Podcasts about emea

You've been instrumental in driving growth and implementing transformative models in digital commerce. Can you share what you think are the key elements for success in this space?As the digital commerce landscape continues to evolve, what trends or developments are you most excited about, and how do you see them shaping the industry?Leading a large, diverse team across the EMEA region is challenging. What strategies do you use to ensure alignment, innovation, and consistent results across such a broad scope?With tools like Commerce Studio and other innovations, how do you see technology playing a role in optimizing operations and enhancing customer experiences?From your work in digital commerce to your entrepreneurial ventures, what drives your passion, and how do you envision your role in shaping the future of this field? 

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On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed interviews Dr. Gürhan Zincircioğlu, an orthopedic surgeon and visionary expert in digital transformation. As the CMIO, he led Tire Hospital in Izmir, Turkey to becoming the first stage 7 hospital in Turkey and 3rd in the EMEA region. He shares how his involvement with HIMSS and KLAS have been pivotal in his career. Dr. Gurhan shares insights on leadership and offers advice for clinicians looking to navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare technology.

SEPA Instant payments will allow personal and business customers to make a euro payment within ten seconds, 24 hours a day. In tandem with this, Verification of Payee (VoP) will also be introduced for both SEPA Instant and standard SEPA payments. The services are being introduced as part of the EU's Instant Payments Regulation and will come into effect from 9 October 2025. While the benefits of faster transactions and enhanced security are obvious, there may be some teething problems in the initial stages. Uneven rollout across Irish banks may cause short-term confusion or fragmented service, and VoP does not entirely eliminate scams or social-engineering risks. To find out more about this I caught up with  Donal McGuinness, CEO of Prommt who was a guest on the podcast last year.Donal talks about his background, faster payments, and older demographics.More about Donal McGuinessSerial entrepreneur Donal McGuinness is CEO of Prommt. He studied Computer Science at DCU and Telecommunications Engineering at DIT and spent the early years of his career in the telecommunications industry. His experience in mobile payments dates to 1999 when he founded his first mobile payments company, ItsMobile. Donal was also a Non-Executive Director of the Irish Internet Association from 2009 to 2011 and a movie distribution business from 2002 to 2020.In 2016 Donal joined a silicon valley startup in the identity verification space called Danal inc, where he set up and grew the global business outside of the USA as General Manager of EMEA until 2019 when the business was acquired by Boku Inc for $112 million USD. Donal joined Prommt as CEO in 2019. He is an innovator and is passionate about payment innovation.

SEPA Instant payments will allow personal and business customers to make a euro payment within ten seconds, 24 hours a day. In tandem with this, Verification of Payee (VoP) will also be introduced for both SEPA Instant and standard SEPA payments. The services are being introduced as part of the EU's Instant Payments Regulation and will come into effect from 9 October 2025. While the benefits of faster transactions and enhanced security are obvious, there may be some teething problems in the initial stages. Uneven rollout across Irish banks may cause short-term confusion or fragmented service, and VoP does not entirely eliminate scams or social-engineering risks. To find out more about this I caught up with Donal McGuinness, CEO of Prommt who was a guest on the podcast last year. Donal talks about his background, faster payments, and older demographics. More about Donal McGuiness Serial entrepreneur Donal McGuinness is CEO of Prommt. He studied Computer Science at DCU and Telecommunications Engineering at DIT and spent the early years of his career in the telecommunications industry. His experience in mobile payments dates to 1999 when he founded his first mobile payments company, ItsMobile. Donal was also a Non-Executive Director of the Irish Internet Association from 2009 to 2011 and ran a movie distribution business from 2002 to 2020. In 2016 Donal joined a silicon valley startup in the identity verification space called Danal inc, where he set up and grew the global business outside of the USA as General Manager of EMEA until 2019 when the business was acquired by Boku Inc for $112 million USD. Donal joined Prommt as CEO in 2019. He is an innovator and is passionate about payment innovation. See more podcasts here.

Recently, I read a fantastic LinkedIn post by Francisco Perez van der Oord, the founder of ITQ, in which he explained why he believes in Broadcom's strategic direction and the VMware portfolio. It was an interesting read, and for me, a great reason to invite one of our most valued partners in EMEA to the show. I want to thank Francisco for taking the time to sit down, as I know he has a crazy schedule.Enjoy the conversation!

This episode was produced in partnership with Roku.It's been a busy past few months for Roku: in the US, it launched a new low-cost subscription service, Howdy, which aims to be supplementary to the likes of Netflix and Disney+; in the UK, Roku launched 40 FAST channels on its platform.The company has emerged as a key partner for other entertainment partners to increase the reach and viewability of their content, a goal that has become increasingly important in a fragmented TV landscape.Tom Price is the content distribution director at Roku. He joins host Jack Benjamin to discuss the latest developments at Roku, what makes the UK TV market unique, and how the company has developed a toolkit of advertising opportunities for its content partners.This is part one of a two-part conversation — be on the lookout later in the year for a follow-up interview with Roku's EMEA ad sales director Mike Shaw.Highlights:3:11: Roku's UK positioning: the pace of change, growth opportunities, FAST strategy.10:03: Cutting through the noise of a crowded streaming market.14:58: Howdy: Roku's US ad-free SVOD option.17:48: How Roku works with its content partners.25:07: What's next? Streaming market expansion and consolidation, FAST growth, new features.Related articles:Roku launches FAST channels in UK marketHowdy confirms Roku's growing interest in subscription streamingRoku eyes app bundling opportunity as next-gen aggregator---Thanks to our production partners Trisonic for editing this episode.--> Discover how Trisonic can elevate your brand and expand your business by connecting with your ideal audienceVisit The Media Leader for the most authoritative news analysis and comment on what's happening in commercial media.LinkedIn: The Media LeaderYouTube: The Media Leader

In this episode, Jason Wescott (WPP Media & Chair of IAB Europe's Retail & Commerce Media Committee) speaks with Jamie Kristow (CEO, Cotswold Outdoor) and Daniel Sands (EMEA Sales Director, Zitcha) about Cotswold Outdoor's journey in creating its Retail Media Network.They discuss how the initiative began, the importance of stakeholder buy-in, why Cotswold Outdoor chose an omnichannel approach from the start, and the challenges faced along the way. The conversation wraps up with a look at future opportunities for omnichannel Retail Media across EMEA.

