Episodes
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At least 30% of generative AI projects will be abandoned after proof of concept (PoC) by the end of 2025, according to a Gartner press release.¹ This underscores a major challenge in harnessing the full potential of generative AI initiatives relative to the investment and confidence most leaders see in the technology. How can organizations effectively scale generative AI PoCs and achieve the expected impact?
In this episode, our experts discuss the future of generative AI in the telecom sector, the role of AI agents in network operations, and the critical need for ethical AI practices. Tune in to discover the criteria and frameworks used to identify generative AI PoCs worth investing in and how to take these concepts from initial ideas to production-level implementation.
Gartner Predicts 30% of Generative AI Projects Will Be Abandoned After Proof of Concept By End of 2025, Gartner, July 29, 2024.
Featured experts
Eugenia Ramirez, Director of New Trends and Emerging Technologies, Telefónica
Priya Mehra, Equity Partner and Director, Altman Solon
Iman Bendarkawi, Associate Director of Corporate Strategy & Development, Kyndryl
This episode references a Kyndryl and Altman Solon survey that focuses on the challenges customers face with generative AI PoCs. The report will be available on Perspectives on Progress in January 2025. Stay tuned for more details.
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Although large enterprises allocate significant resources to cybersecurity, many haven’t considered how they can tap into the unique perspectives of individuals in underserved communities. How can enterprises partner with community-based organizations to expand the pool of diverse and skilled cyber talent while creating a safer digital global community? Non-profits like Girl Security empower girls and young women from underrepresented communities with the skills, experiences, networks and support needed to become safer digital citizens and pursue fulfilling cybersecurity careers.
In this episode, our experts discuss their initiatives to promote a more accessible and inclusive cybersecurity community, highlighting the importance of mentorship, diverse talent, and corporate partnerships.
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Lauren Buitta, Founder and CEO, Girl SecurityAmulya Panakam, Program Assistant of Membership and Professional Development, Girl SecurityPam Hacker, Vice President of Social Impact, Kyndryl -
Ethical data governance practices are essential to driving business growth and positive social change. However, issues like misrepresented data or dark data can negatively impact underrepresented groups and contribute to environmental harm. How can companies effectively manage data complexities and uphold responsible practices to ensure a sustainable and equitable future?
In this episode, experts uncover the challenges of inclusive research, the evolving regulatory environment, and the future of data management. They highlight the importance of ethical governance and leveraging data for good, while also exploring the role of AI in identifying and addressing these issues.
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Caroline Frankum, Global Chief Executive Officer, Profiles Division, KantarValeria Piaggio, Global Head, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, KantarDr. Elena Huff, Director, Consult Partner, Kyndryl -
Cybersecurity professionals are burning out faster than frontline healthcare professionals¹, signaling a mental health issue in the tech industry. With the constant threat of cyberattacks, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and their teams must be on-call 24/7.
To address this, cybersecurity professionals need strong mental resilience, well-tested plans, and effective stress management strategies. Organizations like Cybermindz.org are raising awareness about cybersecurity mental health and providing resources to help professionals recognize burnout signs.
Join our experts as they explore potential solutions to improve mental health support for cybersecurity teams, including the potential role of innovative technologies like AI-powered simulations.
1. https://cybermindz.org/
Peter Coroneos, Founder, Cybermindz.org Oliver Pettit, Senior Manager, Cyber Monitoring and Defence, AGLE-Yang Tang, Vice President, Security, Resiliency & Network, Kyndryl
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As the speed of enterprise change accelerates, CEOs are increasingly focusing on continuous transformation to remain relevant, competitive and profitable. But large-scale transformations are hard to sustain. Regardless of how compelling the business imperative and exponential the technical drivers, successful outcomes depend on people. How do we help our teams identify and overcome the barriers to change? How do we identify and empower the change makers in our teams?
In this inaugural episode of Season 4 of The Progress Report, our guests explore how to navigate the complexities of enterprise transformation and lead an organization towards a purpose-driven future. Tune in as experts discuss what it takes to be a “change maker,” including the art of balancing quick wins with long term goals, fostering a culture of adaptability, and the critical role of communication in driving successful change.
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Ismail Amla, Global Practice Leader, Kyndryl ConsultVictoria Pelletier, Kyndryl Consult and Founder and CEO, Unstoppable You LLC -
There is a changing technology landscape and government is having to undergo a shift to become as effective as possible. There are unique challenges and opportunities of the public sector in adapting and innovating with new technology: legacy systems, regulation, data foundations, and workforce skilling.
Listen as our experts share how they are driving progress for their organizations – guiding their organizations to be more agile, customer-centric, and collaborative – while putting both their employees and their citizen stakeholders first.
