Best Sap Ecosystem Podcasts (2025)

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AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: John Accardi on Technology Evolutions, Getting Started with AI 11:31

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Key Takeaways Career journey and Microsoft involvement: While he's been in the industry for a long time, Accardi recounts being in the Microsoft arena for about 14 to 15 years. "My entire career has been around technology...and I have familiarity with various platforms," he notes. He has filled a range of roles, including sales leadership, marketin…

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Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian's Crowning Achievement 5:10

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I break down why Google Cloud’s new Gemini Enterprise may be Thomas Kurian’s most ambitious and most defining move yet. Highlights 00:14 — One of the fastest-growing companies in the Cloud Wars Top 10 — and one that has been the most innovative, successful, and is definitely making a run at the number one spot — is Goo…

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Why AI Fails Without Psychological Safety (and How to Fix It) 9:58

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Raj Verma, Chief Culture, Inclusion and Employee Experience Officer at Sanofi, to explore how culture, trust and co-creation became the foundation of one of the most ambitious AI transformations in the industry. Raj breaks down why culture is a verb, not a vibe, and how Sanofi intentionall…

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Episode 25: AI Won’t Save You - Jon Reed on the Real Work Behind Transformation 1:42:29

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Guest: Jon Reed - CoFounder diginomica - Enterprise Analyst Host: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutions Summary: In this conversation, Jon Reed discusses the role of AI in business transformation, emphasizing that AI should be viewed as an accelerant rather than a standalone solution. He highlights the importance o…

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Microsoft Ignite: Renowned Futurists Map Out the Next Era of Enterprise AI Success 3:58

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In today's Cloud Wars Agent and Copilot Minute, I look at how screen-aware Copilots, task-based agents, and multimodal interfaces are reshaping enterprise work — and why identity, permissions, and access guardrails now matter more than ever. Highlights 00:30 — Two experts, Brian Madden, Vice President and Field Technology Officer and Futurist at Ci…

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The New Rules of Leadership in 2026 (and What You Must Stop Tolerating) 9:22

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Frederic Patitucci, Chief People & Culture Officer at Philip Morris International, reveals the inside story of PMI’s decade-long transformation, from a traditional tobacco company to a science-driven, smoke-free business. Frédéric explains how PMI rebuilt its business model, operating mode…

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Hottest in Cloud/AI: Palantir #1, Google Cloud #2, Oracle #3 5:20

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I reveal how Palantir leapfrogged the competition with 63% cloud growth, shaking up the Cloud Wars Top 10. Highlights 00:14 — Periodically, I do an update on what I call the Cloud Wars Growth Chart. The latest list shows that Palantir — new to the Cloud Wars Top 10 — is number one in fastest growth, by a long shot. Goo…

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Workday's Acquisition of Sana Delivers AI-Enabled Knowledge Access to Customers 3:05

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I discuss Workday's acquisition of the enterprise knowledge and learning platform provider Sana, and what it means for customers. Highlights 0:05 — Now,the understanding of the capabilities of LLMs has seeped from discussions among in-the-know business leaders into the general public. Personally, I don't know anyone wh…

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AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Stoneridge Software's Eric Newell Shares Community Summit Takeaways, Future of AI Adoption 4:18

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In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, John Siefert is joined by Eric Newell, CEO, Stoneridge Software, while on-site at Community Summit North America 2025, which took place October 19-23. Newell shares his takeaways from the conference, and what he expects the future of AI adoption to look like over the next 12-18 months. Key Takeaway…

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How to Build a Responsible AI Ecosystem 15:52

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Michiel van Duin, Chief People Technology, Data and Insights Officer at Novartis to discuss how the company is building a human-centered AI ecosystem that connects people, data, and technology. Michiel explains how Novartis brings together HR, IT, and corporate strategy to align AI innovat…

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Elevaite365 Test Automation Turns Testing into a Strategic Advantage 8:30

