Best SAP Australia Podcasts (2025)

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Leading New Zealand Rugby to Inspire and Excel with Mark Robinson 18:29

2M ago18:29

18:29

Join Rushenka as she sits down with Mark Robinson, CEO of New Zealand Rugby, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, performance, and innovation. Mark shares his journey, his organisation's vision to inspire and unify through rugby, and the leadership strategies that drive success. Dive into the secrets behind the All Blacks' unmatched perf…

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S7 Episode 1: Augmenting Your Career in the Age of AI: An Interview with David Shrier 39:45

2M ago39:45

39:45

Welcome to Season 7 of the Digitally Curious Podcast. This show is a perfect compendium if you’ve bought the book of the same name, and if you haven’t grabbed yourself a copy, may I suggest that’s something you should consider investing in - just click here or ask for it by name wherever great books are sold. In today’s episode, we’re going back in…

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S6 Episode 13: Fuelling Curiosity: Insights from Australia's First Official Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg 21:41

3M ago21:41

21:41

In this episode, we speak to Australia's first official astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, about her lifelong passion for space exploration and how she pursued her dream of becoming an astronaut. We also covered: The importance of international experience and cultural adaptability in the astronaut selection process and training The rigorous and div…

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S6 Episode 12: Mastering B2B Marketing: Insights from Exclaimer’s CMO Carol Howley 39:40

4M ago39:40

39:40

In this episode, Andrew Grill sits down with Carol Howley, Chief Marketing Officer at Exclaimer, a leading email signature management company. Carol shares her extensive experience in B2B marketing, from her early days at Skyscanner to her current role at Exclaimer, where she has been instrumental in scaling the company's marketing efforts. They di…

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S6 Episode 11: Navigating the Future of AI: Embracing Digital Curiosity and Tackling Q-Day with Carolanne Ashley 21:36

4M ago21:36

21:36

Join Carolanne Ashley, co-host of the Your MindBody Link podcast, as we journey into the future of AI and unpack Andrew Grill's new book, Digitally Curious. Have you ever wondered how digital curiosity can shape your career? This episode promises to unravel that and more as we uncover the behind-the-scenes story of "Digitally Curious" and how Andre…

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S6 Episode 10: Navigating the AI Revolution in Finance with Chris Juneau from SAP Concur 36:05

5M ago36:05

36:05

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of the CFO is undergoing a transformative shift. As highlighted in a recent discussion on the Digitally Curious podcast with Chris Juneau, Head of Market Strategy for SAP Concur, CFOs are increasingly turning to AI to drive strategic growth and innovation. Many of you may already be using SAP…

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AI & National Productivity 20:35

5M ago20:35

20:35

In this episode of Best Perspective Podcast, Dr. Stephen King, Commissioner at the Productivity Commission of Australia, shares insights into the key trends shaping artificial intelligence (AI) over the coming year. He explores the growing integration of AI into service industries—particularly government sectors—and its potential to enhance, rather…

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S6 Episode 9: Using AI-generated hosts to review my book Digitally Curious 15:10

5M ago15:10

15:10

Many will know that I’ve just published my new book, Digitally Curious: Your Guide to Navigating the Future of AI and All Things Tech, which is now available worldwide. The reception has been overwhelmingly positive, and I believe it is a book that will help many people better understand the technology surrounding us. I’ve already been interviewed …

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S6 Episode 8: Harnessing AI and Technology for Nonprofit Innovation with Jacek Siadkowski from Tech to the Rescue 36:59

7M ago36:59

36:59

In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of AI and technology in the nonprofit sector with Jacek Siadkowsk, co-founder and CEO of Tech to the Rescue. Our discussion explores how tech innovations are revolutionizing nonprofit operations, from enhancing efficiency and service delivery to driving social good through scalable solutions. …

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S6 Episode 7: Integrating AI into Small Business and Tech Leadership with Carla Rodríguez from Intel 36:00

8M ago36:00

36:00

How can insights from managing a winery help shape the future of AI technology at Intel? Carla Rodríguez bridges both worlds. When I asked Robert Hallock at Intel who I should invite next onto the podcast – his response was instant - Carla Rodríguez, who runs Intel’s client software ecosystem. “Razor sharp … just so smart, so capable” was his descr…

