Best NTT DATA Podcasts (2024)

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From Copilot to Smart Offices: AI, IoT & the Future of Work (w/ NTT DATA GROUP) 27:12

16d ago27:12

27:12

Vishal Brown, Chief Evangelist and Digital Workplace Leader at NTT DATA Services, previews the integration of Microsoft Copilot and Nexthink, and how this kind of innovation will drive the future of digital employee experience. Vishal also discusses the proactive role of telemetry and how conversational AI is helping IT teams anticipate and resolve…

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From the Archives: How Leaders Can Create a Healthy Team Environment 41:21

1d ago41:21

41:21

Brant Beard on how to lead teams towards success Encourage your team to be fearless and you can create a culture of collaboration. In this episode from the archives Brant Beard, Assistant Vice President of Application Services at Parallon, joins Launch by NTT DATA’s Clinton Bonner and Robbie Elliott to discuss fostering healthy team dynamics. They …

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Breaking Gen Z Myths: What the Digital Generation Really Wants at Work (w/ Brian Elliott) 27:41

1d ago27:41

27:41

Tom and Tim welcome Brian Elliott, author of How the Future Works, to dive deep into the changing dynamics of the modern workplace as Generation Z starts to transform the workforce. They explore common misconceptions about Gen Z, how this digital-native generation is shaping workplace expectations, and the critical importance of hybrid work models …

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Juan M. Lavista Ferres - Corporate Vice President and Chief Data Scientist - Microsoft 53:23

7d ago53:23

53:23

Juan M. Lavista Ferres is a data scientist, AI expert, and researcher. He is currently the Corporate Vice President and Chief Data Scientist of the AI for Good Lab at Microsoft. In this capacity, Juan leverages technologies like AI, machine learning, and statistical modelling to support Microsoft's AI for Good initiatives, including AI For Earth - …

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EXPERIENCE 24 SPECIAL EPISODE (w/ Megan Brake) 16:40

8d ago16:40

16:40

In this special episode of The DEX Show, regular Reality Bytes panelist Megan Brake joins Tim and Tom to preview the highly anticipated Experience events in Boston and London. As the driving force behind this year's content, Megan shares what attendees can expect, who they can meet, what they’ll learn, and— for want of a better word— experience. Di…

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Overcoming Obstructionism: With Greg Larkin 41:24

8d ago41:24

41:24

Greg Larkin on how to have the hard conversations that catalyze new growth In every industry there are insiders and outsiders. Greg Larkin prides himself on being an outsider. Greg was the first person to publicly predict the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis and has since gone on to launch dozens of transformative products for Fortune 500 companies. T…

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Dr. Michael Everest - Founder and CEO - edYOU 1:08:08

9d ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Dr. Michael Everest is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of edYOU, a Web 3.0 education company focused on creating immersive and adaptive learning experiences using artificial intelligence. Michael is also the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Academic Officer of Residents Medical, a consultancy dedicated to improving graduate medical education (G…

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Episode 17 | The Role of a Chief Architect with Ste Nadin - Chief Architect at Calyx 53:04

14d ago53:04

53:04

In this episode of 'Transformational Blueprints,' we interview Ste Naden, an IT industry expert with over 28 years of experience. We discuss the essential role of a Chief Architect in driving business success, particularly focusing on Ste's experiences in navigating complex transformations. Key topics include the responsibilities of a Chief Archite…

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The Future is Photonics: On Tech and Sustainability 33:43

15d ago33:43

33:43

Can large companies contribute to society, be sustainable, and be profitable? Vito Mabrucco thinks so. This week on Catalyst, Clinton is joined by Vito Mabrucco, NTT Corporation's Global Chief Marketing Office, to discuss how NTT balances ethics, collaboration, innovation and sustainability. Vito shares some of NTT's current innovations and delves …

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Chris Joannou - VP of Ecosystem Growth - Draper University 1:10:57

20d ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Chris Joannou is a growth hacker and ecosystem builder with extensive experience in the startup and venture capital sectors. He currently serves as the Vice President of Ecosystem Growth at Draper University, where he is responsible for arranging global partnerships and promoting collaborative ecosystems that support innovation and startup growth. …

