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RR026 Inside China's Innovation Machine with Eric Nie, co-founder Seraph Global, creator of "Eric Cracks China" Nov 12, 2026 1:04:17 China is reshaping the global technology and manufacturing landscape through rapid innovation, AI adoption and industrial scale, but understanding modern China requires understanding the unique cultural and business philosophies that drive its approach to growth and change.This week, Dave and Rob are joined by Eric Nie, co-founder of Seraph Global and creator of the popular "Eric Cracks C

RR025 Resilience Sessions Part 2: Why resilience is the new competitive advantage with Dr. Abhilash Panda, UNDRR Nov 5, 2026 31:07 In the second episode of the special Resilience Sessions, recorded at the Resilience World Nexus Summit in London, we explore why resilience is moving beyond risk management to become a strategic business priority. Globalisation, technology and interconnected supply chains have delivered enormous efficiency and growth, but they have also created new dependencies and vulnerabilities.Dave a

RR024: Your next colleague isn't human with Gidion Peters, founder Agentic Organizations and Transformation Oct 29, 2026 1:00:30 As AI evolves from a productivity tool into an active participant in decision-making and execution, we explore what agentic organisations mean for leadership, organisational structures, and the future role of humans at machine speed.This week, Dave and Rob sit down with Gidion Peters, founder & executive consultant Agentic Organizations and Transformation, to challenge conventional th

RR023 Resilience sessions part 1: Why an interconnected world is more vulnerable than ever with Cedrick Moriggi and Sir Alan Duncan Oct 22, 2026 58:15 In the opening episode of the special Resilience Sessions, recorded at the Resilience World Nexus Summit in London, the discussion explores why resilience has moved from a specialist risk topic to a strategic leadership priority. Globalisation, digital technology and interconnected supply chains have delivered decades of efficiency and growth, but they have also created new dependencies a

RR022: How AI agents are reinventing search with Antonio Mallia, Founder & CEO at Seltz Oct 15, 2026 58:47 The internet was built for humans. Search engines, websites and online business models were all designed around people reading pages, clicking links and consuming information. But what happens when AI agents become the primary users of the web and governance of the internet will need to evolve from human-speed interactions to machine-speed ecosystemsThis week, Dave and Rob are joined by A

RR021: The leadership skills AI can't replace with Fiona Maher, The Feminine Connection UK Oct 8, 2026 59:53 AI may transform how work gets done, but leadership will determine whether that transformation succeeds. The future belongs to organizations that pair technological intelligence with human intelligence, creating environments where people can adapt, grow and thrive through changeThis week, Dave and Rob are joined by Fiona Maher, Director at The Feminine Connection UK to explore why human s

RR020: When AI eats the Internet with Stephen Follows, author and researcher Oct 1, 2026 53:59 AI is no longer just consuming information, it is reshaping the economics and infrastructure of the internet itself. The challenge now is ensuring that the creators and custodians of trusted data can continue to exist in a world increasingly dominated by machines.This week, Dave and Rob are joined by Stephen Follows, film data analyst, author, publisher and researcher to explore how AI sy

RR019: Season 6 Kick-off with Dave and Rob Sep 24, 2026 1:10:06 We’re back and Season 6 of Realities Remixed starts now! After a summer packed with new ideas, major industry shifts and relentless innovation, Realities Remixed returns with fresh perspectives on the forces transforming business, technology and society.In this season-opening episode, Dave and Rob dive headfirst into the biggest opportunities, toughest challenges and emerging realities fa

RR018 Reflections on Season 5, what we loved, learned and the responsibility we have as Tech leaders today Jul 23, 2026 1:28:48 Dave, Esmee, Rob and Marcel wrap up an incredible Season 5, reflecting on the biggest technology trends, the most memorable conversations, and the fantastic guests who joined us along the way. From AI and cybersecurity to quantum computing and digital transformation, it’s been a season full of insights, innovation, and inspiration.Thank you to all our listeners, guests, and supporters for