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S6 Episode 6: Exploring the Intersection of Emerging Technologies and Critical Thinking with Arvind Ravishunkar from Wipro 44:55

9M ago44:55

44:55

How can emerging technologies and critical thinking shape the future of business? Join us on Digitally Curious as we sit down with Arvind Ravishunkar, General Manager of Think Tank and Tech Strategy at Wipro. Arvind offers an inside look at the groundbreaking projects at Wipro's innovation lab, Lab45, and discusses how the lab is pioneering new bus…

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S6 Episode 5: The next frontier for AI – introducing the AI PC – powered by Intel 56:12

10M ago56:12

56:12

This episode is sponsored by Intel. There are some exciting new developments in AI, and we're at the beginning of a truly transformative era, thanks largely to innovations led by companies such as Intel. Intel's recent advancements in AI technology, particularly Intel vPro PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, are setting a new benchmark for …

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S6 Episode 4: The opportunity for Enterprise AI with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PWC 45:30

1y ago45:30

45:30

This podcast episode features an interview with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PwC about opportunities in enterprise AI. They discussed AI adoption across industries, with financial services and retail leading the way, and Darshan emphasised the importance of responsible AI and understanding societal impacts. Julia discussed the challenges…

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S6 Episode 3: Living in the moment - the opportunity for 5G Standalone with Nicki Lyons from Vodafone UK 19:30

1y ago19:30

19:30

In this episode, we look at a report I wrote in partnership with Vodafone UK to examine how 5G Standalone (5G SA) could transform UK over the next 5-7 years. To talk more about the findings, I spoke with Nicki Lyons, Vodafone UK's Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer. Some of the predictions in the report include: We’ll see the end of V…

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S6 Episode 2: Celebrating Facebook's 20th Anniversary: Facebook @ 20 with Jason Mander from GWI 33:36

1y ago33:36

33:36

In this episode, we’re casting our minds back to 2004, when NASA landed the Spirit rover on Mars; the last episode of Friends aired; George W Bush was re-elected US president, and the number one hits were LMC’s Take Me To The Clouds Above in the UK and Hey Ya! By Outkast in the US. Over at Harvard University, computer science student Mark Zuckerber…

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S6 Episode 1: The new Y2K? Quantum computing and the threat of Q-Day in 2030 with Chris Johnson from Nokia 21:02

1y ago21:02

21:02

Twenty-four years ago, the world prepared for the risk of a global meltdown due to the "Y2K bug" - the potential for computer errors related to the formatting and storage of calendar data for dates in and after the year 2000. The issue at the time was many programs represented four-digit years with only the final two digits, making the year 2000 in…

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S5 Episode 26: The Transformative Impact of Edge Computing with Mark Swinson from Red Hat 27:23

1+ y ago27:23

27:23

Curious about edge computing? Want to understand why it's the next big thing in the world of IT? My conversation with Mark Swinson, an enterprise IT Automation Sales Specialist at Red Hat, might just be the discussion you're looking for. Mark takes us on a deep dive into the world of edge computing, discussing its benefits, applications, and the cr…

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S5 Episode 25: The Future of Multicloud Technology: A Deep Dive with Steve Young of Dell Technologies 43:40

1+ y ago43:40

43:40

On this episode of the Actionable Futurist Podcast, I had an in-depth conversation with Steve Young, UK SVP & Managing Director for Dell Technologies, on why it is now critical that CEOs, CIOs, CFOs and CISOs play a role in driving a well-planned multicloud strategy for their businesses. In recent years, cloud technology has proliferated. However, …

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S5 Episode 24: Transforming the Legal Industry: The Role and Impact of AI with Jaeger Glucina from Luminance 27:23

1+ y ago27:23

27:23

The world of law is not immune to the sweeping changes brought about by technological advancements, specifically the advent of Artificial Intelligence. In a fascinating discussion with Jaeger Glucina, Chief of Staff at Luminance, we delve into how AI is reshaping the legal industry and creating new possibilities for efficiency and accuracy in legal…

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S5 Episode 23: Shaping the Future of Enterprise-Grade AI with Umesh Sachdev of Uniphore 45:04

1+ y ago45:04

45:04

Imagine a world where AI seamlessly integrates into your daily workflows, driving productivity gains, efficiency increases, and automation. AI and in particular Generative AI is all over the media, and now companies are looking at how they should be introducing AI into the enterprise. While Generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT have been trained …

