The Innovation Circuit with Theta

Why is there a stall between GenAI proof of concepts (POCs) and production? Chapters Introduction to Generative AI Challenges 05:59 Understanding POCs, Pilots and Production 09:10 The Reality Check: From POC to Production 11:12 Readiness and Organisational Approach to Generative AI 14:30 Technical Challenges 17:00 Understanding GenAI Implementation Challenges 17:44 Data Quality and Change Manageme...

 In this episode, we’ll be discussing how to ensure your organisation’s sensitive data remains secure and confidential with Microsoft Purview. We'll cover: Why data protection has become critical with Copilot  What data sensitivity labelling is and how it works in Microsoft Purview  What’s driving organisations to start data classification (Copilot, compliance, governance)  What foundations a...

In this two-part series, we’re diving into emerging tech trends and their potential impact as we look ahead to 2026. The topics we explore are based on insights from a series of executive events we recently hosted with our customers. Using a simple web app, we asked attendees to ‘swipe right’ if a tech trend would be relevant to their business in the next 12 months—or ‘swipe left’ if it wouldn’t....

In this two-part series, we’re diving into emerging tech trends and their potential impact as we look ahead to 2026. The topics we explore are based on insights from a series of executive events we recently hosted with our customers. Using a simple web app, we asked attendees to ‘swipe right’ if a tech trend would be relevant to their business in the next 12 months—or ‘swipe left’ if it wouldn’t....

In today's episode, we explore FAQs around Microsoft's Azure NZ North Data Centre. The panel discusses the adoption of cloud services, data sovereignty vs data residency, environmental sustainability, government certification and the benefits of a local data centre for New Zealand organisations. They also address common myths about migrating to Azure NZ North and the importance of feasib...

Ron Chan, a prolific bug bounty hunter, was featured in Forbes as one of the elite few to surpass $1 million in rewards from ethical hacking programs. Throughout his career, he's made high-impact submissions to platforms such as Uber, GitLab, Yahoo, Google, PayPal and Spotify. Fast forward to 2025, Ron uses his exceptional skill set to help New Zealand organisations identify and address secur...

Our panel pulls back the curtain on the evolving landscape of mobile applications. They dive into the role these apps play in our daily lives, what drives businesses to invest in them and the real-world challenges behind development - from fragmentation and maintenance to long-term sustainability. The conversation also explores future trends, including the rise of GenAI and the continued importanc...

Welcome back! Today we're talking about vishing, deepfakes and some of the newest Anthropic research. Plus, we welcome new panellist, Jim Taylor - Emerging Technologies Architect at Theta.

Welcome back! In today's virtual panel discussion, we're talking about the topic du jour - DeepSeek. Plus, we chat about the carrot & stick approach with GenAI tools and whether we're seeing any real efficiency and productivity gains within businesses.

Recent AI projects in the news that have caught our attention. From Alaska Airlines' AI-powered travel agent to Google's Big Sleep team discovering a critical zero-day vulnerability using AI for the first time. Jumping feet first or small bites - what's happening out there? Security concerns and Microsoft's new tool to monitor GenAI use across your organisation. The mounting pr...