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  • The Enterprise Edge - Bernd Engist, Chief Customer Officer, Avantra
    Sep 2 2025

    Join Mark Vigoroso as he sits down with Bernd Engist, Avantra's Chief Customer Officer and a 25-year SAP operations veteran, for a fascinating deep-dive into how AI is revolutionizing mission-critical business systems. From his unique vantage point in Basel, Switzerland, Bernd reveals theuntold story of how companies are navigating the complex world of SAP S4/HANA migrations while harnessing the power of self-healing systems and autonomous incident response. Discover why the skeptical guardians of production systems are finally embracing AI-driven automation, learn the secret patterns that separate thriving digital transformations from mere survival stories, and findout how the "democratization of IT operations" is reshaping entire industries. Whether you're an IT leader planning your next move or simply curious about the cutting-edge intersection of AI and enterprise IT operations, this conversation will change how you think about the future of SAP systems management. Stream it now!

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    40 min
  • The Enterprise Edge - Don Schuerman, CTO, Pegasystems
    Aug 27 2025

    Ready to cut through the AI hype and discover what's really driving business results? Join us as we sit down with Don Schuerman, CTO of Pegasystems, for a mind-bending conversation that bridges improv comedy, quantum physics, and cutting-edge enterprise AI. Don reveals how Pega's revolutionary approach to agentic AI is flipping the script by anchoring intelligent agents directly into business workflows, not flashy prompts. From transforming legacy systems in 40 hours to reimagining entire business processes with their game-changing Blueprint tool, this conversation is chock full of actionable takeaways. You'll discover how Vodafone is revolutionizing telecom operations, why deterministic automation often beats energy-hungry LLMs, and how a simple photo of a food cart can generate Arabic business processes in minutes. Whether you're drowning in technical debt or racing to stay ahead of AI-native competitors, this episode delivers the strategic insights and real-world examples you need to turn AI from expensiveexperiment into competitive advantage. Stream it now!

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    33 min
  • The Enterprise Edge - Chris Burchett, SVP, GenAI, Blue Yonder
    Aug 19 2025

    While most companies are still debating whether to trust AI with basic tasks, Blue Yonder is already executing 25 billion AI predictions every day - three times more than Google's daily searches - and one grocery customer just attributed 4% sales growth directly to their AI-driven supply chain autonomy. In this eye-opening conversation, SVP of Generative AI Chris Burchett reveals how they're solving the $196 billion trust paradox that's killing 40% of enterprise AI projects before they start, and why the traditional "fast, good, or cheap - pick two" product development rule is about to become obsolete. From weathering COVID's 10x scale demands in four hours instead of four days, to deploying agentic AI that sees, analyzes, decides, and acts (SADA) across global supply chains while navigating complex data sovereignty laws, this is a masterclass in how to operationalize AI-enabled systems that actually work within complex supply chains. If you've ever wondered what separates the GenAI early adopters from the 64% still sitting on the sidelines, or how to tell if vendors are serious about agentic AI, this conversation delivers the insider playbook for the supply chain transformation that's already reshaping entire industries. Stream it now!

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    37 min
  • The Enterprise Edge - Kirsten Loegering, GM & VP Product Mgt, Finance / Supply Chain Workflows, ServiceNow
    Aug 18 2025

    Join us as we sit down with ServiceNow's Kirsten Loegering, GM and VP of Product Management for Finance and Supply Chain Workflows, and she reveals how forward-thinking companies are eliminating the infamous "50% problem"in procurement - where half of teams' time gets lost to administrative noise instead of strategic value creation. From cutting PO cycle times from 16 days to under 3, to navigating the delicate balance between AI automation and relationship-driven business functions, Kirsten shares battle-tested insights on transforming soul-crushing busywork into competitive advantage. Discover why talent retention now hinges on modern tech stacks, how the sentiment around AIin procurement has completely flipped in just 18 months, and what it really takes to elevate your finance and supply chain teams from order-takers to strategic partners. Whether you're wrestling with legacy systems or plotting your AI transformation, this conversation delivers the roadmap you need to turn operational chaos into organizational excellence. Stream it now!

