Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Kramer

Send us a textThis week's enterprise software news highlights a widening gap between glossy innovation narratives and the hard operational and governance realities shaping buyer risk. On the innovation side, BlackLine's launch of Verity for the Office of the CFO, Tray.ai's Agent Hub, Genstore's $10M seed round, and Blue Yonder's new TMS features underscore the accelerating push toward AI-enabled automation and orchestration layers across finance, integration, and supply chain. Versori's partnership with Fluent Commerce and Acumatica's 2025 R2 update further signal growing emphasis on ecosystem connectivity and incremental platform modernization. At the same time, the darker counterpoint is impossible to ignore: Zimmer Biomet's $172M ERP lawsuit against Deloitte, a major European city council's continued delays in fixing a failed Oracle system, and the EU Commission's investigation into SAP's practices reinforce how execution risk, vendor governance, and regulatory scrutiny are now front-and-center issues for enterprise buyers. Taken together, these developments reflect a market bifurcating between rapid AI-driven experimentation and escalating consequences for large-scale ERP missteps—raising the strategic stakes for both technology selection and transformation leadership.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tFlYu6W_iwQuestions for Panelists?

Send us a textThis cluster of announcements illustrates how enterprise software vendors are converging on monetizable AI, composable ecosystems, and domain-specific depth rather than headline platform reinvention. Product expansions such as BillingPlatform's RevenueIQ suite, Epicor's outcomes-based ERP AI agent, and BlackLine's Verity for the CFO signal a shift toward AI that is tightly anchored to measurable financial and operational outcomes. At the same time, M&A and alliances—including IFS acquiring 7bridges, Salesforce's planned acquisition of Regrello, QAD partnering with Esker, and Versori partnering with Fluent Commerce—reinforce a strategy of filling execution gaps through targeted capabilities rather than broad-suite sprawl. Underpinning much of this activity, Oracle's deployment of GPT-5 across its database and SaaS portfolio underscores how foundational AI services are becoming embedded infrastructure, while workforce and go-to-market expansions from ActivTrak and Capacity's acquisition of KLaunch highlight continued investment in productivity, adoption, and execution at the edges of the enterprise stack.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds, including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendor. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdCqxl1NXBIQuestions for Panelists?

Send us a textEnterprise software vendors are tightening execution around AI enablement, workflow depth, and operational recovery rather than pursuing broad platform reinvention. Acquisition activity—from Sage moving to acquire Fyle, to SYSPRO acquiring DATASCOPE, Zendesk completing its acquisition of HyperArc, and Contentsquare acquiring Loris AI—signals a continued emphasis on capability-led expansion tightly aligned to core use cases. In parallel, AI product announcements from NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Zoho, and Zendesk emphasize connectors, agents, and embedded intelligence designed to improve productivity within existing workflows rather than displace them. Finally, the case of AAON underscores the operational reality behind these trends: ERP value is ultimately realized not through announcements or AI features alone, but through disciplined execution, stabilization, and long-term operational turnarounds—particularly in complex manufacturing environments where recovery often matters more than rapid transformation.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOdEBRue0MMQuestions for Panelists?

Send us a textERP and adjacent platform vendors are simultaneously deepening vertical specialization, expanding AI distribution, and accelerating ecosystem-led growth. M&A activity from Advantive acquiring PINPoint, SYSPRO acquiring DATASCOPE, and Sage moving to acquire Fyle reinforces a continued focus on capability-driven expansion rather than broad horizontal reinvention. Product and platform updates from Deltek, Rootstock Software, and NetSuite emphasize AI-assisted productivity, localization, and integration flexibility as table stakes for mid-market and upper-mid-market buyers. At the same time, distribution and partnership strategies—such as Pipefy partnering with Oracle, Sage Intacct listing AI agents on AWS Marketplace, and Versori partnering with SYSPRO—signal a broader shift toward ecosystem-led AI adoption, where value is increasingly delivered through connectors, agents, and composable services rather than monolithic ERP releases.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds, including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendor. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLp0RsgggwsQuestions for Panelists?

Send us a textAI commercialization and regulatory scrutiny are reshaping the market. Product announcements from SAP, Unit4, Deltek, Sage Intacct, and NetSuite highlight continued investment in cloud distribution, verticalized functionality, and embedded AI—often via hyperscaler marketplaces and agent frameworks—while transactions such as SYSPRO acquiring riteSOFT and Advantive acquiring PINPoint reinforce the ongoing push toward capability-led M&A in manufacturing and asset-centric environments. Partnerships like Pipefy with Oracle reflect the race to operationalize generative AI beyond experimentation, while the antitrust ruling involving SAP and the shareholder investigation into Lamb Weston Holdings serve as a reminder that legal, regulatory, and governance forces remain an active counterweight to rapid innovation.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds, including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendor. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNRK47Sjt-UQuestions for Panelists?

