In the first episode of the Digitisation Diaries Wayne and Barry explain a little about why they wanted to start it in the first place. Highlight how important digitisation is in the grand scheme of things. Touching on subjects like the fear of change, the inevitability of technology moving forwards but also the massive massive potential ahead.

An open, authentic discussion with Wayne in Ireland, Barry in the UAE discussing some of the digitisation and digitalisation happening in each country. As well as highlighting a bold move from a brand you'll almost certainly be familiar with.

In episode 2 of the Digitise Diaries Barry and Wayne had a chance to discuss some further examples of digitisation across various market sectors. They go back in time - not that far - to a different time in the UAE where e-comm and things like deliveries from Amazon for example, were a real pain. The jumps that have happened over the last couple of years have been massive and as AI, AR, VR & machine learning become more prevalent and the march of digitisation continues we discuss some examples of businesses embracing the future.

In this episode Barry and Wayne focus in on a specific bit of technology that's having quite the impact in the digitisation world.

Chat GPT was released by OpenAI and quickly attracted over a million users in its first week of release.. Microsoft have pledged $10billion worth of investment into OpenAI, the company that developed Chat GPT, which is a strong indicator that this is going somewhere and it's going fast!!!

Barry and Wayne chat about some of the ways it can be used, whether or not it is the game changer which many think or believe it can be & how it might be able to help within business.

On this episode of the podcast Barry and Wayne discuss two examples of digital transformation, one positive and one slightly negative. Broaching the idea of privacy but also more importantly the concept of communication.

Digitisation and the transformation process takes time. And during that time, clear communication to stakeholders, internal and external is key to moving the process forwards. As the guys discuss, from here on in, digital transformation is going to be an ongoing process.

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On this episode of the podcast Barry and Wayne dig into the digital transformation trends for 2023 as well as exploring further examples of businesses that started their digital transformation journeys years ago and continue on them. Evolution of the digital transformation is going to be key moving into the future as more and more digital tools are developed that can help.

Some listener engagement comes from the knowledgeable Kieran Swail after Barry shares an example of digitisation not working 100% - Kieran's travels last year showed him some great bits of automation and digitisation that did, as designed, make things more convenient.

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Whilst Wayne and Barry are big tech advocates, they also look at things holistically. As AI, automation and optimisation march on, there are going to be repercussions as we 'society' get to grips with what's happening. In this episode they talk about some of the issues that have arisen already as ChatGPT forges its way into every day life.

On this episode of the digitise diaries Barry and Wayne discuss the speed at which everyone seems to be racing to adopt and build AI into their product or service offering. The focus of this episode is AI and ChatGPT integration into Snapchat - the cons, the pros if any? Have a listen and get involved in future episodes, as the guys record these live on LinkedIn and would love to have you join in.

In this episode, we delve into the darker side of digital transformation, focusing on the rise of scams using artificial intelligence. We explore real-world examples and discuss how businesses can plan for and mitigate these risks.

We discuss the increasing sophistication of scams, particularly those using AI to clone voices, and the implications for businesses. We also touch on the importance of employee training and awareness in mitigating these risks.

We also explore the rapid pace of technological change and the challenges it presents for businesses and regulators alike. We discuss the need for agility and adaptability, and the importance of keeping up with the latest developments in technology to ensure business continuity and security.

Join us for this enlightening discussion and learn how to protect your business in the digital age. As always, we welcome your questions and contributions to the conversation.