Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’re bringing 8 incredible conversations in the coming days with inspiring guests who are shaping the future of cloud, data, and AI.

On the first day, we have 3 separate episodes lined up to discuss Google AI strategy & vision, practical implementations, and exciting use cases.

In the third conversation, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk with Jim Anderson, VP, NA Partner Ecosystem & Channels at Google, on how customers are using Cloud, AI/ML, and Data Analytics to power digital transformation. From real-world success stories to the trends shaping the year ahead—this one’s packed with actionable insights.

TLDR
00:23 Introduction of Jim Anderson
04:17 Key announcements from the Google Cloud Next Keynote
06:44 Main conversation with Jim Anderson about Driving Digital Transformation with Customers
24:50 Who's your favorite magician?

Guest
Jim Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmya/

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

CRLIVE40 Google Cloud Next 2025: Strategic Thinking and Visioning in AI with Charlotte Gistelinck, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:32:32 +0100

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025!

Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"

Hot drop coming through! The Cloud Realities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’re bringing 8 incredible conversations in the coming days with inspiring Google guests who are shaping the future of cloud, data, and AI.

On the first day, we have 3 separate episodes lined up to discuss Google AI strategy & vision, practical implementations, and exciting use cases.

In the second conversation, Dave, Esmee, and Rob, talk with Charlotte Gistelinck, Machine Learning / AI Partner Engineer at Google, on how strategic thinking and visioning in AI/ML are key to driving innovation and long-term success.

TLDR
00:24 Introduction of Charlotte Gistelinck
04:12 Key announcements from the Google Cloud Next Keynote
07:17 Main conversation with Charlotte about Strategic Thinking and Visioning in AI
37:14 Who's your favorite magician?

Guest
Charlotte Gistelinck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottegistelinck/

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

CRLIVE39 Google Cloud Next 2025: Leading AI Innovation with Saurabh Tiwary, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:56:55 +0100

Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025!

Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"

On the first day, we have 3 separate episodes lined up to discuss Google AI strategy & vision, practical implementations, and exciting use cases.

Dave, Esmee, and Rob kick off with Saurabh Tiwary, VP, General Manager, Cloud AI at Google Cloud, about Leading AI Innovation for Enterprise Solutions, to solve complex enterprise challenges and deliver true business value.

TLDR
00:22 We're back in Vegas, here's what to expect in the coming days
01:43 Introduction of Saurabh Tiwary and the David Copperfield show
05:27 Discussion on Google Cloud Next themes this week with special guest James Goeders, Head of Product, Google Quantum AI
12:10 Main conversation on Cloud AI with Saurabh Tiwary
37:28 Who's your favorite magician?

Guest
Saurabh Tiwary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabh-tiwary/

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

CR094: Shifting perspective on sustainability with Lewis Richards, Microsoft

Capgemini — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:45:00 +0100

As organizations increasingly integrate Gen AI into their operations, it's crucial to consider the technology's environmental impact. However, only 12% of executives report that their organizations measure Gen AI's footprint, and just 20% prioritize its environmental footprint among the top five factors when choosing or developing models. Despite this, Gen AI's ability to rapidly process large volumes of data helps organizations improve customer experience, optimize operations, drive growth, and foster innovation.

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Lewis Richards, Microsoft Chief Sustainability Officer, UK about the pivotal shift in global sustainability perspectives, the challenges of fostering meaningful conversations in the digital world and strategies to enhance human understanding of technology and its impacts.

TLDR
04:10 Rob is confused about shaky user interface design
07:26 Sustainability conversation with Lewis Richards
43:15 What would a digital waste constellation look like?
49:50 Training for a High Rock fitness race

Guest
Lewis Richards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewisrichardscso/
Developing sustainable Gen AI, Report from the Capgemini Research Institute: https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/sustainable-gen-ai/

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

CR093: Role of AI/Gen AI in cybersecurity with Corence Klop, Rabobank

Capgemini — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:45:00 +0000

AI and Generative AI are transforming cybersecurity by enhancing threat detection and response. These technologies offer unmatched accuracy and efficiency, making them crucial for protecting sensitive data. As cyber threats evolve, integrating AI into security strategies is essential.

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Corence Klop, CISO at the Rabobank, about the expanding role of AI and Generative AI in cybersecurity, and how to begin integrating these technologies into your organization.

TLDR
04:45 Rob is confused about wrong AI information for a hotel booking
08:20 Conversation with Corence
33:40 How can you identify the state of flow for your end-user in agile practices?
40:50 Going to the swimming pool and disco with your daughter

Guest
Corence Klop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corenceklop/

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

CRSP04: Reimagining Telecom Industry pt.4 - Data & AI with Osman Peermamode, Vodafone Group

Capgemini — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:45:00 +0000

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, Esmee and Rob talk to Osman Peermamode, Director, Data & Analytics at Vodafone Group about data and how can it act as a differentiator and does regulation both help or hinder that progress?

TLDR
01:50 Update on Reimagining Telecoms mini-series
03:30 Main conversation with Osman Peermamode
34:00 AI in other industries and owns the intelligence?
43:55 May dashboard rest in peace

Guest
Osman Peermamode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osmanpeermamode/

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

CR092: Get the people right, and tech follow Amy Williams, Barclays

Capgemini — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:45:00 +0000

In the complex technology landscape, getting the people right is crucial for success. When the right team is in place, the technology will naturally follow, leading to impactful outcomes. Building a strong team ensures that the organization can navigate challenges and leverage technological advancements effectively.

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Amy Williams, Managing Director, Cloud Services Product Lead at Barclays about the importance of good leadership and why is it important in today’s Cloud landscape.

TLDR
04:43 Rob is confused about train information at stations
08:30 Conversation with Amy Williams
43:32 Polarity Management and The Leadership Perspective Shift
51:15 Running the 10K faster and continuing with great work within the team

Guest:
Amy Williams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-williams-618bb612/

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

CRLIVE38: MWC 2025 Day 3 with Oliver Buschmann from Ericsson and Closing Round Table Discussion

Capgemini — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 04:45:00 +0000

We are live from #MWC25 (Mobile World Congress 2025), 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.

On the conference's final day, Dave, Esmee, and Rob will deep dive into the near future, concluding the event with discussions on a moon landing and global (space) connectivity between partners and vendors.

Oliver Buschmann, VP, Head of Strategy at Ericsson
Round table discussion with Heather Tulk, President Commercial and Public Sector from Telus, Thierry Klein President, Bell Labs Solutions Research, and Ashish Surti Chief Digital & Information Officer at Colt Technology Services

TLDR

00:33 Evaluation of day 2 and expectations of day 3 - it's all about collaboration
08:47 Conversation with Oliver Buschmann about the future and strategy of Telcom's
37:56 C-level round table discussion about grow beyond connectivity, data and AI and the importance of cybersecurity vs new trends
1:22:50 Overall MWC reflections by the team including the Tapas and Sapas framework®

Guests
Oliver Buschmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-buschmann-4751a8/
Heather Tulk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathertulk/
Thierry Klein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thierry-klein/
Ashish Surti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishsurti/

Guest host: Praveen Shankar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveen-shankar-capgemini/

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

CRLIVE37: MWC 2025 Day 2 with Chris Penrose NVIDIA and Kaaren Hilsen, Telenor

Capgemini — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:45:00 +0000

On the second day of the conference, Dave, Esmee, and Rob had very exciting conversations about AI trends with:

Chris Penrose, Global VP for Business Development for Telcos at NVIDIA
Kaaren Hilsen, Head of AI Factory at Telenor

TLDR:
00:37: Evaluation of day 1 and expectations of day 2 - it's all about AI and the future
6:03: Conversation with Chris Penrose about NVIDIA partnerships and trends
42:25: Conversation with Kaaren Hilsen about setting up the AI factory
1:11:20 Reflections on day 2 by the team

Guest
Chris Penrose: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-penrose-7742441/
Kaaren Hilsen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaarenhilsen/

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

CRLIVE36: MWC 2025 Day 1 with Ahmad Latif Ali, Analyst at IDC and Tobias Larsson, B2B Head of Telia

Capgemini — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:45:00 +0000

Dave, Esmee and Rob set out the main themes of the Conference and have an exciting conversation with:

Ahmad Latif Ali, Associate VP EMEA Telecommunication at Insights, Analyst at IDC
Tobias Larsson, B2B Head of Telia

TLDR
00:35 Welcome back at MWC in Barcelona!
08:35 Conversation with Ahmad Latif Ali about the 5 trends
49:00 Conversation with Tobias Larssson
1:10:12 Conclusion Day 1

Guest
Ahmad Latif Ali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadlali/
Tobias Larsson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-larsson-82b39a4/

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

CR091: Sovereign AI with Chris Stokel-Walker, Journalist and author

Capgemini — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 04:45:00 +0000

Sovereign AI is to become a cornerstone of national strategies, enabling countries to develop their own AI infrastructure and capabilities, thereby enhancing strategic resilience and fostering innovation, it will also play a crucial role in sectors such as healthcare and finance, driving advancements and improving security in an increasingly interconnected world.

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Chris Stokel-Walker, Journalist, author and communicator specializing in tech, AI, and digital culture (including YouTube and TikTok) about the notion of sovereign AI and how that might develop as part of the AI world going forward.

TLDR
04:50 Rob is confused about Net Neutrality
08:40 Cloud conversation with Chris Stokel-Walker
45:42 Superintelligence and how the public and policymakers understand and react to technology
54:50 Going to an art exhibition opening and e-textiles

Guest:
Chris Stokel-Walker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stokel/

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

CR090: Every organization is made up of people and work structures with Jitske Kramer, Corporate Anthropologist

Capgemini — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 04:45:00 +0000

Every organization is built on people, structures, and culture. But culture isn’t static—it evolves with every interaction, ambition, and shift in circumstance. As IT drives business transformation, new technologies reshape how people connect and collaborate. In this ever-changing landscape, a strong, adaptive culture is the key to lasting success.

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Jitske Kramer, Corporate Anthropologist about what is a culture, where does it come from, what does change mean and what we go through when transformation happens to people.

TLDR
02:00 Rob is confused about AI models and DeepSeek
09:42 Cloud conversation with Jitske Kramer
48:15 Are we creating a digital environment where ‘free will’ gradually fades away?
56:30 Finally we found a great restaurant and Patterns of Life documentary

Guest:
Jitske Kramer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jitskekramer/

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/

'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

CRSP03: Reimagining Telecom Industry pt.3 - Network Transformation with Mallikarjuna Rao, Telefonica

Capgemini — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:45:00 +0000

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, Esmee and Rob talk to Mallikarjuna Rao, Chief Technology & Enterprise Business Office at Telefonica about the backbone of the industry—the network—and its transformation. What challenges lie ahead and what does the future hold?

'Reimagining Telecoms' Episodes 4 and 5 will be available in the week of February 24.

TLDR
02:31 Update on Reimagining Telecoms mini-series
05:00 Main conversation with Mallik Rao
39:04 Esmee sets up her own mesh network at home
45:39 New job and running the business

Guest
Mallikarjuna Rao: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallikarjun/

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/

Guest host Praveen Shankar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveen-shankar-capgemini/

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

CR089: Culture to drive change with Alex Alves, Unilever

Capgemini — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 04:45:00 +0000

Digital transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. Culture shapes how teams adapt, collaborate, and drive change, but it also determines whether transformation efforts truly take root. Mindset, leadership, and shared values are the real catalysts for lasting success.

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Alex Alves Global IT director Business Architecture at Unilever, about the hidden role of culture in driving transformation success.

TLDR:
02:00 Rob is confused about Techno Platform Feudalism

06:40 Cloud conversation with Alex Alves
48:35 Research about raising AI as a child
58:10 Starting an applied research PhD (UCL, the AI Lead department in Europe with two Nobel Prizes) and that this is an example of "intrapreneurship" in Unilever. Science as an Innovation lever.

Guest:
Alexandre Alves: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandre-alves-b5315646/

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

CR088: Cloud on the rocks [AAA]

Capgemini — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:45:00 +0000

This week, we address the ‘big rocks’ that can obstruct or delay successful outcomes in organizational transformations. Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Jez Back, Cloud Leader, and Chris Dudgeon, VP Commercial Finance, to discuss these challenges—focusing on why cloud transformation programs sometimes fail to deliver their value and the economic realities surrounding them.

TLDR
01:09 Access All Areas
03:29 The financial boulders that can block your path for success
05:52 Conversation with Jez and Chris
29:30 Cloud operational and the next steps
50:25 End of dry January and diner with Rob

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/

with Jez Back: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jezback/
and Chris Dudgeon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-dudgeon-12151a2/

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

CRSP02: Reimagining Telecom Industry pt.2 - Regulations with Ashish Surti, Colt

Capgemini — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 04:45:00 +0000

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, Esmee, and Rob speak with Ashish Surti, EVP and Chief Digital & Information Officer at Colt Technology Services, about whether regulations can provide a strategic advantage in cybersecurity and sustainability.

'Reimagining Telecoms' Episodes 3 - 5 will be available in the coming weeks.

TLDR
00:58 Update on 'Reimaging Telecoms' mini-series
05:38 Main conversation with Ashish Surti
31:40 Is Europe lagging behind in Cybersecurity?
42:25 Creating car models and investing in technology stack

Guest
Ashish Surti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishsurti/

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/

Guest host: Praveen Shankar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveen-shankar-capgemini/

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

CR087: Does 'purpose' matter with Dave Snowden

Capgemini — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:45:00 +0000

Organizational ‘purpose’ can set out a North Star that can create directional alignment, which is especially important in organizations with deep empowerment. But are purpose statements merely platitudes on a flip chart, or should the focus shift to genuine stories, meaningful patterns, and tangible actions?

Returning from their festive slumber, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Dave Snowden, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, The Cynefin Centre about purpose, why it may not help, what the alternatives might be and how to have a listening for the ‘micro-narratives’ in your organization.

TLDR:
00:50 Back from the Christmas break!

