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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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00:25:48

Nokia's Mark Bunn on Telecom's Future| Cloud Wars Live

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2024/03/07

Telecom SaaS EvolutionThe Big Themes:Telecom SaaS defined: Telecom SaaS refers to a set of cloud-native services delivering business outcomes. Networks are evolving from traditional connectivity-focused structures to dynamic, capability-driven ecosystems. Telecom SaaS signals a transition from conventional telecommunication models to a more agile, business-focused paradigm.Security concerns: Nokia and its cloud partners have taken robust measures to address security concerns. Their approach includes

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00:24:31

Building a Blueprint for IT Project Resilience |...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2024/03/01

Episode 38 | IT Project MasteryThe Big Themes:Handling turnover: Partners should recognize turnover as an inherent facet of dynamic IT projects. It's important to obtain commitment, preferably in written statements within the project's scope to ensure the assigned team's stability. Such statements can offer a safeguard against abrupt team changes and provide a foundation for trust between partners and clients.Role of a "releader": The term "releader" is introduced. It refers to individuals

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00:14:12

Workday's Impact on RaceTrac's Financial Agility with...

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2024/02/15

RaceTrac and Workday | A Unified PlatformSponsored by Workday The Big Themes:Workday's impact: The adoption of Workday's unified platform, encompassing both HCM and financials, has played a pivotal role in RaceTrac's ability to streamline processes, reduce post-processing time, and enhance overall efficiency.Cultural shift: Implementation has not only brought technological benefits but also triggered a cultural shift within RaceTrac. Employees are now more comfortable engaging with data, seeking

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00:26:20

SaaS, AI, and the Future of Business | Sadin on Digital

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2024/02/14

Episode 49 | AI RealitiesThe Big Themes:SaaS and AI terminology clarification: Wayne discusses the need to distinguish between various technology terms. He points out the common misuse of terms like SaaS and AI. He cautions against the trend of "SaaS-washing" and "AI-washing," where everything is labeled one or the other to generate excitement.SaaS and IT consumption: SaaS has brought about a paradigm shift in how IT is consumed. Unlike traditional software releases that could lead to delays and

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00:38:15

How D'skills Equips Gen Z for Success in the...

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2024/02/08

Digital MindsThe Big Themes:d'Skills' mission and focus: d'Skills is addressing a significant problem in the current education system. The obsolete education model fails to prepare students for the modern workforce. d'Skills aims to bridge the gap between traditional education and the demands of the future job market, with a focus on giving "native digitals" (Gen Z) the necessary skills to thrive in the age of AI.The state of education: The education system focuses on preparing students for

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00:21:24

Insights into the Realities of 2023 GenAI Software...

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2024/02/07

Episode 37 | Lessons from 500 ReviewsThe Big Themes:GenAI feedback: Despite being a central 2023 technology discussion theme, GenAI did not substantially transform software implementation outcomes, as indicated by data from over 500 reviews. Bonnie says the feedback she received was more about project fundamentals, such as data quality, project plans, and teams. Looking ahead to 2024, Bonnie anticipates a greater impact from generative AI, especially in terms of efficiency and speed.Turnover impact:

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00:27:01

SAP Industries Live: Key Trends in Insurance Industry...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2024/02/01

Co-operators, Deloitte, and SAP: Digital Trends in Insurance SalesSponsored: SAP The Big Themes:A pivotal shift: The insurance industry is shifting towards digitization and GenAI to enhance digital transformation and sales performance management. Experts stress a holistic approach, prioritizing interconnected ecosystems for maximum benefits from modern cloud platforms. The need to provide end-to-end experiences for customers, agents, and employees emerges as a key focus.Generational dynamics:

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00:33:59

Elevating Your Talent Strategy in 2024| Fitzgerald on...

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2024/01/31

Episode 16 | Talent Acquisition Growth MindsetThe Big Themes:Shift from talent acquisition to talent attraction: Pat and Bob discuss moving from a reactive talent acquisition approach to a proactive talent attraction strategy. Rather than waiting for job openings, Pat encourages companies and recruiters to explore the market, identify top talent, and build relationships through exploratory engagements.Balancing diversity and talent acquisition: Diversity is important, Pat says, but a singular focus

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00:27:55

The AI-Driven Entrepreneurial Wave | Lochhead on...

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2024/01/24

Episode 32 | Youth, AI, and InnovationThe Big Themes:Emergence of new startup models: There's a new model of startups that leverage AI to create and innovate. These startups can emerge quickly, requiring less capital and fewer people compared to traditional startups. The example given is of a startup achieving in one year what used to take three years and $25 million.Youth empowerment with AI: Young people, "native digitals," have surprising capabilities when given the right direction, coaching, and

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00:25:43

SAP's Ritu Bhargava on SAP's AI-Powered CX Strategy |...

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2024/01/19

AI, Industries, and Customer ExperienceThe Big ThemesUnified SAP strategy: SAP strategically integrates Customer Experience (CX) and Industries, leveraging its status as a big enterprise with 400,000+ global customers. Its unique approach of combining strengths offers comprehensive tools from supply chain to enterprise resource planning (ERP) for a seamless, industry-focused experience for a diverse customer base.Retail evolution: The retail space is evolving into a combination of multiple

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00:26:48

Exploring Vendor Relationship and AI Integration...

