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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 vol...

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 Ge...

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 le...

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 Serv...

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 (s...

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 second day of the conference, Dave, Esmee, and Rob had very exciting conversations about AI trends with: Chris Penrose , Global VP for Business Develop...

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. 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...

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 t...

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 K...

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 le...

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 t...

[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 Jez Back, Cloud Leader, and Chris Dudgeon, VP...

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 le...

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...

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 o...

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...

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 Er...

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...

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 ma...

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...

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...

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 Secu...

Live from the heart of Microsoft Ignite 2024 in Chicago, we're bringing you three daily episodes. Join us as we make connections between Microsoft, Azure AI and Data, Security, Industry, Development Community and customer experience. Plus, we'll keep you updated on all the latest news and juicy gossip.    On day one of the conference Dave and Rob first chat with friend of the show Steve Webb about...

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 ab...

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 0...