05:42 Exploring organizational purpose with Dave Snowden

1:00:20 Discovering personal purpose through Ikigai

1:07:55 Celebrating a 21st anniversary and the Children of the World Project

Guest:
Dave Snowden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-snowden-2a93b/

Hosts:
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
Guest host Sandeep Kumar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeepkumar99/

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

CR086: Christmas special! Trends 2025 with Gene Kim, Guru

Capgemini — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:45:00 +0000

IT’S CHRIIIIIISTMAAAASSSSSSS!!!!!

The last couple of years we have seen an increasing cadence of tech innovation, but scaled adoption held back by economic headwinds and incomplete technology suites - at the end of the year, it seems like a good time to reflect and cast forward a bit…

In this weeks festive episode of the show, Dave, Esmee and Rob along with friend of the show, Gene Kim, author of the Phoenix Project and Wiring the Winning Organization, have a relaxed mull over the trends in AI and Cloud for 2025, what they are excited about for the coming year, sunny Christmastime and cooking the perfect turkey.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a very Happy and Healthy New Year to all our guests and listeners! Thank you for sharing your time with us this year—we look forward to seeing you at the end of January!

TLDR
00:53 Cruising and why don't people use meat probes?
11:00 Cloud conversation with Gene Kim
1:15:08 Excited about 2025!

Guest
Gene Kim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realgenekim/

Hosts
Dave Chapmanger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Esmee van de Glühwein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/
Rob Snowmanahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Dr Mike van der Baubles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/
Dave Chapmanger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Beneath-the-Mistletoe Corbett : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/
Louis Jinglebells Corbett" : https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

CR085: Driving change in public services with data and AI with Craig Suckling, UK Government

Capgemini — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 04:45:00 +0000

There is huge potential for the leverage of data (and AI) to provide the most modern Citizen digital experiences, but that has to be balanced with managing deep legacy challenges and, of course, security risk.

In a special episode this week, Dave and Rob talk to Craig Suckling, UK Government Chief Data Officer about modern public services, the challenges and opportunities in unleashing data in a safe and secure way, how AI fits into all of this and how Governments can lead the way in secure and ethical AI implementation.

TLDR:
01:56 The Chief Software Officer?!
05:40 Cloud conversation with Craig Suckling
57:55 Christmas with the kids and Lego!

Guest:
Craig Suckling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigsuckling/

Hosts:
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
Guest host Sandeep Kumar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeepkumar99/

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

CRLIVE35: AWS re:Invent Day 3: Sovereign Cloud and Cloud Maturity with Max Peterson and Erik Farr, AWS

Capgemini — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:30:00 +0000

Live from the Expo floor in Las Vegas, we're bringing you a special limited series of episodes on AWS re:Invent 2024. Join us as we check in with AWS and take an industry temperature check. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip from the Strip.

On day three of the conference Dave and Rob talk to:

Max Peterson, VP Sovereign Cloud about Innovation in Sovereign Cloud
Erik Farr, MD Solution Architecture about Cloud Maturity

also Rob Easton from AWS, drops in to help us round up the show - what were our big takeaways and which Casino Bar triumphed in Rob’s rigorous exploration?!

TLDR
00:30 Main announcements at AWS re:Invent 2024 by the team
07:25 Sovereign Cloud with Max Peterson
32:19 Cloud Maturity with Erik Farr
54:23 Final conclusion and goodbye to Las Vegas and AWS re:Invent 2024

Guest
Max Peterson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxrpeterson/
Erik Farr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikfarr/
Rob Easton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-easton-94a983/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
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

CRLIVE34: AWS re:Invent Day 2: Industry verticalisation with Ozgur Tohumcu & Rachel Skaff, AWS

Capgemini — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:07:53 +0000

Live from the Yardbird in Las Vegas, we're bringing you a special limited series of episodes from AWS re:Invent 2024. Join us as we check in with AWS and take an industry temperature check. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip from the Strip.

On the second packed day of the conference Dave and Rob talk about vertical adoption of Cloud, and how it is being adopted to drive industry innovation, with:

Ozgur Tohumcu, GM Automotive & Manufacturing about Innovation in the Automotive Industry
Rachel Skaff, MD North America Partner & Channel Sales all Industries, about Transforming the Industries

plus Databricks drop by to talk about Data Swamps in Public Sector!

TLDR
01:11 Setting the scene for Day 2 by the team
08:48 Transforming the Industries with Rachel Skaff
38:24 Innovation in the Automotive Industry with Ozgur Tohumcu
1:03:56 Data Swamps with Databricks
1:17:40 Reflections on Day 2 by the team

Guests
Ozgur Tohumcu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozgur-tohumcu-321a87/
Rachel Skaff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelskaff/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
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

CRLIVE33: AWS re:Invent Day 1: Big themes, state of sustainable tech and the future of FS with Rahul Sareen and Melissa Dougherty

Capgemini — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:15:19 +0000

Live from the Yardbird in Las Vegas, we're bringing you a special limited series of episodes on AWS re:Invent 2024. Join us as we check in with AWS and take an industry temperature check. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip from the Strip.

In a packed show on day one of the conference, Dave and Rob first chat about expectations for re:Invent this year and the main Keynote announcements.

Then they talk to:

Rahul Sareen, Global Head Cross Industry about state of sustainable tech
Melissa Dougherty, MD Global Partner Sales, Financial Services about the future of FS

also Matt Gillard, 'Cloud Dialogues' and Paul Mukherjee and Liam Walsh, UK Gov Defra, drop in to say hello.

TLDR
00:38 Setting the scene and emerging themes AWS re:Invent 2024 by the team and Matt Gillard
14:38 State of sustainable tech with Rahul Sareen
33:35 The future of FS with Melissa Dougherty
1:01:44 Drop In with Liam Walsh and Paul Mukherjee

Guests
Rahul Sareen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-sareen-1b2bb86/
Melissa Dougherty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaadougherty/
Matt Gillard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgillard/
Paul Mukerjee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmukherjee/
Liam Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamjameswalsh/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
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

CR084: Hyper Automation with Johan Sporre, Ericsson

Capgemini — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 04:45:00 +0000

Agentic intelligence will enable unprecedented levels of automation, it is a next step on from what has been possible for a number of years. Is it now possible to automate 80% of IT tasks?

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk to Johan Sporre Lennberg, Vice President Cloud Service at Ericsson about how Hyper Automation is possible, to what extent and the best way to go after it in IT.

TLDR:
01:35 Confusion about AI Ethos
06:28 Cloud Conversation with Johan Sporre
46:00 Showcasing value
54:40 Riding in the season's first snowfall!

Guest:
Johan Sporre Lennberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johan-sporre/

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

CRLIVE32: Microsoft Ignite Day 3: Industry AI, IaM Security and Azure AI with Kathleen Mitford, Irina Nechaeva and Marco Casalaina, Microsoft

Capgemini — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:15:00 +0000

Live from the heart of Microsoft Ignite 2024 in Chicago, right from the Expo floor, we're bringing you a special limited series of 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 three of the conference Dave and Rob talk to:

Kathleen Mitford, CVP Global Industry Marketing about Industry AI Transformation
Irina Nechaeva, GM Identity & Access about the State of the Nation on IaM management
Marco Casalaina, VP Azure AI about Democratization of AI

TLDR
00:40 The four main themes from Microsoft Ignite'24
09:59 Industry meets AI Transformation with Kathleen Mitford
40:47 IaM management meets AI with Irina Nechaeva
1:07:47 The future meets AI with Marco Casalaina
1:35:08 Final conclusion and goodbye to Chicago and Microsoft Ignite'24

Guest
- Kathleen Mitford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmitford/
- Irina Nechaeva: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinanechaeva/
- Marco Casalaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcocasalaina/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
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

CRLIVE31: Microsoft Ignite Day 2: Security & responsibility in AI and developer communities with Rudra Mitra, Dr. Sarah Bird & Yina Arenas & Scott Hanselman, Microsoft

Capgemini — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:15:00 +0000

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 AI
Sarah Bird, CPO for Responsible AI and Yina Arenas, VP, AI Foundry about Embedding Ethics in AI Innovation & the newly announced Foundry
Scott Hanselman, VP Developer Community about Empowering Developers with AI

TLDR
00:32 Bar in the Clouds and observation from Microsoft Ignite
08:44 Data Security meets AI with Rudra Mitra
33:30 Ethics and Foundry meets AI with Dr. Sarah Bird and Yina Arenas
1:04:28 Developers meets AI with Scott Hanselman
1:34:13 Conclusion of Day 2 and what will Day 3 bring?

Guest
Rudra 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/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
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

CRLIVE30: Microsoft Ignite Day 1: Keynote announcements & data with Arun Ulag, CVP Azure Data, Microsoft

Capgemini — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:50:50 +0000

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 landscape

TLDR
00:40 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/

'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

CR083: AI law with Jagvinder Singh Kang, Mills & Reeve

Capgemini — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:45:00 +0000

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/

'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

CR082: Surviving migration in the age of AI with Petra Molnar, Harvard Faculty Associate

Capgemini — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:45:00 +0000

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.

TLDR
02:01 Confused about whether we learn from disasters
06:00 Cloud conversation with Petra Molnar
36:05 Research about the state of AI narratives and the perceived "story crisis"
41:35 Walking with a real dog in the park!

Resources
The 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/

'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

CR081: Cloud on the rocks [AAA]

Capgemini — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:45:00 +0000

[AAA] In 'Access All Areas' shows we go behind the scenes with the crew and their friends as they try to unpick some issue or other. It might get a bit messy.

This week, sometimes ‘big rocks’ exist in organizations and transformations that prevent or slow down getting to successful outcomes. Dave, Esmee and Rob are joined by, Georgia Smith, Cloud Transformation Leader, to talk about the ‘big rocks’ visible in Cloud transformations, focusing on culture and governance, including the glorious messiness of cultural change, the ineffectiveness of bottom up change management, how to create effective adaptive governance during transformation and the importance of spa days.

Please get in touch with us, via LinkedIn or cloudrealities@capgemini.com, if you have questions or challenges for us, we'd love to hear from you!

TLDR
00:38 Its a new show variant!
01:12 Cloud conversation
49:02 What are the crew excited about doing next?

Useful links
Podcast Cloud Dialogues: https://www.youtube.com/@CloudDialogues

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/
with Georgia Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-l-smith/

'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

CRSP01: Reimagining Telecom Industry pt.1 - Simplification with Dr. Rainer Deutschmann, Global Telecom Leader

Capgemini — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:37:00 +0000

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 Deutschmann
06:42 Physics, quantum computation, and corporate life
09:57 State of the Telco industry, legacy, complexity, and locked value
14:55 Greenfield vs brownfield transformation
18:51 The perfect Telco model and transformation from within
23:13 Simplification, Standardization, and Scaling to unlock value
29:18 Product portfolio simplification, and the business case
34:25 People, leadership and culture change for simplification
39:12 The role of partners and joint incentives
45:15 Key challenges in a transformation and dealing with uncertainty
47:42 min curiosity, and empowering people to leverage technology

50:31 Neuron-silicon connectivity and the role of Telecoms
57:25 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

CR080: AI-driven hyper-automation with Nicole Onuta, AI business transformation expert

Capgemini — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:45:00 +0100

As AI scales and layered agents become more integrated, businesses face questions about just how automated they can become and what this means for efficiency, cost, and innovation.

This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Nicole Onuta, AI business transformation expert about the growing impact of generative AI on the software development lifecycle (SDLC), diving into both the opportunities and challenges that arise, how AI scales in an organisation and how hyper-automation is fast becoming a practical reality.

TLDR
04:40 Confused about whether frictionless CX can be too frictionless
07:54 Cloud conversation with Nicole Onuta
34:57 The Eliza bot in 1966
43:08 AI execution!

Guest
Nicole Onuta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleonuta/

Resources
Turbocharging Software with Gen AI: https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/gen-ai-in-software/

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/

'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

CR079: Droning on with Dario Valenza, Carbonix

Capgemini — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:45:00 +0100

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

Guest
Dario 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:

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CR078: The role of culture in responding to change with Tony McManus, Bloomberg

Capgemini — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:39:00 +0100

Ensuring your organization can quickly adapt to changing pressures is critical in today's fast-moving market environments. However, many organizations are still structured with traditional hierarchies, which enable stable operations but can make change difficult.

This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk to Tony McManus, Global Head of Enterprise Data and Index at Bloomberg, about tracking and responding to mega-trends, Bloomberg's collaborative structure, supporting customers on their cloud journeys and how this helped prioritize Bloomberg's Cloud strategy.

TLDR
01:15 Confused about lost data and knowledge
05:05 Cloud conversation with Tony McManus, Bloomberg
38:10 Michael Porter's five forces model
46:40 Going to Taipei!

Guest
Tony McManus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcmanustony/

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

CR077: Emergence of Agentic Intelligence in ERP with Miranda Nash, Oracle

Capgemini — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:45:00 +0100

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!

Guest
Miranda Nash: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirandanash/

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

CR076: Digitalizing Financial Services with Pranati Dave, Everest Group

Capgemini — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:45:00 +0100

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.

TLDR
00:00 Chase glitch confusion
06:25 Cloud conversation with Pranati Dave
36:20 4 dimensions of Maturity
41:20 Family time!

Resources
'Enterprise Maturity Model for Microsoft Business Applications in Financial Services'
https://www2.everestgrp.com/reportaction/EGR-2024-31-V-6490/Marketing
https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/enterprise-maturity-model-for-microsoft-business-applications-in-fs/

Guest
Pranati 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/

'Cloud Realities' is an original podcast from Capgemini

CR075: Season 4 Kick Off with Dave, Rob & Esmee

Capgemini — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:45:00 +0100

We are back! In this opening episode we meet our new host and chat about the exciting things coming in Season 4.

To provide a way in for new listeners, we also take a step back and discuss what we actually mean by 'practical and exciting alternate realities that can be unleashed through Cloud-driven Transformation', what reflections we have on this from looking at it over the last three seasons and how this sets up Season 4.

