Year In Review: AI Becomes A Household Name And The Evergreen Topic Of Data Digital: Disrupted podcast

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To wrap up the year, in this week’s episode, Paul reflects on the topics, trends, and highlights Digital: Disrupted has covered in 2023! Paul discusses how AI has fundamentally disrupted the way we work, the importance of people when it comes to digital transformation, and how with new technology, comes new threats. Follow Rocket Software on LinkedIn.…

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Building the Foundation for a Blockchain Future 44:18

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In this week’s episode, Paul is joined by Alan Vey to discuss how companies are increasingly leveraging blockchain technology. Alan shares the misconceptions businesses and IT users typically have around the technology, and what he thinks will be the next biggest trend around blockchain technology. Alan is the founder and CEO of Aventus, an international company that delivers blockchain as a service. He is internationally recognized as one of the top experts in Web3 & blockchain, and a Forbes 30 Under 30 winner. Follow Alan and Rocket Software on LinkedIn.…

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Entrepreneurship 101: Using Data to Your Advantage 50:33

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In this week’s episode, Paul sits down with Phil Masiello to discuss what makes a disruptive business model and how startups can cut through the noise of today’s digital age. Phil shares how startups can use data to their advantage, and best practices when using it to target customers. Phil is the founder and CEO of Crunchgrowth Revenue Acceleration Agency, a comprehensive marketing solutions provider for startups. He has written several booking including Think-Engage-Thrive: Marketing Actions To Skyrocket Your Brand In The Digital Age and Empires and Entrepreneurs: How Business Shaped The World: Stories of Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship Throughout History. Follow Phil and Rocket Software on LinkedIn.…

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How Can Organizations, and Employees, Find the Right Fit? 45:56

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In this week’s episode, Paul sits down with Andre Martin to discuss how both companies and employees can find the “right fit.” Andre shares why he believes we are in a crisis of commitment in the workplace, and how companies that have seen a loss in productivity can rediscover it. Andre is the author of Wrong Fit, Right Fit: Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever. He is also the Founder of Shift Space, a culture and executive development studio, and previously was the VP, People Development/Talent Management at Google. Follow Andre and Rocket Software on LinkedIn.…

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Unleashing Business Application Innovation with the Hybrid Cloud 33:53

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In this week’s episode, Paul is joined by Phil Buckellew, the President of Infrastructure Modernization at Rocket Software, a global technology leader that develops enterprise software for some of the world’s largest companies. Phil discusses the benefits of hybrid cloud and why the mainframe remains essential to business operations. He also shares his thoughts on whether businesses open themselves up to increased risk when integrating with the cloud. Phil has extensive experience in transforming organizations to deliver value to clients in financial services, telecommunications, transportation, healthcare, and government. Prior to Rocket Software, he was the General Manager, Cloud Platform at IBM. Follow Phil and Rocket Software on LinkedIn.…

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Adapting to the Digital Marketing Landscape: Navigating Generational Shifts and Data Privacy Regulations 36:39

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In this week’s episode, Paul is joined by Derek Slager for a conversation around the generational changes happening across the digital marketing industry. Derek shares how data privacy regulations are shifting, and how companies can build first-party data responsibly so they adhere to regulations. Derek is the CTO and Co-founder of Amperity, a customer data platform. He has held leadership positions at various startup companies focused on large-scale distributed systems and security. Follow Derek and Rocket Software on LinkedIn.…

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Why Mainframe Security is More Critical Than Ever 30:53

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To close out our Cybersecurity Takeover, Paul sits down with Cynthia Overby for a conversation around mainframe security. Cynthia discusses why it is more important than ever to prioritize mainframe security as the digital landscape changes, and her advice to IT leaders who are not confident in their mainframe security compliance. Cynthia is the Director of Security, Customer Solutions Engineering at Rocket Software, a global technology leader that develops enterprise software for some of the world’s largest companies. She has over 40 years of industry experience in mainframe compliance, risk management, governance, and cybersecurity business case development. Follow Cynthia and Rocket Software on LinkedIn.…

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The Human Side of Cybersecurity 43:04

