Have you already heard about DMI’s podcast series The Data Whisperer? Perhaps you’ve tuned in to one of our episodes? Launched in January 2023, each episode features host Bill Wohl and a special guest, and together they discuss interesting, hot topics centered around the vast world of data and digital transformation. Here’s a quick snapshot of the last three episodes from the series.
How to Lead Digital Transformation for a Whole Country
With Stefan Metzger, CEO of digitalswitzerland
Switzerland is ranked as the fifth best country for digitalization. Yet despite this, digitalswitzerland and business leaders from diverse industries are doing everything they can to further transform Switzerland into a leading digital nation. There is a sense of urgency and a determination not to be left behind by other countries that are rapidly advancing with their own digitalization.
Bill Wohl and Stefan Metzger talk about some of the digital challenges the country faces, such as data security and use, digital health, data rooms, the need to digitize government processes, the metaverse, and much more.
Listen to the podcast episode here
Unlocking S/4HANA Success: Key Factors to Prepare your System for Migration
With Dr. Uwe Grigoleit, Senior Vice President of Customer Evolution at SAP
Episode two in our podcast series is all about migrating to SAP S/4HANA. Bill Wohl and Dr. Uwe Grigoleit talk about why companies need to get started with the move sooner or later, and what they should be thinking about to make the migration process quicker and smoother. Since the pandemic, resilience has risen as a top priority, and CEOs have realized that in order to compete as a digital business, their IT needs to work. While S/4HANA incorporates new technologies such as AI, the ERP upgrade still needs humans – internal employees to properly manage change and get users involved from the start, and consultants to guide the organization with their implementation. Uwe explains that many companies are putting off the move to S/4HANA, due to fear of disrupting their existing processes, but the longer they leave it, the scarcer the consulting resources will become.
Listen to the podcast episode here
Into the Metaverse: Exploring the Intersection of Business Data and Immersive Technologies
With Isabel Steinhoff, Co-Founder of Dimenteers
Feeling confused about the metaverse and whether it’s something your company can benefit from? Isabel Steinhoff, our guest on podcast number three, is co-founder of Dimenteers, an organization dedicated to helping companies explore and apply the metaverse. She explains what the metaverse is, and the huge potential it offers for industry, with global companies like BMW and Boeing already adopting metaverse approaches in their operations to speed up planning, increase productivity, or even train their employees. Digital twins, data visualization IoT, and virtual reality simulations are just some of the many possibilities that the metaverse offers for businesses. This podcast also explores different use cases, immersive technologies, the huge amounts of data that are generated, and the fact the metaverse will impact both our professional and personal lives in future – as it evolves into a place where people (or their avatars) will be able to engage and collaborate.
Listen to the podcast episode here
Exploring the World of IT and Business Through the Lenses of the CTO
With Christian Messerli, the Innovation Architect at SAP
Join us as we sit down with Christian Messerli, the Innovation Architect at SAP Switzerland, to explore the world of Chief Technology Officers (CTOs). Christian shares his insights on what keeps CTOs up at night, and we take a closer look at the crucial role of data-driven strategy in shaping the future of IT. CTOs are at the forefront of driving digital transformation, and we analyse how they navigate the challenges of balancing innovation with business strategy.
Whether you’re a technology enthusiast or a business leader looking to stay ahead of the curve, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the world of CTOs.
Listen to the podcast episode here
Into the MetaMaximizing Success: How Powerful Ecosystem Partnerships Can Transform the Business of IT
With Amit Sinha, President and Co-founder of Workspan
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Amit Sinha, Co-founder and President of Workspan, the leading co-selling platform in the IT industry.
Our conversation focuses on the business of IT and the crucial role that powerful ecosystem partnerships can play in driving success. We explore topics such as how to identify if an ecosystem and series of partnerships are truly successful, why powerful ecosystems are so essential for end customers and Amit shares insights on how to effectively exchange data to make partnerships work seamlessly.
Tune in to discover how to unlock the full potential of ecosystem partnerships and take your business to the next level.
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