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S5 Episode 22: Navigating the World of Artificial General Intelligence with Peter Voss from Aigo.ai 19:03

1+ y ago19:03

19:03

Can machines really think like humans? What is the future of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) when machines more closely resemble human behaviour than ever before? In this episode, Peter unveils his journey into the realm of AGI and his vision of machines possessing the ability to think, learn, and reason like humans. We look at the intricacie…

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S5 Episode 21: The Ethics and Implications of Data Privacy in the Digital World with Anton Christodoulou from Imagination 24:51

1+ y ago24:51

24:51

In the race to dominate Al we have seen our data privacy, democracy, and even our human rights impacted. To understand what brands and consumers need to do to fight back, I spoke with Anton Christodoulou, Group Chief Technology Officer at leading experiential design company, Imagination and co-founder of the new Trust 3.0 initiative. The Trust 3.0 …

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S5 Episode 20: Unraveling the Future of Self-Sovereign Identity with Marie Wallace from Accenture 38:10

1+ y ago38:10

38:10

Consumers are beginning to understand that their personal data has real value, but it is still held in the hands of big technology companies. The promise of consumers managing and owning their own data will become a reality thanks to decentralised or self-sovereign identity (SSI). To delve into this topic, I'm delighted to welcome onto the podcast …

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S5 Episode 19: Unlocking Generative AI's Potential: Ethics, Creativity, and Impact - recorded LIVE at London Tech Week 44:17

1+ y ago44:17

44:17

What if you could unlock the full potential of Generative AI and its impact on your life and company? Get ready for a fascinating fireside chat recorded live in front of an audience at the offices of leading international law firm RPC during London Tech Week. The Actionable Futurist Andrew Grill was interviewed on stage by Helen Armstrong, a Partne…

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S5 Episode 18: AI in Marketing - Debunking Myths and Exploring Opportunities with Isabel Perry of DEPT 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

39:25

How will AI shape the future of marketing and advertising? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with our guest, Isabel Perry, VP of Emerging Technology at DEPT, as we explore the role of AI and its impact on various industries. Isabel shares valuable insights on how her background in architecture has prepared her for the challenges of working…

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S5 Episode 17: Journey to the Future: How 5G Technology is Changing Rail Networks with Nokia 24:42

2y ago24:42

24:42

When you settle into your seat on your next rail journey, see if you notice small towers dotted along the journey right next to the track. These are GSM-R base stations - a private GSM network for rail operators. Launched in the UK around 2007, the technology is based on the GSM mobile standard, and GSM-R suppliers have committed to support this sy…

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S5 Episode 16: Mark McCrindle on Generational Impact, and AI’s impact on the future of work 37:44

2y ago37:44

37:44

Baby Boomers, Generation X, Gen Y, Millennials, Gen Z and now Gen Alpha. Is it right to define whole generations with a letter, and are we all that different? How can understanding generational differences pave the way for a successful future in the workforce, and how will Generative AI impact different generations? To answer these questions and mo…

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S5 Episode 15: Stephanie Antonian on AI's love letter to humanity 57:08

2y ago57:08

57:08

We all know that ethics are important in AI, but beyond doing the right thing, are we actually focusing on the things that matter with the current AI tools? While ChatGPT can write you an analysis of a Shakespeare play to help you pass the semester, should AI be used for more pressing world problems - and are we building AI on the wrong paradigm? A…

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S5 Episode 14: Gaurav Rao from AtScale on Ethical AI 35:54

2y ago35:54

35:54

AI Ethics isn’t just something we should be aware of - it is a movement according to Gaurav Rao from AtScale. Gaurav says “To me AI Ethics is a movement. and the reason why I define it as a movement is I think it has two distinct parts. There's technical frameworks that are continuing to evolve, and there's societal best practices, and both of thes…

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Unleashing the Power of Sustainability: How Businesses are Driving Revenue Growth 23:19

2y ago23:19

23:19

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices are becoming an increasingly hot topic in the business world, and businesses are under pressure from stakeholders to demonstrate their ESG practices. Technology plays a big part in this. This podcast has Rushenka Perera talking to Frances Atkins from Givvable about the role of technology in help…