RR017: Engineering the impossible with quantum computing, Jonathan Owens, GE Vernova Jul 16, 2026 48:39 Quantum materials discovery shows how quantum computing can create real value in industry by working alongside AI, advanced computing, and experiments to better understand materials, improve decision-making, and accelerate innovation at scale, ultimately helping deliver practical, measurable progress for the energy transition.This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by co-host and quant

RRSP04 The state of Life Sciences, pt 4 - The future of health and better patient outcomes with Thorsten Rall, Capgemini Jul 9, 2026 58:18 Life sciences are at a turning point, where scientific innovation, regulatory pressure, and patient expectations collide with unprecedented advances in data, AI, and digital platforms. IT is no longer a supporting function but a critical driver of how therapies are discovered, developed, scaled, and delivered safely and at speed.This week, Dave and Rob wrap up our State of Life Sciences m

RRSP03 The state of Life Sciences, pt 3 - Reimagining MedTech, where devices meet digital platforms with Predrag Angelovski, Healthcare Informatics at Philips Jul 2, 2026 53:39 Life sciences are at a critical inflection point, where scientific innovation, regulatory demands, and patient expectations converge with advances in data and artificial intelligence, positioning IT as a central driver of faster and more effective drug discovery and clinical development.This week, Dave and Rob continue with part 3 off the Life Sciences mini-series with Predrag Angelovski,

RR016 The new resilience imperative for CxOs with Benjamin Trump, SRA & Cedrick Moriggi, co-found the CCRO network under the UNDRR Jun 25, 2026 54:05 Resilience is the recognition that in today’s highly interconnected and unpredictable world, disruption cannot always be anticipated or prevented and therefore requires a shift from traditional risk avoidance toward designing systems that can absorb shocks, adapt in real time, and recover quickly, ultimately emerging stronger and turning uncertainty into a source of advantage.This week, D

RRSP02 The state of Life Sciences, pt 2 - How AI relates to human life and longevity with Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov, Insilico Medicine Jun 18, 2026 47:14 Life sciences are at a critical inflection point, where scientific innovation, regulatory demands, and patient expectations converge with advances in data and artificial intelligence, positioning IT as a central driver of faster and more effective drug discovery and clinical development.This week, Dave and Rob continue with part 2 off the Life Sciences mini-series with Dr. Alex Zhavoronko

RR015 Innovation isn’t a funding problem with Andre Loeskrug Petri, JEDI part 2 Jun 11, 2026 1:06:38 Innovation isn’t about funding, it’s about how organisations are built and led. Progress comes from cutting bureaucracy, empowering mission-led teams, and asking the right questions to unlock bold breakthroughs. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob are joined again by André Loesekrug-Pietri, Chair and Scientific Director of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI, Europe’s ARPA) to explo

RRSP01 The state of Life Sciences, pt 1 - The world, challenges and future of Life Sciences with Thorsten Rall, Capgemini Jun 4, 2026 52:24 Realities Remixed, formerly known as Cloud Realities, launches a new season exploring the intersection of people, culture, industry and tech.Life sciences are at a turning point, where scientific innovation, regulatory pressure, and patient expectations collide with unprecedented advances in data, AI, and digital platforms. IT is no longer a supporting function but a critical driver of ho

RR014 The world is on fast-forward but leadership isn't with Dex Hunter-Torricke, The Center for Tomorrow May 28, 2026 53:32 Realities Remixed, formerly known as Cloud Realities, launches a new season exploring the intersection of people, culture, industry and tech.Today’s most pressing challenges arise from the collision of rapid technological change with deepening economic inequality, weakening democratic systems, geopolitical instability and accelerating climate pressure, leaving world leaders wrestling with

RR013 Starting your own AI company with Gijs van de Nieuwegiessen and Tijn van Daelen, One Horizon AI May 21, 2026 1:05:56 Starting an AI company is all about spotting a real problem and using AI to solve it in a smarter, faster way than what’s out there today. It’s less about having the perfect idea and more about starting focused, learning fast, and building something people actually want.This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Gijs van de Nieuwegiessen and Tijn van Daelen, founders of One Horizon AI,

