Strategy for Breakfast

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversation. In this week’s episode, presenter Alex Wood is joined by Professor David Maimon to discuss the Dark Web, the hidden collective of internet sites that can only be accessed by an anonymized web browser. David is director of the evidence-based cybersecurity research group at Georgia State University, which monitors the Dark Web to uncover crimes and illegal activity. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected].

Discussion Points:

·      What is the Dark Web and how is it being used by criminals to engage in illegal activities?

·      What are some of the common misconceptions about the Dark Web and can it be used as a tool for good?

·      How can enterprises protect themselves from being targeted by users on the Dark Web, and how they can educate employees about its risks?

Get in touch:

·      Connect with our guest David Maimon

·      Connect with our host Alex Wood

·      Or email [email protected]

Resources mentioned in this episode:

·      GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables

·      GDS Group - Summits

·      If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in cybersecurity, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the supply chain. Paul Moxon, SVP Data Architecture and Chief Evangelist at Denodo, discusses how companies can protect their supply chains, build more certainty into existing systems, and get greater visibility into it all.

 Can you envision a future where technology and awareness work together to navigate these challenges? Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]  

 Discussion points  

·       What are the continuing issues with global supply chains and what can companies do to overcome them?

·       What steps can companies take to build more certainty into their existing systems?

·       What role can third party logistics companies play in providing better visibility into their operations for their customers?

 Get in touch  

·       Connect with our guest Paul Moxon 

·       Connect with host Sarah Tijou 

·       Or email [email protected]  

  Resources mentioned in this episode  

·       GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables  

·       GDS Group – Summits  

·       If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group  

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take a look at one of the newest members of the C-Suite, the Chief Experience Officer (or CXO), and what that role really entails. Discover why the first 10 seconds of a customer’s journey are the most important, as well as toeing the fine line between knowing the customer and being downright creepy.

Join us as we learn from Todd Unger, the CXO for the American Medical Association, who has literally written the CXO’s playbook. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]

Discussion points

·      How do you define the CXO role, and how did it make its way into the C-Suite?

·      What happens in the first 10 seconds of the customer journey that makes it so important?

·      Have consumers peaked in terms of their experience expectations?

Get in touch

·      Connect with our guest Todd Unger

·      Connect with host Colin Cosell

·      Or email [email protected]

Resources mentioned in this episode

·      GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables

·      GDS Group – Summits

·      If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in customer experience, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Episode Description: 

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations! In this episode, we faced a topic that keeps a lot of CIOs up at night: cloud costs!  

Flexera’s surveyed more than 750 cloud decision makers for their 2023 State of the Cloud Report and more than 4 in 5 said managing cloud spend was their top cloud challenge - pushing cloud security and lack of cloud expertise down the list. But how did we get here, and how do we take control of cloud spending once and for all? 

Paxton Lamons is an experienced executive leader in Saas Product Development, platform Engineering, AWS Cloud Center of Excellence, FinOps, DevSecOps, and all things agile. Together with GDS host Julia Belle, he unpacks the common pitfalls to look out for, and shares his top tips to align finance, operations, and IT. 

Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected] 

 Discussion points  

• What to factor in when migrating workloads  
• Common cloud cost pitfalls (and strategies to avoid them) 
• How to achieve cost optimization when building cloud-native workloads 
• The role of culture in cloud 

 Get in touch 

• Connect with our guest Paxton Lamons 
• Connect with host Julia Belle  
• Or email [email protected] 

 Resources mentioned in this episode 

• Paxton’s Book Recommendation: Cloud FinOps 
• GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables 
• GDS Group – Summits 
• If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group 

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the implications of deepfakes in the business world. Vikas, Chief Product Officer at ID Now, discusses the rise of deepfakes, their diverse forms beyond facial manipulation, and the escalating risks they pose for businesses, especially in online service provision.  

Can you envision a future where technology and awareness work together to navigate these challenges? Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected] 

 Discussion points 

• What are deepfakes and what are they used for?  
• How can AI-based technologies detect and counter deepfakes?  
• How can you empower individuals and enterprises against this evolving threat landscape? 

