The Enterprise Applications Podcast – Episode 11: Industry 5.0, Adobe Analytics, Figma's IPO, Mitel

In Episode 11 of The Enterprise App Pod,  hosts Melody Brue and Robert Kramer tackle the front lines of Industry 5.0—the new era where AI meets human collaboration to redefine how we work and innovate. This high-energy episode breaks down the evolution from mechanization to intelligent, human-centric operations, spotlighting how ERP and modern tech are becoming the nerve center for sustainable, adaptable, and people-first businesses.

Get the inside story as Mel and Robert discuss:

• Industry 5.0 and the Evolution of Work: Explore the shift from efficiency-focused automation to human-AI teamwork, mass personalization, and the rise of resilient, sustainable operations. Hear how companies are leveraging digital twins, IoT, and AI agents to empower smarter decisions and flexible, creative problem-solving.
• Adobe Analytics and the 1,200% Surge in GenAI Search: Unpack the seismic jump in web traffic driven by generative AI platforms. With traditional SEO giving way to “AIO” (AI optimization), learn why businesses must now retool content to be machine-readable and front-of-mind for AI-powered discovery engines.
• Figma’s IPO and the SaaS Playbook Rewrite: Dive into Figma’s blockbuster IPO and what its soaring valuation means for competitors like Canva and Adobe—and for the entire SaaS landscape. The episode explains why cloud-native, AI-empowered platforms now set the gold standard for growth and public market excitement.
• Mitel’s Restructuring: Reset or Reinvention?: The team analyzes Mitel’s much-watched restructuring—why slashing debt isn’t enough, the tough road ahead for customer trust, and the brutal realities of competing against agile, AI-driven cloud rivals. The conversation explores what it takes for legacy vendors like Mitel and Avaya to shift from survivors to true innovators.

Tune in for actionable insights, clear breakdowns, and pragmatic advice for enterprises navigating digital transformation, AI disruption, and the road ahead in work and technology. Whether you geek out over ERP, SaaS, or just want to stay ahead of tech’s fastest shifts, this episode delivers the clarity and strategy you need.