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Reality Bytes #53: DEX-lag (Experience Down Under) 22:16

22d ago22:16

22:16

Welcome back, changemakers! In this episode, the crew—Sean, Megan, Tim and Tom—reunites to discuss the whirlwind of developments in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) over the past few weeks. Tim shares highlights from his recent business trip to Australia, including the growing awareness of DEX in the region and reflections on attending Gartner’s I…

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Project to Product: With Dr. Mik Kersten 36:56

22d ago36:56

36:56

Mik Kersten on transforming value streams with the flow framework What's the best way to connect strategy to delivery? Dr. Mik Kersten wrote the book on it. This week Clinton is joined by Dr. Mik Kersten, the CTO at Planview and author of Project to Product, and Keith Buehlman, Senior Director of Business Value Acceleration at Launch by NTT DATA, t…

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Episode 16 | Gender Diversity in Architecture with Shana Dacres - Founder of ArchitectHer 45:19

1M ago45:19

45:19

Championing Gender Diversity in IT Architecture with Shana Dacres. In this episode of Transformational Blueprints, we speak with Shana Dacres, a senior architect and founder of ArchitectHer, about gender diversity in architecture. Sharna shares her journey from software development to becoming a senior architect, the importance of flexibility and a…

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"The more human we need to be": AI, Service Desks, and Frontline Innovation (w/ Doug Tedder) 24:29

1M ago24:29

24:29

Tom welcomes Doug Tedder, a leading consultant and expert in IT service management. Together they explore the evolving role of IT, emphasizing the shift from technology as a support function to a central business enabler. Doug shares insights on the future of service desks, the growing importance of AI and automation, and how human-centric approach…

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From the Archives: From Code to Canvas 36:29

29d ago36:29

36:29

Per Kristian Stoveland on his generative art series The Harvest Generative artists are trailblazing a brand new, technology-based future. In this archived episode Clinton sits down with Per Kristian to hear all about how he developed his ambitious generative art collection The Harvest. Per Kristian explains what generative art actually is, how it d…

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Eric O'Neill - Keynote Speaker, Cybersecurity Expert, Legendary FBI operative, Bestselling Author 1:23:32

1M ago1:23:32

1:23:32

Eric Michael O'Neill is a national security attorney, corporate investigator, national cybersecurity strategist, and legendary FBI operative. Eric’s career began in the FBI’s counterintelligence trenches as an undercover operative. His undercover work brought down Robert Hanssen, the most notorious and damaging spy in United States history. After s…

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Prayson Daniel - Director, Transformation Lab, NTT DATA Business Solutions Nordics 25:30

1M ago25:30

25:30

Prayson Daniel is a data scientist, a philosopher, and a teacher. He is currently the Director of Transformation Lab at NTT Data, global innovator of IT and business services. Prayson has been harnessing Machine Learning to boost business, foster customer and employee loyalty, grow revenue, multiply efficiency, and make data-informed decisions, whi…

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Reality Bytes #52: Celebrating Gartner's DEX Magic Quadrant (w/ Andrew Robertson) 25:53

1M ago25:53

25:53

In this VERY special episode of Reality Bytes, the team celebrates the release of Gartner's first-ever DEX Tools Magic Quadrant, a milestone in the digital employee experience (DEX) space. Oriana, Sean, Dina and Tom welcome Andrew Robertson, Senior Director of Analyst Relations at Nexthink, to hear about the significance of this achievement and Nex…

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From The Archives - The Power of the Platform 40:27

1M ago40:27

40:27

Nate Berent-Spillson on the power of platform thinking In the enterprise world, there are three main reasons for why an organization may be struggling to gain momentum: organizational muscle memory, structural friction, and legacy technical debt. In this archived episode Clinton is joined by Nate Berent-Spillson, NTT DATA’s VP of Engineering, to di…

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Episode 15 | Delivering Change at Pace with Ali-Reza Moschtaghi - Chief Architect at Merlin Entertainments 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

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In this episode of Transformational Blueprints, we interview Ali-Reza Moschtaghi, the Chief Architect at Merlin Entertainments, about delivering change rapidly in the realm of digital transformation. The conversation spans a variety of topics, from Ali-Reza’s career journey and experiences across various industries to his approach in reshaping IT l…