RR012 How Open Source is powering AI with Richard Harmond, Red Hat May 14, 2026 53:47 Open Source is giving AI a real boost, making it easier and faster for organisations to build and experiment with new ideas. As adoption grows, these open ecosystems are helping businesses move quicker, stay flexible, and unlock value with more confidence.This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Richard Harmon, VP & Global Head of Financial Services at Red Hat to explore how Open

RR011: ServiceNow Knowledge 2026: SaaSpocalypse and the CRM Paradigm Shift with Hannah Datz, ServiceNow May 7, 2026 1:04:08 The SaaSpocalypse marks the end of traditional CRM with manual data entry, rigid interfaces, and seat‑based software no longer make sense in an AI‑driven world. Success now depends on outcome‑focused plumbing: intelligent orchestration that delivers results, not screens.This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Hannah Datz, Americas Vice President of CRM at ServiceNow, to unpack the m

RR010: The big data unlock for AI with Edward Calvesbert, IBM Apr 30, 2026 1:02:38 AI is only as strong as the data beneath it, and as it moves into the core of the enterprise, fragmented, duplicated, and poorly governed data is no longer hidden in the background, it’s amplified, exposed, and impossible to ignore.This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Edward Calvesbert, VP Product Management for IBM watsonx AI & Data Platform, to dig into the foundations of e

RRLIVE06: Team reflections on Google Cloud Next 2026 Apr 25, 2026 33:24 Las Vegas, you’re officially on the record during Google Cloud Next 2026. The #RealitiesRemixed podcast team is back at GCN’26, recording live from the Strip, where bright lights collide with big ideas.This week, we’re swapping roulette wheels for real talk, hosting live conversations with Google leaders who are redefining what’s next across AI‑first enterprise transformation, agentic AI,

RRLIVE05: Google Cloud Next 2026, Engineering with AI with Cliff Krimmel, Google Cloud Apr 25, 2026 39:12 Las Vegas, you’re officially on the record during Google Cloud Next 2026. The #RealitiesRemixed podcast team is back at GCN’26, recording live from the Strip, where bright lights collide with big ideas.This week, we’re swapping roulette wheels for real talk, hosting live conversations with Google leaders who are redefining what’s next across AI‑first enterprise transformation, agentic AI,

RRLIVE04: Google Cloud Next 2026, The Rise of Creative AI with Khulan Davaajav, Google Cloud Apr 23, 2026 39:33 Las Vegas, you’re officially on the record during Google Cloud Next 2026. The #RealitiesRemixed podcast team is back at GCN’26, recording live from the Strip, where bright lights collide with big ideas.This week, we’re swapping roulette wheels for real talk, hosting live conversations with Google leaders who are redefining what’s next across AI‑first enterprise transformation, agentic AI,

RRLIVE03: Google Cloud Next 2026, Accelerating Agentic Journeys with Gina Fratarcangeli, Google Cloud Apr 23, 2026 36:17 Las Vegas, you’re officially on the record during Google Cloud Next 2026. The #RealitiesRemixed podcast team is back at GCN’26, recording live from the Strip, where bright lights collide with big ideas.This week, we’re swapping roulette wheels for real talk, hosting live conversations with Google leaders who are redefining what’s next across AI‑first enterprise transformation, agentic AI,

RRLIVE02: Google Cloud Next 2026, Optionality is the new sovereignty with Dominic Cody, Google Cloud Apr 22, 2026 34:11 Las Vegas, you’re officially on the record during Google Cloud Next 2026. The #RealitiesRemixed podcast team is back at GCN’26, recording live from the Strip, where bright lights collide with big ideas.This week, we’re swapping roulette wheels for real talk, hosting live conversations with Google leaders who are redefining what’s next across AI‑first enterprise transformation, agentic AI,

RRLIVE01: Google Cloud Next 2026, The rise of Agentic commerce with Mark Steel, Google Cloud Apr 22, 2026 41:51 Las Vegas, you’re officially on the record during Google Cloud Next 2026.The #RealitiesRemixed podcast team is back at GCN’26, recording live from the Strip, where bright lights collide with big ideas. This week, we’re swapping roulette wheels for real talk, hosting live conversations with Google leaders who are redefining what’s next across AI‑first enterprise transformation, agentic AI,