Featured Experts
Tom Kambouras, Chief Information Officer, NYC Employee Retirement System
Valerie Adamo, Chief Technology Officer, Ontario Pension Board
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There’s a tremendous appetite for digitization within the shipping, logistics and commercial maritime industries. For example, organizations want to use AI to improve real-time shipment tracking and supply chain visibility. But implementation can be challenging.
In this episode, our experts talk specifics about digitization, data, innovation, and generative AI in the shipping industry and commercial maritime. They cover challenges, success stories and opportunities for growth.
Featured Experts
Ralf Belusa, Managing Director, Hapag Lloyd
Nick Chubb, Founder, Thetius
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You’re ready for transformation, but your network may not be. In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, banks need a holistic approach to network transformation that opens avenues for growth, innovation, and improved customer experiences. Itaú Unibanco, the largest banking institution in Brazil, in discussion with Nokia, shares how they enhance convenience, security, and overall satisfaction for their valued customers.
Listen as our experts share insight into how enterprises should think about network transformation to drive improved application performance, economics and security.
Featured ExpertsAugusto Nellessen, Partner and IT Superintendent, Itaú
Marcelo Entreconti, LATAM Head of Enterprise, Nokia
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted rules requiring publicly-traded companies to disclose material cybersecurity incidents they experience and to disclose on an annual basis material information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance. This requires reporting cyber material incidents within four business days mandating companies be prepared with a robust cyber resilience strategy.
In this episode, our experts will explore the impact these regulations have on cyber risk management strategies, governance, and processes. Listen as they share insight into how to prepare and what we’re learning from recent breaches.
Featured Experts
Greg Spicer, Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer, Ostrich Cyber-Risk
John Feezell, Global Security Consultant, Risk Advisory Services, Kyndryl
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There is no doubt of the opportunity modernizing technology and infrastructure can create for efficiency and growth, particularly in the world of banking. In this episode, our experts discuss the complex challenges of undertaking mainframe modernization and the risks involved, as well as the risk of not modernizing and what can happen if you don’t. How do you keep the business running during the transformation and work within the limitations of legacy apps that are not yet modernized? The ever-increasing data sovereignty and compliance concerns add another layer of complexity. And, with upcoming regulations on data and AI governance, like DORA and the AI Act, should banks be thinking about their own modernization journey?
Ronan Hughes, Core Banking Principal Architect, Bank of IrelandChris Davis, Managing Director of Ireland and Senior Partner for Bank of Ireland, Kyndryl
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As generative AI integrates into how business gets done, this discussion looks at how to ensure AI is being leveraged in responsible and ethical ways. Listen as our experts explore the challenges and opportunities of responsible AI, including the role of data and the challenges of ensuring diversity, trust, and quality and how to create frameworks for a cohesive strategy for generative AI across stakeholder groups.
The conversation will dive into insight for how organization should think about implementation of responsible AI practices and ethical principles and policies, including broader stakeholder representation.
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Rachel Higham, CIO, WPPElizabeth Adams, CEO, EMA Advisory Services -
It is estimated that 15-20% of people worldwide are neurodivergent1. By leveraging a strengths-based approach to learning – focusing on what an individual can do best – leaders can embrace the power of their talent.
Diverse teams boost creativity and innovation, create greater opportunities for professional growth, and make better decisions over time.1
Companies that believe diversity strengthens their culture and create a flexible, agile and supportive work environment have become more successful at recruiting the right talent, particularly in tough-to-fill skills categories. And company output – including the bottom line – has profited from the lower attrition rates and higher productivity of a diverse workforce.
Listen in as our experts discuss how to show up authentically as a leader, best practices for harnessing the unique strengths of neurodiverse talent, and why the best teams are the most diverse.
Featured expertsSarah Maston, Director of Partner Development and Strategy, MicrosoftKarima Bryant, Chief Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Officer, Kyndryl1 Source: “Neurodiversity at work: a biopsychosocial model and the impact on working adults.” NIH, 2020
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Partnerships between large corporations and startups can be advantageous for every company involved. These partnerships can uncover the latest technologies, deliver the best outcomes for customers and transform and modernize business. And the benefits to startups is the opportunity to learn from large, established organizations. But what is the impact for the global community?
While large corporations have a duty to corporate responsibility, startups may not think about their global impact in the earlier series of the business. But what if a partnership with a large corporation included encouragement and guidance and required a commitment to think about their global footprint? What if a startup had to consider the circular economy and be purposeful in a meaningful dimension that has impact?