Finally, we are very keen this season to establish a feedback loop with listeners, so will be doing shows exploring listener questions and challenges - something we are really looking forward to. Please get in touch with us, via LinkedIn or cloudrealities@capgemini.com, if you have questions or challenges for us, we'd love to hear from you!

TLDR:
00:45 Meet Esmee!
10:50 What else is new in Season 4?
14:12 Exploring Cloud-driven transformation
27:19 Psychological safety in the workplace
33:30 What we're excited about doing next in Season 4

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

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

CRHL04: Cloud Realities x Highlights

Capgemini — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:46:00 +0100

To provide some summer listening by the pool, and to act as a 'previously on...' for Season 4, AI has taken over the show and has complied some highlights from recent seasons.

In this grand summer finale, our AI duo, GE0-RGE and L1-LLE, take you on a tour of the team's greatest discussions from season 3. Get ready for the best of the best, including...

00:40 Bart Groothuis, Member of the European Parliament: Making invisible threats visible with legislation.
05:06 Jacqueline Hanson, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): How to update outdated systems and handle cost vs. risk.
08:18 Bernard Marr, Author & Futurist: The top trends and the hype cycle.
18:00 Bas Kamphuis, Wingspan: The dark art of private equity.
24:48 Mark Butcher, Posetiv: Can cost be a proxy for sustainability?
27:32 Justin Keeble, Google: How Unilever is using AI in their supply chains.
28:35 Father Paolo Benanti, Vatican: How are they thinking about AI?
32:31 Roisin McCarthy, Women in Data: Promoting women in tech.

Hosts
GE0-RGE: Genuine Eng-spkr 0 - Repartee Generation Engine - currently doesn't have a LinkedIn
L1-LLE: Level 1 - Longform Loquaciousness Engine - currently doesn't have a LinkedIn
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Nathaniel Tapley https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanieltapley/
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/

CRHL03: Cloud Realities x Sustainability

Capgemini — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:40:00 +0100

To provide some summer listening by the pool, and to act as a 'previously on...' for Season 4, AI has taken over the show and has complied some highlights from recent seasons.

In this third of four episodes, our AI hosts GE0-RGE and L1-LLE, guide us through some of the conversations the team have had on important sustainability challenges, including...

00:40 Paul Armstrong, Schneider Electric: What are the real sustainability challenges?
05:35 Michael Crabb, Last Energy: The need for new sources of power
11:48 Mark Butcher, Posetiv: What is net zero and what isn’t?
16:50 Mark Butcher: How to use sustainability dashboards
21:36 Rainer Karcher, Allianz: How are companies addressing sustainability?
23:52 Justin Keeble, Google: AI doesn’t have to be a problem when it comes to energy use.
26:12 Mark Butcher: Important tips on how to start

Hosts
GE0-RGE: Genuine Emote 0 - Repartee Generation Engine - currently doesn't have a LinkedIn
L1-LLE: Level 1 - Longform Loquaciousness Engine - currently doesn't have a LinkedIn
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Nathaniel Tapley https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanieltapley/
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/

CRHL02: Cloud Realities x Futures

Capgemini — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 04:44:00 +0100

To provide some summer listening by the pool, and to act as a 'previously on...' for Season 4, AI has taken over the show and has complied some highlights from recent seasons.

In this second of four episodes, our hosts GE0-RGE and L1-LLE, guide us through some of the conversations the team have had on possible Futures and challenges, including...

00:50 Michael Crabb, Last Energy: The new generation of nuclear microreactors to power our future
08:15 Angelo Coletta, Zakeke: The future of advertising
12:50 Rainer Karcher, Allianz: A cautious note
14:50 Bart Groothuis, Member of the European Parliament: Deepfakes
16:30 Phil Kippen, Snowflake: What will happen in the next 5 years
19:17 Richard Deakin, Stratospheric Platforms: Earth and space in 10 years
21:34 Michael Crabb: What will happen in 25 years related to energy
24:12 Nick France, Sectigo: Certificates and quantum computing

Production
Nathaniel Tapley https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanieltapley/
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/

CRHL01: Cloud Realities x AI

Capgemini — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 04:35:00 +0100

To provide some summer listening on the beach, and to act as a bit of a 'previously on...' for Season 4, AI has taken over the show for four special episodes of some highlights from recent seasons.

In this first of the four episodes, our hosts G0r-GE and Lil-E, somewhat self indulgently, guide us through some of the conversations the team have had on AI itself, including...

00:34 Erwan Menard, Google: Innovation & sustainability meet AI
03:40 Gretchen Alarcon, ServiceNow: How employees will use AI in the future
07:13 Roisin McCarthy, Women in Data®: AI and gender parity
09:07 Bernard Marr, Author & Futurist: Scaling GenAI
10:50 Rainer Karcher, Allianz: The realities of AI
13:10 Father Paolo Benanti, Vatican: The direction of AI
16:05 Bart Groothuis, European Parliament: The rise of AI
20:35 Cory O'Daniel, Massdriver: Why he's tough on AI
28:50 A final word to Father Paolo Benanti: Six principles on AI

Production
Nathaniel Tapley https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanieltapley/
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/

CR074: Season 3 reflections with Dave, Rob and some special guests

Capgemini — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 04:45:00 +0100

Dave and Rob, along with some special guests, reflect on the incredible journey through season 3, highlighting their most resonant themes. They also share what they are excited about doing over the summer and give a glimpse of whats in store for Season 4!

Thank you to all our listeners and guests for joining us in Season 3 - have a great summer and we will see you in September!

TLDR:
01:00 The captain of Rob’s brain ship is confused
05:48 Five lessons for change leadership
11:40 Our good friend AI
19:28 Slowification, Simplification and Amplification
21:50 Diverse teams have better outcomes!
24:15 Digital Transformation
29:24 The amazing world of (Sustainable) FinOps
42:50 Can humans handle all the technology changes?
50:40 Kern-vergence
56:35 Special guest

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

CR073: Massive scale legacy modernization with Jacqueline Hanson, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Capgemini — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:50:00 +0100

Modernizing legacy systems involves updating them to current technological standards, enhancing efficiency, scalability, integration capabilities, and mitigating maintenance costs and risks—a significant challenge in today's IT landscape.

This week, Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Jacqueline Hanson, Director of Core Digital Services at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about the challenges and successes of legacy modernization without any disruption.

TLDR:
01:30 Rob is confused about the human firmware update and Life 3.0
05:10 Cloud conversation with Jacqueline Hanson
38:00 What are the four legacy modernization trends?
46:00 Going out for great dinner

Guest
Jacqueline Hanson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-hanson-a70703/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
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/

CR072: The art of data visualization with Krishnan Venkata, LatentView Analytics

Capgemini — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:45:00 +0100

Data visualization simplifies complex data, reveals trends, enhances decision-making, supports communication, and ultimately leading to more informed and effective business outcomes.

This week Dave and Rob talk to Krishnan Venkata, Chief Client Officer at LatentView Analytics, about the impact of data visualization on leadership and the shift from dashboards to Decision Boards.

TLDR:
02:00 Rob is confused about Unbossing!
07:11 Cloud conversation with Krishnan Venkata
28:55 Top 10 tips for designing communication
40:00 Exploring home like a tourist!

Guest
Krishnan Venkata: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnanvenkata/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
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/

CR071: Bridging the cloud infrastructure talent gap with software with Cory O'Daniel, Massdriver

Capgemini — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:45:00 +0100

The rising shortage of IT professionals is a critical issue, driven by rapid technological advancements and a growing demand for specialized skills, leaving businesses struggling to fill crucial roles at a time that they are still struggling to implement and/or mature new devops concepts.

This week, Dave and Rob talk to Cory O'Daniel, CEO and Co-Founder at Massdriver about using software to bridge the cloud infrastructure talent gap, the role of platform engineering in this ongoing challenge, a state of the nation on maturity on the ground in platform engineering devops teams and the criticality of getting your ops teams head above water.

TLDR
02:00 Rob is confused about social media!
07:11 Cloud conversation with Cory O'Daniel
54:00 The five core elements around platform engineering
01:03:00 Hot tubbing!

Guest
Cory O'Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryodaniel/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
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-c

CR070: State of the art FinOps with Roi Ravhon, Finout

Capgemini — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:45:00 +0100

Well implemented FinOps is not just basic cost control, it is an emerging discipline that allows you to develop new tools and practices, advancing your cloud economics and improving overall financial accountability in the cloud.

This week, Dave and Rob talk to Roi Ravhon, Co-Founder & CEO of Finout, about FinOps basics, the current state of the art, and key differentiators between cost management and modern FinOps.

TLDR:
02:10 Rob is confused about the one-week strategy
05:21 Cloud conversation with Roi Ravhon
33:00 What really impacts the cost in the Cloud
41:15 A baby-boy!

Guest
Roi Ravhon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roiravhon/?originalSubdomain=il

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR069: The importance of governance in the digital age with Bart Groothuis, Member of the European Parliament

Capgemini — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:45:00 +0100

For our 100th recording (incl studio and live) we talk about why governance is so important in the digital age, fending off both attack as well as ensuring tech innovation is safe.

This week Dave, Rob and Sjoukje talk to Bart Groothuis, Member of the European Parliament about the role the EU play in cybersecurity, making cyber risk visible to the C-suite, cyber resilience and the new race to ensure we have safe AI. We also discuss the spread of mis-information from some countries and the importance of being aware, as it has a major impact on our world.

TLDR:
01:40: Is Rob confused about counting to a 100?
03:50: Cloud conversation with Bart Groothuis
33:40: Security predictions include the rise in AI generated threats
39:00: Bart's daughter birthday!

Guest
Bart Groothuis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/groothuisbart/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR068: The Ultimate Shopping Experience with Angelo Coletta, Zakeke

Capgemini — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:45:00 +0100

On-line experience is going up a level. New hardware along with next level visualisations are creating real world experiences with products virtually, whilst in store experiences move closer to providing the customisation and efficiency we are now seeing (and expecting) in digital.

Dave and Rob talk to Angelo Coletta, CEO and Founder of Zakeke, a company focused on the visualisation layer, about the evolution of the digital experience, the founding ideas at Zakeke, how digital product is becoming more physical and how physical is becoming more digital and the group also chat about what shopping experience resonated with them recently, and did the modern digital experience play a part in that.

TL:DR
00:56 Is it all getting too complex?
06:00 Cloud Conversation with Angelo Coletta
38:14 How we are changing our buying habits
49:10 Horse riding!

Guest
Angelo Coletta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-coletta/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR067: Digital transformation in microcosm with Nathan Clark, Ganymede

Capgemini — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:45:00 +0100

'Digital transformation' is a term widely, and often badly, used. It generally gets used to describe simply digitising a process and making what we already do run more efficiently. However, good DTx is far more than that...

This week, Dave and Rob talk to Nathan Clark, Founder & CEO of Ganymede, about how their platform provides data in the right place, at the right time, and in the right order across the laboratory process in biotech. They discuss how this functions, the outcomes it improves, and whether it provides a useful case study for what good digital transformation looks like.

TLDR:
02:30 Is Rob confused about being a super hero in the Matrix?
05:40: Cloud Biotech conversation with Nathan Clark
31:50: Will the the future bring the Star Trek communicator?
37:50: Buying a house in New York!

Guest
Nathan Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-clark-4b850134/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR066: Unlimited power for your data centers with Michael Crabb, Last Energy

Capgemini — Thu, 30 May 2024 04:45:00 +0100

There is a scary contradiction in the increased power consumption of the latest technical innovations, and the impact the increased power consumption will have on society and the planet.

This week Dave and Rob talk to Michael Carbb SVP of Commercial at Last Energy about huge growth in power consumption due to electrification, power perhaps becoming the new constraint, modular nuclear power, perceived danger vs. real danger of nuclear, do we have any alternatives and how long it takes to get modular power to a data centre.

TLDR:
03:00: Hyper personalization of communication
06:25: Cloud conversation with Michael Crabb
34:00: Hyperscale data centers and sustainability
52:35: Waiting for the baby!

Guest
Michael Carbb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcrabb1/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR065: Scaling GenAI with Bernard Marr, Author & Futurist

Capgemini — Thu, 23 May 2024 04:45:00 +0100

How far has GenAI come beyond the tech innovation in the last 18 months - we hear a lot about the latest amazing advancements, but with its business application, are we still stuck in a PoC loop?

This week Dave and Rob talk to Bernard Marr, Futurist, Tech & Strategy Advisor about his work to date (over 20 books!) and his new book 'Generative AI in practice. 100 amazing ways it is changing our world'. We touch on evolution of AI, effect on business and society and the risks and challenges as AI scales.

TLD
01:21: Optimistic Spam
06:25: Cloud conversation with Bernard Marr
44:44: The rise of AI assistants
52:35: Keynote in Boston!

Guest
Bernard Marr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardmarr/
Book: Generative AI in Practice: 100+ Amazing Ways Generative Artificial Intelligence is Changing Business and Society: https://www.amazon.com/Generative-AI-Practice-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1394245564

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/
Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.co

CR064: New vulnerabilities in the digital age with Jeremy Snyder, FireTail

Capgemini — Thu, 16 May 2024 04:50:00 +0100

For every innovation and progression in digital technology bringing us new opportunities, they also potentially bring new attack surfaces, providing opportunities for the black hat community too!

This week Dave and Rob talk to Jeremy Snyder Founder and CEO of FireTail about Cyber in a world of APIs and micro services, new challenges and vulnerabilities that are introduced, why traditional Cyber techniques are becoming insufficient and we celebrate World Password Day!

TLDR:
03:00 The three dot stress
06:00 Cloud Conversation with Jeremy Snyder
41:00 Pa55w0rds, p@sswords, password1234s
49:30 The summer and Arsenal’s end of season run!

Guest
Jeremy Snyder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnyder/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR063: The impact of AI-powered automation with Gretchen Alarcon, ServiceNow

Capgemini — Thu, 09 May 2024 04:55:00 +0100

AI-driven platforms for automating multiple management workflows are increasingly common place in todays enterprises. However, the potential to exploit these platforms currently exceeds implementation footprints.