RR009: EPISODE 200! Leading in the Never Normal with Peter Hinssen, Author Apr 16, 2026 1:18:44 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 m

RR008: Strategic leapfrogging in a disturbed world with Andre Loesekrug-Pietri, JEDI the European ARPA Apr 9, 2026 1:03:55 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 j

RR007: What if Moore's Law is over? with AJ Guillon & Peter Richards, YetiWare Apr 2, 2026 1:00:40 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 wi

RR006: How leaders must adapt now to successfully scale AI, with Jana Werner and Phil Le-Brun, AWS Mar 26, 2026 1:04:10 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 bec

RR005: Value metrics vs vanity metrics with Carlos Corredor, Condor Mar 19, 2026 54:27 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 ev

RR004: The trust gap with Dr. Tim Currie, Author Mar 12, 2026 57:44 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

RR003: Messaging the future with Kathleen Tandy, Meta Mar 5, 2026 1:00:36 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 inte

RR002: The business - tech divide with John Koerwer, UGI Corporation Feb 26, 2026 1:05:34 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 compan

RR001: This is Realities Remixed & big trends for 2026 Feb 19, 2026 58:53 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. TLDR00:20

RR000: Coming soon! Feb 12, 2026 2:51 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 f

CR118: Christmas special! Return to the simulation with Anders Indset, Author & Philosopher Dec 25, 2025 1:30:13 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,

CRSP08: State of AI 2025 pt.3: AI Unplugged - from data to sovereign intelligence with Johanna Hutchinson, BAE Systems Dec 18, 2025 42:58 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

CR117 Redesigning industries with AI with Scott Hanselman, Microsoft Dec 11, 2025 48:57 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 Comm

CRLIVE58 AWS re:Invent 2025: European Digital Sovereign Futures with Mustafa Isik, AWS + Team reflections on re:Invent 2025 Dec 5, 2025 1:13:02 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 new

CRLIVE57 AWS re:Invent 2025: Financial Renovation with Scott Mullins, AWS Dec 5, 2025 30:38 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 new

CRLIVE56 AWS re:Invent 2025: Driving Innovation in Automotive and Energy & Utilities with Rob Boetticher and Howard Gefen, AWS Dec 4, 2025 55:04 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 new

CRLIVE55 AWS re:Invent 2025: re:Accelerating Europe with Tanuja Randery, AWS Dec 4, 2025 34:31 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 new

CRLIVE54 AWS re:Invent 2025: Making it real in Industries with Tim Murnin, AWS Dec 3, 2025 31:15 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 new

CRLIVE53 AWS re:Invent 2025: Driving Cloud and AI success through collaboration with Chandra Pinapala, AWS Dec 3, 2025 39:28 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 ne

CR116: Unlocking Cloud for critical missions with Danny Polaine, Thales Nov 27, 2025 47:45 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 Of

CRLIVE52 Microsoft Ignite 2025: Scaling AI agents responsibly + Ignite 2025 team reflections with Yina Arenas, Microsoft Nov 21, 2025 1:03:57 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 gos

CRLIVE51 Microsoft Ignite 2025: Undercover Cloud with Alistair Speirs, Microsoft Nov 21, 2025 40:50 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 gos

CRLIVE50 Microsoft Ignite 2025: Safe and responsible agentic implementation with Rob Lefferts, Microsoft Nov 20, 2025 27:18 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 gos

CRLIVE49 Microsoft Ignite 2025: Innovating at the frontier with John Link, Microsoft Nov 20, 2025 29:55 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 gos

CRLIVE48 Microsoft Ignite 2025: From business applications to AI business solutions with Jonathan Hunt, Microsoft Nov 19, 2025 24:23 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 gos

CRLIVE47 Microsoft Ignite 2025: The evolution and future of Co-pilot(s) with Rob Cromwell, Microsoft Nov 19, 2025 37:37 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 goss