Send us a textA mix of product launches, acquisitions, funding rounds, and legal developments illustrates how enterprise software vendors are simultaneously accelerating innovation while navigating increasing market and regulatory complexity. Salesforce's updates to Marketing Cloud Next and Agentforce 3, alongside new capabilities from Cordial and SAP, point to a continued push toward AI-driven engagement, automation, and cloud-native commerce experiences. Strategic acquisitions by Accenture and SYSPRO reinforce the importance of deep industry and manufacturing expertise embedded within digital transformation platforms, while Unit4's ERPx release on Azure and Campfire's Series A funding highlight momentum behind modern, AI-first ERP architectures. At the same time, antitrust scrutiny involving SAP and investor investigations such as the Lamb Weston case underscore the growing governance, compliance, and risk considerations shaping the enterprise technology landscape. Collectively, these developments reflect a market evolving on multiple fronts—technological, structural, and regulatory—at the same time.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds, including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendor. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj8yp0QFWSoQuestions for Panelists?

Send us a textA wave of funding announcements, acquisitions, and product launches highlights how quickly AI, data, and customer engagement technologies are converging across the enterprise. Significant financings for PhysicsX, Vultr, and Vellum signal strong investor confidence in platforms that support AI-native workloads, applied intelligence, and modern infrastructure, while Capgemini's acquisition of WNS underscores growing demand for large-scale, technology-enabled business transformation services. On the customer and marketing side, deeper integrations and feature expansions from CallMiner, Hightouch, Insight7, Jasper, Oktopost, and Salesforce reflect a shift toward real-time intelligence, personalization, and content automation embedded directly into core CRM and contact center ecosystems. Collectively, these developments suggest the market is moving beyond point solutions toward tightly integrated platforms that combine data, AI, and execution at enterprise scale.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKJ7uZQ3sRAQuestions for Panelists?

Send us a textRecent announcements across enterprise software, AI platforms, and services point to an accelerating convergence of intelligence, automation, and scale. Product expansions from Deltek, CallMiner, and Hightouch reflect a push to embed advanced analytics, personalization, and contextual intelligence directly into operational systems, while launches from Intellistack and Kognitos highlight growing demand for no-code and neurosymbolic approaches that reduce dependence on scarce technical talent. Strategic transactions such as IFS acquiring TheLoops and Capgemini acquiring WNS signal a broader shift toward end-to-end, AI-enabled business transformation that blends software, services, and domain expertise. At the same time, substantial funding rounds for PhysicsX, Vellum, and Vultr underscore continued investor confidence in platforms that support AI-native workloads, from applied engineering intelligence to workflow orchestration and cloud infrastructure. Collectively, these moves suggest the market is moving beyond experimentation toward integrated, production-grade AI capabilities embedded across the enterprise stack.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NufAeaJoPwIQuestions for Panelists?

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Send us a textRecent product launches, acquisitions, and funding announcements underscore how rapidly enterprise software and AI platforms are evolving across both horizontal and vertical use cases. Vendors such as Orbit Analytics, Deltek, and Advantive are extending core operational solutions with deeper analytics, compliance, and decision-support capabilities, while companies like Pipefy, Aquant, Kognitos, and Intellistack are pushing AI further into everyday workflows through agents, retrieval-augmented conversations, neurosymbolic reasoning, and no-code automation. Strategic moves like IFS acquiring TheLoops highlight growing demand for AI-driven operational intelligence embedded directly into ERP ecosystems, rather than bolted on at the edges. At the same time, significant growth financings for PhysicsX and Vultr signal continued investor confidence in infrastructure and applied-AI platforms that can support increasingly compute-intensive, industry-specific use cases. Together, these developments point to a market shifting from experimental AI features toward scaled, production-ready capabilities tightly integrated with core enterprise systems.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds, including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendor. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw7jW3wPtFQQuestions for Panelists?

Send us a textThis week's enterprise technology updates highlight major movements across ERP support, AI automation, testing, analytics, and workflow orchestration. Rimini Street extended support for all SAP ECC 6.0 and S/4HANA releases through 2040, offering long-term stability for organizations navigating SAP's transition timeline. Zencoder launched Zentester, an AI-powered end-to-end testing agent designed to transform vibe coding into enterprise-grade engineering, while Acorn secured $12.3 million in Series A funding to accelerate its growth. Algolia introduced its MCP Server to empower developers, and Aravo enhanced its Evaluate Engine with new features to strengthen risk and compliance workflows. Avetta rolled out upgrades to the Avetta One platform, and Orbit Analytics expanded its GL Sense solution with new capabilities. Pipefy launched AI agents tailored for HR teams, Advantive released a new version of its statistical process control solution, and Aquant detailed its retrieval-augmented conversation technology—together showcasing how AI, automation, and modernization continue reshaping every layer of the enterprise software ecosystem.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06EUjRBLHDAQuestions for Panelists?

