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.

🚀 Google Cloud Next

• AI as an operating layer: Moving beyond experimental features to foundational enterprise integration.

• Workspace innovations: AI-powered tools like Google Vids and Workspace Flows streamline productivity.

🎨 Canva Create

• Enterprise expansion: Canva’s push into large-scale business adoption.

• AI-driven design: New features like automated data visualization and enhanced workflow tools.

💼 Microsoft Work Trend Index

• AI’s role in the workplace: How AI is reshaping productivity and employee expectations.

• Workforce adaptation: The importance of upskilling and managing AI-driven workflows.

🎬 Adobe MAX London

• Firefly advancements: New AI-powered image and video models enhance creative workflows.

• Next-gen content creation: Adobe’s push for mobile-first and web-based creative tools.

📈 Big Tech Earnings – SAP, IBM, and ServiceNow

• SAP’s cloud momentum: Strong growth driven by ERP modernization and AI-powered supply chain solutions.

• IBM’s AI shift: Hybrid cloud and AI integration fuel revenue, despite mainframe declines.

• ServiceNow’s enterprise dominance: Strategic positioning as a foundational enterprise layer.