 Get in touch 

• Connect with our guest Vikas Seth 
• Connect with host Sarah Tijou 
• Or email [email protected] 

 Resources mentioned in this episode 

• GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables 
• GDS Group – Summits 
• If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group 

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the importance of penetration testing or “pen-testing” in cybersecurity. Discover why traditional strategies are in dire need of an upgrade, as well as why it’s important to take an offensive approach to security. Join us as we learn from Robin Fewster, the Senior Security Testing Manager for Hargreaves Lansdown and a career pen-tester of 20+ years, who has seen the evolution of cyberattacks as the internet continues to grow. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]  

Discussion points 

• What is the importance of learning from fellow pen-testers as cyber threats keep increasing and evolving? 
• Why haven’t cybersecurity testing programs evolved the way they should, given the increasing frequency of and new approaches to cybersecurity? 
• How can AI and automation assist in pen-testing strategies? 

 Get in touch 

• Connect with our guest Robin Fewster  
• Connect with host Colin Cosell 
• Or email [email protected] 

 Resources mentioned in this episode 

• GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables 
• GDS Group – Summits 
• If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group 

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! the podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations! In this episode, we delve into the world of retail, and the profound impact customer experience has on your brand. Discover why bringing the human back to CX is the ultimate game-changer, driving revenue and cultivating customer loyalty. Melissa Day, Vice President of Brand Growth at Lovesac takes us on a journey through retail's evolving landscape, and we uncover emerging trends like tech-enabled human interactions, story-based showrooming, and the power of diversifying channels. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected] 

Discussion points 

• Why does customer experience matter now more than ever? 
• What does great customer experience look like? 
• What trends in retail customer experiences are you seeing? 

Get in touch 

• Connect with Melissa Day 
• Connect with Stephanie Garey 
• Or email [email protected] 

 Resources mentioned in this episode 

• GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables 
• GDS Group – Summits 
• If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group 

Episode description 

Join Sandeep Sudarshan, Chief Technology Officer of Telecoms at Capgemini as we explore the world of telecom and its transformation through AI, 5G, and the cloud. Delve into AI's potential for groundbreaking innovations and efficiencies, reshaping customer experiences and network management, and how 5G and the cloud play into all of this. 

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, industry professional, or simply curious about telecom's future, this podcast is a must-listen. Let us know what you think, email us at [email protected]. 

Discussion points 

- What excites you about AI in the telco space? Do you have any concerns about it or elements you’re careful of?  

- On the Capgemini website it says “5G is the defining element of every telco’s transformation strategy” – can you dig into what that means and what it looks like in practice for leaders in this space?  

- What role will the cloud play in the future of the telco industry?   

Get in touch 

• Connect with Sandeep Sudarshan 
• Connect with Julia Belle 
• Or email [email protected] 

Resources mentioned in this episode 

• GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables 
• GDS Group – Summits 
• If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group 
• 5G at Capgemini

At a recent GDS Group roundtable, Jorrit Steinz, the CEO and founder of Channel Engine wowed us with his insight into the marketplace revolution. So GDS Group’s Kelley Iuele had to pick his brains on the podcast about what he sees as the key e-commerce challenges and opportunities for businesses in 2023, and the strategies and technologies we should focus on. Let us know what you think, email us at [email protected]. 

Discussion points 

• What are the key challenges and opportunities for businesses entering new international markets? 
• What strategies and technologies can empower e-commerce companies to optimise their operations and drive international growth? 
• What role do marketplaces play in driving international e-commerce growth, and how can businesses maximise their presence on these platforms? 

Get in touch 

• Connect with Jorrit Steinz 
• Connect with Kelley Iuele 
• Or email [email protected] 

Resources mentioned in this episode 

• GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables 
• GDS Group – Summits 
• If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group 

Episode description 

Digital transformation. What does it mean? Ask a room of 4 executives and you’ll get 5 different answers. But what we do know is that digital transformation is an important, yet extremely challenging task.

So, GDS Group’s Ben Thompson spoke with Julie Roehm, a global business and transformation expert, former CMO and CXO and a public + private board director. She’s here to share her top tips, and what works (and doesn’t work!) when it comes to transformation. Let us know what you think, email us at [email protected]. 

Discussion points 

• What are the key characteristics of successful transformations? How do you manage obstacles?  
• How can we bring our people along on these transformation journeys? 
• What advice have you given others contemplating transformations in their own company?  

Get in touch 

• Connect with Julie Roehm  
• Connect with Ben Thompson  
• Or email [email protected] 

Resources mentioned in this episode 

• GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables 
• GDS Group – Summits 
• If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group