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In today's podcast, John Siefert sits down with Magnus Perri, CEO, elevaite365 Test Automation, and Michael Catterall, Product Lead, elevaite365 Test Automation, to unpack how AI is redefining testing in Dynamics 365 projects. They discuss why manual testing overwhelms business users, how elevaite365 Test Automation's platform automates and adapts …

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SAP + Snowflake: Promiscuous Partnership Powerful + Promising 5:17

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I explore how tech rivals are becoming collaborators to better serve customer innovation. Highlights 00:43 — I call SAP and Snowflake's recent announcement a promiscuous partnership that's powerful and promising. I'll try not to trip over too many more P’s here, but I think the point of this is we're seeing the promisc…

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AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: LS Retail's Jeff Miller on Global Deployments, AI Integration, Client Collaboration 15:53

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In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, John Siefert hosts Jeff Miller, Vice President, Americas, LS Retail, for a discussion on LS Retail's position in its industry, how it supports organizations across the globe, integrating AI, and upcoming projects. Key Takeaways About the company: LS Retail has been a leader in its industry from an …

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Inside Palantir: Wildly Different Value Prop for Customers — Growth! 5:16

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I take you inside Palantir’s wildly different approach to driving customer growth. Highlights 00:14 — One of the companies causing a lot of disruption within the Cloud Wars Top 10 companies is Palantir, which recently reported its Q3 revenue up 63% to $1.12 billion, just growing incredibly fast and putting together a r…

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Palantir Q3 Reveals New Deal Sizes, Shorter Timelines, Bigger Ambition | Cloud Wars Live 28:35

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In this special episode of Cloud Wars Live, Bob Evans speaks with Chad Wahlquist, Architect at Palantir, about the company’s explosive Q3 growth and the accelerating adoption of its AI Platform (AIP). They explore how AIP serves as an operating system for the enterprise, enabling customers to achieve global optimization, faster ROI, and model flexi…

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The Blueprint for a Skills-Based Organization (SAP’s Model) 14:13

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Gina Vargiu-Breuer, Chief People Officer and Labor Director at SAP, to explore how SAP is transforming into a truly skills-led, AI-powered organization. Gina shares how the company is reimagining its HR operating model by combining AI innovation with deep cultural roots, creating what she …

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Google union organizer on AI job impact, working conditions 43:12

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The evidence that AI can eliminate jobs is piling up. Amazon said recently it would lay off 14,000 corporate workers in an effort to become more nimble. The cuts weren't directly tied to AI, but the CEO previously said the workforce would shrink as Amazon continues to embrace AI. Target and UPS announced similar layoffs. Meanwhile, software vendors…

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Episode 24: Formula 1 Pitlane Lessons for SAP Transformations - Marc Priestley 1:10:32

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Guest: Marc Priestley - Ex-Chief Mechanic - McLaren Racing Formula One Host: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutions Summary: Former McLaren Chief Mechanic Marc Priestley reveals how World Champion Formula One teams think, innovate, and adapt under extreme pressure — and why that mindset is exactly what most SAP tran…

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Why 90% of AI Projects Fail (and How to Fix It) 20:08

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Eric Mosley, Founder, CEO, and Board Member at Workhuman to discuss how AI and recognition are reshaping the workplace. Eric reveals how companies can unlock hidden talent and reduce bias by combining AI with the human data hidden inside recognition moments. He explains why 80–90% of AI pr…

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New Copilot Search Experience Boosts Transparency with Source Links and Dropdown Navigation 2:38

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In today's Cloud Wars Agent and Copilot Minute, I look at how Copilot’s smarter search experience supports users, respects content creators, and strengthens the web. Highlights 00:12 — Microsoft has announced that it's bringing the best of AI search to Copilot, along with a dedicated Copilot search experience. In practice, this means that responses…

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AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Stijn Geeroms on Cegeka as Microsoft's Supply Chain Partner of the Year 10:13