Send us a textThis week brought a surge of AI-driven innovation across CX, martech, enterprise software, and development tooling. Treasure Data introduced five new AI suites aimed at elevating customer experiences, while Uniphore unveiled a suite of AI marketing agents and Zeta Global provided more details on its Zeta Answers platform—each reinforcing the rapid expansion of AI across customer engagement. In the enterprise and ERP ecosystem, Accenture launched its Distiller agentic AI framework, Precisely rolled out AI-driven automation for SAP ERP, and Rimini Street extended support for all SAP ECC 6.0 and S/4HANA releases through 2040, signaling major momentum in long-term ERP modernization and support. On the engineering and DevOps front, Zencoder debuted Zentester, an AI-powered end-to-end testing agent designed to turn vibe coding into enterprise-grade engineering. Meanwhile, Acorn secured $12.3 million in Series A funding to accelerate its growth, Algolia released its MCP Server to enhance developer productivity, and Aravo expanded its Evaluate Engine with new features—collectively highlighting how AI, automation, and modernization continue reshaping every layer of the enterprise technology stack.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrKYmqgnWMgQuestions for Panelists?

Send us a textThis week's customer experience and marketing technology updates highlight a clear shift toward deeper intelligence, tighter collaboration, and more secure enterprise-grade platforms. CallMiner strengthened its conversational analytics footprint with the acquisition of VOCALLS, while Contentstack expanded its composable ecosystem by launching the new Data and Insights solution. Mosaicx introduced the next generation of its Engage platform, and Salesforce continued its march toward unified workflows by embedding Slack directly into CRM collaboration. In the government and regulated markets, Talkdesk achieved FedRAMP authorization for its CX Cloud Government Edition, signaling a major milestone for secure cloud CX. Meanwhile, Treasure Data rolled out five new AI suites aimed at enhancing customer experiences, Uniphore unveiled a new suite of AI marketing agents, and Zeta Global provided fresh details on its new Zeta Answers offering—collectively reflecting increased innovation and maturity across the CX and martech landscape.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85vq3s9786EQuestions for Panelists?

Send us a textThe enterprise tech landscape saw a wave of AI-driven advancements this week, with major vendors pushing deeper into intelligent automation and unified customer experiences. Sage introduced its AI-powered Copilot to Sage X3, while Storyblok rolled out two new integrations to strengthen content operations. Workday expanded its ecosystem with a new AI Agent Partner Network and Gateway, and AdDaptive Intelligence broadened its AI-powered advertising platform. In the CX space, CallMiner acquired VOCALLS and Mosaicx launched the next generation of its Engage platform. Contentstack unveiled a new Data and Insights solution, Salesforce embedded Slack for tighter CRM collaboration, and Talkdesk secured FedRAMP authorization for its CX Cloud Government Edition. Rounding out the announcements, Treasure Data released five new AI suites focused on customer experience, Uniphore introduced a suite of AI marketing agents, and Zeta Global shared details on its new Zeta Answers offering—collectively signaling an accelerating shift toward more intelligent, integrated, and automated digital ecosystems.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iplWl80n90YZhdGlxBackground Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommQuestions for Panelists?

After examining Robert Kramer's Ice (1970) fictionalize America in our last episode, we shift to West Germany to explore another cinematic portrayal of resistance to fascism in Rainer Werner Fassbinder's The Third Generation (1979). Set against West Germany's postwar society, Fassbinder sharply exposes how insincere revolutionary acts can become hollow gestures, exploited to justify expanded state control and surveillance. Though rooted in 1979, the film eerily anticipates our contemporary world: a society numbed by constant surveillance, manipulated by capitalist tech moguls profiting from manufactured crises, and how citizens are caught in a struggle against the technocratic elites. Additionally, Fassbinder's overwhelming audio landscape mimics the relentless noise of the modern internet, capturing the exhaustion and confusion of today's digital age. Drawing connections to our episodes that covered Uptight (1968), Children of Men (2006), and How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022), we ask: what does resistance look like when liberal democracy itself seems to pave the road to authoritarianism? Fassbinder's vision resonates with our current dark historical moment, where our capacity to imagine alternatives is shrinking, and the internet serves as both a battlefield and a drain on the soul.  Follow us at: Patreon / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook 

In Episode 11 of The Enterprise App Pod,  hosts Melody Brue and Robert Kramer tackle the front lines of Industry 5.0—the new era where AI meets human collaboration to redefine how we work and innovate. This high-energy episode breaks down the evolution from mechanization to intelligent, human-centric operations, spotlighting how ERP and modern tech are becoming the nerve center for sustainable, adaptable, and people-first businesses. Get the inside story as Mel and Robert discuss: Industry 5.0 and the Evolution of Work: Explore the shift from efficiency-focused automation to human-AI teamwork, mass personalization, and the rise of resilient, sustainable operations. Hear how companies are leveraging digital twins, IoT, and AI agents to empower smarter decisions and flexible, creative problem-solving. Adobe Analytics and the 1,200% Surge in GenAI Search: Unpack the seismic jump in web traffic driven by generative AI platforms. With traditional SEO giving way to “AIO” (AI optimization), learn why businesses must now retool content to be machine-readable and front-of-mind for AI-powered discovery engines. Figma's IPO and the SaaS Playbook Rewrite: Dive into Figma's blockbuster IPO and what its soaring valuation means for competitors like Canva and Adobe—and for the entire SaaS landscape. The episode explains why cloud-native, AI-empowered platforms now set the gold standard for growth and public market excitement. Mitel's Restructuring: Reset or Reinvention?: The team analyzes Mitel's much-watched restructuring—why slashing debt isn't enough, the tough road ahead for customer trust, and the brutal realities of competing against agile, AI-driven cloud rivals. The conversation explores what it takes for legacy vendors like Mitel and Avaya to shift from survivors to true innovators. Tune in for actionable insights, clear breakdowns, and pragmatic advice for enterprises navigating digital transformation, AI disruption, and the road ahead in work and technology. Whether you geek out over ERP, SaaS, or just want to stay ahead of tech's fastest shifts, this episode delivers the clarity and strategy you need.