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Workplace AI 101: A User’s Guide w/ Charlene Li 33:51

2M ago33:51

33:51

In this solo Tim episode, guest Charlene Li, author of Winning with Generative AI and founder of Quantum Networks, shares her thoughts on successful technolgoical transformation and what this means for the approaching age of AI. Charlene emphasizes the importance of embracing change as an opportunity for growth, and the role of leadership in digita…

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Telecom Through the Years: With The First Lady of Wireless 37:39

1M ago37:39

37:39

Arlene Harris on the transformation of the telecommunications industry Telecommunications has come a long way since the 60s. This week Clinton is joined by telecom pioneer, Arlene Harris, and NTT DATA’s Devin Yaung to discuss how platforms and the telecom industry have changed over the past 60 years. They delve into Arlene’s incredible journey from…

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Learn more about: D7ES from Tag1 - Extended Support for Drupal 7 after EOL 25:25

2M ago25:25

25:25

With Drupal 7 reaching end-of-life in January 2025, many site owners and developers face a tough decision: migrate to a new version of Drupal or to a new platform, or risk running an unsupported site. But what if there was a third option? In this team talk, we introduce Tag1's Drupal 7 Extended Support service, a solution that allows you to keep yo…

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Unlocking the Power of Copilot+ PCs: AI, Hardware, and Digital Adoption 23:35

2M ago23:35

23:35

In this Reality Bytes, Sean, Dina, Tim, and Tom dive into the transformative potential of Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs, focusing on how these AI-powered systems are poised to reshape the digital workspace. The panel examine the implications of the Qualcomm Neural Processing Units (NPUs) integrated into these new PC models (capable of performing an …

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Signs and Symptoms: Spotting and Tackling Design Debt 37:35

2M ago37:35

37:35

Two design experts on the costs of accruing design debt We hear a lot about technical debt but what about its equally bothersome cousin design debt? This week on Catalyst Clinton sits down with NTT DATA design experts Mohit SantRam and Kevin McGrath to talk about design debt. They share the tell-tale signs of how to spot design debt and the first s…

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Michael May-Head of Company, Core Technology Data Analytics & AI-Siemens-AI with Purpose Summit 2024 46:22

2M ago46:22

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Dr. Michael May is a technologist and researcher, especially in the areas of AI, data analytics, machine learning and big data architectures. He is heading the Company Core Technology Data Analytics & AI at Siemens. In Siemens Corporate Technology, Munich, he is responsible for fourteen research groups in Europe, US, and Asia. Before joining Siemen…

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The Future of IT Leadership: From Distributed Teams to AI (w/ Kelly Monahan & Christie Smith) 44:37

2M ago44:37

44:37

Kelly Monahan and Christie Smith, authors of Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership, join the show to discuss the evolution of leadership in today's tech-centric world. They explore how distributed teams, AI, and global challenges demand a shift from traditional leadership mode…

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Marcus Norberg - Sales Manager at Apendo AB - IBM Partner - IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024 Special 16:16

2M ago16:16

16:16

Marcus Norberg is an experienced manager with a robust background in the hyperautomation and information technology industry. Currently serving as the Sales Manager at Apendo AB, he brings about four decades’ of expertise in sales management, business development, and strategy to develop technology solutions for clients. Prior to his current positi…

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Dilip Pungliya - Promoter VPRPL | Partner - Ztudium Group 35:58

2M ago35:58

35:58

Dilip Pungliya, a thought leader, author, investor, and entrepreneur, has brought positive impact to multiple industries with his focus and acumen in data. Dilip has a proven track record in delivering comprehensive solutions for business processes and data optimisation, including data modelling and governance. His expertise spans diverse domains, …

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Blueprints and Whiteboards: On What Makes a Good IT Architect 35:44

2M ago35:44

35:44

Jason Aitchison on good IT architecture practices The saying goes “all together all from the start,” and that goes for architects too. This week Clinton is joined by Jason Aitchison, Senior Director at NTT DATA, to discuss what makes a good IT architect. Jason shares the traits he looks for in an architect, from creativity to proven problem solving…

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Ludovic Phallippou - Saïd Business School Professor, Financial Economics 57:18

