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Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans

Cloud Wars analyzes the major cloud vendors from the perspective of business customers. In Cloud Wars Live, Bob Evans talks with both sides about these profoundly transformative technologies, and with monthly All-Star guests from across the business community about the trends impacting how the world lives, works, plays, and dreams. Visit https://cloudwars.com for more.

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00:28:34

Google Cloud's Gerrit Kazmaier & Rayn Veerubhotla On...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2024/09/10

Google Cloud Data InnovationsThe Big Themes:Integration of unstructured data with AI: Google Cloud is shifting how enterprises leverage their data by integrating unstructured data (which makes up 85-90% of all data) with structured data through its BigQuery multimodal data foundation. This integration allows for a more comprehensive data landscape where AI models can seamlessly access and analyze both types of data. This approach addresses the limitations of traditional data systems and unlocks new

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00:20:41

Kevin Icchpurani on How Google Cloud’s AI and...

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2024/09/05

AI-Powered Cloud Transformation InsightsThe Big Themes:Google Cloud's strategic growth and AI integration: Google Cloud has experienced unprecedented growth, becoming a leading cloud provider by evolving beyond traditional cloud services. Integrating AI into its offerings is a significant factor in this growth. The focus has shifted from merely migrating existing workloads to using AI to transform business processes and models. This includes innovative applications of GenAI.AI-driven business

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00:21:49

What to Expect from Oracle Cloud World, Workday...

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2024/08/28

Episode 43 | Upcoming Conference InsightsThe Big Themes:Upcoming HR and tech conferences: Oracle CloudWorld will cover AI in Fusion Applications, Oracle's autonomous database, and cloud innovations, with keynotes from Safra Catz and Larry Ellison. Workday Rising will focus on employee empowerment, new global payroll offerings, and AI in HCM. The HR Technology Conference will explore AI solutions for HR functions and system integration. SAP SuccessConnect will showcase global human experience

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00:26:17

Teradata's Jacqueline Woods on AI Strategy and Data...

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2024/08/15

Trusted AI Models and StrategiesThe Big Themes:Data reliability: After conducting a survey, Teradata found that 40% of executives don't trust their own data to generate accurate AI outputs. AI requires traceability and transparency around where data comes from. Teradata helps combat this disconnect by providing access and opportunities for companies to use their data in more compelling ways to achieve the business outcomes they're looking for.3 Pillars of AI: Teradata recognizes people,

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00:25:44

SAP's Falk Rieker and Standard Chartered's Tom Pfaff...

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2024/08/08

Cloud Tech in BankingThe Big Themes:Principles and people-centered transformation: Core principles such as standardizing processes and ensuring data integrity drove Standard Chartered's transformation. The transformation was not merely about technology but about enabling its people to perform their jobs more effectively. This people-centered approach ensured that technological changes translated into real, practical improvements in daily operations.Strategic partnership: SAP provided a robust

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00:31:10

Workday's Tim Faith on AI and Data-Driven Strategies...

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2024/07/25

AI & Data in ConstructionThe Big Themes:AI in construction: Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the construction industry by automating routine tasks and enhancing project management. Tim discusses AI's capabilities in predictive maintenance, which prevents equipment failures and reduces downtime. Additionally, AI-driven tools assist in optimizing construction schedules and managing labor resources.Strategic workforce management: Proper workforce management is essential for maximizing

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00:22:48

Unpacking Workday's AI and Partner Ecosystem | Tinder...

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2024/07/24

Episode 42 | Workday Partner InsightsThe Big Themes:Role of Workday Marketplaces: The Workday Marketplace and the Workday AI Marketplace help customers find partners and specific products tailored to their industry, geography, and particular needs. These centralized resources streamline the search process, enabling customers to make more informed decisions and leverage the most suitable innovations and services for their business objectives.Categories of Workday partners: Workday partners can be

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00:28:58

Oracle, Workday, and the Future of Cloud Computing |...

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2024/07/17

Episode 52 | Cloud Innovation ImpactThe Big Themes:Cloud industry dynamics: Wayne discusses the competitive landscape of cloud computing, emphasizing Oracle's evolving strategies to compete with giants like AWS and Microsoft Azure. He discusses how Oracle's Autonomous Database and other innovations are crucial in this race, reflecting broader trends toward automation and efficiency in enterprise IT.Multi-cloud strategies: The discussion covers the strategic advantages of multi-cloud environments,

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00:18:09

How ServiceNow's AI and Partner Ecosystem Drive...

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2024/07/03

Episode 42 | ServiceNow's AI Partner StrategyThe Big Themes:Shift in ecosystem strategy: Companies like ServiceNow are shifting from viewing partners as mere distributors or implementers to integral parts of their business strategy. This shift emphasizes collaboration and joint value creation rather than just sales margins, marking a significant evolution in how large vendors approach their partner ecosystems.Types of ServiceNow partners: ServiceNow partners are categorized into four main groups:

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00:22:10

Accelerating Business Transformation: SAP's Strategy...

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2024/06/26

Driving Innovation at SAPThe Big Themes:Focus on business transformation: SAP's new board area, customer services and delivery, aims to help customers with business transformation rather than just technology transformation. This involves moving to the cloud and adopting innovations like AI to enhance business agility and efficiency.Collaboration with hyperscalers and system integrators: SAP collaborates closely with hyperscalers for optimal cloud operations and system integrators for business

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00:24:18

Insights from Oracle's Q2 Analyst Summit: Healthcare,...