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S5 Episode 13: Heather Dawe from UST on Generative AI 26:42

2y ago26:42

26:42

We’ve heard so much over the last few months about Generative AI and in particular, ChatGPT, so what does it all mean for companies, and what’s coming next? To answer these questions and more, I spoke with Heather Dawe, UK Head of Data at UST. She is is a well-known Data Leader with over 20 years of experience working across the industry. Heather h…

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S5 Episode 12: Susie Alegre on Generative AI, ChatGPT and the freedom to think 26:30

2y ago26:30

26:30

Does Generative AI restrict our freedom to think if we ask it to do everything for us? To answer this question, I spoke with international Human Rights Lawyer, Author and Speaker and author of “Freedom to Think: The Long Struggle to Liberate our Minds.” Susie Alegre. We last spoke to Susie on the podcast in 2022, before the Generative AI tool ChatG…

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S5 Episode 11: Hannah Greenwood from Cascãd on the future of leadership and the champion mindset 45:55

2y ago45:55

45:55

What traits does the leader of the future need to survive? To answer this question, I spoke to Hannah Greenwood, an international Leadership Speaker, Coach and Writer who works with individuals and global teams to facilitate creative enquiry and implement change. She founded Cascãd over 19 years ago and specialises in developing the "Champion Minds…

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S5 Episode 10: John Phillips from Zuora on the subscription economy 39:52

2y ago39:52

39:52

I’ve been guilty of quoting the phrase “The subscription Economy” many times over the last few years without really knowing who coined it - its origins are actually with Tien Tzuo, CEO of Zuora. To explain more, I was joined by John Smith Phillips, Senior Vice President of SVP Sales & General Manager, EMEA at Zuora on the latest Actionable Futurist…

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Unleashing the Power of Business Data 28:19

2y ago28:19

28:19

In this podcast we chat with Irfan Khan, Chief Product Officer & President of SAP HANA Database & Analytics and Rob Spinks, Head of Business Technology Platform SAP ANZ about the recent SAP Datasphere Launch, the value of business data, the idea of Data Fabric vs Business Data Fabric and how new partnerships have enhanced the power of business data…

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S5 Episode 9: Shahid Ahmed from NTT on the opportunities for Private 5G networks 35:15

2y ago35:15

35:15

5G networks are all about speed and capacity, so private 5G networks are just a closed version of the same - right? Think again. Private wireless networks are on the rise, and to find out more, I spoke with Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP of New Ventures and Innovation at NTT, on the latest Actionable Futurist Podcast. He is responsible for driving new dig…

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S5 Episode 8: Mark Pinsent from The Hoffman Agency on Remote Working and the art of Storytelling 1:04:17

2y ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Remote working as an option for the modern workforce is here to stay - so what advice would someone who's been working remotely for years have for others? To answer this question, I spoke with Mark Pinsent, Managing Director, Europe for The Hoffman Agency - a leading Technology PR company. Mark graduated in 1992 with a degree in Information and Com…

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S5 Episode 7: Maya Moufarek - Founder and Full Stack CMO at MarketingCube 28:02

2y ago28:02

28:02

We’ve heard of “full-stack Engineers”, but what is a Full Stack CMO? To find out I spoke with Maya Moufarek, CEO of strategic growth consultancy Marketing Cube for the latest Actionable Futurist Podcast. Maya has over 15 years in the tech and direct-to-consumer industries with roles at Google, Amex, Cisco and LG and she is passionate about working …

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The Rise of AI Generated Content 35:02

2y ago35:02

35:02

In this episode, Rushenka Perera speaks with Dr. Kim Oosthuizen (Innovation Principle: Ecosystem Platform Office, SAP) Andrew Birmingham (Editor, Mi3 Australia) Prof. Amin Beheshti (Professor and Director of the Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence, Macquarie University) to discuss the: ● The hype around ChatGPT ● Common use cases of Generati…

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S5 Episode 6: Katie Burke from Accenture on their Life Trends 2023 Report 40:41

2y ago40:41

40:41

“Permacrisis” was the 2022 Collins Dictionary word of the year, and this year, people are seeking ways to adapt in an uncertain world. Accenture identified five emerging trends that will alter the power dynamic between brands and customers in the coming 12 months and beyond: 1: Permacrisis and human adaptability 2: What’s next for loyalty? 3: The i…