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2024/01/17

Episode 48 | Vendor ChallengesThe Big Themes:Contract management: Wayne and Bob discuss contract renewals and price hikes with a focus on SaaS agreements. There's an enduring need for a proactive approach and transparent communication with vendors. Metrics, scalability, and adaptability are touched upon as ways to assess value.AI washing: Some companies may exaggerate or misrepresent the extent of artificial intelligence integration in their products or services in what's known as "AI washing."

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00:18:08

Documentation, AI, and Project Success: Tinder on...

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2024/01/10

Episode 36 | Guarding Against IT AmnesiaThe Big Themes:IT amnesia: Bonnie introduces the concept of IT amnesia syndrome in tech projects, where post-success, lack of documentation leads to project failures. A culture of documentation is necessary to counter challenges.Employee turnover: Documentation ensures knowledge continuity as team members move on post-project. Succession plans address turnover, facilitating transitions and preserving project insights. By ensuring a structured handover process,

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00:40:16

DEI Debates, Middle East Turmoil, and OpenAI's...

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2023/12/27

Episode 31 | Current Affairs UnmaskedNote: this episode contains explicit language.The Big ThemesDEI and MLK: Christopher surveys the contemporary DEI landscape, expressing concerns about its focus on groupism rather than individual merit, citing instances of what he perceives as discrimination against certain groups. He draws a sharp contrast between the principles of DEI and the inclusive dream articulated by Martin Luther King, Jr.The Middle East: Hypocrisy within academia regarding the Middle

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00:38:58

Spotlighting CIO Priorities for 2024 | Sadin on Digital

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2023/12/20

Episode 47 | 2024 CIO WisdomThe Big Themes:Multi-cloud strategies: Wayne advises against traditional server purchases, except for edge computing. He advocates for a multi-cloud approach, which aligns with the diverse landscape of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. He encourages CIOs to optimize cloud choices for different workloads. In the multi-cloud environment, vendors should be scrutinized based on security, data protection, and governance standards.AI and cybersecurity: There's a

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00:32:10

Industry Convergence, CX, and the Digital Revolution...

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2023/12/15

What's Next for IndustriesThe Big Themes:Industry convergence: Industry convergence is the reshaping of traditional value chains as well as business processes and models as different sectors integrate horizontally and vertically, creating new markets and revenue streams. SAP plays a pivotal role in industry convergence by helping businesses across 25 industries navigate and capitalize on the changing landscape.Integrated artificial intelligence (AI), better automation: From predictive planning in

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00:30:50

SAP's Intelligent CX Vision with Geert Leeman | Cloud...

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2023/12/14

SAP's CX TransformationThe Big Themes:SAP's intelligent CX: SAP intelligent CX aims to move away from the traditional front-office and back-office distinctions and create a unified system that optimizes every touchpoint in the customer journey. It involves collecting and leveraging operational data, adopting a composable and hybrid strategy, emphasizing personalization, and infusing AI at every step to enhance customer interactions and loyalty.Holiday trends: Holiday trends reveal an uptick in

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00:22:21

Optimizing Client Engagement and Year-End Review...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2023/12/13

Episode 35 | Customer ConnectionsThe Big ThemesAppointment hygiene: Maintain good appointment hygiene by scheduling appointments promptly, respecting allotted time, and communicating clearly. Avoid delays and make sure appointments align with the customer's expectations. Even if work goes smoothly or superbly, it can be difficult for a client to look past problems with scheduling and communication.Considerate conversations: While having year-end meetings with customers, show a deep understanding of

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00:25:08

A Deep Dive into Google Cloud's AlloyDB with Andi...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2023/12/07

The Big ThemesMigration from legacy: AlloyDB is for enterprises looking to modernize their data states, particularly those transitioning from legacy databases to open-source offerings like PostgreSQL. Its role as "Postgres on steroids" addresses the challenges faced during this migration and ensures compatibility, scale, and performance.Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) alignment: Andi emphasizes that successful businesses will not only focus on developing GenAI skills but also on

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00:30:18

The Cloud Wars CEO of the Year Is Christian Klein |...

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2023/12/05

The Big ThemesLeading the Way to Cloud First: Christian discusses how SAP has become a cloud-first company. The RISE with SAP program, coupled with strategic acquisitions like Signavio, plays an important role in SAP's transformation, offering more than just a technical shift to the cloud but focusing on customer needs and business model transformation.AI Insights: SAP's business AI initiatives, including generative AI, will transform the way end-users interact with software, with tools like Joule

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00:18:06

Transforming the Role of CFO in the AI and Technology...

Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans ·

2023/11/17

CFO — From Scorekeeper to Tech-Driven VisionaryThe CFO's changing role: Technology, specifically AI, is transforming the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) from a traditional scorekeeper who deals with financial reporting and risk management, to a futurist who leads enterprise-wide transformations. It allows CFOs to shift their focus from routine, time-consuming tasks to more strategic and forward-thinking responsibilities.The essential contribution of human skills: Value creation is a

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