3252: How Sonata Software Is Shaping the Next Era of Intelligent Business
Release Date: 04/22/2025
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3252: How Sonata Software Is Shaping the Next Era of Intelligent Business
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What does it really take to modernize an enterprise in a world of constant disruption, increasing AI capabilities, and evolving customer expectations? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Rajsekhar Datta Roy, Chief Technology Officer at Sonata Software, to explore how modernization engineering and responsible AI adoption are reshaping business transformation strategies. Raj brings decades of experience to the conversation, guiding organizations through the complexities of aligning technology with business value. We begin by unpacking what modernization truly means in today’s...
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info_outlineWhat does it really take to modernize an enterprise in a world of constant disruption, increasing AI capabilities, and evolving customer expectations? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Rajsekhar Datta Roy, Chief Technology Officer at Sonata Software, to explore how modernization engineering and responsible AI adoption are reshaping business transformation strategies.
Raj brings decades of experience to the conversation, guiding organizations through the complexities of aligning technology with business value. We begin by unpacking what modernization truly means in today’s environment. Rather than a single event, Raj explains how modernization is a continuous process that blends operational efficiency with agile frameworks and a readiness to adapt to future technologies like AI.
My guest shares Sonata Software’s structured approach to modernization, designed to generate efficiency from existing systems and redirect those savings into smarter, faster innovation cycles.
We also explore the growing role of generative AI in digital transformation. Raj outlines the importance of moving beyond surface-level applications, advocating for a deeper integration of AI into reimagined business processes. He discusses Sonata’s responsible-first approach to AI, including its governance framework and platform-level deployment strategy that ensures secure and ethical implementation.
The result is not only a future-ready enterprise, but one that can deliver measurable value through better customer experiences, faster decision-making, and scalable AI adoption.
As we zoom out, Raj highlights key ecosystem shifts, such as the growing importance of cross-industry collaboration and transforming customer expectations in the age of intelligent agents. He also offers advice on how to modernize without disrupting core systems, emphasizing the value of continuous learning, hands-on experimentation, and practical frameworks that reduce time to impact.
If your organization is navigating digital transformation or exploring responsible AI deployment, this conversation offers both a strategic lens and real-world examples to help you move forward with clarity. How are you preparing your technology stack and business processes for what comes next? Let’s continue the conversation.