Wealth Management can be a scam. Spoke to a 35-year old paying XX 1.5% a year to manage his $5.5M. If he keeps going until retirement, he'll end up paying $6M in fees and end with ~$14M less than using a Vanguard ETFAI:   I was completely honest. I said I just typed it into AI. if you're not using AI now you're stupid. Gambling:Chauncey Billips arrested!! MarketsFed Rate CutThe latest quarter-point cut will reduce the Fed's benchmark short-term interest rate to between 3.75% and 4%Effects Money Market almost immediately. VMFXX's 7-day yield 4.05% and SPAXX.Juices economy. Less expensive to borrow, so can invest, build etc.. AppleSlow to AI. But will figure it out. iPhone 17 awesome. Meta Earning ResultsRevenue $50b. Record! UCAN 43% (Side note…S&P 500 is international).CapEx $50b YTD vs $24b last year. Double!!!Stock down 11%AmazonUp 10% plus in after-hours. $180b in the quarterI'll never sell: Package everyday. Andy Jasse Memo cultureTeslaTesla Earnings. Record Revenue. $28b.Energy up 44% !!!!Revenue $3.4b and $2.3 cost. $1b in profitUS grid is only 50% productive. Can double with batteries. Other Services up 25%.Elon Remarks. Play at 11.00 Play thur 15.00Leader in Realworld AI. ShockwaveDan Ives:No Drivers in Austin prior to year end. Taking a VERY conservative strategy!Nvidia & PalantirPLAY Jensen Huang on the importance of of Palantir and their ontology stackAlex and Jensen speaking together. Autonomous DrivingNVIDIA Drive SoftwareNEWS: Nvidia today announced it is partnering with Uber to help build the "world's largest Level 4 autonomous fleet, targeting 100,000 Robotaxis starting in 2027.NetflixEarnings LetterEarnings CallHighlights:Talked about personalized ad targeting. THIS IS HUGE!KPop Demon Hunters, which is now our most popular film ever (325M views)Top 10 movies here. Sharing view % growingWhy Netflix?Grown organically. WB and other mergers/acquisitions are a mess: Cultural and bureaucratic. Same core execs: Ted, Greg and David! Perfect mix of creative and Tech. No-one even close in tech. This helps ad money! Revenue and YoY % growth by Region:UCAN: $5.1b17%EMEA:$3.7b18%LatAm: $1.4b10%APAC $1.4b21%~43-45% of Revenue is US

How do you scale from 3,000 to 13,000 employees — and raise the bar on quality while doing it?In this episode of Hiring on All Cylinders, host Kathryne Friend (VP of Community, EMEA) speaks with Jonathan Beaney, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Revolut, about how the company built a high-performance hiring engine designed for hyperscale.Jonathan shares how Revolut developed its own ATS, embedded Quality of Hire as a measurable, operational metric, and built a data-driven model that balances speed, precision, and excellence.Tune in for practical insights on redefining TA efficiency, elevating hiring quality, and designing systems that scale without compromise.

"Bluey at the Cinema: 'Let's play Chef' Collection” brings the animated series to the big screen: from Alice nella Città to the cinema theatres on October 30. The post “Bluey at the cinema: ‘Let's Play Chef’ Collection”, interview with Gaby Dior, head of EMEA licensing at BBC Studios appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Bluey at the Cinema: 'Let's play Chef' Collection” brings the animated series to the big screen: from Alice nella Città to the cinema theatres on October 30. The post “Bluey at the cinema: ‘Let's Play Chef’ Collection”, interview with Gaby Dior, head of EMEA licensing at BBC Studios appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Bluey at the Cinema: 'Let's play Chef' Collection” brings the animated series to the big screen: from Alice nella Città to the cinema theatres on October 30. The post “Bluey at the cinema: ‘Let's Play Chef’ Collection”, interview with Gaby Dior, head of EMEA licensing at BBC Studios appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Bluey at the Cinema: 'Let's play Chef' Collection” brings the animated series to the big screen: from Alice nella Città to the cinema theatres on October 30. The post “Bluey at the cinema: ‘Let's Play Chef’ Collection”, interview with Gaby Dior, head of EMEA licensing at BBC Studios appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Bluey at the Cinema: 'Let's play Chef' Collection” brings the animated series to the big screen: from Alice nella Città to the cinema theatres on October 30. The post “Bluey at the cinema: ‘Let's Play Chef’ Collection”, interview with Gaby Dior, head of EMEA licensing at BBC Studios appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"Bluey at the Cinema: 'Let's play Chef' Collection” brings the animated series to the big screen: from Alice nella Città to the cinema theatres on October 30. The post “Bluey at the cinema: ‘Let's Play Chef’ Collection”, interview with Gaby Dior, head of EMEA licensing at BBC Studios appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

From £9,000-a-year QC analyst to global quality leader - Iain Rusling's story is a masterclass in soft‑skills, grit and making quality a strategic enabler.In today's episode, Hemish was joined by Iain Rusling, a global Quality & Operations leader and former Chief Quality Officer.Iain's journey - from QC benches in the UK to leading international, matrixed teams in Europe, captures the mindset, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration required to turn quality into a competitive advantage.Iain began in QC at small biotechs, built facilities and quality systems, moved through technology transfer and inspections, and later led global/EMEA functions from Munich. Along the way he faced setbacks, loss, consulting chapters, and major inflection points - all of which shaped a people‑centered leadership style that keeps him on the shop floor, not behind a desk.He talks about the following:Starting in QC on £9,000 a year and the mindset that accelerated his careerBuilding an oligonucleotide facility from scratch and what it taught him about influence without authorityMoving from site roles to global, matrixed leadership - how to earn trust across borders and culturesInspections and licenses (FDA/MHRA) as leadership pressure testsWhy quality must be represented in the boardroom - and how to make the caseTurning ‘quality as a cost' into ‘quality as continuity of revenue'Practical ways quality leaders can humanise their function: walk the floors, speak operations, build relationshipsInterview advice for QA leaders: questions to uncover culture, investment and phase‑appropriate systemsClinical → Commercial transitions: where companies get stuck and how advisory/fractional quality leaders helpAI realism: useful for trends and signals, but it can't replace human judgment on the shop floorIain is a thoughtful, pragmatic leader who combines technical depth with empathy, candour and a relentless focus on relationships.Thank you Iain for sharing your incredible journey.Hope everyone enjoys the show!

In our EMEA APAC regulatory insights series colleagues from our EMEA APAC offices provide an update on some of the key regulatory issues they are seeing in their local market. In this latest episode Floortje Nagelkerke, Nikolai de Koning and Selma Jonker from our Amsterdam office discuss the: Local remuneration landscape. Latest on Dutch implementation of the CRD VI. Growing regulatory focus on crypto-assets.