This week Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to Gretchen Alarcon, SVP & GM, Employee Workflows Products at ServiceNow about automating IT service management, IT operations management and IT business management, just digitising what is there vs. rethinking, how AI fits in and questions just how many of todays traditional management workflows can be automated.

TLDR:
01:09 Does internet search have future?
06:00 Cloud conversation with Gretchen Alarcon
34:30 The next big thing in automation
40:40 Knowledge 2024 & moving to Ohio!

Guest
Gretchen Alarcon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchenalarcon/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR062: Digitalising Unilever with Juan Carlos Parada, Unilever

Capgemini — Thu, 02 May 2024 04:41:00 +0100

In the second part of our occasional series, looking directly at the digitalisation journeys and challenges of the worlds leading companies with their leaders, we are focusing on Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies.

They believe that digitalisation allows them to respond to customer expectations, supply chain disruption, cost inflation and the impact of an escalating climate crisis by unlocking radical new levels of collaboration, capability and consumer centricity.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to Juan Carlos Parada, Global Head of Customer Operations at Unilever about what a digital version of Unilever means, the excitement and anxiety of digitalisation, the challenges in leading such a scale transformation and the personal learnings from the journey.

TLDR:
01:30 Big tech vs nation state confusion
04:37 Cloud conversation with Juan Carlos Parada
57:22 Top customer experience trends
01:00:32 Digital immersion!

Guest
Juan Carlos Parada: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-carlos-parada-3065303/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR061: Product engineering in consumer health with Steve Westgarth, Haleon

Capgemini — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:52:00 +0100

Haleon, a world-leading consumer health company, are dealing with large enterprise legacy, as they were formed via a demerger from GSK. While product engineering and the transition to product-centric organizations are often associated solely with born-in-the-cloud companies, the reality is usually much broader, and Haleon are on that journey.

This week Dave, Rob and Sjoukje talk to Steve Westgarth, Global Head of Engineering & Architecture at Haleon, about product engineering best practices, building high performing teams, aligning product teams with the business, getting the engineers as close to the business as possible and whether Agile is dead or not.

TLDR:
02:30 Cookie confusion
05:40 Cloud conversation with Steve Westgarth
29:00 Five key characteristics of high performing teams
35:00 A surprise birthday party!

Guest
Steve Westgarth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevewestgarth/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR060: Being a corporate sustainability activist with Rainer Karcher, Allianz Technology

Capgemini — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:55:00 +0100

Sustainability and climate impact is widely understood as a critical problem, but what we can specifically do at an individual level in a business environment is sometimes less clear.

This week, Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Rainer Karcher, Chief Sustainability Officer, Allianz Technology about how CSR and the Climate challenge come together, the 3 pillars of of societal responsibility, how digitalisation fits in, how to be a climate activist at work and whether we all should be one.

TLDR
03:05 Smart City and robot confusion
06:00 Cloud conversation with Rainer Karcher
36:00 New steps into the future!

Guest
Rainer Karcher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rainerkarcher/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CRLIVE29: Google Cloud Next 24 Day 3: Customer experience & software engineering meet AI with Kevin Shatzkamer & Miku Jha, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:04:14 +0100

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 three of the conference Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to

Kevin Shatzkamer, Managing Director Conversational AI about Accelerating Customer Experience meets AI
Miku Jha, Director, AI/ML Partner Engineering, about Software engineering for generative meets AI.

TLDR:
00:55 Announcements from the Expo floor at Google Next'24
06:45 Accelerating Customer Experience meets AI with Kevin Shatzkamer
35:00 Software engineering for generative meets AI with Miku Jha
01:05:40 The gang round the week off

Guests:
Kevin Shatzkamer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kshatzka/
Miku Jha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikujha/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CRLIVE28: Google Cloud Next 24 Day 2: Insurance, Supply Chain & Production Operations meet AI with Nigel Walsh, Paula Natoli & Fabien Duboeuf, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 23:56:55 +0100

On day two of the conference Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to:

Nigel Walsh, Head of Global Insurance about Insurance meets AI.
Paula Natoli, Director, Global Strategic Industries, Supply Chain and Logistics about Supply Chain meets AI
Fabien Duboeuf, Industry Manager, Manufacturing about How AI is revolutionizing Production Operations and Customer Experience

TLDR

00:40 Announcements from the Expo floor at Google Next'24
12:11 Insurance meets AI with Nigel Walsh
32:55 Supply Chain and Logistics meets AI with Paula Natoli
52:42 Cloud transform & customer experience meets AI with Fabien Duboeuf

1:15:24 End

Guest

Nigel Walsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelwalsh/

Paula Natoli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-natoli-952309/

Fabien Duboeuf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabien-duboeuf-1605504/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production

Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/

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/

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

Capgemini — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:44:40 +0100

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 AI

TLDR:
00:40 Announcements from the Expo floor at Google Next'24
08:38 Innovation meets AI with Erwan Menard
30:02 Sustainability meets AI with Justin Keeble

Guests:
Erwan Menard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwanmenard/
Justin Keeble: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinkeeble/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR059: Digitalising Fresenius with Ingo Elfering, Fresenius

Capgemini — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:52:00 +0100

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 Elfering
49:47 What next after the transformation and planning this years vacation!

Guest
Ingo Elfering: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingoelfering/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

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

Capgemini — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:53:00 +0000

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 footprint
06:15 Cloud conversation with Mark Butcher
19:10 Amazing survey outcomes and impact on Talent
43:25 Federation across Green Ops

Guest
Mark Butcher https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbutcher/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

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

Capgemini — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:57:00 +0000

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 Schroeder
31:20 AI in the music industry
38:46 Spend time with my kids doing whatever they want to do!

Guest
Peter Schroeder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterrankschroeder/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR056: Digital certificate revolution! with Nick France, Sectigo

Capgemini — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:30:00 +0000

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 EU
07:00 Cloud conversation with Nick France
32:30 More Cyber Trends 2024
38:11 Industry change and Bricktastic!

Guest
Nick France: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-f-263b355/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

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

Capgemini — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:45:00 +0000

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 Sai
28:10 International Womens Day
35:00 Rest of the year with WiD & a birthday!

Guest
Roisin McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roisinmccarthy/
Elisa Sai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-sai-40907623/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

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

Capgemini — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:00:14 +0000

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 Snowflake

The 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...

Guest
Fawad Qureshi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qureshi/
Phil Kippen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philkippen/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

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

Capgemini — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:13:08 +0000

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.

Guests
Zarn Kucel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zarnkucel/

Chris McKenna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mckenna-082b4647/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

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

Capgemini — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:34:55 +0000

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 help
Greg 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!

Guests
Paul 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/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

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

Capgemini — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:00:25 +0000

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!

Guest
Mohamed Awad, Arm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moawad/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CRLIVE22: MWC24: Connecting Everything with Muneyb Minhazuddin, Intel & Anand Chandrasikher, Aira Networks

Capgemini — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:52:55 +0000

Dave, Sjoukje and Rob set out the themes of the Conference, then focus in on the theme of 'Connecting Everything' with...

Muneyb Minhazuddin, VP/GM Network and Edge, Intel on Edge and 5G
Anand Chandrasikher, Founder and CEO, Aira Networks on Intelligence in Open and Disaggregated RAN (Radio Access Network)

Guest
Muneyb Minhazuddin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muneyb/
Anand Chandrasikher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandchandrasekher/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR054: FinOps unleashed! with Kunal Agarwal, Unravel Data

Capgemini — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:58:00 +0000

The FinOps Foundation defines FinOps as "an operational framework and cultural practice which maximizes the business value of cloud, enables timely data-driven decision making, and creates financial accountability through collaboration between engineering, finance, and business teams." Sounds good! So why are many organisations still not doing it well?

This week Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Kunal Agarwal, CEO and Co-founder, Unravel Data on the requirement for finops, what is it and why do you need it, if the Finance Depts are getting involved, what good practices looking, how 'inform, govern, optimise' fit in and why you should measure everything!

TLDR:
01:03 Why do people still use weak passwords?
06:20 Cloud conversation with Kunal Agarwal
32:34 Top Cyber Trends 2024
37:20 Cars, cars, cars!

Guest
Kunal Agarwal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kunalkunal/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR053: Cloud lessons from the world of Private Equity with Bas Kamphuis, Wingspan

Capgemini — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 04:55:00 +0000

Private Equity organisations are in the fascinating position of having a view across many organisations, they help smaller organisations scale and have a strong grip on what works, and what doesn't, in scaling and optimising businesses.

This week Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Bas Kamphuis, Founder and CEO, Wingspan, a company who seek to increase the value of software companies through cloud transformation, about what repeatable truths of cloud transformation can be learned from seeing the patterns working across multiple companies and what lessons we can be taken away.

TLDR:
01:00 The future of news
05:12 Cloud conversation with Bas Kamphuis
38:18 The vital role of Cloud for Private Equity firms
44:24 Happy to be alive!

Guest
Bas Kamphuis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/databas/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR052: The Cloud and the energy transition with Rob Easton, AWS

Capgemini — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 04:17:00 +0000

The 'energy transition' refers to the global energy sector's shift from fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption — including oil, natural gas and coal — to renewable energy sources like wind and solar, as well as lithium-ion batteries. It is one of, if not the most, significant issues of our time. Tech can both help and hinder in this journey.

This week Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Rob Easton, Senior Sales Manager, AWS Energy EMEA, AWS on how energy is made, how its moved and how its used, how Amazon are ready themselves as an organisation, but also how they are providing tools and services to allow other organisations to impact the carbon footprint of their tech and maybe more widely.

TLDR:
01:10 JUMP! and will robots be looking after us when we are (more) elderly?
06:00 Cloud conversation with Rob Easton
36:20 AI and the energy transition
41:50 Family ski holidays!

Guest
Rob Easton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-easton-94a983/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR051: Data culture for everyone with Iain Niven-Bowling, Harbr_

Capgemini — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 04:55:00 +0000

Can tech democratisation and AI help solve the perennial problem of how we get access to our data and leverage it for new value without having to build it and hope that they come!

This week Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Iain Niven-Bowling, CTO, Harbr about the data architecture crimes of the past that we still live with, data democratisation, better ways to access and connect to data sources and make data available via natural language interfaces.

TLDR:
01:04 Streaming confusion
06:00 Cloud conversation with Iain Niven-Bowling
23:35 GenAI as the starting point for innovation
31:00 the Fan Dance!

Guest
Iain Niven-Bowling: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainnb/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR050: Wiring your organization for success with Gene Kim, Author (Phoenix/Unicorn Project)

Capgemini — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:37:00 +0000

As a special treat in what we think is our 50th studio episode, we have an extended conversation with none other than Gene Kim, industry thought leader and author of The DevOps Handbook, the seminal Phoenix Project, the Unicorn Project, and now Wiring the winning organisation. Gene is one of the true thought leaders in modern tech and its exciting to explore the themes of Cloud Realties with him!

The gang talk about Genes early work, then deep dive into his new work, which reaches outside the realms of tech and talks about what it takes to become a modern organisation.

TLDR:
01:00 Easy to let facts get in the way of a good story
04:30 Extended cloud conversation with Gene Kim
43:10 Playing with AI!

Guest
Gene Kim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realgenekim/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR049: TechnoVision 2024 pt 2: Thriving on data with Robert Engels, Capgemini

Capgemini — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:55:00 +0000

Each year Capgemini publishes TechnoVision - a comprehensive prediction of the year in business tech to come, along with useful principles that guide both its prediction and use. It seeks to bring some fresh thinking to the technology business issues of today.

In this special two part episode Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to Robert Engels, Global CTIO for AI Futures, Head of Generative AI Lab at Capgemini, about a foundational theme of TechnoVision 2024, data and AI. They cover whether investment cycles are keeping up with the hype curve, data eco systems, new risks and issues introduced by AI and whether we are still using the same old use cases, or if new and previously unimaginable use cases are now emerging.

TLDR:
01:45 Lego Data model?
03:47 Cloud conversation with Robert Engels
45:20 Forbes tech trends
44:12 Snow games and seeing how 2024 develops!

Further Reading:
Exec Briefing: https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/technovision-2024-trends-for-business-decision-makers/
Full Report: www.capgemini.com/technovision

Guest
Robert Engels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertengels/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR048: TechnoVision 2024 pt 1: Augment ME! with Ron Tolido, Capgemini

Capgemini — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:49:00 +0000

In this special two part episode Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk in detail with the reports leader Ron Tolido CTO, Master Architect, Insights & Data at Capgemini and get a special insight into the creation and themes and trends of TechnoVision 2024! The next generation of human augmentation with technology is at the heart of the report and the discussion. We also find out how much Ron likes Taylor Swift and compare and contrast the predictions in TechnoVision with other trend predictions for 2024.

TLDR:
01:45 The team catch up after the Christmas break
03:47 Cloud conversation with Ron Tolido
45:20 Forbes tech trends
51:15 Alexa run my business!

Further Reading:
Exec Briefing: https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/technovision-2024-trends-for-business-decision-makers/
Full Report: www.capgemini.com/technovision

Guest
Ron Tolido: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rtolido/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

BONUS! CES 2024: How the AFEELA is redefining the relationship between people and mobility with Takuya Nishibayashi, Sony-Honda Mobility Inc.

Capgemini — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:01:57 +0000

With the launch of their connected car, the AFEELA, Sony Honda Mobility seek to redefine mobility, beyond simply transportation, and create the opportunity to use the space creatively and explore the relationship between people and mobility.

In this special episode Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Takuya Nishibayashi, Head of E&E System Architecture Development Division, Sony Honda Mobility Inc., who is at CES2024 for the release of the AFEELA. They cover why Sony Honda are collaborating on a connected car now, how responsible and ethical GenAI is leveraged for assisted driving (ADAS), how mobility can be used as a creative entertainment space, including using gaming engines, the integrated in vehicle experience and how Microsoft partner with them for GenAI tooling and Cloud-scale computing platforms.

