3225: Inside Microsoft’s Vision for Cloud PCs and Hybrid Work
Release Date: 03/30/2025
3229: SmartRecruiters on Balancing Automation and Human Connection
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What happens when AI meets the human side of hiring? In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Carr, CEO of SmartRecruiters, to unpack the shifting role of HR in a rapidly evolving talent landscape. With new research showing that 56 percent of leaders say talent acquisition has become significantly more challenging over the past five years, Rebecca offers a timely and thought-provoking perspective on how AI can help – and where it can’t. We explore the tension between automation and human connection, and how organizations can strike the right balance to create meaningful candidate...
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3228: Thoughtworks on AI Agents, Explainability, and What’s Next
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What happens when the hype around generative AI starts to mature, and businesses begin asking harder questions about performance, risk, and long-term value? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Mike Mason, Chief AI Officer at Thoughtworks, to explore how 2025 is shaping up across the enterprise AI landscape—from the rise of intelligent agents to the growing traction of small, nimble models that prioritize security and specificity. Mike brings a deep, practical perspective on the evolution of AI inside complex organizations. He unpacks how AI agents are moving well beyond basic chatbots and...
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3227: Dataiku on Managing LLMs Without the Chaos
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What does it really take to implement generative AI in a way that balances innovation, governance, and long-term value? In today’s episode, , I’m joined by Emma Irwin, Director of Sales Engineering at Dataiku. With a deep background in enterprise AI and experience supporting major organizations like AVIVA and the NHS, Emma brings a grounded, real-world perspective to one of the most hyped areas in tech today. While most businesses are ramping up GenAI investments, few have the processes, controls, or workforce skill sets needed to scale safely and effectively. Emma and I dive...
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3226: How Instabug Uses AI to Catch Bugs Before Users Do
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What if your mobile app could detect bugs, fix UI inconsistencies, and spot user frustration before a user ever reports it? In today’s episode, I sit down with Kenny Johnston, Chief Product Officer at Instabug, to explore how AI is reshaping the way developers build, test, and maintain mobile apps. Instabug is taking mobile observability to an entirely new level by developing what Kenny describes as “zero maintenance apps.” Powered by on-device AI models, their platform can now detect subtle UX breakdowns, visual design flaws, and even frustration signals that wouldn’t normally trigger...
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3225: Inside Microsoft’s Vision for Cloud PCs and Hybrid Work
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What happens when Microsoft joins forces with IGEL to reimagine the future of endpoint computing? In today’s episode, recorded live at IGEL’s Now & Next 2025 in Miami, I sit down with Scott Manchester, Vice President of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop at Microsoft. With decades of experience at the helm of virtualization and cloud innovation, Scott brings a grounded yet forward-looking view of how Microsoft is enabling businesses to adapt to the evolving demands of work. Our conversation explores how Microsoft and IGEL are working together to address real enterprise...
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3224: Omnissa and the Future of Unified Digital Workspaces
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What does bringing clarity and control to today’s fragmented digital work environments take? In this episode, recorded live at IGEL Now & Next 2025, I sit down with Tommy Walker, Partner CTO at Omnissa, to explore the intersection of user experience, security, and operational simplicity in modern enterprise IT. With career-spanning roles at VMware, Citrix, and Cisco, Tommy offers a real-world perspective on navigating complexity while building meaningful solutions that work at scale. This is a conversation grounded in reality. We discuss how organizations can move beyond legacy...
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3223: Gartner Insights on the Future of Endpoint Security and EUC Strategies
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What does it truly take to secure the edge of the enterprise in a multi-cloud, AI-driven world? At IGEL Now & Next 2025 in Miami, I sat down with Marissa Schmidt, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner, to unpack the future of endpoint computing and cybersecurity from a perspective rooted in deep research, hands-on insight, and strategic clarity. As hybrid work continues to scale and the cloud cements itself as the core of modern infrastructure, new demands are being placed on endpoint operating systems, access frameworks, and cloud security models. Marissa brings a clear-eyed view of...
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3222: IGEL CEO Klaus Oestermann on Rewriting the Rules of Endpoint Computing
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What does it really take to reimagine the future of endpoint computing? In this special episode recorded live from IGEL’s Now and Next 2025 event in Miami, I sit down with Klaus Oestermann, CEO of IGEL, to explore how cybersecurity, digital workspaces, and user experience are being transformed at the edge. Klaus is no stranger to innovation, having spent decades in high-assurance security across critical industries, and now leading IGEL’s mission to simplify, secure, and modernize how enterprises manage endpoints. Our conversation starts by unpacking the shift from traditional...
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3221: IGEL on Securing the Edge with Zero Trust and Preventative Models
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What if the next major leap in cybersecurity isn't a new tool but a smarter way to think about the edge? In this special episode recorded live at IGEL Now & Next 2025 in Miami, I sit down with John Walsh, Field CTO for Critical Sectors at IGEL, to unpack the changing face of endpoint security, the rise of zero trust, and the role of AI in shaping both threats and defenses. John brings a career’s worth of insight across aerospace, defense, and high-assurance systems to a conversation that covers the shifting threat landscape and how IGEL’s preventative security model is helping...
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3220: IBM Consulting Unpacks The Great Tech Reset
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What’s the return on your AI investment? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Varun Bijlani, Global Managing Partner for Hybrid Cloud Services at IBM Consulting, to explore why 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for IT leaders under pressure to deliver stronger, measurable outcomes from technology investments. While many IT projects have historically delivered modest returns, expectations are rising. With a growing number of executives focused on increasing ROI by 25 percent or more, the ability to connect AI efforts to real business value is becoming non-negotiable. Drawing on...
info_outlineWhat happens when Microsoft joins forces with IGEL to reimagine the future of endpoint computing? In today’s episode, recorded live at IGEL’s Now & Next 2025 in Miami, I sit down with Scott Manchester, Vice President of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop at Microsoft.
With decades of experience at the helm of virtualization and cloud innovation, Scott brings a grounded yet forward-looking view of how Microsoft is enabling businesses to adapt to the evolving demands of work.
Our conversation explores how Microsoft and IGEL are working together to address real enterprise challenges—from simplifying endpoint management to ensuring high-performance, secure digital workspaces.
We look at how Windows 365 Cloud PC and Azure Virtual Desktop are helping businesses embrace the cloud while navigating the transition to Windows 11. And we discuss the real-world implications of this shift, from extending the lifecycle of devices to increasing flexibility for IT teams and remote users alike.
Scott also opens up about the industries that are leading in cloud workspace adoption—from healthcare systems like Baptist Medical Center to federal agencies and financial services—and how Microsoft is shaping its offerings to meet the distinct needs of these sectors.
We unpack the unique advantages of IGEL’s Linux-based OS, the growing role of zero trust architecture, and why seamless user experiences are no longer optional in the hybrid era.
With new licensing models like Windows 365 Frontline Shared and deeper integration between Microsoft and IGEL, it’s clear this partnership is more than technical alignment—it’s a shared strategy aimed at delivering resilient, secure, and scalable digital environments.
Whether you’re planning your Windows 11 migration or just exploring cloud PCs as part of your future roadmap, this episode is packed with strategic insights from a tech leader who knows how to deliver results. What role will the cloud desktop play in your 2025 strategy?