Step inside the future of sports on episode 17 of Game Time Tech with hosts Melody Brue and Robert Kramer, as they break down how artificial intelligence and digital innovation are redefining everything from world-famous tournaments to your next matchday. This episode dives deep into the most striking tech at Wimbledon 2025—think AI-powered match previews, real-time stats in your pocket, and Hawk-Eye's precision ruling the courts. Discover how players, officials, and fans are getting smarter, faster insights and enjoying a blend of tradition with cutting-edge technology. Next up, explore the Premier League's blockbuster moves with Microsoft and Adobe. Learn how Microsoft's AI and cloud infrastructure are transforming both behind-the-scenes operations and live fan experiences. See how Adobe's creative tools are giving the League's global fanbase more ways than ever to personalize, interact, and express their passion—turning spectators into creators and superfans. The episode also unpacks Globant's “AI or Die” philosophy: why leading sports organizations are weaving AI into every layer of their game, from logistics and player signings to personalized highlights that raise the bar for engagement. Mel and Robert discuss both the promise—and the ongoing challenges—of this transformation, always keeping the human side of sport front and center. Whether you're a diehard tennis or soccer fan, a fantasy league junkie, or just curious about the digital future of competition, this podcast puts you right at the heart of the sports tech revolution. Each week, join us for fresh insights and lively debates about how global leagues, top brands, and tech pioneers are delivering smarter, fairer, and more thrilling experiences for fans everywhere.

On this episode we wanted to see a depiciton of people resisting fascim, so we're looking at an Robert Kramer's Ice (1970). It's our first American film in this series and the resistance we're seeing comes from a cell of New York Urban guerillas. They are fighting a dystopian version of the Nixon administration and its illegal war of imperialism in Mexico. Kramer's film is less a straightforward dystopia thriller than a raw document of the fractured leftist movements trying to organize within the belly of U.S. empire in the late 1960's. Kramer's handheld, on-location shooting style and use of non-actors offers a time capsule not just of American radicalism in 1970, but of filmmaking that rejects Hollywood polish for a Cassavetes style immediacy. Ice is uniquely embedded in the struggles it portrays; Kramer and his peers were activists themselves, not just chroniclers. The result is a film that forgoes easy allegory or procedural clarity and instead immerses viewers in the skepticism, paranoia, and possibility of revolutionary change at a time when history felt radically contingent. Follow us at: Patreon / Instagram / Letterboxd / Facebook 

In this episode of Game Time Tech, Lewis Smithingham, EVP of Strategic Industries at Media.Monks, joins hosts Melody Brue and Robert Kramer for an unfiltered deep-dive into how sports has become the ultimate proving ground for emerging tech. From VR broadcasts to hybrid remote production on AWS, Lewis reveals the hidden world of live production, fan engagement, and the future of sports infrastructure. Top Tech Takeaways: Cloud is changing the game: Media.Monks embraced AWS-powered workflows out of necessity and found scalable, profitable, and shockingly sustainable results.  Remote production in sports allows global teams to broadcast massive events while still making it home for dinner. Sports are evolving from linear monoculture to multi-platform entertainment, a shift essential to reaching new generations of fans. Sports as tech test bed: Lewis compares the impact of Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl to the moon landing, seriously, and shows why data and experience intersect in sports more than anywhere else.

Episode 15 of Game Time Tech marks the start of a “hot sports tech summer,” where hosts Melody Brue and Robert Kramer delve into the intersection of live sports and enterprise innovation. From advanced fan experiences to athlete analytics, the show highlights how major tech players are redefining operational efficiency, safety, and media strategy across some of the world's most visible sporting events. The hosts break down how T-Mobile's private 5G turned the PGA Championship into a real-time tech showcase, SailGP's racecourse into a precision-driven safety zone, and how Lenovo's FIFA and F1 partnerships bring performance and connectivity to the global stage. They also preview Snowflake's ambitious plans for the 2028 Olympics — a massive data effort aimed at empowering athletes and fans alike. Highlights include: T-Mobile's 5G at the PGA Championship Enabled seamless fan experiences and enhanced broadcast agility across complex terrain — minus the cable clutter. ⛵  SailGP's real-time racing tech Used sub-10 millisecond latency and network slicing to support sailor safety, telemetry, and first responder communications. Lenovo + FIFA World Cups 2026 & 2027 Blends brand play and smart infrastructure, supporting all 32 teams with tablets, smartphones, and collaboration platforms. Formula One Innovation Lenovo delivers diagnostics and real-time analytics, while other partners push sustainability and safety boundaries. Snowflake's Olympic Data Strategy Powers training, performance tracking, medical insights, and fan engagement as the data platform for the 2028 Summer Olympics.  