2M ago57:18

57:18

Ludovic Phalippou is a financial economist, academic, author, and researcher. His research covers critical themes including the performance of private equity funds, risk and return estimation, liquidity risk premiums, and regulatory challenges in the industry. Ludovic is the Professor of Financial Economics and the Academic Area Head of Finance, Ac…

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Moneyball for IT: Mastering SaaS Apps (w/ Dave Wagner) 23:42

2M ago23:42

23:42

Dave Wagner (Senior Product Marketing Manager, Nexthink) joins Sean, Oriana and Tom to discuss the evolution of IT management with the rise of SaaS solutions, emphasizing the need for comprehensive visibility into application performance. Dave explains Nexthink’s approach, highlighting best practices for deploying SaaS updates, the importance of pr…

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Edge AI: With Shahid Ahmed 33:31

2M ago33:31

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Shahid Ahmed on how Edge AI is transforming factory floors Factory floors can sometimes be tough and rough. Luckily, new Edge AI solutions can help to make factories more efficient. This week, Clinton is joined by Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP at NTT DATA, to discuss how Edge AI is being used in factories to improve working conditions and environmental t…

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Matthew Le Merle - Managing Partner and CEO - Blockchain Coinvestors 1:08:09

2M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

Matthew Le Merle is a business executive, investor, and author with about four decades of experience in private equity and venture capital investments. He is the Managing Partner and CEO of Blockchain Coinvestors, an investment management firm specialising in blockchain technology. Aside from his role at Blockchain Coinvestors, Matthew is also the …

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Erik Pounds - Director of Product Marketing - NVIDIA 1:00:17

2M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Erik is the Director of Product Marketing at NVIDIA since 2020, where he’s focused on full-stack solutions in the areas of AI and data science. Erik Pounds is a marketing and product management professional with over 20 years of experience in the technology and data science sectors, focusing on advancing data analytics and AI solutions. In his capa…

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Preparing for Change: from DC to CrowdStrike (w/ Greg Satell) 38:47

2M ago38:47

38:47

In the wake of the recent CrowdStrike incident, Tim and Tom welcome Greg Satell, co-founder of ChangeOS, a transformation and change advisory, and author of "Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change." Greg shares his journey from running a media organization during Ukraine's Orange Revolution to becoming an expert in o…

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AI + Humans: The Forrester CX Event 37:50

2M ago37:50

37:50

Lisa Woodley on the topic that took the Forrester CX Summit by storm In June, the Forrester CX Summit kicked off in Nashville. NTT DATA’s Head of Design, Lisa Woodley, attended the event and noticed that there was one topic that permeated every track of the summit - AI. This week Lisa chats with Clinton about the main topics that were discussed at …

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Rupert Hofmann - Observational Draftsman & Foresight Strategist, Audi Business Innovation 11:31

3M ago11:31

11:31

Rupert Hofmann is a foresight practitioner, observational draftsman, author, and initiator. As a Strategic Foresight Practitioner, Rupert works for Audi Business Innovation where he started the cross-industry platform, Foresight Academy. He studied at Munich Academy of Fine Arts, Passau University, Columbia University in New York City and at Federa…

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Explore Drupal's Workspaces: A Game-Changer for Site-Wide Content Staging 35:54

3M ago35:54

35:54

Are you facing challenges with content staging on your enterprise Drupal site? The Workspaces module might be the solution you're looking for. Now available in Drupal core as an experimental feature, Workspaces allows for effective site-wide content staging. In this Tag1 Team Talk, Andrei Mateescu, Senior Architect at Tag1 and the module's lead mai…

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EMERGENCY POD: Observability, Preventative IT & the CrowdStrike Incident 28:49

3M ago28:49

28:49

In this special EMERGENCY POD, Tim and Tom discuss the unprecedented CrowdStrike incident with Gaurang Ganatra, Nexthink's Product Marketing Director. Together, they delve deep into the details of the global IT outage caused by the faulty CrowdStrike Falcon update, and Gaurang shares real world use cases detailing how Nexthink helped customers miti…

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From the Archives: Frenzy vs. Flow 39:14

