Utilizing AI - A Futurum Group Podcast

AI is reshaping how businesses access, analyze, and act on data. In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Brad Shimmin, and Paul Blankley, Founder and CTO of Zenlytic, break down how AI is changing business intelligence from static dashboards to more interactive, insight-driven systems. The discussion looks at how platforms like Zenlytic are simplifying analytics with user-friendly dashbo...

NVIDIA made a major statement at CES 2026, unveiling new AI technologies that reinforce its influence across hardware, software, and robotics. Stephen Foskett , Brad Shimmin , and Nick Patience break down NVIDIA’s latest announcements, including Helios, advanced embedded processors, and new platforms designed to push AI deeper into real-world systems. The panel also examines NVIDIA’s growing focus...

Major AI players are making aggressive strategic moves as the infrastructure battle heats up. In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Brad Shimmin, and Nick Patience break down the latest developments shaping the AI market. The discussion covers AWS’s new AI models and infrastructure push, including Nova models and AI factories, IBM’s expansion of its AI portfolio through the acquisition...

Apple has appointed Ammar Suber Mania as its new head of AI, replacing longtime executive John G. Andrea. In this episode of Utilizing AI, Stephen Foskett, Jon Swartz, and Frederic Van Haren break down why this leadership change matters and what it reveals about the state of AI across the industry. The panel explores how companies everywhere are struggling with AI integration, executive churn, and...

Google’s Gemini Three signals a major shift in AI, moving from passive understanding to real, actionable intelligence. Stephen Foskett, Nick Patience, and Brad Shimmin break down the model’s new capabilities, including advanced image generation, coding assistance, and enterprise-focused features. The panel digs into how generative AI is reshaping software development, Google’s competitive position...

AI’s future won’t be built in massive data centers alone—it’s shifting quietly into the devices we use every day. This episode of Utilizing AI features Stephen Foskett of Tech Field Day, The Futurum Group’s Olivier Blanchard, and Techstrong AI’s Mike Vizard, offering a sharp look at the move from cloud-only AI to a smarter hybrid model spanning devices, edge systems, and private clouds. They expla...

Stephen Foskett, Nick Patience, and Mike Vizard break down how AI is reshaping society and the business world. The episode covers evolving regulatory models, including the EU’s strict approach, and how cultural attitudes influence adoption. The discussion digs into data privacy pressures, the growing role of generative AI in business workflows, and why solid software engineering practices matter m...

On this episode of the Utilizing AI Podcast , Stephen Foskett , Brad Shimmin , and Olivier Blanchard unpack how artificial intelligence is moving from the lab into everyday life and enterprise systems. They discuss how AI powers smart devices, accelerates edge computing, and improves enterprise performance through faster processing and stronger security. The episode also examines Apple’s growing A...

Stephen Foskett and Nick Patience launch Utilizing AI , a new podcast focused on how companies are using artificial intelligence to improve efficiency, decision-making, and innovation. The conversation covers real business outcomes from AI adoption, upcoming AI Field Day events , and insights from The Futurum Group ’s AI practice. Viewers are invited to join the discussion, share feedback, and sta...

Amanda Razani speaks with Tom Dunlop, CEO of Summize, about the results of a recent survey that focuses on the impact AI is having on the legal industry. Dunlop shares use cases, key concerns and tips for getting the most from AI in regard to legal work.

Amanda Razani speaks with Wendy Collins, chief AI officer at NTT Data, about the main concerns business leaders have in implementing AI and seeing a return on investment. Wendy also discusses critical research being done by NTT in the physics of AI, and why it's important. 

Amanda Razani speaks with Anita Kirkovska, head of growth at Vellum, about its recent State of AI Development report. Anita also shares valuable tips for ensuring the success of AI implementation projects.

Description: Amanda Razani speaks with Sameer Gupta, financial services AI leader at EY, about quality AI use cases in banking, successful AI implementation strategies and more.

Amanda Razani speaks with James Raybould, head of Turing Intelligence, about the struggle business leaders face in seeing an ROI from artificial intelligence implementation, and he shares his tips for successful AI tool integrations.

Amanda Razani speaks with Rajan Goyal, CEO of DataPelago, about how enterprises struggle with AI data management. Rajan shares some of the key issues business leaders face, and he gives advice for handling them.

Amanda Razani speaks with David Brauchler, technical director of NCC Group, about potential threats associated with AI and how CISOs can build security into AI applications by design, to mitigate risk.

Amanda Razani speaks with Yannik Schrade, CEO and co-founder of Arcium, about privacy and data protection in the health care industry, and leveraging confidential AI to safeguard sensitive patient information.

Amanda Razani speaks with Bradon Rogers, chief customer officer at Island, about how AI introduces both risks and solutions when it comes to cybersecurity, and how business leaders can help their employees by giving them access to company approved tools that are easily accessible.

In this episode, Amanda Razani speaks with Phil Tomlinson, SVP of global offerings at TaskUs, about the impact of AI agents and other AI tools, and what business leaders should consider throughout the process. 

In this episode, Amanda Razani speaks with Gaurav Mittal, data science manager for Thermo Fisher Scientific, about how artificial intelligence can combat fraud.

In this episode Amanda Razani speaks with Rod Schultz, CEO of Bolster, about AI-driven security risks, the impact of brand impersonations and phishing, and where business leaders stand in their ability to detect attacks and eliminate them.

In this episode, Amanda Razani speaks with Greg Whalen, CTO of Prove AI, about the growing focus on AI governance, the challenges businesses face, and how to solve them. 

In this episode, Amanda Razani speaks with Rob Juncker, senior VP of product and engineering at Mimecast, about the hidden risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence, and how businesses and individuals can better protect themselves from those risks.

In this episode, Amanda Razani speaks with Stephen DeAngelis, CEO of Enterra Solutions, about how artificial intelligence will be a massive job creator, and the boundless opportunities available to skill up and be ready.

In this episode, Amanda Razani speaks with Chad Dunavant, EVP and chief product and strategy officer of CSG, about how business leaders can use pragmatic AI applications to streamline processes, enhance customer experience and provide proof of the value they bring.