Amid shifting global market currents, investors are reassessing where the most compelling opportunities lie beyond the US. Shifts in earnings trajectories, valuation dispersion, and evolving policy signals are reshaping the risk-reward across regions and asset classes, prompting a fresh look at how to balance exposures. On this episode of Disruptive Forces, Anu Rajakumar sits down with Maya Bhandari, CIO, Multi-Asset, EMEA and co-chair of Neuberger Berman's Asset Allocation Committee, to explore how these dynamics could be expressed in diversified, multi-asset portfolios. This communication is provided for informational and educational purposes only and nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold a security. Information is obtained from sources deemed reliable, but there is no representation or warranty as to its accuracy, completeness or reliability. This communication is not directed at any investor or category of investors and should not be regarded as investment advice or a suggestion to engage in or refrain from any investment-related course of action. Neuberger Berman is not providing this material in a fiduciary capacity and has a financial interest in the sale of its products and services. Investment decisions should be made based on an investor's individual objectives and circumstances and in consultation with his or her advisors. All information is current as of the date of this material and is subject to change without notice. Any views or opinions expressed may not reflect those of the firm as a whole. Neuberger Berman products and services may not be available in all jurisdictions or to all client types. This material is not intended as a formal research report and should not be relied upon as a basis for making an investment decision. The firm, its employees and advisory accounts may hold positions of any companies discussed. This material may include estimates, outlooks, projections and other "forward-looking statements." Due to a variety of factors, actual events or market behavior may differ significantly from any views expressed. Investing entails risks, including possible loss of principal. Indexes are unmanaged and are not available for direct investment. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Philanthropic Services are provided as a courtesy and are for informational and discussion purposes only. Neuberger Berman is not acting in a fiduciary capacity or recommending any specific philanthropic or charitable activities and recipients of Philanthropic Services should consult their own tax or legal advisors before implementing any such activities. This material is being issued on a limited basis through various global subsidiaries and affiliates of Neuberger Berman Group LLC. Please visit www.nb.com/disclosure-global-communications for the specific entities and jurisdictional limitations and restrictions. The "Neuberger Berman" name and logo are registered service marks of Neuberger Berman Group LLC. © 2025 Neuberger Berman Group LLC. All rights reserved.

David chats with Tara Davies, Co-Head of European Infrastructure and Co-Head of EMEA at KKR, one of the world's most influential alternative investment firms. Tara's career spans two decades at the top of global infrastructure investing, from Macquarie in the formative years of privatisations to now helping lead KKR through one of the largest capital deployment cycles in history. For investors watching the rapid rise of private markets, particularly those curious about how KKR thinks about risk, returns, leverage, vintages, AI-driven infrastructure, and liquidity in evergreen structures, this is a rare opportunity to hear it directly from someone charged with allocating tens of billions globally. Tara brings depth of cycle-tested judgment and unpacks how KKR underwrites downside, protects capital, and finds differentiated returns across energy transition, digital infrastructure, and private credit–linked opportunities. Listen to hear about: * How KKR defines “true infrastructure” — and where the market is mispricing risk * Why AI is turbo-charging transmission, renewables, and data-center build-out globally * The move from closed-end drawdown funds to evergreen vehicles designed for private clients * The role of vintage-year diversification as the stealth driver of long-term returns * How to think about debt discipline in an era where leverage is the thing that kills good assets This is a masterclass in private markets from one of the most senior women in global investing, and a rare transparent look “inside the room” at KKR's worldview on infrastructure as an asset class for wealth preservation and compounding.

In this special episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, host Nadia Edwards-Dashti speaks with Shani Golov, VP of Sales – EMEA at ThetaRay, ahead of her session at Financial Crime 360 2025.Shani shares her incredible journey from financial crime operations to leading sales across EMEA, revealing how purpose, inclusion, and collaboration fuel her work at ThetaRay. She also gives an exclusive preview of her upcoming talk, “Modernising AML: From Reporting Obligations to Intelligent Risk Management.”FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.com

New Deloitte research across 15 countries shows that Ireland is emerging as a major AI investment hub, ranking number one for AI strategy integration in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Deloitte's latest survey reflects the perspectives of nearly 2,000 C-suite executives when it comes to AI adoption. The findings, which include perspectives from 105 senior leaders of large enterprises in Ireland, show that Ireland is punching above its weight in AI leadership, with one in four Irish firms now having a Chief AI officer. This is compared to one in five (19%) in the 15 EMEA countries surveyed. Ireland is the second highest in this regard, only behind Belgium (29%). The data also signals that Ireland is showing leadership in formalising AI governance and accountability, with four in five (81%) companies integrating AI into their corporate vision, the highest number of the 15 countries surveyed. AI investment in Ireland is both sustained and accelerating, with nearly half (46%) of Irish companies seeing a return within two years on their most successful use case, and more than half (52%) have seen an ROI of greater than 41%. Over the next 12 months, 91% of organisations in Ireland plan to increase financial investment in AI, with 27% saying it will increase significantly or drastically. 87% have already increased AI spending in the last year. Organisations favour a hybrid investment approach - 38% plan to buy more tools, 33% plan to build more, while 28% will do a mix of both. "What we are seeing is that Ireland is emerging as a true leader in AI value realisation," points out Ita Langton, Head of Technology and Transformation at Deloitte Ireland. "This is being driven by C-Suite leadership in Ireland, with 30% of AI use cases being identified by this group. This is one of the highest in Europe following the UK (36%), Belgium (33%) and Germany (32%). "With nearly half of organisations already reporting returns within two years from their most successful AI use case, it means investment is no longer speculative, it's delivering real business impact and reinforces Ireland's position at the forefront of AI maturity across EMEA. At Deloitte, we're seeing Irish clients move from exploration to execution, making sure innovation happens responsibly and at scale." Other findings include: Over half (51%) of organisations are investing 11%-20% of their total technology budget in AI initiatives, 28% are spending over 21% of their budget. Nearly half (49%) say AI initiatives have created revenue growth opportunities, and a similar number (46%) have made a return on investment on their most successful AI use case in two years or less. More than one-third (35%) say between 6% and 10% of their total revenue is attributable to the successful implementation of AI. This rises to 53% in financial services. While 23% overall attribute a higher 26%-50% of their revenues to AI use, this rises to 33% and 38% in the consumer and energy, resources and industrial sectors, respectively.

