Stories From the Cloud

Enterprises worldwide are turning to the cloud to help them thrive in an ever-more-competitive environment. In this podcast, veteran journalists Michael Hickins and Barbara Darrow chat with the people behind this massive digital transformation and the effects it has on their work and lives.

Stories from the Cloud: Intelipost Aims for a More Efficient Supply Chain 07/28/2022

Stories from the Cloud: Intelipost Aims for a More Efficient Supply Chain Intelipost CEO and founder Stefan Rehm joins Michael Hickins and Barb Darrow to talk about the ways in which data-rich transactions are making it possible to manage supply chains more efficiently than ever before. He also discusses his experience with and Oracle NetSuite. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/23889363

How neural networks improve diagnostics 03/03/2022

How neural networks improve diagnostics Justin Anderson, CEO of Xpert AI, joins hosts Barb Darrow and Michael Hickins to talk about AI, how neural networks can improve healthcare diagnoses, explain how deep learning models are built and how they work, as well as the ethical implications of the use of AI-assistants in the human brain. He also talks about how Oracle for Startups has helped get Xpert AI and other startups off the ground. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/22315214

Navigating cloud waters: How Daikin Applied, Fujitsu, and Oracle Cloud Scale to Support the New Digital Economy 02/02/2022

Navigating cloud waters: How Daikin Applied, Fujitsu, and Oracle Cloud Scale to Support the New Digital Economy Every organization in today's economy has become a digital entity. Some embrace these new changes, while others are playing catch up. Daikin Applied worked with Fujitsu America to ensure their place in a digital economy. With several issues at hand, they were stifled in their ability to scale and support new digital demands. Check out this special podcast as part of Stories from the Cloud, hosted by Tech Influencer Bill Kleyman on how Daikin Applied reimagined their modernization efforts. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/22001810

Denis Pombriant discusses CRM’s integration challenge 11/17/2021

Denis Pombriant discusses CRM’s integration challenge Barb Darrow and Michael Hickins chat with Beagle Research principal analyst Denis Pombriant about the challenge facing the new generation of CRM tools. Pombriant says they’re great, but need to be better integrated with other tools used by salespeople, including word processing and email. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/21190928

Navigating cloud waters with manufacturer UGN, Fujitsu and Oracle 10/08/2021

Navigating cloud waters with manufacturer UGN, Fujitsu and Oracle Getting started on your cloud and transformation journey doesn't have to be complicated. Some great partners and leaders are ready to help you build a map to navigate the cloud waters. Check out this special podcast as part of Stories from the Cloud, hosted by Tech Influencer Bill Kleyman. Hear manufacturer UGN and Fujitsu discuss how they got started, the lessons they learned, and some of the remarkable outcomes they've experienced. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/20678819

Creating purpose-built clouds — with Oracle’s Ross Brown, VP of Product Marketing for Cloud GTM 10/04/2021

Creating purpose-built clouds — with Oracle’s Ross Brown, VP of Product Marketing for Cloud GTM In this special episode of Stories from the Cloud, Kathleen Tandy and Ross Brown discuss the origins of Oracle and how engineering at the hardware level, in parallel with new cloud services, has given them the unique ability to create purpose-built clouds unhindered by existing architecture. As complexity continues to increase, Oracle’s bare metal infrastructure is helping customers move forward quickly and securely. Don’t miss Ross’s insights on the future of cloud migration and the importance of accountability along the way. Ross Brown is Vice President of Product Marketing for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Formerly SVP of WW Partners and Alliances at VMware, he is an evangelist for both Oracle and VMware and has been an innovative GTM leader for over 25 years. Kathleen Tandy is Vice President of Global Partner and Alliance Marketing at VMware. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/20678867

Innovating with the cloud 09/15/2021

Innovating with the cloud Capgemini's CTO at the UK Oracle practice, Chris Hollies joins us for episode 5 in the Designed for Change podcast mini-series, brought to you by Stories from the Cloud. Discussing how different industries are using automation and low-code development to develop products faster, to innovate and adapt to change. Designed for Change: Capgemini + Oracle: /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/20473550

