Generate Now!

In this episode of Generate Now! , host James Caton sits down with Jason Baumgarten , a senior partner at the leadership advisory firm Spencer Stewart . As a consultant who works directly with C-suite executives , CEOs , and board members , Jason provides a unique perspective on how the world's top leaders are—and aren't—adapting to the AI revolution. The conversation explores his three-phase road...

Genzeon CEO Ilanko Kumaresan, is transforming healthcare with AI. Industry estimates are that up to 11% of all claims are underpaid - James and Ilanko discuss REVA, the intelligent agent based on Microsoft copilot. We also discuss Patient Engagement, using Microsoft Nuance technology, and Health Intelligence, and the power of the Microsoft ecosystem. * Youtube @ https://youtu.be/ED-xa6vF1mU * Spot...

Most organizations struggle to balance building their own AI infrastructure with leveraging reliable, scalable solutions. Oded Sagie and Perry Krug reveal how partnering with Pinecone transformed their approach—turning complex infrastructure challenges into seamless, "boringly reliable" systems. Discover how this shift unlocked faster innovation, lower operational overhead, and the peace of mind t...

In this episode, James Caton (Microsoft) interviews Srinivasaa HG (Wipro) to discuss the advancements and challenges in Data and AI. They explore the important of Wipro being a finalist for Partner of the Year for Data and AI, the impact of integrated offerings like Foundry IQ and Work IQ, and Wipro's strategies for distinguishing itself across industries. Conversation topics include Wipro's ventu...

James Caton hosts Pavan Ganugapati, EMEA Leader at Accenture for the Microsoft Alliance, discusses the historic 20th consecutive Partner of the Year award, and the impact strategic partnership with Microsoft. The episode explores AI transformation, sovereign cloud, and leveraging sovereignty as a strategic advantage. Pavan emphasizes that sovereignty is not just about compliance but also a driver...

In this episode, James Caton interviews Christoph Wollersheim from Egon Zehnder, discussing the impact of AI on organizational structures and leadership. They explore how AI is reshaping traditional pyramid structures into rectangles, the roles of AI builders and transformers, and the importance of cultural adaptation in AI transformations. Apple @ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generate-no...

Most companies overlook a game-changing secret behind their AI success — but KPMG's Cherie Gartner reveals how strategically embedding Microsoft's AI tools has transformed their entire operation. Imagine leveraging AI not just for clients, but first for your own teams, creating a ripple effect of innovation and efficiency that competitors can’t match. This episode uncovers the real partner...

In this episode with Pinecone CEO Ash Ashutosh, James explores why Pinecone stands out in the AI landscape. Pinecone is designed to handle billions of vectors with low latency, transforming data into actionable knowledge, thus enhancing business processes and decision-making. James speaks with Ash about Pinecone's strategic partnership with Microsoft Azure, and Pinecone empowers enterprises to...

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Dmitry Tikhomirov, VP, Head of Cloud Technology and Delivery, EMEA and APAC, EPAM Systems, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry. We discuss: • a project from the insurance industry where Agentic AI-driven claim submission and risk flagging significantly speed up decision-m...

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Charlie Doubek, Global VP, Agentic AI Leader, Cloud and Security, NTT DATA, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry. We discuss: • how multi-agent models are revolutionizing supply chains, driving significant improvements in efficiency • importance of red-team agents to confi...

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Sheba Fernando, Vice President, AI Solutions and Presales, LTIMindtree, on the Agentic conversations she is having in Industry. We discuss: • an example of how Agentic AI transformed the operations of a building automation customer, reducing call handling time by 60% and significantly lowe...

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Roshan Gya, CEO Capgemini Invent, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry. We discuss:• the shift towards AI as a utility, and helping clients understand which parts of their value chain to disrupt or move incrementally.• rethinking human-AI chemistry for hybrid teams working...