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    39 min
  • The Enterprise Edge - Miranda Nash, GVP, Enterprise AI, Oracle
    Aug 8 2025

    Join us for an unfiltered conversation with Miranda Nash, Oracle's Group VP of Enterprise AI, as she reveals what's really happening behind the scenes of the "agent wars" reshaping enterprise applications. Miranda cuts through the AI hype to share hard-won insights about what actually works - including why individual contributors are 30% more likely to embrace AI than executives, how major companies are dramatically improving task completion with embedded AI, and why "wasted time" has replaced tech debt as the primary concern in modern software development. And hear about Oracle's massive internal hackathons that produce thousands of AI agents in weeks. Whether you're navigating enterprise AI adoption or trying to separate reality from marketing theater, this candid discussion offers rare perspectives on the strategic thinking and solution development tactics unfolding now at one of enterprise tech’s largest and longest-standing leaders.

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    34 min
  • The Enterprise Edge - Charlie Key, Co-Founder & CEO, Losant
    Aug 5 2025

    Tune in for a fascinating update on the world of industrial IoT from Charlie Key, Co-Founder and CEO of Losant! Discover how edge computing is revolutionizing manufacturingfloors from Cincinnati to Australia, where smart connectivity and predictive workflows are transforming operating norms within long-standing asset-intensive industries. Charlie reveals the constructive tension between distributed edgeprocessing and centralized control, shares insights on how AI and automation will reshape the manufacturing workforce, and explains why thousands of mini data centers are creating both incredible opportunities and complex challenges for enterprise architecture. From the origins of Losant's Cincinnati-inspired name to bold predictions about connected devices outnumbering people by 2030,this episode delivers actionable insights for anyone navigating the rapidly evolving world of industrial IoT. Whether you're a CIO grappling with data silos, a manufacturer considering wireless sensors, or an entrepreneur building the next wave of connected solutions, Charlie's candid perspectives on technology adoption, job displacement, and the "crazy ideas that actually work" will leave you with fresh strategies for thriving in our increasingly connected industrial landscape. Stream it now!

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    32 min
  • The Enterprise Edge - Brian Landsman, CEO, AppExchange & Global Partnerships, Salesforce
    Jul 29 2025

    In store in this episode: candid observations from the front lines of the emerging agentic economy and autonomous enterprise! Join The Enterprise Edge host Mark Vigoroso as he sits down with Salesforce's CEO of AppExchange and Global Partnerships, Brian Landsman. From his early days navigating the chaos of the 2008 financial crisis as a restructuring banker to now orchestrating one of the world's most powerful tech partner ecosystems, Brian reveals the inside story of how AI agents are reshaping everything we know about work, innovation, productivity, collaboration and talent. Discover why Salesforce is hiring more salespeople because of AI, learn the secret to building agent personalities that actually work, and find out why Brian thinks we'll see more AI agents than mobile apps by 2027. Plus, hear his candid take on the human-AI collaboration dynamic and why doing laundry might be the perfect job for your first personal AI assistant. Tune in to this fascinating conversation with one of the industry’s forerunners who is rapidly building AI proof points, use cases, and moon shots in real-time!

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    32 min
  • The Enterprise Edge - Jason "JJ" James, CIO, Aptos | TEE Advisory Council
    Jul 25 2025

    Get ready for an electrifying ride through the tech trenches with Jason "JJ" James, CIO at Aptos and barbecue champion extraordinaire! In this action-packed episode of The Enterprise Edge, Mark Vigoroso sits down with his former colleague turned advisory council member for a no-holds-barred conversation that spans from hiring comedian Gilbert Gottfried to motivate IT teams, to cutting through the AI hype plaguing the retail industry. JJ pulls no punches as he reveals which AI initiatives are pure smoke and mirrors, warns about the coming "agentic eclipse" that will overshadow traditional shadow IT, and explains why quantum computing could either revolutionize medicine or break every encryption system on Earth. From running a $400K business at 19 to judging competitive barbecue across eight states, this Renaissance tech leader delivers unvarnished insights on governance, cybersecurity threats, and why focusing on people still trumps the latest technology trends. Whether you're a CIO navigating the AI minefield or just want to hear about the best barbecue hidden in a Kansas City gas station, this episode serves up wisdom with a side of geek humor that'll leave you hungry for more. Stream it now!

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    25 min