In this episode of The Enterprise Applications Podcast, hosts Melody Brue and Robert Kramer dive into the transformative power of IBM watsonx.data, live from IBM Think in Boston. They discuss how enterprises can unlock the potential of generative AI by addressing one of the biggest challenges in AI adoption- managing vast and complex unstructured data. From new IBM features to real-world success stories, they unpack what enterprises need to do beyond technology to fully embrace AI at scale.

In this episode of The Enterprise Applications Podcast, hosts Melody Brue and Robert Kramer dive into the latest developments in enterprise technology. They discuss key takeaways from Google Cloud Next, insights from Microsoft's Work Trend Index, updates from Canva Create, and major announcements from Adobe MAX London. Plus, they break down big tech earnings from SAP, IBM, and ServiceNow.

In this episode of Game Time Tech, Robert Kramer and Melody Brue, VP and Principal Analysts at Moor Insights & Strategy, dive into the intersection of sports and technology. Explore how cutting-edge technologies like AI, data analytics, and personalized fan experiences are transforming Major League Baseball, The Masters Golf Tournament, and the Intuit Dome. Highlights include: MLB's Data Evolution with Google Cloud: Data and AI are enhancing fan engagement, team strategies, and broadcasting through platforms like Google Cloud's BigQuery. Masters Golf Tournament's AI Innovations: IBM's Generative AI is powering predictive insights for fans with features like "Every Shot" and "Every Hole" in The Masters app. Inside the Intuit Dome: A look at advanced fan experience technologies, including facial recognition for entry, autonomous stores, and real-time analytics, powered by Teradata. Mercedes-Benz's Cutting-Edge In-Car Experience: Technology is transforming connectivity, from live sports streaming to Zoom calls integrated directly into vehicles. Fan Behavior and Smart Stadiums: How data-driven technologies are shaping stadium interactions, from personalized fan experiences to autonomous retail systems.

In Episode 6 of The Enterprise App Podcast, Robert Kramer and Melody Brue dive into transformative trends in enterprise technology. From groundbreaking AI advancements in marketing to supply chain modernization and a closer look at major industry acquisitions, this episode is packed with insights on navigating today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Send us a textAs we approach 2025, ERP systems are undergoing significant transformation, driven by the push toward modernization and cloud adoption. Vendors are offering enticing migration strategies to help businesses move away from legacy systems, promising enhanced scalability, real-time data access, and improved operational efficiency. However, organizations remain cautious, weighing these benefits against potential challenges such as data security risks, integration complexities, and the hurdles of change management. As a result, many companies are adopting a hybrid approach, strategically transitioning certain functions to the cloud while maintaining critical processes on-premise to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity.In this episode, Sam Gupta engages in a LinkedIn live session with Robert Kramer at Moor Insights & Strategy in a live LinkedIn session and discusses ERP trends for 2025 and what businesses need to know to prepare for their digital transformation journey.Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs.rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.

In this episode of The Enterprise Apps Podcast, Melody Brue and Robert Kramer dive deep into the latest developments in AI, enterprise apps, and business technology. From Zoom's surprising AI efficiency breakthrough to Microsoft's push for autonomous ERP, Robert and Mel cover the innovations shaping enterprise apps and the future of work. Plus, they unpack Salesforce's AI agents, IBM's latest acquisition, and how ServiceNow is doubling down on industry-specific solutions.

Technology is reshaping the way we experience sports, from the stadium to the screen. In this episode of Game Time Tech, Robert Kramer and Melody Brue break down the latest innovations in the NFL, including the role of 5G connectivity, blockchain ticketing, and AI-powered fan experiences. They also dive into the futuristic world of TGL (Tomorrow's Golf League) and how technology is reimagining the sport for a younger, digital-first audience. Plus, they analyze key insights from Verizon's Consumer Connections Report and what it reveals about how fans engage with sports today. Highlights include: NFL Tech Innovations and Super Bowl Takeaways T‑Mobile Jazzes Up Network Ahead of the Big Game  How Tech is Leveling Up the Super Bowl 2025 Experience 50 states, 50 stories: Highlighting small businesses at the big game Verizon's Consumer Connections Report and Smart Stadiums https://verizon.turtl.co/story/2024-consumer-connections-report/page/1  The Future of Golf: TGL (Tomorrow's Golf League) https://tglgolf.com/explained  Service Now explainer video mentioned: https://youtu.be/ie0awHAw4fA?si=DUCrBAC8IRKPlKuk   

In this episode of The Enterprise Apps Podcast, Melody Brue and Robert Kramer discuss key takeaways from recent industry events, emerging trends in enterprise technology, and the evolving role of AI in business operations. Topics include insights from Zoho Day 2025, SAP's Business Data Cloud, Snowflake's Cortex Agents, and RingCentral's AI Receptionist. Here's what they covered:

In this special Zoho Day 2025 episode, Robert Kramer sits down with Ramprakash Ramamoorthy, Director of AI Research at Zoho, to dive deep into AI's impact beyond automation, challenges and the future of AI in enterprises, and how his interests intersect with his groundbreaking work in AI at Zoho.  Key topics discussed: The concept of contextual intelligence and predicting the “next best action” in enterprise workflows. Enhancing productivity by embedding AI into daily business processes without compromising privacy or sustainability. The importance of data and process alignment in achieving AI-driven productivity gains. The role of digital maturity in determining AI implementation success. The long-term vision of AI at Zoho—focusing on privacy, sustainability, and customer-centric innovations.  

This week, Melody Brue and Robert Kramer break down the latest developments in the enterprise application space, exploring how AI is reshaping ERP, the growing cybersecurity risks in collaboration tools, and major leadership moves in the industry. ➡️ AI & ERP: Is It the Future or Just Hype? At Acumatica's 2025 Summit, AI took center stage as the company showcased how ERP systems are evolving into strategic platforms for growth and innovation. But does AI truly revolutionize ERP, or is it just the latest buzzword? ➡️ Oracle's AI Agents: A Game-Changer for Sales Teams? Oracle unveiled AI-powered agents designed to transform sales operations by automating repetitive tasks—allowing professionals to focus on customer relationships. These tools, available at no extra cost for Oracle customers, streamline complex tasks across multiple languages, making global sales operations more efficient. ➡️ Cybersecurity Alert: Microsoft Teams Under Attack A rising cybersecurity threat is targeting Microsoft Teams, where cybercriminals are impersonating IT support to deploy ransomware. Employees are being tricked into downloading malicious tools, highlighting the growing risk of attacks on collaboration platforms. While Microsoft was the latest target, this serves as a wake-up call for businesses relying on these tools. ➡️ Leadership Shifts: Zoho and HPE Financial Services Zoho's CEO, Sridhar Vembu, is stepping into a new role as Chief Scientist, signaling a deeper focus on innovation. HPE Financial Services is undergoing a leadership change, with Maeve Culloty taking over as President and CEO following Gerri Gold's departure. ➡️ On the Road & In the Know We're hitting the road, bringing you exclusive insights and discussions from the biggest events in tech. Subscribe now to stay informed—and, of course, awesome.

This week on the MI&S Enterprise Apps Podcast, hosts Melody Brue and Robert Kramer discuss Salesforce, Microsoft, SAP, IBM, Active Directory and AI Agents ERP. Their discussion covers: Salesforce has halted engineer hiring, sparking discussions about the impact of AI on software development jobs. Microsoft is boosting workplace productivity with its new AI-powered assistant, Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.  SAP and IBM are teaming up to help businesses transition to cloud-based ERP systems.  Commvault is making it easier for organizations to recover from Active Directory disasters with their new cloud-based solution.   

The Enterprise is a cutting-edge weekly podcast designed for technology executives and IT decision makers, hosted by Moor Insights & Strategy analysts Melody Brue and Robert Kramer. In this first episode, Melody and Robert take a look at some of the important innovations in 2024 and what they expect to see in 2025. Podcast Overview and Key Discussion Topics The weekly podcast will dive deep into critical enterprise technology domains, including: - Enterprise Resource Planning: Latest innovations in ERP systems - Supply Chain Management (SCM): Strategies for optimizing global operations and leveraging cloud and AI - Modern Workplace Technologies: Tools and platforms transforming business collaboration and HR/HCM - Data Management: Insights into enterprise data intelligence and analytics - Emerging Technologies: AI, machine learning, automation, and their impact on business operations The Enterprise provides actionable insight for technology leaders, covering: - Cutting-edge enterprise software trends - Strategic technology adoption strategies - Real-world case studies and implementation approaches - Expert analysis from seasoned technology analysts Tune in weekly to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving enterprise technology landscape.

Tune in to the latest episode of the Game Time Tech Podcast as Melody Brue and Robert Kramer host special guest Julie Souza, head of AWS's Global Sports Strategy. In this episode, we explore: The three pillars of sports innovation: Performance Data & Analytics, Media Management, and Fan Engagement – and how AWS is driving progress in each area. AWS and the NFL: Cool tech collaborations, from player health and safety (including the Digital Athlete portal) to Next Gen Stats and the exciting potential of generative AI. Impact on the field and beyond: How cloud technology is changing the game for teams, broadcasters, and fans, including injury reduction, rule changes, and new ways to engage with the sport. The Seattle Seahawks partnership: A deep dive into how the Seahawks are using generative AI to enhance content creation and fan engagement. The future of sports tech: What's next for AWS in the world of sports, including globalization and live cloud production. Behind the scenes at AWS Sports: Julie shares unique insights and a fun story from the early days of implementing tracking technology in the NHL. Key Takeaways: Data is king in sports, and AWS is helping teams and leagues unlock its full potential. AI is transforming everything from player safety to fan engagement. Cloud technology is making sports more efficient, accessible, and sustainable. Partnerships between AWS and sports organizations are driving innovation and creating new possibilities for the future of sports.