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In this episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, John Siefert is joined by Stijn Geeroms, Vice President Business Solutions, Cegeka, for a conversation on Cegeka being named Microsoft's Partner of the Year for supply chain. Key Takeaways About the company: Cegeka is a global IT company headquartered in Belgium. It has around 10,000 professionals …

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Larry Ellison: Oracle Multicloud Rev. +1,529% 5:07

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I take a look at how Oracle’s bold multicloud partnerships — with Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud. Highlights 00:15 — One of the ways in which Oracle has been distinguishing itself is not just with its new technology, but with interesting go-to-market approaches. Now, Ellison recently said that while Oracle's multiclo…

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AWS Infrastructure to Power OpenAI’s AI Workloads Under $38 Billion Agreement 2:42

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In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, I delve into OpenAI’s $38 billion partnership with AWS, giving Amazon a major role in powering and scaling OpenAI’s AI workloads. Highlights 0:03 — OpenAI and AWS have announced a multi‑year strategic partnership valued at $38 billion for AWS. This deal will enable AWS to provide the infrastructure necessary to support…

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How Microsoft Balances AI and Humanity in HR 16:05

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Amy Coleman, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Microsoft, to explore what it means to lead with humanity in the age of AI. After 25 years at Microsoft, Amy shares how HR’s role is transforming, from managing processes to designing experiences that balance innovation and …

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Google Cloud Racking Up $1 Billion Deals Powered by A.I. 5:03

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I dig into why Google Cloud’s momentum in AI-centric deals is reshaping the entire cloud landscape. Highlights 00:30 — A few major things became evident from Google Cloud's third-quarter results from late last month. One, if you look at the giant deals Google Cloud signed in the first three quarters of 2025, it inked m…

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'King of the Cloud' AWS Falling Farther Behind Google, Microsoft, + Oracle 6:04

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I call out AWS’s slowdown in both innovation and momentum, as the rest of the hyperscalers redefine the future of cloud. Highlights 00:15 — Now it's been interesting here as we watch the four hyperscalers recently, Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, and Oracle. We hear that cliche about a rising tide lifts all boats. And I …

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The Real Future of Managers in 2026 (and Why Most HR Teams Aren’t Ready) 9:48

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Sandrine GIRSZYN, Chief Human Resources Officer Headquarters at AXA, about redefining the role of the manager in a fast-changing world. Sandrine explains how managers have become the crucial layer holding transformation, well-being, and performance together, and why HR must put them back at t…

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Oracle’s Fusion and NetSuite Customers Gain an AI Advantage | Cloud Wars Live 12:27

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In this episode of Cloud Wars Live, Bob Evans speaks with T.K. Anand, Executive Vice President at Oracle, during Oracle AI World in Las Vegas. The discussion centers on Oracle’s new AI Data Platform, a major initiative designed to help customers harness their own data to drive AI transformation. Anand outlines how Oracle’s open, unified approach to…

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Workday Launches Custom AI Model Library for Contract Intelligence 2:04

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I explore Workday’s latest move to deepen AI’s role in enterprise operations. Highlights 00:03 — Workday has announced its new Custom AI Model Library for the Workday Contract Intelligence Agent, powered by Evisort. The library includes over 120 pre-built AI models designed to identify critical clauses, risks, line ite…

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How IKEA Empowers 170,000 Co-workers (Without Losing Culture) 8:54

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Alejandra Piñol, Deputy Chief HR Officer at IKEA, to explore how one of the world’s most iconic brands keeps its culture alive while transforming at global scale. Alejandra opens up about leading through rapid change and protecting the company’s unique values across more than 170,000 co-wo…

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Oracle Launches AI-Native Database 26ai to Power Enterprise AI Foundations | Cloud Wars Live 24:59