TLDR:
01:07 Introduction of the AFEELA by Dave, Sjoukje and Rob
06:53 Cloud conversation with Takuya Nishibayashi
30:59 Outro
31:57 End

Guest
Takuya Nishibayashi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/takuya-nishibayashi-36a9456/
AFEELA: https://www.shm-afeela.com/en/
https://www.instagram.com/shmafeela/
https://twitter.com/shmafeela
https://www.facebook.com/shmAFEELA

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR047: Christmas Special! A RenAIssance - The Rome Call for AI Ethics with Father Paolo Benanti, Advisor to the Vatican and United Nations

Capgemini — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:13:00 +0000

There is no doubt that Artificial Intelligence, and specifically GenAI, has been one, if not the, most widely discussed and debated subjects of the year. The question of AI ethics and how seriously to take the impact of AI on society is one of the biggest and most polarising questions of our time.

In this very special Christmas episode Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk about the ethical issues inherent in any technology use, which are specifically critical when it comes to AI, with Father Paolo Benanti, Professor of Ethics & Technology, Pontificia Università Gregoriana, Advisor in the Vatican and member of the Advisory Board to the General Secretary of the United Nations. We also cover the incredible roles he has with the Vatican and UN, how he frames ethical use of AI and 'The Rome call for AI Ethics'. We then talk about how the importance of understanding the challenges and risks of implementing AI.

TLDR:
01:07 Super-Cloud!
05:02 Cloud conversation with Paulo Benanti
39:40 Understanding the challenges and risks of AI implementation
46:47 Some time over Christmas to read a good book!

Guest
Paolo Benanti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-benanti-94aa1915/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR046: The Cyber conversation Boards should be having, but probably aren't with Simon Hodgkinson, Board Advisor

Capgemini — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Cyber has long been a top risk for businesses. However, it is still often perceived as an IT or tech issue, rather than the existential risk to the business that it could be. It is also likely that Cyber will continue to grow as an issue, and in complexity, as we enter the AI-age.

This week Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Simon Hodgkinson, ex-FTSE 100 CISO & Board and Executive Advisor, about the history of the Cyber threat, current threat levels and attack surfaces, sensible mitigations and what is missing in the conversation that Boards and senior teams are having about the Cyber risk. They also talk about the top trends in the world of Cyber security in 2024.

TLDR:
01:00 Rob can't work Bluetooth!
04:30 Cloud conversation with Simon Hodgkinson
37:14 Top Cyber Trends 2024
43:10 Some summer sun!

Guest
Simon Hodgkinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-hodgkinson-6072623/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR045: How Cloud Native and Open Source come together to drive value with Massimo Ferrari, RedHat

Capgemini — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:46:31 +0000

Open source and Cloud Native thinking and approaches can be very synergistic and drive value for organisations, but both are still not well understood today.

This week, Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Massimo Ferrari, Distinguished Product manager, Red Hat about open source philosophy, misunderstandings about open source that still exist, what Cloud Native actually is and question if these two approaches can come together to drive faster value. We then talk about how GenAI can power Cloud transformation.

TLDR:
01:00 The technology singularity
06:11 Cloud conversation with Massimo Ferrari
35:24 How GenAI and Cloud compliment each other
43:50 Festive trip around London!

Guest
Massimo Ferrari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/massimoferrari/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
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/

CRLIVE21: AWS re:Invent 2023: The green revolution in tech with Rahul Sareen, AWS

Capgemini — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 04:11:14 +0000

We are live from AWS re:Invent 2023 in Las Vegas, direct from the Expo floor, with a limited series of episodes talking to AWS leaders on themes of the conference, as well as filling in on all of the news and gossip.

Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to Rahul Sareen, Global Head Sustainability Solutions and GTM, AWS about AWS's evolving approach to sustainability

The gang also do a final round up of themes, highlights and best swag to wrap up this years re:Invent 2023 series.

Guest
Rahul Sareen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-sareen-1b2bb86/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CRLIVE20: AWS re:Invent 2023: Guardians and future of trusted cloud with Max Peterson and Gary Meshell, AWS & Anne Saunders, Capgemini

Capgemini — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 04:08:30 +0000

In this weeks second double feature, we are looking at Sovereignty & Cyber, we focus on how AWS Cloud is responding to two of the biggest challenges today. Dave, Sjoukje and Rob dig into this in two separate sessions with:

Max Peterson, VP sovereign cloud, AWS about the importance of recognising sovereignty, how AWS frame the requirement and the response.
Gary Meshell, MD Global GSI cybersecurity program & Anne Saunders, Global Cybersecurity Director, Capgemini about the growing threat and sophistication of Cyber in an evermore complex world.

Guests
Max Peterson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxrpeterson/
Gary Meshell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garymeshell/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CRLIVE19: AWS re:Invent 2023: A conversation with Jeff Barr, Chief Evangelist, AWS

Capgemini — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:27:42 +0000

Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to Jeff Barr, VP & Chief Evangelist, AWS, about his early days at AWS, the evolution of re:Invent itself, the three major compute paradigms over the last 60 years, how Cloud and AI fit into that and how to equip the next generation. We also hear about Jeff's family all being at re:Invent for the first time together this year.

Guest
Jeff Barr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbarr/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CRLIVE18: AWS re:Invent 2023: Industry Cloud perspectives - Automotive & Financial Services with Keith Mulder, AWS and Melissa Dougherty, AWS

Capgemini — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:03:12 +0000

In this double feature looking at 'Industry Cloud', we focus on the impact of the Cloud in two sectors. Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to:

Keith Mulder, Partner Strategy Leader, AWS Automotive & Manufacturing, about disruption in the Automotive sector, including connected car, the energy transition and changing customer expectations and buying habits.
Melissa Dougherty, Director Partner Success for Global Financial Services, AWS about disruption in the Financial Services sector, including state of legacy and legacy modernisation.

Finally, we get an update on Robs search for a mouse and have some alarming news about the Cloud Realities monkey!

Guests
Keith Mulder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-mulder-8a0b204/
Melissa Dougherty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaadougherty/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CRLIVE17: AWS re:Invent 2023: Leading AWS in EMEA with Tanuja Randery, AWS

Capgemini — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:10:01 +0000

Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to Tanuja Randery, VP EMEA, AWS, about the opportunities and challenges in leading across such a diverse region, her top 3 themes across EMEA from her many discussions with organisations, her passion for promoting women in leadership and tech, GenAI adoption at scale and Cirque du Soleil!

Guest
Tanuja Randery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanuja-randery/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CRLIVE16: AWS re:Invent23: Creating Impact with AWS GSI Solutions Architecture, Rohan Karmarkar, AWS

Capgemini — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:31:43 +0000

Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to Rohan Karmarkar, Director GSI Solutions Architecture, AWS, about two immediate themes of the conference (1) modernise to both go faster and save money (2) Amazon Q. We talk about how these innovations impact the Customer conversation with AWS, a good customer example and catch up on what else has been announced at the show. Finally, we have a chat about our preferred steaks and answer the most important question... sauce or no sauce?

Guest
Rohan Karmarkar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohankarmarkar/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR044: Making sense of complexity pt.2 with Rob England and Cherry Vu, Teal Unicorn

Capgemini — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

The Cynefin Framework sets out different lenses through which circumstances can be made sense of, from 'clear' through to 'chaos'! As we have covered on previous episodes of the show (CR020 & CR003), it is very useful for helping frame and understand the shift to “digital”.

This week, Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Rob England and Cherry Vu, who are Teal Unicorn and explore new ways of management, about the relevance of the Cynefin Framework in their work with organisations, the builds Rob and Cherry have made on it (with Dave Snowden!), and what results they have seen. We also talk about ways to drive additional value from the Cloud.

TLDR:
01:00 Anti-Compentative UK probe into Cloud Service Providers
04:40 Cloud conversation with Rob England and Cherry Vu
44:13 Three actions to unlock greater Cloud Value
51:50 Celebrating Robs 21st birthday and a Corporate Rebels write up!

Further Reading
Teal Unicorn books: https://tealunicorn.com/books/
Cynefin Framework: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cynefin-Weaving-Sense-Making-Fabric-World/dp/1735379905/ref=asc_df_1735379905/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463023885319&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1138553241603419895&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9180995&hvtargid=pla-1000081345849&psc=1&mcid=d8fac6716c5d3c1f88cb07d2dcb423a3&th=1&psc=1

Guest
Rob England: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robenglandattwohills/
Cherry Vu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcherryvu/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR043: How technology democratisation drives innovation with Nabil Bukhari, Extreme Networks

Capgemini — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Technology democratisation is the process of reorienting technology tools to require less specialized knowledge to use and drive value. This can happen at organisational or societal level, and lead to more rapid application and radically increased innovation.

This week, Dave, Sjoukje, and Rob talk to Nabil Bukhari, CTO and CPO at Extreme Networks, about how he became so inspired by tech democratisation, why it is important for society to have equal access to tech and what the implications and advantages are for your organisation. Finally, we talk about successful innovation tactics for leaders.

TLDR:
01:13 Next gen smart glasses
02:30 Cloud conversation with Nabil Bukhari
33:35 8 tactics for leaders to successfully innovate
42:22 Talk at a CIO conf in the Valley!

Guest
Nabil Bukhari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nabil-bukhari-cto/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR042: The age of living machines with Susan Hockfield, President Emerita, MIT

Capgemini — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:47:00 +0000

In a first technology convergence, physics came together with engineering to produce an array of astonishing new technologies: radios, telephones, televisions, aircraft, radar, nuclear power, computers, the Internet and a host of still evolving digital tools. Today we are on the cusp of a new convergence...

This week, Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to Susan Hockfield, President Emerita, MIT about how biology is now coming together with engineering to create a wave of next generation technologies. They talk about the evolution of this new technology, exciting initial use cases and the challenges of industrialising these new machines. We also talk about how LLM's might also learn the language of biology and drive further breakthroughs.

TLDR:
01:47 Will virtual realities ever really be a reality?
05:29 Cloud conversation with Susan Hockfield
44:30 Biology and LLM's
48:28 MIT Energy Initiative external advisor conference!

Further reading
The Age of Living Machines: How Biology Will Build the Next Technology Revolution: https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/Susan-Hockfield/dp/0393634744

Guest
Susan Hockfield, President Emerita, MIT: https://www.mitcnc.org/susanhockfield/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CRLIVE15: Microsoft Envision London: Unlock the potential of AI at scale with John Cairney, Scottish Water and Giles Walker, Microsoft & Steven Webb, Capgemini

Capgemini — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:02:00 +0000

GenAI use cases emerge everyday, however they tend to be quite discreet currently, to unlock its potential at scale we are likely to see platforms and significant organisational change emerge at an unprecedented speed over the next year.

In a special live episode from London at Microsoft Envision The Tour in October 2023, Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to a panel led by John Cairney, Head of Digital Strategy and Architecture, Scottish Water with Giles Walker, CTO Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Microsoft and Steven Webb, CTIO UK, Capgemini about what good AI experimentation and use cases look like, what Scottish Water are doing to pilot GenAI at scale, in particular their experiences with Co-Pilot, along with what the scale organisational implications of GenAI might be and looking to the future, if and when AI transformation might ultimately tackle process centric enterprise apps such as ERP.

TLDR:
00:44 What Dave, Sjoukje & Rob did in London
03:00 Cloud conversation with John Cairney, Giles Walker, and Steven Webb
46:50 Outro

Guests
John Cairney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncairney/
Giles Walker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giles-a-walker/
Steven Webb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpwebb1/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR041: Unleashing developer creativity with Ramiro Berrelleza, Okteto

Capgemini — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Automation in software development is a way to minimise errors during the software development process, make it faster and more cost-efficient, and improve team collaboration and productivity. Highly effective development teams dedicate their best staff to this task, believing it will unlock new levels of developer productivity and creativity.

This week, Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to Ramiro Berrelleza, Founder and CEO at Okteto, a company that modernises the development experience, about the core idea and founding of Okteto, why developer automation has high value attached to it, whether business leadership are engaging with it as route to value and, it wouldnt be a show without it, what disruption AI is already having on software development.

TLDR:
00:55 Is the lack of necessity the mother of invention?
03:50 Cloud conversation with Ramiro Berrelleza
31:15 How AI can transform software engineering
37:00 The week to be over and Peruvian food!

Guest
Ramiro Berrezella: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramiroberrelleza/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR040: From Dick Turpin to drones with Alex Lorke, Royal Mail

Capgemini — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:12:00 +0100

The logistics and distribution industry has undergone huge disruption in the age of e-commerce and particularly since the pandemic, driven by the huge rise in home shopping and expectations of customers.

This week, Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to Alex Lorke, Director of Product Engineering, Royal Mail, about the long and storied history of the Royal Mail, an organisation that dates back hundreds of years, the current set of challenges driven by the market and how digital is helping the group move from interacting with the postbox to interacting with individuals all the way through the delivery supply chain. Then, of course, we talk about how AI can help and where drones might fit in.

TLDR:
00:50 Is crypto-currency really a thing?
02:30 Cloud conversation with Alex Lorke
28:47 AI on logistics and operations
33:35 Jumps and ariels on hydrofoils!

Guest
Alex Lorke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lorke/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR039: From traditional retailer to digital retail company with Sylvain Geron, Carrefour

Capgemini — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:16:00 +0100

Digital transformation in the retail sector helps create a more personalized and fluid shopping experience for customers. This allows retailers to customise their offerings based on customer preferences and behaviour. However, getting to that, with a sizeable legacy estate, remains a challenge.

This week, Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to Sylvain Geron, Directeur Digital France & Infra Europe at Carrefour, about the transformation of Carrefour into digital retail company. A challenge that includes ensuring digital is at the centre of thinking around the customer and operation, dealing with legacy whilst modernising the store, the supply chain and supplier relationships, and the rhythms of cultural change that have to be aligned to transform end to end. We also take a look at what GenAI is bringing to the world of Retail.

TLDR:
01:15 Do we always want the latest gadget?
03:20 Cloud conversation with Sylvain Geron
27:00 What can GenAI bring to Retail?
33:00 A half marathon and a golf competition in the same weekend!