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Diego Jarne, Principal, at PWC US, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry. We discuss: how Agentic AI is reshaping PwC's business model, moving from billable hours to outcome-based and agent workflow-run pricing models. how PwC's sales conversations are shifting to focus on...

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Ed Bobrin, Executive Director, Technology Consulting, AI & Data, EY LLC, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry. We discuss: the value of Agentic AI to integrate apps in the enterprise ecosystem, how Agentic AI is causing customers to rethink their Centers of Excellence,...

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Eleni Rachaniotou, Manufacturing Industry Leader at Microsoft, on conversations he is having with customer about Agentic AI.We discuss how: Agentic AI bridges the digital divide between IT and OT technologies, enabling seamless communication with machines. It offers new revenue streams thr...

James Caton interviews Mike Edmonds, Retail Industry Leader at Microsoft, on the topics he is seeing in the Retail. Human-Centered Approach to Agentic AI : how Estee Lauder and other companies are implementing agentic AI to enhance consumer insights and improve marketing efficiency. Spectrum of AI Agents : Delve into the different types of AI agents, from retrieval to autonomous orchestration, and...

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Rick Lievano, Telco Industry CTO at Microsoft, on the Agentic trends he is seeing in the Telco Industry; AI Adoption in Telcos:  Rick Lievano discusses how telcos are becoming early adopters of generative AI, transforming from traditional communication service providers to digital service...

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Daragh Morrissey, Banking and Financial Services Industry Leader at Microsoft, on Agentic AI trends in he is seeing in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance industries. Transformational Impact of Agentic AI : Explore how agentic AI is revolutionizing business processes, enhancing...

This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Byungsu Kim, Gaming Industry Leader at Microsoft, on conversations he is having with customer about Agentic AI. Generative AI in Gaming:  Explore how generative AI is transforming game development, from production pipelines to player experiences. Agentic AI Innovations:  Discover the role...

Learn how many enterprises have monetized their LLMs! Hazem El-Hammamy from Microsoft shares how you can leverage Azure AI Foundry to monetize your LLMs, SLMs, and other agentic IP. We discuss: Model Catalog: Access to first-party and third-party models like GPT-4, Meta's Llama, and more. Models as a Service: Simplified deployment and monetization without needing your own GPUs. Workshops &...

Host James Caton speaks with leaders from TCS and Proximus to explore how they are leveraging GitHub Copilot to transform IT service delivery in the telco sector. By integrating Microsoft generative AI solutions, these companies are achieving remarkable results that align with industry standards. This episode covers: How Microsoft AI solutions like GitHub Copilot are enabling efficiency in IT deli...

Host James Caton, and Deepak Khosla at LTIMindtree, discuss how the UN High Commission for Refugees uses Azure OpenAI to accelerate on-the-ground crisis response around the world, bringing hope and relief to the most vulnerable in their greatest time of need. This episode covers: How implementing Azure AI in humanitarian organizations can have a significant impact on response times and efficiency....

Join James Caton in an insightful conversation with Swapnil Belhe, the Head of Generative AI Center of Excellence at Wipro, as they delve into the transformative influence of generative AI on the airport experience. Achieving up to 40% gains w/ Azure OpenAI Service. Improving the customer experience, and airport revenues. Tips for data management, reducing AI hallucinations. The importance of secu...

James chats with Mario López Baratas, VP & Chief Innovation Officer at Bravent about the power of Azure OpenAI Service to transform industry. Tune in to learn: How Azure OpenAI Service is enabled for an on-premises environment, with confidential customer data. The impact of generative AI in a multi-lingual environment. How Bravent accelerated data insights for plant-floor technical and non-tec...

James Caton chats with Anya FitzGibbon - Head of Data Governance and Delivery at Endeavour Energy. Together, they discuss the ideation, adoption, and company-wide embrace of their Azure OpenAI Service solution. Listen now to learn: How TCS helped Endeavour Energy build an internal solution leveraging their own data with Azure OpenAI Service. The value of a persona-based approach when deploying Azu...