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Hasan Rizvi, EVP, Database Engineering, Oracle, talks to Bob Evans in this latest episode of Cloud Wars Live. They explore the launch of Oracle AI Database 26ai, the Autonomous AI Lakehouse, and breakthroughs in multi-cloud deployment. Rizvi also discusses vector search, agentic AI, and how Oracle is simplifying complex architectures for the AI era…

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Palantir Q3 Blowout: Extraordinary Numbers and CEO Perspectives 5:31

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I spotlight Palantir’s stunning 63% revenue surge and its defiant, rule-breaking vision for the AI Era. Highlights 00:30 — Palantir, earlier this week, reported its Q3 numbers, and they were absolutely extraordinary. I thought the only thing that matched the blowout numbers that Palantir had was the perspective and phi…

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How HR Can Lead the AI Revolution (Before It’s Too Late) 7:22

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Josh Bersin, Global Industry Analyst and CEO of The Josh Bersin Company, breaks down the AI revolution transforming HR and the workforce. Josh explains how AI is creating the era of the “Superworker” - empowering employees to do more, learn faster, and take on higher-value roles. He reveals why HR must lea…

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Mahesh Thiagarajan on Oracle Cloud Strategy and Innovation | Cloud Wars Live 17:09

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In today's Cloud Wars Live, Mahesh Thiagarajan, EVP, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, speaks with Bob Evans about Oracle’s bold strategy to lead in the AI infrastructure race. He details how Oracle is scaling zeta-level compute, launching a 1.5 gigawatt GPU campus, and engineering full-stack solutions that combine bare-metal hardware, custom networking…

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Windows Copilot Now Responds to Text Prompts in Vision Feature Update 2:02

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I take a look at Microsoft’s newest Copilot feature that lets users type to Vision instead of relying solely on voice. Highlights 00:10 — Microsoft has rolled out a new update for the Microsoft Copilot app on Windows for Windows Insiders. This update allows users to interact with Copilot Vision using text inputs, and C…

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Oracle, Google Cloud, Roar Past Microsoft, AWS in RPO/Backlog Growth 5:28

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I take a look at how Oracle and Google Cloud are surging past Microsoft and AWS in RPO and backlog growth Highlights 00:13 — There’s no question that 10, 12, 15 years ago, it was AWS and Microsoft that set the rules for cloud infrastructure. Google Cloud and Oracle, both of them, while much smaller in revenue than AWS …

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Oracle's Juan Loaiza Discusses Trust Privacy, Security in the Age of AI | Cloud Wars Live 18:56

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Juan Loaiza is the EVP of Database Technologies at Oracle. In today's special episode of Cloud Wars Live, Loaiza joins Bob Evans to discuss how AI is transforming the way businesses interact with data. He spotlights Oracle’s new AI-native database, the importance of trust and security in enterprise AI, and why business users now play a bigger role …

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Google Cloud Q3 Blowout: Winning New Biz $ $ Over Microsoft 5:16

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I look at the shift in enterprise preference from Microsoft to Google Cloud. Highlights 00:15 — The three original hyperscalers all released numbers for Q3 last year. Each should be proud, but Google Cloud stood out in a significant way. Its Q3 revenue is up 34% to $15.2 billion. Its Q2 growth had been 32%, so, acceler…

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AI could save manufacturing from the baby boomer exodus 33:10

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There's little doubt that AI is starting to eliminate jobs. Recent headlines confirm it. The trend presents a special risk to the manufacturing sector just as baby boomers retire in droves and more companies seek to build up their workforces and reverse the decades-long preference for cheap overseas labor. But there are positive aspects to AI's imp…

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Episode 23: Inside SAP's Clean Core Revolution - Lukas Bretschneider 1:11:20

22d ago1:11:20

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Guest: Lukas Bretschneider - Architecture Lead Clean Core Extensibility, SAP SE Hosts: Alexander Greb - Consulting Director - cbs corporate business solutions Johannes Langguth - Head of Business Transformation and Architecture - SAP SE Clean Core — it’s more than a technical concept. It’s a new mindset that challenges how we think about SAP develo…