David chats with Tara Davies, Co-Head of European Infrastructure and Co-Head of EMEA at KKR, one of the world's most influential alternative investment firms. Tara's career spans two decades at the top of global infrastructure investing, from Macquarie in the formative years of privatisations to now helping lead KKR through one of the largest capital deployment cycles in history. For investors watching the rapid rise of private markets, particularly those curious about how KKR thinks about risk, returns, leverage, vintages, AI-driven infrastructure, and liquidity in evergreen structures, this is a rare opportunity to hear it directly from someone charged with allocating tens of billions globally. Tara brings depth of cycle-tested judgment and unpacks how KKR underwrites downside, protects capital, and finds differentiated returns across energy transition, digital infrastructure, and private credit–linked opportunities. Listen to hear about: * How KKR defines “true infrastructure” — and where the market is mispricing risk * Why AI is turbo-charging transmission, renewables, and data-center build-out globally * The move from closed-end drawdown funds to evergreen vehicles designed for private clients * The role of vintage-year diversification as the stealth driver of long-term returns * How to think about debt discipline in an era where leverage is the thing that kills good assets This is a masterclass in private markets from one of the most senior women in global investing, and a rare transparent look “inside the room” at KKR's worldview on infrastructure as an asset class for wealth preservation and compounding.

NYSE Head of International Markets Cassandra Seier hops on a quick but jam packed conversation with On Call host Paulo on Singapore and Southeast Asia public market opportunities going global, the ways NYSE is diversifying capital access for issuers and investors, globalization of venture exits, and more. This On Call with Insignia episode is part of a series featuring speakers from the NOVA 2025: SG60 Edition event co-hosted by Smobler, the New York Stock Exchange, Gemini, Nifty Gateway Studio, and Skadden. Timestamps(00:38) Singapore and Southeast Asia Public Market Opportunities Going Global; (02:32) Diversifying Capital Access for Issuers and Investors;(03:48) Globalization of Venture Exits;(05:41) Enriching the Public Markets Playbook;(07:35) Public Markets as Innovation Bellwether;(08:25) Why you should engage with exchanges early;(13:00) Blind Leadership Questions;About Cassandra SeierCassandra Seier is the Head of International Capital Markets for NYSE Group, a part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE).Cassandra is responsible for attracting new listings from companies around the world, including Asia, Canada, EMEA and Latin America. She advises private companies, private equity and venture capital firms, investment bankers and others on the IPO landscape, NYSE initiatives and listing venue selection.Prior to joining the NYSE, Cassandra spent more than 24 years at Goldman Sachs, where she most recently served as a Managing Director focusing on futures and OTC clearing. During her time at Goldman, Seier worked in the bank's offices in Singapore, New York and London.Cassandra earned a BA in Finance with a minor in Economics from the University of Oregon. She has been a CFA charterholder since 2004. Seier is President and CEO of Women in Financial Markets (WIFM), a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect, elevate, and advance female leaders in the financial industry.Directed by Paulo JoquiñoProduced by Paulo JoquiñoFollow us on LinkedIn for more updatesThe content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, tax, or business advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insignia Ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fund. Any and all opinions shared in this episode are solely personal thoughts and reflections of the guest and the host.

Good morning Dragon Tamers!This week, HurricaneKaz and TaffyStar break down all the second week of Season 2 Cycle 1 in the Europe Middle East Africa Region of the Battle Frontier. They also try to keep all the Tea and Pizza teams on one page! We can't wait for y'all to give this episode a listen!Come join hosts HurricaneKaz & Taffystar as they dive headfirst into storylines between all divisions of the Battle Frontier. What storylines will be woven, and who will emerge as the top teams? Tune in to find out!Consider joining us on discord: https://discord.gg/EwCPezjQKN⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/EntertheDragonairDen⁠⁠⁠Music by Zame:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ h⁠⁠ttps:⁠⁠//www.youtube.com/c/ZameJack⁠

A new European wide survey from Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle and asset solutions, reveals that Irish van and lorry drivers have a clear vision for the future of in-cab technology, with 90% stating they would be more comfortable with instant audio coaching. The technology uses AI to analyse in-cab video in real time, rather than storing inward-facing footage for later review. The study of over 3,500 professional drivers across seven European countries, including 500 in Ireland, examined driver attitudes towards the use of in-cab dashcams. While 96% of Irish van and lorry drivers are concerned about the use of in-cab cameras, almost just as many (95%) would be willing to overlook these concerns if footage could prove they were not at fault after a collision. This reveals a fundamental "privacy versus protection" dilemma at the heart of Irish driver's attitudes, highlighting that they are not against technology, but are instead weighing the benefit of potential exoneration against a wide spectrum of worries. Irish driver concerns are widespread and varied, with no single issue forming a majority. 41% worry that road-facing footage could be used out of context, failing to show the full picture of an event, while 39% are concerned that the footage could be used unfairly against them for disciplinary action. 37% said the dashcam technology makes them feel as though they are being spied on or shows a lack of trust from their employer. The varied barriers to the adoption of video cameras reflected by the study reveals an urgent education gap that cannot be overlooked by fleet managers. "The data shows that Irish drivers are pragmatic and forward-thinking", said Edward Kulperger, Senior Vice President, EMEA at Geotab. "Professional drivers are clearly open to technology that protects them and promotes safer roads, provided it's implemented transparently and with respect for their privacy. Technology like in-cab cameras can play a vital role in protecting drivers and improving road safety, but trust is key. Drivers want reassurance that data is used responsibly and in their best interests and innovations such as real-time AI coaching show how safety and privacy can work hand in hand." The survey confirms earlier findings from Geotab's driver research noting nearly 73% of Irish drivers support adopting technology to enhance their performance. This new data notes that a combined 69% are positive about using footage for coaching, provided it is constructive and collaborative, with none of the respondents stating they see no benefit at all in having a dashcam. When asked about the biggest benefits, drivers cited improving their own standards through coaching, increased security, and proving they were not at fault in a collision, further underlining their dual interest in both professional development and personal protection. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Louise joined MAPP as Chief Executive Officer in September 2023 bringing with her a wealth of experience in UK and EMEA property. She is responsible for charting the company's strategic direction within the ever-evolving world of property operations.  Louise leads the Executive team across MAPP's Property Management business and subsidiaries; RE-DEFINED, Building Consultancy by MAPP and Energy by MAPP; ensuring outstanding service delivery, award-winning workplace culture and sustainable practices.  Louise is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and until April 2025, was a non-executive Director and the Audit Chair of Miton UK MicroCap Trust plc. Previously, Louise was also a non-executive director for a number of early-stage property companies and held a range of senior executive appointments including at CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield where she was a member of the UK & Ireland Executive Committee and co-headed the EMEA Asset Services Business.  

