HFS PODCASTS

HFS PODCASTS

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HFS PODCASTS episodes

  • Unfiltered Stories | Capturing business value from cloud investments

    In this edition of Unfiltered Stories, Saurabh Gupta, President Research and Advisory Services at HFS, connects with Ragu Rajaram, Global Cloud Consulting Leader, EY, and Tom Reuner, Executive Research Leader & Head of EMEA at HFS. They discuss how enterprises can move the needle for their transformation journeys.

    Read the associated Market Vision Paper titled “Only a third of enterprises are realizing their cloud ambitions” here: https://www.hfsresearch.com/research/only-a-third-of-enterprises-are-realizing-their-cloud-ambitions/

    22 min
  • Unfiltered Stories | Responsible AI in the enterprise - at Vodafone (_VOIS)

    Many argue you can’t scale the use of GenAI in the enterprise if you haven’t cracked the challenge of Responsible AI. David Cushman spoke to a range of enterprise leaders attending a recent HFS round table in London to hear how they are tackling this. In this edition we had the opportunity to hear from Lawrence Ampofo, Strategy & Transformation Lead at _VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions).

    You will learn:

    • What makes GenAI different from previous technologies?
    • Are enterprises set up to handle the new governance demands it places on them? If not, what do they need to do?
    • What does the rise of agentic AI mean for governance?
    • Explore more videos in this exploration of Responsible AI in the enterprise here:

      • Unfiltered Stories | Only 2% of firms are ready to scale GenAI-enter the Chief Responsible AI Officer
      • Unfiltered Stories | Responsible AI in the enterprise – at Legal & General
      • Unfiltered Stories | Responsible AI in the enterprise – at the Metaverse Institute
      • 5 min
      • Unfiltered Stories | Responsible AI in the enterprise - at the Metaverse Institute

        Many argue you can’t scale the use of GenAI in the enterprise if you haven’t cracked the challenge of Responsible AI. David Cushman spoke to a range of enterprise leaders attending a recent HFS round table in London to hear how they are tackling this. In this edition we had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Christina Yan Zhang, CEO of The Metaverse Institute.

        You will learn:

        • Why ESG measures must be built into your Responsible AI practices?
        • What makes GenAI different from previous technologies?
        • Are enterprises set up to handle the new governance demands it places on them? If not, what do they need to do?
        • Ignore the environmental challenge of GenAI and your ESG aspirations could unravel overnight.

          Explore more videos in this exploration of Responsible AI in the enterprise here:

          • Unfiltered Stories | Only 2% of firms are ready to scale GenAI-enter the Chief Responsible AI Officer
          • Unfiltered Stories | Responsible AI in the enterprise – at Legal & General
          • Unfiltered Stories | Responsible AI in the enterprise – at Vodafone (_VOIS)
          • 4 min
          • Unfiltered Stories | Only 2% of firms are ready to scale GenAI-enter the Chief Responsible AI Officer

            Taking responsible AI seriously could be the difference between your GenAI projects getting stuck in POCs and pilots and reaching enterprise scale. HFS Executive Research Leader David Cushman interviews newly appointed Accenture Chief Responsible AI Officer Arnab Chakraborty on why CEO Julie Sweet mandated his role - how enterprises can get smart with responsible AI, and why a CRAIO may be the next big role in the enterprise.

            You will learn:

            • Accenture is blazing a trail with a new role.
            • Why GenAI needs a different approach to governance compared with the technologies that have come before it.
            • Why only 2% of enterprises are actually ready to scale GenAI.
            • What enterprises need to operationalize responsible AI.
            • The rise of the CRAIO.
            • Every frustrated enterprise leader should ask themselves what they have done to operationalize responsible AI. It holds the key to progressing to the scale benefits of GenAI.

              Explore more videos in this exploration of Responsible AI in the enterprise here:

              • Unfiltered Stories | Responsible AI in the enterprise – at Legal & General
              • Unfiltered Stories | Responsible AI in the enterprise – at the Metaverse Institute
              • Unfiltered Stories | Responsible AI in the enterprise - at Vodafone (_VOIS)
              • 16 min
              • Unfiltered Stories | Responsible AI in the enterprise - at Legal & General

                Many argue you can't scale the use of GenAI in the enterprise if you haven't cracked the challenge of Responsible AI. David Cushman spoke to a range of enterprise leaders attending a recent HFS round table in London to hear how they are tackling this. In this edition we had the opportunity to hear from Stefano Brown, Group Technology and Data Risk Director at Legal & General.