More data, more value 08/25/2021

More data, more value Accenture's global database lead, Julian Dontcheff joins us for Episode 4 in the Designed for Change podcast mini-series, brought to you by Stories from the Cloud. Today's discussion is on using automation to harness data, driving agility and innovation. Designed for Change: Accenture + Oracle: /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/20251217

How Vistory uses blockchain to build trust in 3D printing 08/10/2021

How Vistory uses blockchain to build trust in 3D printing Additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, can be a long-term solution to supply chain issues -- whether due to global pandemics or disruptions such as the Suez Canal blockage -- all while reducing the carbon footprint of often-wasteful traditional manufacturing processes. Listen in as former journalists Barb Darrow and Michael Hickins talk with , CEO of , a start-up that is solving the digital trust problem inherent in additive manufacturing with the use of . /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/20059493

Securing for the future 08/04/2021

Securing for the future KPMG's Niranjan Haridass joins us for episode 3 in the Designed for Change podcast mini-series, brought to you by Stories from the Cloud. Today’s discussion is on remote work, the greater reliance on the cloud, and how to stay more secure to drive innovation. To learn more: KPMG + Oracle: Designed for Change podcast mini series: Designed for Change homepage: /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/19946708

A More Intelligent Cloud 07/14/2021

A More Intelligent Cloud Holger Mueller joins us for Episode 2 in the podcast mini-series, brought to you by Stories from the Cloud. Discussing how automation is driving cloud adoption and boosting innovation, as well as the capabilities of an intelligent cloud. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/19784006

Adapting to change 06/23/2021

Adapting to change Accenture's Samia Tarraf joins us for episode 1 in the Designed for Change podcast mini-series, brought to you by Stories from the Cloud. We'll discuss how businesses are adapting to overcome challenges, and how the power of data aids their transformation. Learn more: /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/19569407

Tracing Food Origins Through Blockchain-Based Applications 04/14/2021

Tracing Food Origins Through Blockchain-Based Applications Mina Kordi, founder of Tracifier, discusses her company's role in helping trace and certify food origins through a blockchain-based application. She also discusses the challenges of overcoming mansplaining, being a female founder, and running an early-stage startup. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/18714467

Building the Future of Healthcare Construction 03/08/2021

Building the Future of Healthcare Construction Half of the world's population doesn't have access to adequate healthcare services, and there's a massive need to expand healthcare infrastructure. But most healthcare construction projects run late and go over budget. Maha Harper, COO and cofounder of Atlas Group London, joins this episode to explain how her company is using the cloud to improve the complex world of hospital construction. She also shares her story of being a female founder in a male-dominated industry. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/18237521

Peeling Back the Compensation Onion 12/23/2020

Peeling Back the Compensation Onion Every company, at its core, sells something. But the way employees and partners are incentivized to sell products varies wildly from company to company — even within the same industry. Xactly CEO Chris Cabrera explains how AI, data, and cloud computing can help employers better motivate and compensate their teams. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527229

Diving In to the Talent Pool 11/09/2020

Diving In to the Talent Pool The way we work has changed dramatically this year. The way companies recruit, retain, and develop employees is changing, too. On this episode, Arun Satyan of Hyreo and Chris Grosjean of Rocketmat discuss new trends in HR and HCM, the role of emerging tech like AI, and the benefits of being in the Oracle for Startups program. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527232

Making the Internet More Internetty 09/25/2020

Making the Internet More Internetty How does internet traffic get where it needs to go? NOIA Network has a unique answer to that question, aimed at making the internet more efficient. CTO Jonas Simanavicius tells their story. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527235

Ideas That Will Never Work Just Might Work 08/28/2020

Ideas That Will Never Work Just Might Work Accounting and finance professionals don't like ambiguity. But these days, very little is certain. Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, Executive Director of Finance Thought Leadership at Oracle, says organizations will have to become less risk-averse if they want to innovate and get ahead of the competition. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527241

A Little Startup Goes A Long Way 08/21/2020

A Little Startup Goes A Long Way Involving startups in mission-critical activities, such as supply chain operations, is a risk many large enterprises don't want to take. Veera Johnson and Douglas Johnson-Poensgen explain how their startup, Circulor, has built relationships with major manufacturers. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527244