3M ago39:14

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Danny Presten on how to improve flow through value stream management Organizations are often engaged in a flurry of day to day activities that may appear productive, but fail to yield meaningful results. This is why it’s so important to explore the intricacies of value stream management, Agile methodologies, and the transformative power of problem-…

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Navigating the Future of HR: AI, Adoption, and Empathy (w/ Jason Averbook) 30:11

3M ago30:11

30:11

Today, Tom was thrilled to welcome Jason Averbook, Senior Partner and Global Leader of Digital HR Strategy at Mercer, joining the show from Singapore. Jason is the author of "The Ultimate Guide to a Digital Workforce Experience: Leap for a Purpose," and together they explore how digital transformation impacts HR and employee experience. Jason share…

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Kevin Farrar - Head of Sport Partnerships for IBM UK - Partnership Executive to Wimbledon/AELTC 9:20

3M ago9:20

9:20

Kevin Farrar has over 36 years of experience at IBM acting as a trusted advisor on technology, innovation, and adoption in the sports industry. He provides input to strategic planning discussions to influence the client & IBM technology roadmap & plans. As a member of IBM’s Global Sports & Entertainment Partnerships team, Kevin provides UK leadersh…

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Episode 14 | Architecture with a Change Mindset with Rebecca Hosgood - Head of Technology Strategy & Architecture at Currys Plc 49:31

3M ago49:31

49:31

In this episode of Transformational Blueprints, we interview Rebecca Hosgood, a strategic operational and commercial leader at Curry's technology strategy and architecture team. Rebecca shares her journey from online marketing to her current role, emphasising the importance of a change mindset in architecture. She discusses the key qualities that m…

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CareAR: With Kamran Khan 39:25

3M ago39:25

39:25

Kamran Khan on transforming field support and customer services with augmented reality For years talk about augmented reality (AR) was everywhere but not everyone had access to it. At CareAR, they’ve found a way to democratize AR. This week Clinton sits down with Kamran Khan, VP of Partnerships at CareAR, to discuss how they’re providing enterprise…

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Boris Scharinger - Senior Innovation Manager at CTO Office of Siemens Digital Industries 50:53

3M ago50:53

50:53

Boris is the Senior Innovation Manager and Technology Strategist in the CTO Office at Siemens. Based in Nuremberg, Germany Boris responsibilities include innovation management, the development of technology strategies and roadmaps, and technology scouting. His areas of expertise encompass startups, quantum computing, industrial AI, scaling artifici…

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Reality Bytes #48: Introducing Adopt: When DAP meets DEX (w/ Katharine Dahl) 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

Popular fellow Nexthinker Katharine Dahl finally answers Reality Bytes’ call to join the show as a special guest! As Principal Product Marketing Manager at Nexthink, Katharine has been instrumental in driving the launch of Nexthink Adopt, the first digital adoption product built on a digital employee experience (DEX) platform. Here she breaks down …

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Greater Than The Sum of Its Parts: On Finding Product Alignment 42:43

3M ago42:43

42:43

Three experts on defining value early on and what’s at risk if you don’t It’s rare, but when engineering, design and product strategy fall into lock step to deliver a product it can feel like magic. This week on Catalyst, Clinton sits down with product experts Ash Howell, Scott Campagna, and Jamie Bernard to discuss why enterprises often can’t alig…

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Raj Kapoor - Founder & CEO - India Blockchain Alliance 1:11:37

3M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

Raj Aditya Kapoor is a serial entrepreneur, tech innovator, educator, investor, and mentor with focus areas like blockchain, AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity, IoT, and cloud computing. He has designed and worked on 4 Blockchains, 5 Centralised Exchanges, 3 Swaps and 3 DEX's. He is the Founder and Chairman of the India Blockchain Alliance, the largest In…

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Episode 13 | NextGen Businesses and What Part Architecture with Play Within Them with Cengiz Kaya - Chief Architect at NTT Data 39:30

3M ago39:30

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In this episode of Transformational Blueprints, we speak with Cengiz Kayay, Chief Architect at NTT Data in the UK, about the evolving role of architecture in next-gen businesses. We discuss the importance of AI-driven strategies, hyper- personalisation, and automation in driving innovation and business growth. Topics include challenges of transitio…

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