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In this week’s episode, we continue our Cybersecurity Takeover with best-selling author and keynote speaker, Jessica Barker! Jessica discusses the “human side” of cybersecurity and why she believes the technology and tools organizations implement for security are only as effective as the people who know how to use them. She also shares how organizations can develop a culture of cybersecurity. Jessica is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Cygenta, a cyber security company, and the author of Confident Cyber Security . She is currently working on her next book, Hacked: Uncovering the strategies and secrets behind cyber attacks, set to be published in April 2024. Follow Jessica and Rocket Software on LinkedIn.…

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Technology Even Powers the “Tech-Free” Jobs 45:17

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In this week’s episode, Paul sits down with David Giannetto to discuss how technology is disrupting the blue-collar workforce. David shares how blue-collar trade jobs are implementing technology into workflows, and what he thinks the future of trade jobs will look like as technology continues to advance. David is the CEO of WorkWave, a cloud-based service and fleet management solution. He has nearly 20 years of experience leading international organizations focused on the deployment and usage of enterprise-level technology in service-oriented industries. Follow David and Rocket Software on LinkedIn.…

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How is AI Reshaping the Way We Work? 55:14

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In this week’s episode, Paul is joined by Ricardo Michel Reyes for a conversation around how AI is impacting and shaping the employee experience. As an expert in AI, Ricardo shares what he would say to skeptics of the technology, and how HR leaders can implement AI. Ricardo is the Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at Erudit AI, a people-first AI for HR. He is also a member of the IA2030MX coalition, which led to the opportunity to educate policymakers on AI as they developed the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy of Mexico. Follow Ricardo and Rocket Software on LinkedIn.…

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Is ChatGPT Already on the Decline? 54:01

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In this week’s episode, Paul is joined by 3-time guest, Chris Surdak! Chris discusses his perspective on ChatGPT – and why he believes it is inevitable ChatGPT will decline due to inherent shortcomings with the technology. He also shares his advice for business leaders on what to be mindful of when using ChatGPT. Chris is the Managing Director at Quantiqs, a technology consultancy, where he leads digital transformation initiatives. He has extensive experience guiding organizations in successful digital transformation and organizational change, and is an expert in artificial intelligence. Follow Chris and Rocket Software on LinkedIn.…

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Does the Financial Industry Actually Get Digital Disruption? 1:06:32

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In this week’s episode, Paul is joined by Patrick Young, the author of the original bestselling book of fintech, Capital Market Revolution. Patrick shares why he believes the financial industry doesn’t have a full grasp on digital disruption, and how legacy financial companies can adapt to today’s digital world. Patrick is the Executive Director of Valereum Blockchain, a company that focuses on bridging legacy markets with digital products. He has published 8 books, his most recent being Victory or Death?: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency & the FinTech World, and has been published in over 1,500 articles. Follow Patrick and Rocket Software on LinkedIn.…

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Let’s Take Away the Mystery Around Designing Digital-First Experiences 42:20

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In this week’s episode, Paul is joined by Joe Wheeler to break down how companies can design meaningful digital-first customer experiences. Joe discusses how companies can collect data to help identify the right problems to solve for their customers, and what design strategies he has seen be most successful. Joe is the author of three best-selling books. His most recent book, The Digital-First Customer Experience covers seven strategies for designing compelling experiences in a digital-first world. Joe is also the CEO of CX/Digital, a consulting firm. Follow Joe and Rocket Software on LinkedIn.…

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The People Side of Transformation 53:54

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In this week’s episode, Paul is joined by Kamales Lardi, the author of the best-selling book The Human Side of Digital Transformation. The two discuss why digital transformation must first focus on people, not technology. Kamales shares why she believes it is more important to regulate the people behind the technology, rather than just the technology. Kamales has over 22 years of cross-industry experience with the latest digital and technology solutions and has spoken at over 250 events across 4 continents. She is also the CEO of Lardi & Partner Consulting, a consulting firm that helps companies drive digital transformation initiatives. Follow Kamales and Rocket Software on LinkedIn, and check out her book here .…

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The Mysteries of Building a Self-Sustaining Marketing Strategy 54:12

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