Connected & Ready

In the spring of 2020, a group of companies came together to respond to the call for an increase in ventilator production. To succeed, they would have to focus on cooperation over competition. On this episode of Connected & Ready, Gemma is joined by Dr. Graham Hoare, chairman of Ford of Britain, for a conversation about this hugely complex project, the technology that enabled their collaboration, and how a crisis today can change the way we do business tomorrow.

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Low code development has made huge strides over the past couple years and has emerged as a transformative tool for professional developers. On this episode of Connected & Ready, Gemma is joined by Brian Hodel, a senior business systems analyst at T-Mobile for a conversation about using low code to bridge gaps, drive innovation, and accelerate development. Brian shares his experiences with using low code at T-Mobile and why he’s excited about its future.

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Educators at all levels are rethinking—and in many cases reinventing—their methods of connecting with students and the role technology plays in their increasingly digital classrooms. On this episode of Connected & Ready, DePaul University adjunct professor Veronica Appleton joins Gemma for a conversation about finding creative ways to bring teachers and students together, and what that means for the future.

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The next three to five years are expected to be more transformative for sales than the past 100. While many trends are driving the change, technology is enabling it. In this episode of Connected & Ready, Gemma is joined by Chris Weber, Corporate Vice President at Microsoft for a look at the current state of sales technology, the augmentative power of AI, and the role empathy plays in leadership as well as connecting with customers.

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Modern marketing is transforming the way businesses reach, engage, and deliver to their customers. In this episode of Connected & Ready, Gemma is joined by Wunderman Thompson CTO Cleve Gibbon for a conversation about technology’s role in marketing today, reframing marketing challenges, and the importance of preparing for the future.

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Low code development platforms are simplifying processes, enabling agility, and transforming the way teams solve business challenges. In this episode of Connected & Ready, Gemma is joined by Russ Felker, CTO of GlobalTranz, for a conversation about the possibilities, applications, and advantages of low code technology—and practical strategies businesses of all sizes can use to adopt it.

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Over the past few months, the percentage of online sales have doubled, creating a rush to offer digital sales. In this episode of Connected & Ready, Gemma is joined by analyst Steve Wilson for conversation about moving online quickly while still protecting against fraud and other risks. Steve shares his views on the risks of e-commerce, the benefits of adopting a modern CRM system, and the questions you need to ask before you open online.

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2020 has presented a range of challenges, and opportunities, for IT leaders who have had to pivot quickly to address short term needs while carefully assessing long-term investments. In this episode of Connected & Ready, Gemma is joined by Adam Dennison, Executive Moderator for CIO, an IDG Global Communications media brand. Adam shares insight into the perspectives of IT leaders, the impact current disruptions are having on budgets and business priorities, and where companies are looking to accelerate digital transformation investments in the near and long term.

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Agriculture is one of the last great analog industries. However, current and long-term trends are driving a rapid acceleration of digitization in the farming sector. In this episode of Connected & Ready, Gemma is joined by Arama Kukutai, co-founder and partner of Finistere Ventures. Hear Arama’s perspective on the shifting landscape of agriculture, the technology driving innovation, and the future of this historically resilient industry. For help making your supply chain more agile, connected, and resilient, request a live demo of Dynamics 365 today:

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The trend toward digitization of sales has increased rapidly. Ongoing challenges and changes are forcing businesses to explore and adopt new ways to connect with their customers. In this episode of Connected & Ready, Gemma is joined by guest speaker Mary Shea, a principal analyst serving B2B marketing professionals at Forrester Research. Mary shares her views on the impact of digitization on buyers and sellers, how technologies like AI can help, and the importance of empathy.

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