The Forecast Calls For... 08/14/2020

The Forecast Calls For... It's not easy to predict the future. But when it comes to budget forecasts, the right data and the right models are better than any crystal ball. Tony Nash, CEO and founder of Complete Intelligence, explains how AI and the cloud are giving companies better tools to see into their financial futures. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527247

Call Centers of Excellence 07/28/2020

Call Centers of Excellence Knowledge is power. And in the business world, knowing what your customers truly think of you is an extremely powerful tool. But those insights are hard to come by. Tony McCormack, CEO of Joulica, explains how advanced analytics are helping call center workers better understand their customers — so they can provide better service. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527250

A Fashion-Focused Transparency Tool 07/23/2020

A Fashion-Focused Transparency Tool Today's consumers don't just want to be fashionable. They want to know where their fashion items come from and how they're made. And they want to be able to prove it. On this episode, Peter Merkert, co-founder of Retraced, explains how blockchain, Kubernetes and other emerging technologies are giving consumers supply chain insights that they never had before. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527253

Risk And Reward 07/16/2020

Risk And Reward There are risks any time you move to new tech. The cloud in particular has caused friction between CISOs, who are laser-focused on security, and other execs. This gap presents an opportunity for leaders to come together and rethink how they can do business both more efficiently and more securely, says KPMG's Brian Jensen. In this episode, Jensen shares key takeaways from the 2020 Oracle and KPMG Cloud Threat Report and what they mean for today's businesses. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527259

Streaming and The Sting 05/15/2020

Streaming and The Sting Streaming video has come a long way, but there's still a sizeable lag from when live events happen to when they show up on your screen. That's the problem Phenix aims to solve. CMO Jed Corenthal discusses the ramifications of real-time video for sports fans, gamblers, music aficionados, and other content consumers — and how the cloud can make it happen. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527262

Holler If You Hear Me 05/11/2020

Holler If You Hear Me "How likely are you to recommend this podcast to a friend?" That question might give you flashbacks to all the lengthy customer service surveys you've been asked to fill out over the years. You know, the ones that don't always solicit the type of feedback you actually want to give — or that a brand wants to receive, for that matter. Rado Raykov, CEO of Holler Live, talks about how his startup is rethinking customer feedback for the social media, swipe-up/swipe-down age. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527268

Beat The Beetles 05/04/2020

Beat The Beetles Early detection is the key to stopping pests and diseases that threaten agricultural crops. But when plant-eating beetles hide under leaves and plants show no visible signs of disease until it's too late, that's not an easy task. AgroScout, a startup based in Israel, aims to solve this problem using drones, multispectral imaging and data science. CEO Simcha Shore explains how these different technologies come together to help farmers get a leg up. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527271

Tidying Up Your Enterprise Apps 02/10/2020

Tidying Up Your Enterprise Apps Hoarding isn't just a problem with papers in our desks or socks in our drawers. It affects enterprise applications, too. When companies feel obligated to keep all their data and pack as many features as possible into their apps, it can make them less efficient. Daniel Newman, principal analyst and founding partner of Futurum Research, says modern cloud apps can help businesses use less data — and use it better. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527274

Fighting in the Dark 12/12/2019

Fighting in the Dark Internet of Things devices that weren't built with security in mind open the door to downtime, intellectual property theft, and worse. The problem is, if you can't see the cyberattacks against these devices' vulnerabilities, you can't fight them. Michael Yehoshua, vice president of global marketing for security firm SCADAfence, discusses major IoT threats and how to protect against them. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527280

Paper vs. Robots 11/22/2019

Paper vs. Robots Are robots coming for manufacturing jobs? That's a very common question in the industry. But the reality is, except in the largest high-volume factories, pencils and paper still rule the day. On this episode, Mark Carleton, COO of manufacturing software provider MESTEC, explains how technology can help modernize and improve operations. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527283

Get Buy-In or Die Tryin' 11/13/2019

Get Buy-In or Die Tryin' Emerging technologies promise to change the way we do business. But if employees don't use the new software and gadgets at their disposal, that promise will never become reality. Paul Gaynor, global technology practice leader at PwC, discusses ways to get user buy-in, increase adoption of new tech, and drive digital transformation. /episode/index/show/storiesfromthecloud/id/17527286

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