The films of Robert Kramer blend fiction and documentary modes to engage with, and expand on, traditions of militant political cinema and subjective essay filmmaking. A founding member of the New Left activist film collective Newsreel in 1967, Kramer devoted himself to the group's radical ethos, but he also began to make his own hermetic and probing fiction films—like The Edge (1967) and Ice (1969)—which turned the camera back onto the mostly white middle-class milieu of his comrades, posing thorny questions about the nature of political commitment. This process reached its peak with the sprawling, 3-hour plus Milestones (1975, co-directed with John Douglas), a vast mosaic featuring a cast of over 50 fellow travelers, union organizers, dropouts, Free Vermont commune dwellers, and more, all navigating the demands of their personal and political lives in the wake of the Vietnam War. At the end of '70s, Kramer decamped to France, where his films had been championed by critics like Serge Daney, and proceeded to work in a wide variety of contexts across Europe and beyond, making films like Guns (1980), Our Nazi (1984), Doc's Kingdom (1988), Route One/USA (1989), and Walk the Walk (1996).  Over the past several years, the French DVD company Re:Voir has been beautifully restoring and re-releasing his films, and Kramer, who passed away suddenly in 1999, is currently the subject of a major retrospective at the Viennale, running through the end of November. The retrospective is accompanied by a new book, Starting Places, published by the Austrian Film Museum, which reproduces a 1997 interview with Kramer by the French critic Bernard Eisenchitz alongside several essays written by Kramer himself. To mark the occasion, Film Comment's Clinton Krute and Michael Blair invited Erika Balsom and Benjamin Crais, two noted critics who each proudly own original Milestones posters, to discuss Kramer's life and work. A few short audio clips of Kramer talking about his films, sourced from the original 1997 interview tapes, are interspersed throughout the conversation, providing their own points of departure into this undersung filmmaker's richly heterogenous, and endlessly fascinating, body of work.   Special thanks to Volker Pantenburg. Show Notes: “The Traveller” by Benjamin Crais (Sidecar, 2023): https://newleftreview.org/sidecar/posts/the-traveller “Milestones” by Erika Balsom (4Columns, 2020): https://4columns.org/balsom-erika/milestones Serge Daney on Milestones and Route One/USA (originally published in Cahiers du cinéma, 1975 and 1989): https://sergedaney.blogspot.com/2019/06/the-aquarium-milestones.html; https://sergedaney.blogspot.com/2014/05/murmur-of-world.html  Robert Kramer: Notes de la forteresse (1967-1999) (edited by Cyril Béghin. Re:Voir, 2019):https://re-voir.com/shop/en/books/1101-robert-kramer-notes-de-la-forteresse-1967-1999.html

On this episode of the Six Five Podcast Enterprising Insights, host Keith Kirkpatrick is joined by Robert Kramer, VP and principal analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, and Guy Currier, CTO at Visible Impact, to discuss the announcements and experiences from Oracle CloudWorld and NetSuite SuiteWorld. He then closes the show by asking them to rant or rave about one item in the enterprise market.

On this episode of the Six Five - Game Time Tech, hosts Melody Brue and Robert Kramer are joined by IBM's VP of Sports and Entertainment Partnerships, Noah Syken, to discuss IBM's role in the tech on display at the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships. This year debuts the power of generative AI to add spoken commentary to match highlights, produce match previews, and write hundreds of match summaries called “Match Reports.” Their discussion covers: IBM's 30+ years of innovation in their partnership with the USTA to revolutionize the digital experience of the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships IBM's collaboration expanding the tournament's online presence, engaging millions of fans worldwide via USOpen.org and the US Open app Expert insights on how tech and generative AI enhance the tournament experience  

durée : 00:44:59 - Les Nuits de France Culture - En 1969, avec "People's war", Robert Kramer tournait au Vietnam la résistance d'un peuple sous les bombes. Plus de vingt-cinq ans après, il était de retour à Hanoï pour y tourner "Point de départ", un film qu'il présentait au micro de Michel Ciment dans "Projection Privée" en 1994. - invités : Robert Kramer

In this episode of Enterprising Insights, host Keith Kirkpatrick is joined by Robert Kramer, VP and Principal Analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, to discuss using data to enable ROI from AI deployments. The pair discuss this topic through the lens of several events they attended in recent weeks, including SAP Sapphire, Zoholics, PegaWorld iNspire, and Databricks Summit. The two conclude the show, each contributing a Rave to the Rant and Rave segment.

durée : 01:30:11 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - La Beat Generation, ce ne sont pas uniquement les grandes figures médiatiques. Il y a aussi des personnages moins connus, que ce programme, deuxième volet d'une série, nous en propose d'en croiser quelques-uns. Rencontres autour de figures moins littéraires, mais tout aussi poétiques. - invités : Robert Frank Photographe et vidéaste suisse américain (1924-2019); Robert Kramer; Gary Snyder Poète, écrivain, philosophe, traducteur du japonais