Listen as our experts explore the importance of being purpose driven and making a positive contribution to our economies and our communities.
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Taïg Khris, CEO & Founder, Onoff telecommWarrick Cramer, Global Director Innovation Strategy, Kyndryl -
Over the next several years, the data landscape will undergo significant changes. As AI becomes more prevalent, businesses will become more reliant on applied analytics and machine learning.
These advancements bring up questions about strategies for maintaining ethical, trusted data, free from bias. And the application of this data to further the goals of purpose-driven organizations.
Listen as CDOs explore the critical role of data strategies in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, discussing topics from fueling innovation and transforming the business with data insights to preparing for and utilizing generative AI. This conversation will also touch on the importance of diversity, especially when it comes to data analysis and better decision-making.
Featured expertsClaire Thompson, Group Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Legal & GeneralGary Burnette, Data & Analytics, Kyndryl -
Progress demands transformation. But in a digital-first world, with the velocity of change increasing every day, how do you know you're making the right kind of progress? How can you think big while juggling rising IT complexity, costs, and vulnerability?
Welcome to The Progress Report, a podcast brought to you by Kyndryl, your partner for continuous innovation. Join us as we sit down with thought leaders, technologists, and creative problem solvers. We’ll explore provocative ideas about to how to modernize IT for efficiency and growth, create differentiated experiences, secure a resilient business, and ensure you’re always ready for change.
Keep your finger on the pulse—listen to The Progress Report.
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Most business leaders agree that quantum computing will have a profound impact on industry as we know it, yet few are actively preparing.
Quantum computers offer compute power that is orders of magnitude greater than classical computers. The technology will enable economic and commercial advantages across a broad range of business use cases—from designing personalized medicines and treatments to creating secure, eavesdropping-free communication channels.
Quantum computers can be used to enable real business results, today, and companies that adopt quantum will gain significant advantages over those that do not. But where do you start?
Listen as our experts explore the question and remove the mystery of quantum.
Featured expertsPaul Bromelow, Quantum Business Leader and Global Sales Leader, KyndrylGuy Siviour, Strategy and Technology Consultant, Kyndryl -
This discussion isadeep dive into the pressing need for innovation within thebankingindustry. Our experts explore the intricacies of cultivating a culture of innovation within banks, a sector often characterized by a traditional and risk-averse mindset.
Our guests discuss the pivotal role of leadership in setting the right tone for creative thinking, empowering employees at all levels, and fostering an environment that rewards risk-taking and learning. Guests spotlightsuccessful banks that have embraced innovation and the tangible benefits that have ensued.
Tune in if you're part of the banking sector or simply interested in how innovation can revolutionize traditional industries.
Featured expertsKumar Sidhartha, Head of Sales and Service Modernization, Bank of MontrealShelly Kramer, Founder and Principal Analyst, Kramer&Co -
New Kyndryl research suggests mid-level financial services, banking, and insurance employees worldwide may have sharply different opinions than their bosses do about the power of hybrid work arrangements. Employees say hybrid work arrangements drive more productivity, better collaboration, and can enhance corporate culture. Listen as experts weigh in on the debate.
Featured expertsDebbie Waters, CTO, Aegon (financial services sector)Ivan Dopplé, Global Practice Leader, Digital Workplace, Kyndryl -
”Innovation means doing something new that improves a product, process or service.”1 For companies, that can reflect the way a company brings constant value to their customers' business or life.
The drive to innovate leads to the creation of intellectual property, which can be ideas, software, processes and methods, tooling or anything else that provides a competitive edge.
Listen as our experts share how intellectual property is created and how to drive a research innovation strategy in enterprise tech. Our Behind the Patent series also explores patents by Kyndryls.
Featured expertsIlyas Iyoob, Global Head of Research, KyndrylLorie Goins, Head of IP Strategy, Kyndryl -
For most companies today, competitive differentiation depends on enabling a culture of continuous modernization and digital transformation. The technology projects that support these crucial business initiatives require the cooperation of multiple, best-in-class technology partners to succeed.
But often, the key technology players are also market competitors. How do you foster deep collaboration between partners and your internal IT teams while minimizing the inclination for individuals to hold back the best ideas to ”safeguard” IP? And how can you encourage a true collegial spirit of co-creation among blended teams to optimize business outcomes – especially in highly regulated industries?
Listen in as experts from Lloyds Banking Group, Microsoft and Kyndryl discuss the value of co-creation and best practices for turning competitors into exceptional collaborators.
Featured expertsSarah Lucas, Head of Architecture and Product, Lloyds Banking GroupRebecca Egerton, Azure Lead – Lloyds Banking Group, Microsoft - Show more