CR115: Power of data in complex industries with Chris Carter, BAE Systems Nov 13, 2025 44:49 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 intell

CRSP07: State of AI 2025 pt.2 - For the love of data with Indhira Mani, Intact Insurance Nov 6, 2025 47:33 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 I

CR114: Why human experience matters more than ever with Kevin Magee, All human Oct 30, 2025 52:39 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 tran

CR113: Bridging the digital skills gap in a complex world with Mike Nayler, AWS Oct 23, 2025 36:14 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, Directo

CRSP06: State of AI 2025 pt.1 - Evolving role of AI across industries with Craig Suckling [AAA] Oct 16, 2025 53:26 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, sustainabilit

CR111: From mission-driven to tech-driven with Ben Sparke, Microsoft Oct 9, 2025 46:45 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 A

CR110: The genesis of the virtual assistant with Kevin Surace Oct 2, 2025 1:12:34 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 & "Fathe

CR109: Season 5 Kick Off with Dave, Esmee and Rob Sep 25, 2025 51:16 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 k

CR108: Season 5 Trailer, The future just dropped Sep 18, 2025 4:53 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 sh

CR107: Reflecting on Season 4 – Highlights what we learned, loved and are planning next Jul 24, 2025 1:31:46 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 gues

CR106: Changing nature of large scale apps with Timo Elliott SAP Jul 17, 2025 1:02:41 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

CR0105: How little we still understand about GreenOps with James Hall, Green Pixie Jul 10, 2025 32:39 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

CR104 Quantumania part 2 with Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller and James Goeders, Google Quantum AI Jul 3, 2025 1:03:09 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 cybersecurityThis week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob dive into the cutting edge of quantum computing with Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller, Quantum AI PM at Google, a

CRSP06 Bonus Telecom special: Big Frontiers of the Telecoms Industry, Vivek Badrinath, GSMA Jun 26, 2025 49:41 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

CR103: Cloud on the rocks [AAA]: Transformation into a product-driven enterprise Jun 19, 2025 1:02:03 [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

CR102: Tattoos, Tech, and Teams, what ink means in the age of AI with Jitske Kramer, Corporate Anthropologist Jun 12, 2025 56:30 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 J

CRSP05: Reimagining telecom industry pt.5 - Growth with Nik Willetts, TM Forum Jun 5, 2025 38:43 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, uncov

CR101: The legacy of three centuries of innovation with Sandeep Seeripat, CIO at Twinings May 29, 2025 56:40 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.

CR100: Intelligence age ethics (in 2025) with James Wilson and Philip Harker [AAA] May 22, 2025 1:11:13 [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 C

CR099: UK Government sustainability & AI with Liam Walsh and Paul Mukherjee, Defra May 15, 2025 40:22 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 s

CR098 Knowledge 2025 special, part 2: Key ServiceNow announcements with Amanda Joslin, ServiceNow May 8, 2025 1:00:55 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 Ser

CR097 Knowledge 2025 special, part 1: How to drive successful innovation at scale with Karel van der Poel, ServiceNow May 8, 2025 1:02:06 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 1, Dave, Esmee, and Rob sit down with Karel van der Poel, SVP of Products at ServiceNow, to reflect on a decade of growth

CR096 TechnoVision 2025: Your gateway to cutting-edge innovation with Data-Powered Innovation Jam podcast May 1, 2025 1:31:45 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

CR095: The gap between humanity and AI with Anders Indset, Philosopher & Author Apr 17, 2025 1:01:18 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 c

CRLIVE46 Google Cloud Next 2025: Leading Cloud Transformation with Strategic Vision with Lee Moore, Google Cloud Apr 12, 2025 42:10 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 t

CRLIVE45 Google Cloud Next 2025: Evolving Digital and AI Landscape for Fortune 500 companies with Gina Fratarcangeli, Google Cloud Apr 12, 2025 24:44 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 t

CRLIVE44 Google Cloud Next 2025: Accelerating Innovation in Telecom with AI, Jen Hawes-Hewitt, Google Cloud Apr 11, 2025 35:03 Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025!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 second

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