Guest post by Paul Turley, Senior Director, ServiceNow Ireland Traditional customer relationship management (CRM) systems are becoming increasingly obsolete, leaving brands at risk of falling behind the competitive curve. Legacy platforms often create fragmented experiences and frustrated teams by operating in silos. Intelligent CRM is now crucial to unify sales, marketing, service, and operations to deliver seamless customer journeys. To truly transform CRM, organisations must adopt a true AI-first mindset - shifting from digital automation to intelligent, predictive, and proactive engagement. This mindset should be three pronged: rooted in continuous learning, empowered by automation and future-proofed through predictive insight. Business success in the era of AI-driven transformation depends on it. Your customer has changed, why hasn't your technology? We're at an inflection point, with the European CRM market expected to grow to $31.51bn by 2030. Businesses hope to modernise, meaning that CRM can no longer sit in the back office. Leaders need to rethink how they manage customer relationships as part of this, grasping AI as the catalyst for competitive advantage. Sales teams want best-in-class tools that let them self-serve and find qualified leads so that they can quote high-value deals quickly without red tape. At the same time, revenue operations and finance are under pressure to streamline fulfilment, handle contract changes smoothly, and eliminate manual handoffs. Too often though, data silos between marketing and sales systems, challenges with order fulfilment and complex contract changes have stood in the way of this. C-suite leaders across Europe and EMEA more broadly are starting to recognise that simply digitalisation processes won't deliver the customer experiences that set them apart from the competition. EMEA businesses, particularly in sectors like telecoms, finance, and manufacturing, are increasingly investing in agentic AI-enabled CRM to elevate customer experience and drive loyalty. Applying an AI mindset in practice Generative and agentic AI are becoming established as major value drivers in customer relationship management, with measurable impact on key KPIs such as cost reduction, faster resolution times, lower customer effort, and improved satisfaction. With agentic AI, ServiceNow is achieving 84% customer self-service and a threefold improvement in case deflection, saving support teams 400,000 labour hours. At the heart of this evolution is a shift in thinking, reimagining CRM as a living, learning system of action. This AI mindset is rooted in three core principles: 1. Continuous learning: Rather than remaining static, modern CRM systems are designed to evolve with every interaction. They gather and analyse data over time, enabling the system to become smarter, more responsive, and better attuned to customer needs. This is real-time data that can drive fast decisions and eliminate guesswork. 2. Automation: By removing repetitive and manual tasks, automation allows teams to focus on more meaningful, high-value work. This not only improves efficiency but also enables deeper, more purposeful engagement with customers. 3. Predictive insight: AI gives businesses the ability to anticipate customer needs before they arise, using data-led signals to tailor experiences and services at scale. At a macro level, this enables automatic work order creation, intelligent scheduling and dispatch, proactive service, and AI-driven process mining. At a micro level, this level of personalisation strengthens satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term value with the customer. Bringing this vision to life requires a CRM platform where AI, data, and workflows are deeply integrated. Agentic AI goes beyond basic automation. It can reason, decide, and act, either with human oversight or independently, delivering richer and more dynamic customer experiences. With structured workflows in place, agentic AI systems can handle everythi...

In this episode, Monika Vezse and Dr. Lee Williams joined us to talk about their work at Biotage, a global supplier and solutions partner to a wide range of customers within drug discovery, drug development, and analytical testing. The company's portfolio includes products and solutions that are critical for anti-doping laboratories and scientists conducting anti-doping research. This is the first episode of a two-episode mini-series with Biotage team members, and this episode focuses on introducing the company, sharing it's history, talking about some of their products, and describing their work to support anti-doping efforts in the Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Monika is the EMEA Market Segment and Application Lab Manager for Analytical Testing & Diagnostics at Biotage, and Lee is Director of R&D for Analytical Consumables and Applications at Biotage.

Want your own Brand or Business Podcast? Try out our NEW Podcast Calculator: https://www.boxlight.io/ How to Get Hired in 2025 | LinkedIn's Global Boss Sue Duke on AI, Branding & Career Strategy What does it really take to stand out on LinkedIn today? In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, we sit down with Sue Duke, LinkedIn's Global Head of Public Policy and Managing Director for EMEA & LATAM. With millions turning to the platform daily, Sue breaks down what's changing - and what still works - when it comes to getting hired and building a standout professional brand. We dive into:

Good morning Dragon Tamers!This week, HurricaneKaz and TaffyStar are back from their vacation! Together, the dynamic duo spend extra time breaking down all the tiers in EMEA and break down the inaugural week of Season 2 Cycle 1 in the Europe Middle East Africa Region of the Battle Frontier. We can't wait for y'all to give this episode a listen!Come join hosts HurricaneKaz & Taffystar as they dive headfirst into storylines between all divisions of the Battle Frontier. What storylines will be woven, and who will emerge as the top teams? Tune in to find out!Consider joining us on discord:https://discord.gg/EwCPezjQKN⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/EntertheDragonairDen⁠⁠Music by Zame:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠h⁠⁠ttps://www.youtube.com/c/ZameJack

Welcome to a special, brand new mini series of the Legally Speaking Podcast, legally on the move Mercedes world, powered by Clio, the engine driving the future of legal tech and innovation.On our third and final minisode, we get to round off this miniseries with Stefano Pratesi. He is the founder of SP1 IT Solutions, specializing in legal tech solutions and Duckworth migration for law firms. With experience as an IT director in the legal sector, he has collaborated with Clio since its entry into the EMEA market and is recognized for his innovation and leadership within the legal technology space. Stay tuned after this episode, as we have more exciting Clio content planned for you soon, over and out!So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Stefano discussing:- Driving Innovation in Mid-Sized Law Firms- Embracing Automation and Legal Technology- Advice for Future-Proofing Legal Practices- Cybersecurity and Client Feedback: Key Challenges- Event Highlights and Inspiring Experiences at Mercedes Benz WorldConnect with Stefano Pratesi here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/stefanopratesisp1itsolutions

On this episode of CheckMates Go, we'll answer some questions about the community itself from our recent Learn About CheckMates session, the announcement of Public Early Availability of R82.10, and an errata about the Dynamic URL List feature mentioned in the last episode.See also our Events calendar and the upcoming Deep Dive on Troubleshooting 101 for EMEA.