Guest
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvaingeron/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR038: Empowering supermums with Heather Black, Supermums

Capgemini — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:53:00 +0100

It should be a no brainer that more diverse teams deliver better and more customer appropriate outcomes and solutions. However, the gender balance in tech is not improving, and returning to work after children continues to be one of the main blockers.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to Heather Black, Founder and CEO of Supermums, an organisation that focuses on Reducing the Gender Pay Gap, Supporting Women Returners, Increasing the Women in Tech and Addressing the Digital Skills Gap. We talk about how and why Supermums was founded, what challenges still exist today and how to break into tech as a part of returning to work.

TLDR:
01:00 Does hybrid working work?
02:30 Cloud conversation with Heather Black
26:48 What changes are required to attract more women to tech
33:50 Launching my new book!

Guest
Heather Black: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-black-salesforce-women-in-tech-speaker/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR037: Building adaptable organisations with Patrick Oestreich, Hellman Worldwide Logistics

Capgemini — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:18:00 +0100

Organisations are now responding to not just delivering the next wave of transformation, followed by a steady state execution period, but more a continued series of market and societal pressures, requiring almost continuous large scale responses.

This week, Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to Patrick Oestreich, Chief Commercial Officer, Hellman Worldwide Logisitics, about how to reshape your organisations and make them more adaptable in this context. We examine the pressures on Global logistics, pre and post-pandemic, gain insights into the board room conversation of an organisation which is learning to be adaptable and cover the 5 essential steps to build an adaptable business culture.

TLDR:
00:55 How does the internet work?
02:30 Cloud conversation with Patrick Oestreich
34:30 5 essential steps to build an adaptable business culture
41:10 Becoming an Electro-Head and strat-ecution!

Guest
Patrick Oestreich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-oestreich-54b2ab56/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR036: Changing roles of CxO's in a digital world with Jed Griffiths, Microsoft

Capgemini — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:10:00 +0100

The role of the CIO is changing, but so are many other CxO roles in the face of digital disruption. If anything, this is likely to accelerate in the coming years.

This week, Dave, Sjoukje and Rob talk to Jed Griffiths, CDO, Microsoft UK, about why this role change is occurring, why its important that it is considered to be wider than the much discussed CIO role evolution and the three key things that modern leadership teams should be wrestling with today, in the face of accelerated transformational change. Also, do 'Five trends for CIOs' from early in 2023 still resonate?

TLDR:
00:50 Are smart watches worth it?
03:00 Cloud conversation with Jed Griffiths
31:10 5 trends CIO's were advised to consider in 2023
38:00 Spending more time on Starfield!

Guest
Jed Griffiths: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedgriffiths/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CRLIVE14: Implementing AI with Ahmed Salhin, Sage and Fiona Sweeney, Theo Priestly & Robert Engels

Capgemini — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0100

GenAI continues to dominate the conversation and more use cases emerge everyday. AI itself though, is not new, companies have been exploiting it for a number of years, building it into their product sets and understanding how their customers get value from it.

In a special live episode from Edinburgh in September 2023, Dave and Rob talk to a panel led by Ahmed Salhin, Principal Data Scientist at Sage and including Fiona Sweeney, Partnerships Director, Women in Data, Theo Priestly, Futurist & Robert Engels, CTO AI I&D Capgemini about Sage's long term use of AI in their products and how it differentiates them. We then speak to the panel about the risk of cognitive overload as organisations potentially take on another wave of related transformation and the ever critical data integrity.

TLDR:
00:50 What Dave and Rob did in Edinburgh
03:56 Cloud conversation with Ahmed Salhin, Fiona Sweeny, Theo Priestly & Robert Engels
23:32 Outro

Guests
Ahmed Salhin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedsalhin/
Fiona Sweeney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionasweeney1/
Theo Priestly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theopriestley/
Robert Engels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertengels/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CR035: Prepare for accelerated change with Erwin Visser, Microsoft

Capgemini — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:25:00 +0100

The need to execute change in your organisation, either as proactive transformation or reactive to your market, has never been more demanding. This is the real ‘new normal’. How we frame and handle this, as humans, can make the difference between success and failure in the delivery of value from change and, importantly, in ensuring our good mental health.

In a special episode to kick off season 3, Dave, Sjoukje and Rob go on an expedition with Erwin Visser, General Manager for Cloud Service Provider business at Microsoft Americas, and hear about his recent adventure climbing Mount Everest! They discover what this visceral experience has taught him about setting purpose and going on a journey and we unpack his five lessons for driving results from change as we climb...

TLDR:
04:05 T&C’s are confusing!
06:03 Cloud conversation with Erwin Visser
44:35 Clear purpose and benefit drives change
50:41 Moving to Tampa!

Guest
Erwin Visser: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwin-visser-932313/

Hosts
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
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/

CRLIVE13 GoogleCloudNext23: Cloud native transformation with Chen Goldberg, GM of Google Kubernetes and Serverless, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:54:35 +0100

We are live from Google Cloud Next 2023, direct from the Expo floor with a limited series of episodes talking to Google leaders on themes of the conference, as well as filling in on all of the news and gossip.

Dave & Rob talk to Chen Goldberg, VP & GM of Google Kubernetes and Serverless, Google Cloud, about what "cloud native" really means, the tech and the ways of working, along with the first hand story of K8S over the last 10 years. The gang are then joined by some friends to reflect on a busy conference week, the highlights and themes and whether we got our predictions right!

Guest
Chen Goldberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldbergchen/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

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CRLIVE12 GoogleCloudNext23: Experience led cloud transformation with Mahin Samadani, Director of Strategic Business Transformation, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 01:15:43 +0100

Dave & Rob talk to Mahin Samadani, Director of Strategic Business Transformation, Google Cloud about experience led cloud transformation, how to measure 'return on imagination' and how starting with the user experience can drive better business value and outcomes. Rob also updates us on Day 2 themes, including cloud integration, productivity boost through better org design and how we must continue to challenge our assumptions, even when we have been successful!

Guest
Mahin Samadani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahin/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

The People's Choice Podcast Awards
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CRLIVE11 GoogleCloudNext23: Future of Financial Services with Zac Maufe, Head of Financial Services Industry Solutions, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:42:21 +0100

Dave & Rob talk to Zac Maufe, Head of Financial Services Industry Solutions, Google Cloud about cloud in the heavily regulated financial sector and what Google Cloud is doing to help organisations accelerate and safely drive value from data. Rob also updates on todays themes at the conference and the gang reflect on the conference tag line "The New Way to Cloud".

Guest
Zac Maufe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-maufe-3b2578/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

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CRLIVE10 GoogleCloudNext23: Future of Retail with Jose Gomes, Managing Director Retail & Consumer, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:54:28 +0100

Dave & Rob talk to Jose Gomes, Managing Director Retail & Consumer, Google Cloud about disruption and trends in the Retail sector, how AI in Retail should be delivered thru platform, rather than driving after unique, non-scalable use cases and how this helps respond to an incredibly fast moving market. Rob also updates on the big themes from the Google opening keynote session.

Guest
Jose Gomes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-luis-gomes-965975/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

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CRLIVE09 GoogleCloudNext23: AI is centre stage with Rodrigo Rocha, Director Global Horizontal Partnerships, Google Cloud

Capgemini — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:27:47 +0100

Dave & Rob talk to Rodrigo Rocha, Director Global Horizontal Partnerships, Google Cloud to understand Google Clouds positioning of GenAI as a central and visible theme of the conference. They discuss whether AI can help make flying smoother or even find life on other planets, as well as about the role we all have in bringing AI into society responsibly.

Guest
Rodrigo Rocha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigoprocha/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

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CR034: S1&2 reflections + S3 teaser with Dave, Sjoukje & Rob

Capgemini — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 04:45:00 +0100

Dave, Rob & Sjoukje reflect on the incredible journey through the first two seasons with the most thrilling topics and guests who supported our show. They also share what they are excited about doing over the summer and the thrilling highlights of what's in store for season 3!

Thank you to all our listeners for joining us in Seasons 1 & 2 - have a great summer and we will see you in late August!

TLDR:
00:01 Intros
00:03 Rise of AI
00:08 Quantum Computing
00:12 Living in a simulation
00:15 The human side of transformation
00:19 Diversity
00:24 The new era of tech
00:33 What will season 3 bring
00:35 Summer and what are you doing next
00:40 Outro

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

CR033: Good data plumbing with Rick Houlihan, MongoDB

Capgemini — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:05:00 +0100

To leverage the insights in the data spread across your organisation and to drive a modern digital experience in a world of exponentially growing data in a sustainable way, you have to engage with what is going on in your data plumbing.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to Rick Houlihan, Field CTO for Strategic Accounts, MongoDB to get a view on database history and technology and how understanding this might help an organisation to drive more effective, efficient and sustainable use of their data. Finally, in trends we talk about how to get started modernising your data infrastructure.

TLDR:
00:30 Intros
01:00 Cloud conversation with Rick Houlihan
04:00 Modernising your data infrastructure
18:00 Leveraging lessons learnt

Guest
Rick Houlihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhoulihan/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

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CR032: Diversity in data with Roisin McCarthy, Women in Data®

Capgemini — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0100

It should be a no brainer that more diverse teams deliver better and more customer appropriate outcomes and solutions. The significance of this is very much demonstrated in the realm of data - a space where ensuring that no bias is introduced into the data set is critical!

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to Roisin McCarthy, Founder at Women in Data® about the founding and mission of Women in Data®, the underlying systemic issues that need to be addressed, the frustrations of not making progress quickly enough and the benefits of diversity in the workplace.

TLDR:
00:55 Intros
02:02 Cloud conversation with Roisin McCarthy
32:16 5 hard benefits of a diverse workplace
40:49 WiD Conference exclusive!

Guest
Roisin McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roisinmccarthy/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

CR031: Connected engineering in the automotive industry with James Speer, AWS

Capgemini — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 04:42:00 +0100

The automotive industry is going through a period of unparalleled disruption. How people want to buy cars, the experience of using one and how a car is powered are all under going massive transformational change.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to James Speer, Global Partner Development Manager - Automotive and Manufacturing, AWS about the disruption in the automotive industry, the electrification race and the connected car - is it more of a software platform than "car" today and will it deliver the experiences the films and TV shows of yesteryear promised us?

TLDR:
00:49 Intros
01:23 Cloud conversation with James Speer
30:18 3 tech trends for the automotive industry
36:25 Getting back to Old Trafford!

Guest
James Speer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesspeer/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

CR030: Phygital customer experience in fashion retail with Manyana Schmitz, PVH

Capgemini — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:10:00 +0100

Fashion is an industry where customer experience is critical, it has to represent your brand values very accurately. Additionally, the experience is becoming more and more complex as it needs to deliver "phygital" high quality and consistent omni-channel experiences.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to Manyana Schmitz, Director Digital Optimization and Transformation at PVH, a fashion company in Europe that owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, about the changing nature of customer expectations, the impact the pandemic had on buying habits, what the digital response to under pinning a fast moving and complex B2C experience and Manyana shares some personal reflections on her leadership journey.

TLDR:
00:55 Intros
02:02 Cloud conversation with Manyana Schmitz
32:16 The Top Five Retail Technology Trends In 2023
40:49 Annual reunion with friends!

Guest
Manyana Schmitz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manyanaschmitz/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

CR029: Making AI enterprise ready with Chris Wells, Indico Data

Capgemini — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0100

Much like any new technology release, AI is currently going through its hype-cycle, meaning, that for all of the noise and conversation happening, there is currently a lot of experimentation, rather than Enterprise scale implementation.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to Christopher Wells, VP R&D, Indico Data and host of the Unstructured Unlocked podcast, about where we are on the AI hype-cycle, what the world could look like on the other side of wide scale implementation and what form(s) Enterprise scale implementation of AI may take. We also talk about the hardest and the least talked about aspect of successful and safe use of AI: preparing and managing the data infrastructure.

TLDR:
00:55 Intros
02:02 Cloud conversation with Christopher Wells
32:16 The AI Data Lifecycle
40:49 Playing keyboards in a Gospel band!

Guest
Christopher Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-wells-49511950/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sjoukje Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

CR028: AI Cyber considerations with Bill Reid, Google

Capgemini — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:44:00 +0100

Alongside the huge potential advantages AI will bring, there are implications to its usage that we need to take seriously, right from the outset. Security and privacy are critical, not only to ensure the safe use of AI in coming years, both in society and commercially, but also how do we prevent AI from being abused or creating new Cyber attack surfaces?

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to Bill Reid, Security Advisor, Office of the CISO, Google about how you protect against AI Cyber threat, whether old techniques can be used, what the considerations for the training data set are, how AI further complexes the software supply chain and the right types of AI governance.

TLDR:
00:59 Intros
02:09 Cloud conversation with Bill Reid
24:08 Types of GenAI and some case studies
31:23 Using AI to make security leaders lives easier!

Guest
Bill Reid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-reid-46208a1/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sjouke Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

CR027: Quantumania! with Alex Del Toro Barba and Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller, Google

Capgemini — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:41:00 +0100

Quantum is coming. Over the next 10 years Quantum computers will become more stable, powerful and mainstream, with a different approach to processing, they unlock the potential to solve some of the worlds biggest problems.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to Alexander Del Toro Barba, Quantum & AI Practice Lead, and Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller, Quantum AI Product Manager, about what makes Quantum so different from Classical computing, the challenges in developing stable and scaled Quantum computers, what will be the first industries to benefit and how will Quantum potential interact with the rise of AI over a similar period?!

TLDR:
01:02 Intros
01:54 Cloud conversation with Alexander & Catherine
26:52 What does commercial Quantum actually mean?
30:20 The next major hardware milestone & summer is coming!

Guest
Alexander Del Toro Bara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deltorobarba/
Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmv-vollgraffheidweiller/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sjouke Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

CRLIVE008: Accelerating Business Transformation with Carrefour, Hellman & FrieslandCampina

Capgemini — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0100

The speed at which businesses need to change to keep pace with ever-accelerating innovation continues to increase. Leaders today need to deal with this while balancing the shock of the change on customers and staff and the challenges of legacy modernisation.

