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In this encore episode, we revisit a conversation between AWS Enterprise Strategist Jake Burns and Maureen Lonergan, AWS VP of Training and Certification, as they dive deep into the importance of intentional upskilling of your workforce, providing educational experiences for every type of learning style, and AWS's best practices for training. Learn more at aws.com/training
In this episode, Tanuja Randery, Managing Director of Europe, Middle East, and Africa for AWS is joined by Marc van Zadelhoff, CEO of Devo, as they explore how Devo is leveraging data, generative AI, and technology to enhance security operations, address the digital skills gap, and build a high-performing global team. Marc also shares his personal insights into leadership, mental health in the security space, and the opportunties and challenges presented by generative AI.
In this episode, Miriam McLemore, AWS Enterprise Strategist, sits down with Joan Jenkins, Chief Marketing Officer of Blueshift, to delve into how Blueshift is empowering marketers with cutting-edge AI technology. From personalized customer experiences to strategic automation, Joan shares valuable insights into the pivotal role of data and AI in shaping the future of marketing, and offers personal advice for new and tenured CMOs alike.
In this episode, we explore the intersection of sustainability and technology with guests Elisa Moscolin and George Sandilands from Sage Earth. Elisa and George share their personal motivations for dedicating their careers to sustainability and discuss how Sage Earth's digital solutions simplify carbon footprint measurement for small and medium businesses. The conversation highlights the challenges SMBs face in operationalizing sustainability, and how technology, including AI, can advance their ...
In today’s episode, we welcome Darren Kane, Chief Security Officer at Australia's National Broadband Network to share his thoughts on the evolving role of security in the C-suite. Join us as Darren sits down with Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy to discuss the differences between the CISO and CSO roles and why “dropping the I” may be the next step in the evolution of security leadership.
In this episode, AWS Enterprise Strategist Miriam McLemore joins Melissa Sargeant, the Chief Marketing Officer of AlphaSense, to dive deep into the world of marketing and AI. Melissa shares her journey and the pivotal role she plays in transforming AlphaSense's marketing strategy to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving market intelligence platform. They discuss the challenges of scaling marketing operations, the importance of personalization and trust in AI-driven technology, and the unique ...
In this episode, Tanuja Randery, Managing Director of AWS for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, is joined by Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO of Software AG, who shares his experiences, leadership style, and lessons learned while leading a successful organizational transformation. Discover how Software AG is embracing generative AI to solve real-world industry challenges, and the steps taken to empower diverse teams for customer-centric success.
In this episode, AWS Enterprise Strategists Miriam McLemore, Phil Le-Brun, and Tom Godden highlight the need for clear purpose, shared tenets, and diversity within organizations to drive resilience and innovation. They provide practical steps for leaders to foster a long-term, future-focused mindset, including aligning teams around common goals and creating a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
Multicloud -- or using more than one cloud service provider simultaneously across an organization -- is a topic surrounded by myths and confusion. In this episode, Enterprise Strategist Tom Godden covers eight practices for engaging a multicloud strategy, including identifying when it does and does not make sense, developing a clear strategy, and prioritizing security. Read the original blog post: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/enterprise-strategy/proven-practices-for-developing-a-multicloud-strat...
Join AWS Enterprise Strategists Tom Godden, Phil Le-Brun, and Miriam McLemore, as they discuss how generative AI is not just a buzzword but a game-changing technology on par with historical innovations like the printing press and electricity. They emphasize the importance of strong data foundations and responsible AI practices, urging leaders to harness the power of generative AI for value-driven outcomes. Learn how generative AI can enhance customer operations, sales, marketing, R&D, and softwa...
How can executive leaders think strategically about their organization's sustainability efforts? Join AWS Enterprise Strategist Tom Soderstrom, Infosys Knowledge Institute Chief Learner and Sharer Jeff Kavanaugh, and Principal Specialist of Machine Learning at AWS Ilan Gleiser as they delve into practical advice for exploring renewable energy sources and offsetting carbon emissions. They emphasize the importance of a systems-thinking approach and the role of technology, such as AI/ML, in driving...
In this episode, Tanuja Randery, Managing Director of AWS for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, sits down with Leigh Tavaziva, the Group Chief Operating Officer at the BBC, to explore the organization's ambitious digital transformation plan, which aims to create a modern, digital-led organization that also preserves its core values and public responsibilities. The conversation touches on diversity and inclusion initiatives, the BBC's commitment to gender balance, and its embrace of generative AI ...
In this episode, Jake Burns, AWS Enterprise Strategist, and Cristina Fonseca, VP of Product in charge of AI/ML at Zendesk, share insights on the optimal implementation of AI in customer experience, underscoring the importance of striking a balance between automation and human interaction. Cristina explores the potential of AI to elevate customer journeys, from refined searches to personalized responses, while prioritizing human assistance for intricate cases. The episode delves into AI's transfo...