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, host Paul Barnhurst (The FP&A Guy) welcomes Willian Gomes, a finance and analytics professional with over 15 years of experience spanning telecommunications, aerospace, investment markets, and consumer goods. Willian shares how combining technical expertise with empathy and communication skills has enabled him to thrive as a financial partner across 60 countries in EMEA.Willian Gomes is a seasoned FP&A and data analytics professional currently supporting EMEA supply chain operations at a global consumer goods company. Based in Brazil, he holds an MBA in Project Management and advanced certifications in machine learning from Stanford. Willian brings deep expertise in automation, process improvement, and financial storytelling, having saved tens of thousands of work hours through custom-built tools and insights-driven analysis.Expect to Learn:How to evaluate whether an automation project is worth pursuingThe challenges of implementing machine learning in corporate environmentsHow Python enables scalable automation over ExcelHow cultural awareness enhances business partnering across global teamsHere are a few quotes from the episode:"Finance isn't just about numbers, it's about helping people make better decisions." – Willian Gomes"Empathy is a skill that's not often associated with finance, but it's essential for business partnering." – Willian GomesWillian Gomes shows how true FP&A impact comes from blending technical expertise with empathy, communication, and continuous learning. His journey across industries and continents highlights the value of automation, cultural awareness, and a people-first mindset. This episode is a testament to how finance leaders can drive change by being both data-driven and deeply human..Campfire: AI-First ERP:Campfire is the AI-first ERP that powers next-gen finance and accounting teams. With integrated solutions for general ledger, revenue automation, close management, and more, all in one unified platform.Explore Campfire today: https://campfire.ai/?utm_source=fpaguy_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=100225_fpaguyFollow Willian:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wjgomesds/?originalSubdomain=brEarn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FP&A Certificate, take the quiz on Earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode[02:48] - Willian's Background and Global Role[04:03] - What Great FP&A Looks Like[11:46] - Moving Back to FP&A from Data Analytics[19:52] - Where FP&A Struggles with Analytics[27:16] - Saving 7,000 Hours with Automation[38:55] - Must-Have Tech and Soft Skills[44:36] - Travel and Fun Facts[47:49] - Final Advice for FP&A Pros

Welcome to a special, brand new mini series of the Legally Speaking Podcast, legally on the move Mercedes world, powered by Clio, the engine driving the future of legal tech and innovation.On our third and final minisode, we get to round off this miniseries with Stefano Pratesi. He is the founder of SP1 IT Solutions, specializing in legal tech solutions and Duckworth migration for law firms. With experience as an IT director in the legal sector, he has collaborated with Clio since its entry into the EMEA market and is recognized for his innovation and leadership within the legal technology space. Stay tuned after this episode, as we have more exciting Clio content planned for you soon, over and out!So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Stefano discussing:- Driving Innovation in Mid-Sized Law Firms- Embracing Automation and Legal Technology- Advice for Future-Proofing Legal Practices- Cybersecurity and Client Feedback: Key Challenges- Event Highlights and Inspiring Experiences at Mercedes Benz WorldConnect with Stefano Pratesi here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/stefanopratesisp1itsolutions

The GTIA (Global Technology Industry Association) ChannelCon EMEA 2025 is taking place at the moment in London, and to find out more about it and some of the keynote speakers I spoke to Dan Wensley the CEO of GTIA.Dan talks about his background, GTIA ChannelCon EMEA 2025, Sir Stephen Fry one of the keynote speakers, Sir Bob Geldof another of the keynote speakers, AI, cybersecurity and more.More about GTIA:The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) is the only vendor-neutral, non-profit membership association for solution providers/MSPs, vendors, distributors and companies working within the IT channel ecosystem. Membership offers networking, exclusive tools and resources to grow your business and strengthen the industry, and more. Formerly known as the CompTIA Community (the membership arm of CompTIA).  The association was renamed as GTIA in 2025, but that's not where our story begins. Our association has a long history of serving businesses in the IT channel and technology professionals.   

Why you should listenSarah McDevitt shares insider insights from HubSpot's Partner Experience team, revealing what separates successful partners from those stuck in license-selling modeLearn why data quality is the hidden bottleneck preventing partners from delivering on AI promises—and how to fix it before it destroys client trustDiscover HubSpot's innovative use of AI tools to democratize partner feedback and accelerate decision-making across their ecosystemYou're stuck selling licenses when you should be solving business problems—but every time you pitch "transformation," clients just want to know the price per user.In this episode, I sit down with Sarah McDevitt, who leads the Partner Experience team at HubSpot, and we cut through the AI hype to talk about what actually matters. Sarah spent 16 years in agency land before joining the "dark side" (her words) at HubSpot seven years ago, so she knows both sides of the partner equation intimately.We explore why the best partners stop being platform experts and start being business growth experts. Sarah reveals how HubSpot uses AI internally to democratize partner feedback, the real reason behind their partner program changes, and why selling AI without fixing data structure first will be your downfall.If you're a consultant partnering with any SaaS platform—or considering it—this conversation will change how you think about your role. Stop reading the toaster manual to clients. Start asking better questions about their actual business problems.About Sarah McDevittSarah Stone McDevitt is a Radio broadcasting graduate who spent the early part of her career in local radio before moving into agency life. She spent 16 years working across creative, media, content and web development agencies before joining HubSpot almost 7 years ago. She initially joined to manage the CC team in EMEA, and shortly after that, she added the EMEA Onboarding team and Pro Services teams to her management portfolio. In 2020 at the height of the pandemic, she took over the Pro Services NAM and EMEA businesses. Today, Sarah leads HubSpot's Partner Experience team, where she focuses on creating exceptional experiences for HubSpot's global partner ecosystem. In this role, she has emerged as a thought leader in the field of Relational Intelligence (RI), pioneering approaches that demonstrate how human relationship-building and emotional intelligence work alongside artificial intelligence to drive business success. Sarah advocates for the irreplaceable value of authentic human connections in an increasingly AI-driven world, showing how RI and AI complement each other to create more meaningful customer and partner relationships.In her personal life, Sarah is married with four children and lives in Dublin, Ireland. She proudly served 13 years in the reserve army in Ireland as a corporal in a communications unit. She is the founder and chairperson of a charity called Help Us Give Smiles which has seen her travel to Kenya for almost 20 years working with vulnerable children and communities. And finally, she is an LGBTQ+ activist focused in particular on the rights of LGBTQ+ parents.Resources and LinksHubspot.comSarah's LinkedIn profileWatch “Why the Future of Work is More Human Than You Think“SpeechifyNotebook LMPrevious episode:

During Italian Tech Week, we spoke with Laura Modiano, Startups Lead for EMEA at OpenAI, about her vision for how European startups are performing today and what they need to succeed in the future. Firma la proposta di legge di iniziativa popolare per chiedere una legge sul voto fuorisede: https://shor.by/GcvZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How privacy rules, AI growth, and EV competition are reshaping advertisingIn this episode of the Media Intelligence Podcast, the team unpacks the week's biggest stories in media, marketing, and global business. From Europe's push toward ad-free social media to AI's economic boom and the worldwide EV race, they explore how regulation, consumer values, and technology are reshaping advertising strategies. Regional insights from WPP's global forecast and the impact of major sports events round out a packed agenda.Key Topics DiscussedEurope's “consent or pay” social media models and regulatory push on privacy, youth safety, and mental health.Global sentiment on banning social media for children under certain ages.Potential long-term advertising impacts if younger generations delay or avoid social media adoption.PepsiCo's Q3 performance, cost optimization, and brand refresh toward healthier products.Dell's AI-driven growth, PC sales trends, and the Windows 10 end-of-support upgrade cycle.China's goal to produce one-third of the world's cars by 2030 and its EV export strategy.Tesla's pricing changes and the challenges of EV adoption in the U.S.Economic bifurcation affecting auto sales and marketing messaging.Digital addressable advertising now comprising ~80% of total ad spend.Regional insights from WPP's “This Year, Next Year” forecast: EMEA, APAC, and LatAm trends.The advertising boost from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Winter Olympics.Gen Z's shifting values and what they mean for brands and hiring managers.Chapters00:00 Introduction & Europe's Ad-Free Social Media Models05:25 PepsiCo Earnings & Healthier Snacking Trends09:50 Dell's AI Growth & Hardware Market Insights14:55 China's Auto Ambitions & Global EV Competition19:46 Economic Divide, Auto Marketing & Addressable Ads22:25 Global Ad Forecast Insights: EMEA, APAC & LatAm25:44 Sports Events Driving Future Ad Spend27:13 Closing Thoughts & What's Next

Welcome to a special, brand new mini series of the Legally Speaking Podcast, legally on the move Mercedes world, powered by Clio, the engine driving the future of legal tech and innovation.On our second minisode, we speak with Natalie O'Keeffe. She is the Director of Sales, EMEA at Clio, where she plays a pivotal role in organising and delivering impactful events for the legal community. At Mercedes Benz World, Natalie emphasised Clio's commitment to helping mid-sized law firms innovate and adapt to change. She highlighted the importance of creating environments that inspire new ways of fostering connections among legal professionals. Natalie is passionate about integrating Clio's product suite into law firms' daily operations to help them work smarter and she values the opportunity to bring firms together to share ideas and best practices.So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Natalie discussing:- Drive to Thrive: Empowering Mid-Sized Law Firms at Mercedes Benz World- Clio's Vision: Innovating Legal Tech and Supporting Law Firm Growth- Natalie's Insights and Goals for Inspiring Leadership- Upcoming Highlights: Legal Geek and Clio Con Events- Building Connections: Fostering Collaboration and Best Practices Among Law FirmsConnect with Natalie O'Keeffe here - https://ie.linkedin.com/in/natalieokeeffe

Dion Hinchcliffe, Vice President of CIO Practice at Futurum Group, reveals how EMEA software companies can turn Europe's regulatory rigor into a competitive superpower while navigating AI adoption and cloud transformation challenges.Topics Include:AWS surveyed 750+ EMEA software companies to understand their growth challenges.European tech firms lag US counterparts but AI presents catch-up opportunity.EMEA companies prioritize data sovereignty and privacy over rapid cloud adoption.Tier-2 local cloud providers often lack capabilities needed for global scaling.Cloud-native companies show faster growth and innovation than traditional competitors.Best practices for cloud architecture now well-established across major platforms.CEOs lead AI transformation; 100% of tracked companies using AI substantially.Software companies report 80% of customers now requesting AI capabilities.IT talent shortage requires solutions needing minimal specialized skills to deploy.ERP modernization accelerating as cloud-native systems offer superior capabilities.Europe's regulatory rigor becomes competitive advantage in trustworthy technology.AI adoption continues at light speed; quantum computing emerges within five years.Participants:Dion Hinchcliffe - Vice President of CIO Practice, Futurum GroupMassimo Ghislandi – Head of EMEA Marketing for Software Companies, Amazon Web ServicesSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/

The unexpected election of the LDP's Sanae Takaichi and her known bias for expansionary fiscal policies is questioning the yen's bull case and the currency's sharp and broad selloff since the Oct. 4 result is a taste of what could come. For now, we don't have enough information to assess how or when fiscal stimulus will eventually unfold, so it's premature to call a sustainably bearish view until the fiscal prospects can be quantified.  In this episode of FX Moment, Bloomberg Intelligence Chief FX Strategist Audrey Childe-Freeman and Jordan Rochester, head of FICC strategy for EMEA at Mizuho Bank, discuss Japanese fiscal and monetary-policy dynamics and the potentially binary yen implications. Jordan and Audrey also discuss the dollar and the euro's near-term political predicament.  This episode was recorded on Oct. 8. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

About Dawn Christman Dawn is a human capital executive with expertise spanning 25 years in talent acquisition, talent operations, human resources, and coaching space across the Americas, EMEA and APAC.​   Building and leading international teams of 60+, Dawn focuses on the strengths and opportunities of talent to help propel businesses forward, regardless of their physical location.  Having led both functions and clients within start-up, publicly traded and private equity owned environments – she quickly recognizes opportunities to remove obstacles and provide bottom line impact.​   Always intrigued by challenge, she's had the opportunity to complete needs assessments across sales, operations, human resources, talent acquisition, IT, HRIS, finance, legal, risk and compliance, marketing and branding.  Ultimately, results are used to build standard global policies and processes, geared toward impacting internal EVP and external brand – regardless of industry.​   Throughout her career, she has further enhanced her professional and personal career via Board. Historically sitting on the Board of the Twin Cities Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBA's offered the opportunity to lead their major fundraising gala, facilitate sponsor events and develop marketing activities.​   She is now leading the Executive Advisory Board for Jobs for Humanity – focusing on maximizing partnership with the CEO and several C – Suite leaders all focused on the growth and development of the business.​   Her Board work is a natural complement to her humancentric leadership style - driven by the personal belief that people are capable of far more than they realize.  Maximizing talent in any space is simply a matter of identifying and driving initiatives together, with humility and the goal to succeed.​   Episode Notes 00:00 Introduction 05:16 Positioning Yourself for New Opportunities 08:17 Research and Networking for Career Growth 16:57 Respect and Career Progression 19:31 Dealing with Job Search Frustration 20:06 Breaking Out of Isolation 20:54 Reinventing Yourself Professionally 21:23 Recognizing Your Value 23:53 Considering Leaving Your Job 27:19 Handling Job Loss Emotionally 30:31 Negotiating Severance Packages  