Live from SPARK, a CxO Forum in Paris, Dave talks to a CxO panel, including:

Kemal Cetin, Global Chief Information Officer at FrieslandCampina
Sylvain Géron, CTO of Carrefour France
Patrick Oestreich, Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Board Member at Hellman

They explore the nature of tech-driven change, discuss the ambitions for change in their organisations, delve into what they believe lies at the heart of driving change quickly, and emphasise the importance of leadership recognising the need to change before their organisations can fully transform.

TLDR:
01:00 Intros
01:50 Cloud conversation with
29:53 Questions from the audience
34:38 Board meetings, school graduation, popes AI advisor and listening to this podcast!

Guests
Kemal Cetin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kemal-cetin-/
Sylvain Géron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvaingeron/
Patrick Oestreich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-oestreich-54b2ab56/

Host

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

CR026: Becoming a data driven organisation pt.2 with Mark Jones, Reach PLC

Capgemini — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:44:00 +0100

In this second of a two part mini-series looking at becoming a data driven organisation, Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk to Mark Jones, Head of Engineering for Data & Analytics at Reach plc, a British newspaper, magazine and digital publisher, about data governance and management, the move to data products and how that drives more value from your data. In this weeks trend we talk about why, when the benefits are often so clear, becoming a data driven transformation is so hard!

TLDR:
01:02 Intros
01:36 Cloud conversation with Mark Jones
28:19 Why Becoming a Data-Driven Organization Is So Hard
37:07 LLM's!

Guest
Mark Jones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjones/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sjouke Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

CR025: Becoming a data driven organisation pt.1 with Wessel In Der Rieden, Burberry

Capgemini — Thu, 25 May 2023 03:49:00 +0100

Being a data-driven organisation means culturally treating data as a strategic asset and then building capabilities to put that asset to use not just for big decisions but also for everyday action on the frontline. It can deliver huge additional business value as well as drive your customer experience, but it requires significant effort to fully achieve.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk with Wessel In Der Rieden, Director Data and Information at Burberry, about what being a data driven organisation means, how to unlock critical data from legacy and COTS applications, data productisation and solving for one of the most critical issues in data transformation: data ownership and driving to consistent single views.

TLDR:
00:53 Intros
01:23 Cloud conversation with Wes In Der Rieden
29:24 How to establish a data driven culture change
38:07 The new dawn of enterprise applications!

Guest
Wessel In Der Rieden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wessel-in-der-rieden-0258066/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sjouke Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

CR024: How LEGO rewrote the rules of innovation and conquered with David Robertson, MIT & Author

Capgemini — Thu, 18 May 2023 04:40:00 +0100

LEGO is one of the world's best-loved and most familiar brands, adored by generations of children (and podcast hosts and listeners). What is less well known, perhaps, is its journey over the last 20 years which has required significant innovation. Granted unprecedented access to every part of the LEGO Group, David Robertson, for his book 'Brick by Brick', not only charted each twist in the company's story but analyses the nature of the challenges and how they were overcome. The lessons he distills from such an epic journey can be used to inform leadership decision making, digital transformations and innovation strategies today.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk with David (MIT Sloane School of Management & Horton School at University of Pennsylvania & author of 'Enterprise Architecture as Strategy', 'Brick by Brick' and 'The Power of Little Ideas') about his work with LEGO and how his findings helps drive and govern innovation. How do you think not only "outside the box" but also "around the box" and how does the Business Model Canvas help with categorising and organising around innovation? We begin and end the conversation with the advantages and disadvantages of using Enterprise Architecture...

TLDR:
00:45 Intros
02:03 Cloud conversation with David Robertson
37:00 Is there a role of Enterprise Architecture in an Agile world?
45:16 New book looking at the next phase of the LEGO journey!

Further reading:
Enterprise Architecture as Strategy: https://amzn.eu/d/68ezC9w
Brick by Brick: https://amzn.eu/d/3q3IsiX
Power of Little Ideas: https://amzn.eu/d/69Zq7Uq

Guest
David Robertson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidchrobertson/

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sjouke Zaal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoukjezaal/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production
Marcel Van Der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-van-der-burg-99a655/
Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound
Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

CR023: Driving commercial value from Quantum with James Cruise, Cambridge Consultants

Capgemini — Thu, 11 May 2023 04:46:00 +0100

Quantum is coming. A new generation of computers with the potential to change life on Earth, including fixing the M25 problem!

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk with James Cruise, Head of Quantum Algorithms at Cambridge Consultants, about what Quantum actually is, how it differs from 'classical' computing, how it might be applied and the current state of Quantum development.

Finally, in this weeks Trend, we talk about how Quantum might be applied to solve not just business problems, but some of the larger problems of the human race and planet.

TLDR:
00:53 Intros
01:31 Cloud conversation with James Cruise
21:25 Quantum applications
28:30 Dealing with (quantum) errors in fun and interesting ways!

CRLIVE007: FinOps Maturity & Consumption Forecasting with Alison McIntyre, FinOps Foundation

Capgemini — Thu, 04 May 2023 04:30:00 +0100

With the economic conditions in 2023 calling for great attention to be paid to costs, along with cloud hitting a point of adoption maturity, FinOps is central to the cloud conversation right now. Whilst Cloud should not predominantly be seen as cost saving exercise, there are often opportunities and even if cost saving is not top priority, ensuring your Cloud footprint is optimised is always critical.

In this special LIVE episode from a FinOps event, sponsored by Apptio & Capgemini in London on 26 April 2023, Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk with Alison McIntyre, UK Ambassador for the FinOps Foundation, about the work of the FinOps foundation, the evolution of FinOps as a discipline, the importance of consumption forecasting and why that is different to a financial forecast.

Finally, in place of this weeks trend, we take some audience questions and amongst other things, talk about the link between FinOps and sustainability.

TLDR:
00:37 Intros
02:30 Cloud conversation with Alison McIntyre
34:15 Audience questions
40:50 Safari!

Further Reading:
https://www.finops.org/introduction/what-is-finops/

CR022: The problem with AI with Theo Priestley, Futurist

Capgemini — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:16:00 +0100

Conversations around the short and long term risks and potentially significant unintended consequences of AI are increasing in volume. This has culminated recently in a controversial open letter, coordinated by Future of Life institute, from hundreds of leading figures in this space, including Elon Musk, asking for development and AI learning to be paused, until it is better understood. “Advanced AI could represent a profound change in the history of life on Earth, and should be planned for and managed with commensurate care and resources,” the letter says. “Unfortunately, this level of planning and management is not happening, even though recent months have seen AI labs locked in an out-of-control race to develop and deploy ever more powerful digital minds that no one – not even their creators – can understand, predict, or reliably control.”

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk with Futurist Theo Preistley about the risks of AI already manifesting in society, what additional features and automations are coming, which potentially add more risk, and what can could and should be done at this point to ensure we bring AI into our lives responsibly.

Finally, in this weeks Trend, we talk about what organisations should do to prep for AI, and that fact that they still have time to act now to get the right arrangements in place.

TLDR:
01:15 Intros
02:08 Cloud conversation with Theo Preistley
38:25 What should organisations do to prep for AI?
45:27 The Evil Dead Rise and rewatch Picard!

Further Reading:
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/mar/31/ai-research-pause-elon-musk-chatgpt

CR021: Human operating systems with Michael Hamman, Teacher & Coach

Capgemini — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:26:00 +0100

Digital organisations work in new ways that require us all to adapt and develop new skills and framing and making sense of the world. How to tackle this is one of the more difficult challenges requiring addressing in a digital transformation.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk with Micheal Hamman, Teacher and Coach, about different styles of organisation and about how our beliefs can impact how we act. He also talks about the over emphasis on the engineering mindset, how we need to consider the human technologies and how all of our "human operating systems" may require some new apps.

Finally, in this weeks Trend, we talk about skills that modern leaders need to adopt and what can we learn from each other.

TLDR:
01:14 Intros
02:02 Cloud conversation with Micheal Hamman
24:05 Three skills every modern leader needs
33:19 Vertical Facilitation!

CR020: Making sense of digital complexity with Dave Snowden, The Cynefin Centre

Capgemini — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:39:00 +0100

Digitalisation in an inherently complex activity, with unknowns being very high and experimentation required on an ongoing basis - there is no 'once and done'. The changes in leadership framing, decision making and ways of working required are hugely under estimated in discussions and planning of 'transformation' and failure to engage with that could risk your success.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk with Dave Snowden, Director and Founder of the Cynefin Centre about his work on making sense of complexity, they discuss Dave's seminal work, the Cynefin Framework, how he has subsequently built on that thinking and how you apply that it in the digitalisation process of your organisation. His insights are not to be missed.

Finally, in this weeks Trend, we set out some perceived wisdom of what is required in digital leadership and see what stacks up.

TLDR:
00:43 Intros
01:21 Cloud conversation with Dave Snowden
24:53 Six Tips For CEOs for Leading Digital Transformations
40:31 Wainwright walks!

Further Reading:
https://thecynefin.co/

CR019: Democratising and nurturing AI with Michelle Zhou, Juji Inc

Capgemini — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:10:00 +0100

AI usability and adoption continues to rapidly accelerate in 2023, but it is important to understand the risks to your business from mis-using AI and best practices for evaluating the right AI tools for the right jobs.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk with Michelle Zhou, Founder and CEO of Juji, about her history and take on the progression of AI over the last 20 years, why democratisation of AI is both increases the safety and precision of AI, as well as likely driving the right and best human experiences. Also, how do you nurture your AI?!

Finally, in this weeks Trend, we deep dive on democratised AI by looking at no code AI.

TLDR:
01:00 Intros
02:26 Cloud conversation with Michelle Zhou
32:18 No-Code AI
41:54 AI Conference!

CR018: The state of platform engineering with Jennifer Riggins, Tech Culture Journalist

Capgemini — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:37:00 +0100

Platform engineering is a core part of modern digital operating models. The discipline has been developing over the last 10 years and provides underlying safe, secure and optimised platforms, essential for creative and customer centric innovation.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk with Jennifer Riggins, Tech Culture Author about what good platform engineering looks like, why conditions today could lead to good platform engineering practices, how platforms help organisations innovate and deal with technical complexity, how it leads to strong DevOps implementation and how it helps deal with a major issue in tech today, developer cognitive overload.

TLDR:
00:54 Intros
02:16 Cloud conversation with Jennifer Riggins
22:24 Platform engineering in 2023 - doing more with less
32:19 SPRING AT LAST!

CR017: Modernising software systems with John Kodumal, LaunchDarkly

Capgemini — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:44:00 +0000

Legacy modernisation is one of the most difficult, and often misunderstood, elements of digital transformation. It can be expensive and very disruptive. It has more in common with business transformation than cloud migration and can lend itself to risky large scale implementations.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob are joined by John Kodumal, CTO and Co-Founder of LaunchDarkly, they talk about how greenfield development is increasingly rare, evolving a running system is much more common. New method and tools are now available to move this past a static or quarterly update, risk heavy process, such as feature management which allows legacy to be modernised with zero outage and switch over risk.

In this weeks trend we talk about the emerging field of developer productivity, why it can be helpful, but its also very difficult to do effectively.

TLDR:
00:50 Intros
01:30 Cloud conversation with John Kodumal
21:30 Developer Productivity
29:42 Scaling People by Claire Hughes Johnson (book recommendation)!

Further Reading:
Scaling People: https://amzn.eu/d/af6XVeN

CR016: "Digital Transformation" is now a reality with Jeff DeVerter, Rackspace

Capgemini — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 04:01:00 +0000

"Digital transformation" a phrase that has been used for years, often thought to be overused and perhaps hollow, maybe coming of age. This week we look into this phrase and what its meant over the years, but also try to understand what's changed to make it more material.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk with Jeff DeVerter, Tech Evangelist from Rackspace about what has made this real in 2023 and what is different organisationally, culturally and technically in a "digitally transformed" organisation. Also, they try to understand the difference between digitisation and digitalisation, how this may change professions and how this type of transformation can help us become more customer relevant.

Finally, in this weeks Trend, we talk about cloud enabled digital transformation and how cloud fits in.

TLDR:
01:24 Intros
02:19 Cloud conversation with Jeff Daverter
22:30 Why Cloud is key in enabling digital transformation
31:40 Going for a nap!

CR015: The cloudification of TelCo's with Geoff Hollingworth, Rakuten Symphony

Capgemini — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

TelCo is a Sector where Cloud based software defined networks are driving customer expectations combined with potentially providing huge operational efficiencies. Telcos are increasingly moving their networks to the cloud, recognizing the significant advantages this can provide – 31% of global network capacity is being serviced by cloud today, and this is expected to increase to 46% in the next 3 to 5 years.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk with Geoff Hollingworth, CMO of Rakuten Symphony about their experience as a Cloud Native Telco, and what we can learn by looking at what is possible on the other side of cloud transformation. The team explore what a telco cloud transformation is (is it different from cloud transformation in other sectors?), the operational differences between a Cloud Native and traditional Telco and cloud transformation progress and nuances in the sector

Finally, in this weeks Trend, we talk about the FinOps Foundation and the misconception of FinOps being just about saving money.

TLDR:
00:52 Intros
02:07 Cloud conversation with Geoff Hollingworth
35:30 The FinOps Foundation
39:51 Getting some sleep!

Further Reading:
https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/cloudification-of-networks

CR014: TechnoVision 2023 pt.2: Doing less with less to drive sustainable digital value with Ron Tolido, Capgemini

Capgemini — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 04:41:00 +0000

Each year Capgemini publishes TechnoVision - a comprehensive prediction of the year to come, along with useful principles that guided both its prediction and use. It seeks to bring some fresh thinking to the technology business issues of today. In this special two part episode Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk in detail with the reports leader Ron Tolido and get a special insight into the creation of the work.