                You will learn:    

                • What makes GenAI different from previous technologies?
                  • Are enterprises set up to handle the new governance demands it places on them? If not, what do they need to do?
                  • Explore more videos in this exploration of Responsible AI in the enterprise here:

                    • Unfiltered Stories | Only 2% of firms are ready to scale GenAI-enter the Chief Responsible AI Officer
                    • Unfiltered Stories | Responsible AI in the enterprise – at the Metaverse Institute
                    • Unfiltered Stories | Responsible AI in the enterprise – at Vodafone (_VOIS)
                    • 2 min
                    • Unfiltered Stories | How Sutherland is navigating Retail/CPG clients through tough times

                      In this episode of "Unfiltered Stories," Ashish Chaturvedi, Practice Leader at HFS Research, speaks with Sanjay Reddy, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Retail and CPG at Sutherland. They discuss the current state of the retail industry, highlighting the concept of "digital dichotomy" where consumer expectations are rising while input costs soar. Sanjay shares how Sutherland is helping clients navigate these challenges through digital transformation, proprietary products, and outcome-based solutions. They also delve into data strategy, the importance of a strong partner ecosystem, and the role of disruptive technologies like generative AI in enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Tune in to learn how Sutherland is driving innovation and success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

                      Read the associated Horizons Report - Retail and CPG Service Providers, 2023: https://www.hfsresearch.com/research/hfs-horizons-retail-and-cpg-service-providers-2023/

                      15 min
                    • Unfiltered Stories | Demystifying Industry Cloud

                      In this edition of Unfiltered Stories, Tom Reuner, Executive Research Leader and Head of EMEA at HFS, connects with Piyush Saxena, SVP - Cloud Business & Offering Management at HCLTech, and Addy Dubhashi, Global Partner Practice Lead Financial Services at AWS, to discuss how industries adopt the cloud for their specialized needs, with an emphasis on financial services.

                      You will learn:

                      • How how are industries adopting cloud for their specialized needs?
                      • What are compelling outcomes delivered by Industry Cloud?
                      • What are the main lessons learned from Industry Cloud deployments?
                      • 20 min
                      • Fireside Chat | HFS Research Explores Brillio's Journey and Industry Insights

                        HFS CEO and Chief Analyst Phil Fersht speaks with Raj Mamodia, CEO of Brillio. Raj shares his remarkable journey from engineering to the helm of Brillio, unveiling the secrets behind their differentiation strategy rooted in culture, capability, and credibility. Discover Raj's astute observations on the ever-evolving tech services marketplace and the growing trend of AI adoption. Uncover the latest industry insights on consolidation and obtain a glimpse into the future of AI adoption and industry trends. Learn from industry leaders like Phil and Raj, who are at the forefront of innovation.

                        21 min
                      • Unfiltered Stories | Understanding and executing insurance customer experience transformation

                        In this edition of Unfiltered Stories, Sam Duncan, Practice Leader at HFS Research is in conversation with Tami Boswell, Director, Consumer Markets Operations at Aflac and Anshu Biswas, VP, Global Head of Life and Benefits Insurance at Sutherland to discuss about the current state of customer experience (CX) in the insurance industry and the efforts being made to improve it.

                        Some of the key takeaways from this discussion includes:

                        • The insurance industry is experiencing a shift in mindset towards prioritizing customer experience (CX) and recognizing the need to go beyond transactional interactions.
                        • Insurers are leveraging data and emerging technologies to create personalized and seamless customer experiences.
                        • Benchmarking against best-in-class experiences across industries is crucial for insurers to meet customer expectations.
                        • Balancing regulatory requirements with delivering exceptional customer experiences is a challenge in the insurance industry.
                        • Improving CX requires a combination of digital platforms, human interactions, and continuous feedback loops.
                        • Insurers should focus on developing their CX internally while also leveraging third-party service providers for outside perspectives and technological expertise.
                        • Read the associated report Market Impact Report titled “Insurers must confront the reality of their CX and move beyond transactional mindsets” here: https://www.hfsresearch.com/research/sutherland-insurance-cx/

                          20 min
                        • Fireside Chat | HFS Research Explores Brillio's Journey and Industry Insights

                          HFS CEO and Chief Analyst Phil Fersht speaks with Raj Mamodia, CEO of Brillio. Raj shares his remarkable journey from engineering to the helm of Brillio, unveiling the secrets behind their differentiation strategy rooted in culture, capability, and credibility. Discover Raj's astute observations on the ever-evolving tech services marketplace and the growing trend of AI adoption. Uncover the latest industry insights on consolidation and obtain a glimpse into the future of AI adoption and industry trends. Learn from industry leaders like Phil and Raj, who are at the forefront of innovation.

                          21 min

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