In this episode of On Aon, Joe Peiser, CEO of Commercial Risk, and Richard Waterer, Global Risk Consulting Leader, unpack the major findings from Aon's 2025 Global Risk Management Survey — and what Risk Management leaders can do to remain resilient in the face of increasingly systemic and interconnected risks.They explore the critical role of analytics in understanding evolving threats and highlight three traits that distinguish highly resilient organizations: insight, agility and collaboration. Key Takeaways:Many of the top risks in Aon's Global Risk Management Survey are broad and interconnected, impacting multiple areas of business.Cyber Risk remains the top concern globally. The rapid adoption of AI is intensifying risk complexity. Artificial Intelligence is itself a top 10 future risk.A persistent gap exists between risk awareness and action. Organizations, need better data and analytics to build accurate risk profiles.Resilient organizations are those that can quantify exposures, optimize capital allocation and embed risk strategy into decision making. Experts in this episode:(Host) Joe Peiser, CEO, Commercial Risk at AonRichard Waterer, Global Risk Consulting Leader at Aon Key moments: (1:12) The top 10 risks in our 2025 Global Risk Management Survey had some surprising and not-so-surprising results. Cyber Risk and Increasing Competition continue to rank highly, while Geopolitical Volatility made a significant jump. (4:14) The risks cited are systemic and interconnected. Their impact is widespread and can be felt across the company. (8:37) Highly resilient companies need three things to set themselves apart — insight, agility and collaboration. Additional Resources:Findings from Aon's Global Risk Management Survey5 Ways to Position Risk Capital as a Value DriverAI and Workforce Skills: Who Should Act and Why Now?5 Top Trends for Risk Capital in 2025 Soundbites:Joe Peiser:“Business leaders can't simply manage more risk by intuition. They really need the tools and the insights from those tools to interpret today's landscape and make decisions that help them survive and thrive.” Richard Waterer:“We were surprised to see Attracting and Retaining Top Talent fall out of this year's top 10. When you consider the challenges being brought about by workforces today, for example, healthcare costs in North America, new legislation on pay transparency in EMEA, you can understand why talent is a complex and costly issue for leaders.

All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Check out this post for the discussion that is the basis of our conversation on this week's episode co-hosted by David Spark, the producer of CISO Series, and Dan Walsh, CISO, Datavant. Joining them is their sponsored guest, Ash Hunt, vp, strategy, EMEA, Cyera. In this episode: The access creep challenge Bridging intent and execution Looking for integrity Racing against exponential complexity Huge thanks to our sponsor, Cyera     AI is moving fast - can your security keep up? Join the leaders shaping the future of data and AI security at DataSecAI Conference 2025, hosted by Cyera, Nov 12–13 in Dallas. Register now at https://www.cyera.com/?utm_source=cisoseries        

With European imports of products refined from Russian crude oil set to be banned in the beginning of 2026, the spotlight is on exporters such as India and Turkey, and how flows of diesel and jet fuel in the EMEA region are anticipated to change in the coming months. Gary Clark is joined by middle-distillate reporters Nadia Bliznikova and Aruni Sunil to delve into the shifting trade patterns of oil products and the latest market reaction to the soon-to-be imposed EU sanctions.   Related stories (Subscriber content): European jet fuel regrade recovers with low refinery output, dipping imports ARA jet, kerosene stocks rise to 4-year high: Insights Global Global air passenger demand rises 4.6% on year in Aug: IATA AAVBG00 AAWYZ00 PJAAU00 PJABA00

Send us a textLeadership Development | Executive Career Track | Career Pivot | AWS | In this Femme Lead episode, Melanie McGrory, Director of the EMEA Tech team at Amazon Web Services, shares her unique career journey spanning cybersecurity, defense, and tech leadership. Known for her “zig-zag” career path, Melanie discusses pivotal moments of risk-taking, overcoming challenges in male-dominated industries, and the evolving nature of leadership in today's digital world.Melanie and her team at AWS support digital native companies and enterprises by enabling digital transformation, innovation, and new customer experiences. With expertise across 175+ AWS services, including AI/ML, migration, security, and hybrid cloud, Melanie is a recognized leader in driving business outcomes through technology.Before AWS, Melanie held leadership roles at HP and the UK Ministry of Defence, bringing two decades of experience in strategy, consulting, and general management across sectors such as travel, transport, logistics, and retail.A STEM advocate and veteran charity participant, Melanie holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics and Operational Research from the University of Cranfield. Tune in for career insights, leadership lessons, and practical advice for women forging paths in tech and beyond!Follow Melanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-mcgrory-4684757/

In this episode of AWS Executive Insights, Tanuja Randery, VP and Managing Director of EMEA for AWS interviews Darren O'Kelly, CEO of Untold Studios, a next-generation creative powerhouse that has earned BAFTA and Grammy nominations for its groundbreaking work across advertising, music, and film. The conversation explores O'Kelly's journey from traditional VFX production to co-founding an entirely cloud-based creative studio that launched in just six weeks, challenging industry conventions with projects ranging from Super Bowl commercials to Netflix's "The Crown." O'Kelly shares his leadership philosophy of combining "two-thirds experience and one-third naivety," discussing how this approach has enabled Untold Studios to build a culture of excellence that attracts global talent, including major artists like Adele, Billie Eilish, and Oasis. The discussion also delves into the impact of AI and emerging technologies on the creative industry, O'Kelly's commitment to mentorship and diversity, and his vision for the future of storytelling.

Pax8 Beyond EMEA 2025 is less than a week away, and I wanted to take a minute to talk about the cyber sessions. What Matt Lee, of Pax8, is doing (today's guest), specifically his AI and CTF session. We might drift a bit in our conversation and go down a deep rabbit hole when setting up a home lab on the cheap. Enjoy!