In this special second episode, the team explore the mindset at the heart of Technovision 2023, helpful to understand the implications of the trends from pt.1, but critical in how you put them to practical use! They walk through the design principles (Every Business is a Tech Business, Do good, do less, do well, With Open Arms, IQ/EQ/CQ, Trust Thrust and No Hands on Deck) and discuss how they come together to paint a picture of a modern digital business.

Finally, in this weeks Trend, we talk about how code itself can be written to ensure the best and most green performance of your products and platforms.

TLDR:
01:23 Intros
01:51 Cloud conversation with Ron Tolido
30:31 The rise of green application development & modernisation
37:48 Re-writing my emails in the style of Earnest Hemmingway!

Further Reading:
https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/technovision-2023

CR013: TechnoVision 2023 pt.1: Dealing with scarcity, sustainability & uncertainty with Ron Tolido, Capgemini

Capgemini — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Each year Capgemini publishes TechnoVision - a comprehensive prediction of the year to come, along with useful principles that guide both its prediction and use. It seeks to bring some fresh thinking to the technology business issues of today. In this special two part episode Dave, Sjoukje & Rob talk in detail with the reports leader Ron Tolido and get a special insight into the creation of Technovision 2023!

In this special first episode, the team explore why Scarcity, Sustainability and Uncertainty have influenced so much of the thinking, what impact this has and then walk through the 5 trends at the centre of the report: Invisible Infostructure, Applications Unleashed, Thriving on Data, Process on the Fly and You Experience/We Collaborate.

Finally, in this weeks Trend, we talk about how Microsoft and Google are both racing to bring chatGPT supported product to market.

TLDR:
01:25 Intros
02:00 Cloud conversation with Ron Tolido
45:04 Microsoft and Googles move to incorporate chatGPT into their tooling
51:09 Surf rock with robots!

Further Reading:
https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/technovision-2023

CR012: Building a smarter organisation with Machine Learning with Tom Godden, AWS

Capgemini — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 04:51:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence seems to be being talked about everywhere this year, but is really being leveraged as much as that suggests, and do we really understand what it is, its limitations and its dangers?

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob are joined by Tom Godden, Director of Enterprise Strategy at AWS about the uptake of AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning in businesses today. They also set out some definitions and how each of the technologies can be effectively used. Finally, they talk about some real case studies, including pizza cooking and delivery optimisation, a subject close to all of our hearts.

TLDR:
01:43 Intros
03:01 Cloud conversation with Tom Godden
32:10 Five predications for AI in 2023
40:30 Next level technology futures presentations at AWS 2023 events!

CR011: Criticality of Psychological Safety in Digital Transformation with Duena Blomstrom, People Not Tech

Capgemini — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 04:39:00 +0000

Modern ways of working require significant engagement from everyone involved to ensure the right things are getting done and the right time and the levels of creativity are sustained for innovation. How do we get the balance right?

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob are joined by Duena Blomstrom, CEO of PeopleNotTech, author and influencer to discuss what drives a teams performance is it process, technology, method, or does it come down to things that are actually far more human? The team discuss why Psychological Safety remains a critical element in driving outcomes from modern teams and get an insight into Duenas thinking on "Human Debt". Finally, the team discuss the other elements that make up modern high performing teams.

TLDR:
00:38 Intros
00:52 Cloud conversation with Duena Blomstrom
27:00 What makes up High Performing Teams
31:30 I just want to sleep 'till 05:30!

Further Reading:

Google Paper: https://rework.withgoogle.com/print/guides/5721312655835136/
Book: People Before Tech https://amzn.eu/d/aE2t0DX
Duenas new book is out later this year

CR010: The opportunities and challenges of Cloud in Defence with Gareth Hetheridge, Leonardo

Capgemini — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Cloud is maturing in its ability to deal with complex, highly secure & regulated environments, and there are very few more complex environments than the Defence sector.

Dave & Sjoukje are joined by Gareth Hetheridge, CIO from Leonardo to talk about the challenges of unlocking the value of cloud in Defence, whilst maintaining a very high standard of security. They go on to discuss the components of Leonardos exciting and fast moving digital transformation programme. Finally, the team talk about how economic conditions are beginning to impact the tech industry.

This conversation was recored in November 2022 (with a heavy cold!)

TLDR:
01:07 Intros
01:27 Cloud conversation with Gareth Hetheridge
26:03 Tech feels economic headwinds
28:41 The weekend with the boys!

CR009: Increasingly mission critical data & AI with Robin Sutara, Databricks

Capgemini — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

The value of Data & AI is perhaps self evident, but it was often a high cost tech solution looking for a problem to solve. Now though, with sustainability concerns, increasingly difficult economic times, post-pandemic global change and easily accessible tools, D&AI suddenly has a mission critical role to play.

Dave, Sjoukje & Rob are joined by Robin Sutara, Field CTO at Databricks to discuss the reality of data usage today. They talk about he characteristics of organisations that have successfully created a data transformation to rethink how business gets done, supply chains in a de-globalising world, the importance of clarity of outcome and data delivery team diversity.

The team also talk about the incredible launch, potential and concerns around ChatGPT.

TLDR:
01:00 Intros
01:37 Cloud conversation with Robin Sutara
27:26 The incredible rise of ChatGPT
35:35 Being back on the same timezone as my calls!

CR008: The Cloud Value Flywheel Effect pt.2 with Anderson, McCann & O'Reilly

Capgemini — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Cloud transformation can take many forms, in this two part episode we hear first hand experiences of driving cloud transformation from a software development and application centric perspective, the challenges to overcome and value that can be delivered.

In this second part, Dave, Sjoukje & Rob continue their talk with David Anderson, Mark McCann & Micheal O'Reilly authors of 'The Value Flywheel Effect: Power the Future and Accelerate your Organisation to the Modern Cloud', and hear about how the book came to fruition and the Cloud transformation model that they developed from their time at Liberty Mutual and you anyone can leverage it to drive value, starting today!

In Tech Trends we talk about the increasing pace of organisations moving to the cloud, find out where analysts think we will be in 3 years time and why that might be true.

TLDR:
00:48 Intro
01:10 Cloud conversation with David Anderson, Mark McCann & Micheal O'Reilly
25:46 Increasing pace of tech infrastructure migration to cloud
32:11 Reactions to the book!

Further reading:
Book: https://amzn.eu/d/7vkr59m
https://itrevolution.com/author/David-Anderson/
https://theserverlessedge.podbean.com/

CR007: The Cloud Value Flywheel Effect pt.1 with Anderson, McCann & O'Reilly

Capgemini — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

In this first part, Dave, Sjoukje & Rob meet David Anderson, Mark McCann & Micheal O'Reilly authors of 'The Value Flywheel Effect: Power the Future and Accelerate your Organisation to the Modern Cloud', and hear about their time at Liberty Mutual where, hungry for pioneering techniques, they drove a serverless centric cloud transformation and started to talk to Simon Wardly about value streams.

In Tech Trends this week we talk about something on everyones mind, the cost of Cloud as we run into 2023 and discuss best practice ways to manage it.

TLDR:
01:35 Intros
02:30 Cloud conversation with David Anderson, Mark McCann & Micheal O'Reilly
36:58 Managing Cloud cost
46:00 The second time around!

CR006: Christmas Special! Are we living in a simulation, and does it matter? with Anders Indset

Capgemini — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:45:00 +0000

For some special Christmas food for thought, we focus on the far reaches of our “Realities”. Here on the show we believe that interventional, courageous leadership combined with cloud can change the future reality of a business or human. But, what is real? What is not? And does it matter?!

We look at the thinking currently happening in the space of the Simulation Hypothesis, which suggests that we likely live in a computer simulation, and ask how it can be applied to solve “better problems” and improve our innovation ambition.

Dave and Sjoukje are reunited with re:Invent Roving Reporter Rob Kernahan, who’s finally back from Vegas, and they talk to Anders Indset, Philosopher, Author and renowned speaker to get his insights following some recent research he has been participating in, in this field, as well as his thinking on The Quantum Economy (links below).

Finally, in tech trends we talk about the EUs recent use of the Metaverse to engage Gen Z in the work they do. It was ill attended sadly, so the team speculate on what might have happened.

TLDR:
01:36 Intros
02:14 Cloud conversation with Anders Indset
EU in the Metaverse
Christmas with family and a Quantum Economy trilogy!

CR005: Digitalisation in healthcare with Tony Ambrozie, Baptist Health

Capgemini — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

The healthcare care industry has been disrupted, with new entrants to the industry and tech, such as wearables, providing consumers with far more information and options, huge change is occurring. How are healthcare providers responding to their customers’ expectations and health needs?

Dave and Sjoukje talk to Chief Digital & Information Officer of Baptist Health, Tony Ambrozie to hear about how they are using cloud to respond and transform their organisation, and how a step wise approach to cloud now sees them 70% migrated and well on the way to using tech to proactively improve patient health.

Finally, in tech trends, they talk about how UK Government is using an innovative AI incentive scheme to help tackle decarbonisation.

TLDR:

01:06 Intros

01:48 Cloud conversation with Tony Ambrozie

20:54 AI for Decarbonisation

23:25 Improving patient health!

CR004: The digitalisation of marketing with James Trezona, Rooster Punk

Capgemini — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

The marketing industry has been at the spear head of digitalisation, both in how its customers are changing their expectations and in how marketing professionals work on a day to day basis, increasing both scale of reach and the ability to create meaningful experiences.

Dave and Sjoukje talk to the Founder of Rooster Punk, James Trezona, to hear his perspective on how his profession has been transformed, but also how critical it is to focus on human and customer experience. Finally, they reflect on the implications of Elon Musks recent take-over of Twitter.

TLDR:

01:09 Intros

02:50 Cloud conversation with James Trezona

27:13 Elon musk buys Twitter

31:05 The next book!

CRLIVE006: AWS re:Invent 2022 Summary & Analysis with Hemant Sharma, AWS

Capgemini — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:58:05 +0000

The team are at AWS re:Invent 2022 for our first live shows!

Hemant Sharma, Partner Solutions, AWS joins us to look back over the show, recap the big trends and look at their real world application.

CRLIVE005: Cloud sustainability with Tom Metzeler, AWS

Capgemini — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:56:52 +0000

The team are at AWS re:Invent 2022 for our first live shows!

Tom Metzeler, Partner Solutions, AWS rejoins us to talk about how the cloud can help organisations reduce their impact on the environment. And with all the talk this week of processor heavy work loads, like ML, or supermassive architectures, how can these be implemented safely?

Roving Reporter Rob reports on Day 3 and the final trends emerging.

CRLIVE004: Cloud driven business transformation with Jonathan Allen, AWS

Capgemini — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:45:15 +0000

The team are at AWS re:Invent 2022 for our first live shows!

Jonathan Allen, Director Enterprise Strategy, AWS joins us to talk about what drives cloud transformation and how not to sabotage yours!

Rob updates us on what’s trending on Day 2 of the show.

CRLIVE003: Lessons from a scale early adopter with Dimitris Perdikou, Home Office (UK)

Capgemini — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:42:50 +0000

The team are at AWS re:Invent 2022 for our first live shows!

Dimitris Perdikou, Head of Engineering, Home Office, UK Government shares with us the Home Office early adoption (at scale) of the cloud, seven years ago(!) and the challenges that bring when you move to second generation cloud.
Dimitris Perdikou

It’s Day 2 and the big themes of the conference are becoming clearer, our Roving Reporter Rob reports!

CRLIVE002: Re-Skilling your enterprise with Phil Le-Brun, AWS

Capgemini — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:51:06 +0000

The team are at AWS re:Invent 2022 for our first live shows!

Phil LeBrun, Enterprise Strategist, AWS, talks to us about why re-skilling your teams is critical not just to your transformations success, what it takes and why it’s such a leadership challenge.

Roving Reporter Rob Kernahan updates us on what else is trending on Day 1 of the show.

CRLIVE001: AWS Innovation Insights with Tom Metzeler, AWS

Capgemini — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:20:26 +0000

The team are at AWS re:Invent 2022 for our first live shows!

Tom Metzeler, Partner Solutions, AWS, shares with us Amazon’s innovation process and how we can all leverage these techniques for purpose driven accelerated product development.

Roving reporter Rob Kernahan updates us on what’s trending on Day 1 of the show.

CR003: The role of leadership in cloud value creation with Alastair Kidd

Capgemini — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:30:00 +0000

In our final launch episode, they talk to Systemic Leadership Sherpa, Alastair Kidd about how embarking on a cloud transformation journey could also be a personal development journey! How that could help reframe your leadership action to more effectively drive business value out of the cloud and why you need to be aware of the Complexity Paradox! Finally, they talk about Googles recent announcement about opening new regions in Europe and speculate on why.

TLDR:

01:07 Intros
01:51 Cloud conversation with Alastair Kidd
22:10 The complexity paradox
28:20 Why so many cloud regions?
32:32 Chickens!

CR002: The CxO perspective on cloud with Daniel Hartert

Capgemini — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:15:00 +0000

In this second episode, they talk to CxO Advisor, Daniel Hartert to get insights into the conversations he is currently having with CxOs on driving value from of the cloud in their organisations and the challenges they face. He also shares his personal journey with the cloud. Finally, they talk about how current economic environment will influence decision making on cloud over the coming years.

TLDR:

00:43 Intros
03:00 Cloud conversation with Daniel Hartert
26:59 Cloud cost
32:09 A nice weekend!

CR001: Cloud definitions and 2023 Trends overview

Capgemini — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

In our three launch episodes, Dave and Sjoukje look at the cloud market from three different angles: the market itself, how CxO’s are viewing that market and from a personal leadership experience perspective.

In this first episode, they discuss some basic definitions for aspects of the cloud, to level set, then go on to talk about the current trends that are being felt industry wide and that are likely to impact 2023 and beyond. Finally, they discuss the latest in AI image creation, DALL-E, and its possibilities.

TLDR:

00:39 Intros
03:09 Cloud conversation: Definitions
15:32 Cloud conversation: Trends 2023
28:10 DALL-E

CR000: Intros

Capgemini — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:39:43 +0000

Meet the team and find out what we will be covering on the show.