In this episode, Tanuja Randery, Managing Director of AWS for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, sits down with Leila Fourie, Group CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, to delve into the transformative power of gender equality, technological innovation, and democratizing access to data. Fourie shares her insights on fostering inclusive leadership, the vital role of technology in driving growth, and the JSE's pioneering initiatives, from the Trade Explorer to AI-driven social listening. Discover...
In this Security Leaders conversation, we’re catching up with CJ Moses, Chief Information Security Officer at AWS, on the topic of vulnerability management. Join CJ and Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy, as they discuss basic cyber-defense strategies that have enormous impact.
According to Bill Shinn, AWS Senior Principle in the Office of the CISO, security isn’t “done” just because a project ends or a service gets launched. Listen in as Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy chats with Bill about how to ensure your products and services stay secure before and after launch.
Join Chief Product Officer of EposNow Nathan Gill and AWS Enterprise Strategist Chris Hennesey as they dive deep into the challenges facing small-to-medium businesses across the globe, and how EposNow is using technology to help SMBs overcome those challenges and scale their efforts.
When it comes to security management, how clear is the line of ownership in your organization? When patching needs to happen fast, will your employees know who’s responsible for what? That’s what we’re discussing with Laura Grit, AWS Distinguished Engineer and Clarke Rodgers, Director of AWS Enterprise Strategy. Join us to learn how the security ownership model works at AWS.
How can executive leaders ensure ROI for their cloud transformation, scale adoption, and drive business value? Join AWS Enterprise Strategist Jonathan Allen, McKinsey Partner Chhavi Arora, and General Manager for Business Consulting and Advisory Partners at AWS Tom Adams as they share insights on getting the most out of your organization's digital transformation.
Listen to Part 2 of the conversation with Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari, and Tanuja Randery, Managing Director, AWS EMEA, as they discuss driving innovation, sustainability, and a focus on customer experience. Benedetto also shares his role in Ferrari's digital transformation journey, and dives deep into the company's new green collection. Be sure to listen to Part 1, published yesterday.
Join Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari, for Part 1 of a conversation with Tanuja Randery, Managing Director, AWS EMEA, as they discuss driving innovation, sustainability, and a focus on customer experience. Our guest also gives insights into his personal leadership style (and reading list), and how he decreases Ferrari's BMI...Bureaucratic Mass Index. Stay tuned for Part 2 tomorrow.
The potential of generative AI for every industry is huge. From upskilling workforce to getting data foundations right, hear tips from from AWS Enterprise Strategist Phil Le-Brun about how technology leaders can best prepare their organizations for what generative AI will bring.
In this special episode, we welcome Chris McCurdy and Dimple Ahluwalia of IBM Security to the show. They’ll be talking with AWS security expert, Clarke Rodgers about our joint research report titled, “Data Security as Business Accelerator?” Hear directly from the authors themselves about how trusted data is driving competitive advantage for companies today and why it's the key ingredient to AI innovation. Resource links: Data Security as Business Accelerator? The Unsung Hero Driving Competitive ...
Join Dr. Matthias Voelkel, CEO Boerse Stuttgart Group, one of Europe's leading stock exchanges, in conversation with with Tanuja Randery, Managing Director, AWS EMEA, to delve into the transformative power of generative AI and its impact on the capital markets. Our guest shares insights on how his organization has maintained a culture of innovation and risk-taking while balancing a 160 year legacy, and on what digital trends he's seeing in the industry.
In Part 2 of this re:Invent Las Vegas session, Enterprise Strategist Phil Le-Brun from AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas highlights patterns and approaches that can help you create the time and momentum to reskill your entire organization so you can capitalize on the potential of the cloud. Listen to Part 1 in yesterday's episode.
Unlocking your organization's potential for rapid innovation is one of the key benefits of leveraging the cloud. But how can you effectively harness this potential by cultivating essential skills at every level, starting from the top leadership down? This session by Enterprise Strategist Phil Le-Brun from AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas highlights patterns and approaches that can help you create the time and momentum to reskill your entire organization so you can capitalize on the potential of the cl...
In today's conversation with Jessie Skibbe, Senior Practice Manager of AWS Security Assurance, we're covering the odds and ends of security compliance. Discover how AWS came to be a Qualified Security Assessor and what that means for customers seeking compliance advice and guidance on how to pass an audit.
How can an enterprise support customers as their industry grows from $3 to $4 trillion in just a few years? Join Chris Hill, CEO of Hargreaves Lansdown, the UK's largest digital wealth management service, as he discusses automation, personalization, and digital transformation at scale with Tanuja Randery, Managing Director, AWS EMEA.
If you've ever wondered what it takes to become a successful CISO, this episode is for you. We've caught up with AWS CISO CJ Moses to ask him what advice he has for other security leaders around the globe. After 15 years in security leadership at AWS, CJ has plenty of guidance to share.
Discover best practices for IT change management in the government space in this episode hosted by Sarah Ryle of the AWS Institute. You'll hear from Liam Maxwell, Director of Government Transformation at AWS, and Mike Beaven, Senior Manager of Government Transformation at AWS about government change management and how working directly with citizens can help leaders build better, stronger services.