On this episode of the Six Five On the Road, we explore the comprehensive impact of Zoho on businesses ranging from SMBs to large enterprises. Join our hosts at Zoholics in Austin, Texas – The Futurum Group's Lisa Martin, Cory Johnson, and Keith Kirkpatrick with Moor Insights & Strategy's Robert Kramer to delve into Zoho's suite of products and services, and explore how they cater to diverse business needs. Their discussion covers: The evolution of Zoho from a software company for small and medium businesses to a full-scale enterprise solution provider An overview of Zoho's suite of applications and their integration capabilities for businesses Case studies highlighting real-world applications of Zoho's products in different industry sectors Zoho's role in digital transformation strategies for businesses looking to modernize Future outlook and expansions plans of Zoho in the context of emerging business technologies Learn more at Zoho.

In this episode of Enterprising Insights, The Futurum Group's Enterprise Applications Research Director Keith Kirkpatrick is joined by Robert Kramer, vice president and principal analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, to discuss the announcements from Adobe Summit. The pair discusses the news coming out of the show, the state of SaaS applications, data management and governance, and the challenges faced by Adobe and others with incorporating and managing AI. The pair then close out the show with the Rant or Rave segment, where they each champion and criticize something from the enterprise software and CX market.

As we celebrate 3 years of the show, we decided to take a look at one of our favorite eras of American film - the 1970's. We're specifically looking at the Vietnam Anti-War Movement as captured by a fictional film and a documentary; Milestones (1975) and F.T.A. (1972).  On this episode we discuss Robert Kramer's experimental opus, Milestones, and are joined by special guest Jim Miller. Jim was an organizer during this period and provides key insights into just what was going on in that space at the same time Milestones is being made. Spoiler - the film is pretty accurate. Robert Kramer has said that his films would one day add up to a whole. That all his films portray a "consciousness moving through time and place, trying to survive, trying to understand. The continuous process of becoming”.  In Milestones we travel around American with 6 storylines and over 50 characters to survey the landscape of post-Vietnam anti-war activists. 

Robert Kramer – the founder of think tank Nexus Insights, as well as the co-founder and former CEO of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) – returns to “Elevate Eldercare” for another stimulating discussion on the big-picture future of eldercare. As providers and advocates focus on the individual issues facing the sector, such as persistent staffing shortages and new regulations, Kramer challenges everyone to think bigger about the types of services and supports that they'd want for themselves one day – and that, more pressingly, the Baby Boom generation will come to expect from an industry that too often remains stuck in a subpar past. Read about Nexus Insights and its work, including its alliance with the Milken Institute under the Aging Innovation Collaborative banner: https://www.nexusinsights.net/ Learn more about Carehaus, a new intergenerational co-housing project coming to Baltimore:https://www.carehaus.net/

durée : 00:44:59 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - Par Michel Ciment - Avec Robert Kramer - Réalisation Pierrette Perrono - invités : Robert Kramer

Hi listeners! This is part 6 of our ongoing 1970's cinema series. More on this livestream event, here: I discuss three different films and their filmmakers: Fred Wiseman and his Welfare (1975), Robert Kramer's Milestones (1975), and Chick Strand's Soft Fiction (1979). Even by the independent standards of the era, these filmmakers were most original in style, doing things on screen utterly unique in representation, tone and visual language. With possibly further surprises as well. #documentary #zipporahfilms #NYC #1970s #abebeame #HEW #AIM #vietnam #gracepaley #feminism  #anarchism #socialism #newleft #stonewall #zen #suzukiroshi #sanfranciscozencenter #daysofrage #weathermen #kentstate #jacksonstate #malcolmx #lizgarbus #hbo #joeberlinger #canyoncinema #saullevine #thefilm-makerscooperative #womenmakefilm #underground #robertkramer #chickstrand #johndouglas # --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitch-hampton/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitch-hampton/support

You can try out a new workspace on Thursday's through September for free at Life Time Work in Downtown Minneapolis.   Details on the cool initiative from Robert Kramer, Lifetime Work Leader.

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This week, please enjoy the first episode of our new podcast series, “Mission Possible,” produced in conjunction with the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care and AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Each week, you'll hear in-depth interviews and conversations about the ways that leaders can turn decades of reports and recommendations into real results for the people who live in and work in U.S. nursing homes. As the co-founder and former CEO of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), Robert Kramer has a deep and broad perspective on the financial factors that shape long-term care. Like it or not, in a for-profit health care system, where investors put their dollars – and where they don't – has a direct impact on the types of services that are available to elders across the country.  Alex Spanko sat down with Kramer to talk through the current nursing home investment landscape and discuss possible financial levers for driving change in long-term care. Please note this interview was originally recorded in fall 2022. Like what you hear? Check out the “Mission Possible” homepage and subscribe on the service of your choice: https://sites.libsyn.com/463842 Learn more about the producers of “Mission Possible”: https://theconsumervoice.org/ https://paltc.org/

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