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Stop Hiring “Superstars” - They Might Be Office Vampires 🧛‍♂️ 51:38

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In this haunted edition of the HR Leaders Podcast, behavioral scientist and Founder & Host at Influencers: Jon Levy joins us to reveal the chilling science behind why some teams rise from the dead and others crumble into dusty skeletons. We explore what truly drives high-performing teams in a world where hybrid work can feel like a ghost town 👻 Jon…

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Microsoft Empowers Business Users with Copilot Agents for App Creation and Workflow Automation 2:45

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I unpack how Microsoft is empowering business users with new Copilot agents that simplify app creation and workflow automation — no coding needed. Highlights 00:11 — Microsoft has launched a series of new agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot customers in the Frontier Program: App Builder and Workflows, designed to accelera…

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SAP Vs. Oracle: Key Is Agents + AI + Data, Not Infrastructure! 5:44

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I compared the diverging strategies of SAP and Oracle as the AI revolution reshapes enterprise tech. Highlights 00:22 — SAP versus Oracle. It was interesting on SAP's recent Q3 earnings call: the financial analysts seemed to be really preoccupied with this notion — was SAP going to get into the hyperscale business? Or …

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What the Best AI Strategies Have in Common | Tinder on Customers 23:51

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Bonnie Tinder is the founder and CEO of Raven Intelligence, an independent B2B peer review site that amplifies the voice of the customer. She focuses on software customers, consulting partners, and software vendors and helps identify the best partners for their needs. In this episode, she shares powerful insights from leading organizations on how A…

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Microsoft Launches Mico: Human-Centered AI Visual for Copilot Voice Mode 1:56

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I unpack Microsoft AI’s push for empathetic AI with new features designed to make Copilot more relatable and engaging. Highlights 00:18 — Microsoft has launched the Mico 1 character — a visual presence that appears and interacts with users when they tap into Copilot's voice mode. Now, this cloud-like entity is optional…

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ServiceNow "AI Experience": President Amit Zavery on Strategy, Customers, Pricing 5:20

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I dive into how ServiceNow is redefining enterprise automation with its new AI Experience platform. Highlights 00:15 — ServiceNow has for a long time been intriguing in the way that it does not necessarily map to or compete directly against lots of the other major Cloud Wars Top 10 companies. ServiceNow has gone a diff…

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Inside ServiceNow’s Plan to Deliver AI Value Across All Industries I Cloud Wars Live 19:03

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Amit Zavery, President, Chief Product Officer, and Chief Operating Officer at ServiceNow, sits down to talk with Bob Evans in this special episode of Cloud Wars Live. They dive deep into how ServiceNow’s AI Experience is transforming enterprise workflows through automation, governance, and personalization. Zavery outlines a bold vision for deliveri…

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SAP Still Hottest Apps Vendor on 22.8% Cloud-Rev. Growth in Q3 4:42

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I show how SAP’s seamless data strategy is driving real business value in the age of AI. Highlights 00:14 — SAP reported a very nice third quarter last week. Some highlights from SAP Q3, and then I'll do the comparisons with its competitors. So, the cloud revenue overall is up 22% to $6.14 billion. Ad their current clo…

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Salesforce Disrupts ITSM With Conversational Agentforce Platform 2:25

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In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I unpack how Salesforce is reinventing IT support with its new Agentforce platform. Highlights 00:11 — Salesforce has launched Agentforce IT Service. This product suite is described by the company as an agent-first, conversational-first IT support solution. Unlike lengthy back-and-forth interactions with service desk s…

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How AI Will Transform Recruiting by 2026 45:25

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In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, Anoop Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO at SeekOut, joins to discuss how AI is redefining recruiting, roles, and the future of work. Anoop shares his journey from Stanford professor and Microsoft executive to leading one of the fastest-growing AI talent platforms in the world. He explains how AI agents are already…