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S5 Episode 5: James Butland from Airwallex on the Future of Finance 25:40

2y ago25:40

25:40

What’s the future of finance? To answer this question I spoke with James Butland, Vice President of Financial Partnerships, EMEA for Airwallex. Airwallex was founded by four friends, Jack Zhang, Max Li, Lucy Liu, and Xijing Dai, in Melbourne, Australia in 2015 and was inspired by real-life experiences. Out of their love for good coffee, engineering…

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S5 Episode 4: Andie Wood from Workiva on Sustainable Finance 36:18

2y ago36:18

36:18

Finance, meet Sustainability. On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Andromeda (Andie) Wood who is Vice President for Regulatory Strategy for Workiva. She is an expert in the role of technology in corporate reporting, taxonomy design and data modelling, and holds a wealth of knowledge and deep understanding of the impact of EU and UK regulati…

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S5 Episode 3: Thomas Bedenk from Endava on the opportunities for Extended Reality and the Metaverse 31:37

2y ago31:37

31:37

The topics of Extended Reality (XR) and The Metaverse are becoming more and more popular. Once the sole domain of gamers, we are now seeing a range of corporate examples for XR, which are building interest in what's next for the space. To find out more, and understand what types of scenarios are right for these new platforms, I spoke with Thomas Be…

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S5 Episode 2: Dr Lynn Gribble on the opportunities for Generative AI in Education 44:56

2y ago44:56

44:56

Generative Artificial Intelligence or Generative AI - is a relatively new term that is being mentioned a lot when it comes to AI chat engines such as ChatGPT and AI-generated art from platforms such as Midjourney. One of the industries that is most intrigued by this technology is the education sector. Plagiarism has been a problem for years, but no…

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S5 Episode 1: Sophia Matveeva CEO & founder of Tech For Non-Techies 38:27

2y ago38:27

38:27

New Year, New Season! Welcome to Season 5 of the Actionable Futurist Podcast. To kick off the new season, I interviewed Sophia Matveeva CEO & founder of Tech For Non-Techies. Sophia argues that you don’t have to be a tech expert to found, run or work in a technology company at senior levels. Tech For Non-Techies is an education company and consulta…

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S4 Episode 26: Sustainability Expert Trevor Hutchings from Gemserv 32:02

2y ago32:02

32:02

Environmental sustainability is often seen as just minimising the impact on a company’s business model. Environmental expert Trevor Hutchings from Gemserv argues that companies need to strive to become net-positive, giving back more than they take out. Trevor is Director of Strategy and Communications at Gemserv and spent much of his early career i…

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S4 Episode 25: Cybersecurity expert Samantha Humphries from Exabeam 42:40

2y ago42:40

42:40

My guest is cybersecurity expert Samantha Humphries. She has over 21 years of experience in cyber security, and during this time has held a plethora of titles, one of her favourites being Global Threat Response Manager. Sam has defined strategies for multiple security products and technologies, helped hundreds of organisations of all shapes, sizes,…

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S4 Episode 24: International Human Rights Lawyer, Author and Speaker Susie Alegre on the Freedom to Think 47:30

2y ago47:30

47:30

As an international lawyer, author and speaker, Susie has worked on some of the most challenging legal and political issues of our time including human rights and security, combating corruption in the developing world, protecting human rights at borders, the human rights impact of climate change on small island states, privacy, cybersecurity, disin…

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The Importance of Innovation in a Post-COVID Era 21:28

2y ago21:28

21:28

In this episode, Rushenka speaks with Timo Elliott, Vice President, Global Innovation Specialist, SAP to discuss why businesses should be innovating to combat global disruptions as well as some examples of how businesses are benefiting from their innovation projects. Highlights in this episode: 00:00 - Introduction to Timo Elliott 02:00 - Observati…

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Developing Digital Skills of the Future 21:08

2+ y ago21:08

21:08

In this episode Rushenka speaks with Scott Bingley, Senior Lecturer of Information Systems and Director of the SAP ACC (APJ), Victoria University and Lis Miller, Training & Adoption Lead, SAP ANZ on why digital skills are important to develop for both businesses and individuals, and how the SAP Academy in partnership with Victoria University is del…

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