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2024/06/12

Episode 41 | Oracle's AI-Driven FutureThe Big Themes:Oracle's AI advancements: Oracle showcased rapid advancements in AI capabilities, introducing 50 new AI features, including generative AI models for tasks like creating job descriptions and email templates. It aims to ensure speed in innovation, with 25 of these capabilities specifically tailored for HR.Oracle's commitment to healthcare: Oracle is strengthening its focus on healthcare, moving its headquarters to Nashville, the epicenter of

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00:21:27

ServiceNow's Dave Wright Shares AI Innovation...

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2024/06/07

AI FrontiersThe Big Themes:Shift from digital to AI transformation: There's been a significant evolution in the focus of businesses from digital transformation to AI-driven innovation. Initially, companies aimed to enhance their existing digital processes using the latest technologies. However, the current emphasis is on leveraging AI to fundamentally transform business operations and create new value.Partner ecosystem collaboration: ServiceNow’s strategy involves deep collaboration with a diverse

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00:18:13

ServiceNow Knowledge24 Highlights: AI Innovations,...

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2024/05/21

AI Drives TransformationThe Big Themes:ServiceNow's strong partner ecosystem: ServiceNow showcased its commitment to a partner-first strategy with a substantial presence of partners at the event. The Partner Innovation Zone and Partner Pavilion demonstrated partners' critical role in ServiceNow’s ecosystem. Erica mentions PartnerFinder, a ServiceNow tool designed to make it easy for customers to select the partner that's the best fit for them.GenAI and ServiceNow: Erica talks about GenAI's pivotal

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00:34:06

Balancing the Budget for IT in the AI Age | Sadin on...

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2024/05/15

Episode 51 | Strategic IT BudgetingThe Big Themes:Integrated investment approach: Wayne advocates for aligning IT investments with broader company goals, urging against treating IT as a separate entity. This approach ensures that IT projects are evaluated alongside other investments, prioritizing those with the highest strategic value.Time allocation for CIOs: Wayne recommends that CIOs dedicate around 20-25% of their time to budget-related activities, including engaging with business stakeholders,

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00:22:40

SAP's Scott Russell Delivers Key Insights Into...

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2024/05/14

Cloud ERP and Generative AIThe Big Themes:Generative AI in cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP): Russell discusses how SAP is responding to evolving customer demands by prioritizing integrating generative AI technologies into its cloud ERP offerings. This proactive stance not only aligns with market trends but also underscores SAP's commitment to innovation and customer-centricity.Anticipation for Sapphire: The anticipation surrounding SAP's forthcoming Sapphire event is palpable. Attendees are

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00:18:43

How ServiceNow Meets Top Priorities of Customers and...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2024/05/03

The Big ThemesCustomer priorities: Josyula identifies top priorities for ServiceNow customers, including business transformation driven by technology, a focus on GenAI and AI more broadly, and vendor consolidation (choosing a few strategic platforms and going all in). With customer priorities in mind, ServiceNow is on a journey to becoming the AI platform for end-to-end transformation, developing GenAI products and services to improve both the employee and customer experience.Understanding non-tech

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00:16:41

Workday Innovation Summit Highlights | Tinder on...

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2024/04/23

Episode 40 | AI Empowerment at WorkdayThe Big Themes:Rapid innovation with Workday Extend: Workday Extend is a pivotal aspect of Workday's platform strategy. It facilitates rapid innovation, enabling quick responses to emergent needs such as workforce adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The platform's flexibility empowers users to develop bespoke solutions tailored to their unique requirements. It reflects Workday's ambition to evolve beyond being solely an application companyBringing in more

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00:31:41

Transforming Cybersecurity with AI Innovations| Sadin...

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2024/04/10

Episode 50 | Securing the Digital FrontierThe Big Themes:Multi-cloud complexity & AI: The adoption of multi-cloud environments presents significant management challenges for IT teams, including complexities in configuration, monitoring, and integration. Simultaneously, there is increasing interest in harnessing AI to enhance cybersecurity, with discussions centering on automating tasks and responses for more effective threat management.Need for proactive cybersecurity measures: Proactive

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00:24:28

Maneuvering Through Tech Industry Mergers &...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2024/04/03

Episode 39 | The Shifting Tech LandscapeThe Big Themes:Significant M&A activities: After a quiet period last quarter, there's been a notable trend of merger and acquisition (M&A) in the HR technology space. Specifically, Bonnie outlines key acquisitions by major players like Ceridian, Workday, ServiceNow, and Cornerstone, emphasizing the strategic moves to enhance product offerings and stay competitive.Evaluating M&A impact: Bonnie advises customers to carefully assess the impact of M&A on their

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00:40:10

Uncovering the Secrets of Past Success and Future...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2024/03/27

Note: this episode contains explicit language.Episode 33 | Entrepreneurial InsightsThe Big Themes:A "radical experiment in self-governance": Chris shares his experience becoming a U.S. citizen and talks about the country's immense opportunities for individuals. The U.S., he says, is a beacon of democracy and freedom. He stresses the importance of recognizing and preserving its unique experiment in self-governance.Today's tech startups: Two innovative startups, WellCapped and DUDE Wipes, give unique

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