Discover the changing landscape of global supply chains with Accenture’s Stephane Crosnier. Stephane dives into the rise of regional sourcing, the challenges it presents, and the role of AI in managing complex supply chains. Learn how these changes can benefit UK consumers by improving product availability and potentially reducing prices. Tune in for valuable insights on building resilient supply chains.
Season 4: Next Gen Engineering - The Era of Intelligence
Accenture’s Abidemi Ogunbowale-Thomas discusses the transformative power of virtualisation and its impact on businesses. Explore how recent advancements, especially in Gen AI, are reshaping businesses and challenging traditional models. The conversation delves into the democratisation of technology, the role of CIOs, data aggregation and the necessity for a customer-centric mindset. Join the conversation for a deep dive into the technological revolution shaping the future of business and society.
Season 4: Manufacturing - From Disruption to Resiliency
Discover the transformative landscape of UK manufacturing with Accenture's Maddie Walker. Uncover the industry's challenges, from energy costs to supply chain disruptions and explore the power of digital innovation, paving the way for a resilient and promising future in UK production.
Season 4: AI & Skills Part 2 – Second Wave of Growth
Accenture’s Tom White is back for part 2 to explore the future of tech and sustainability. Tom dives into the environmental impact of computing and Birmingham's innovative solutions. Gain insights for corporations and individuals, reflecting on the city's vibrant tech scene, evolving work landscape, and opportunities for the next generation.
Join Accenture’s Tom White live from Birmingham Tech Week to explore the reality of AI, cutting through the hype to uncover its practical applications. Brace yourself for a quantum leap as Tom dives into the mind-bending world of quantum computing, illuminating its potential in drug discovery, supply chain optimisation, and finance.
Accenture Song’s Mark Sherwin and Katie Burke dig into the key trends from the 2024 Life Trends report, addressing consumer dissatisfaction, AI discomfort in the UK, risks of mediocrity in creative industries, and a human response to overwhelming technology. Join us to learn about the potential for positive changes within these dynamic trends; it’s a must-listen for those navigating the evolving landscape of technology and societal shifts.
Everyone’s talking cloud, but are they talking sense? Former journalist and current Accenture communications specialist Ellen Bencard digs past the corporate speak to reveal practical basics: what’s changing, who’s succeeding, why, and how.
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S3E1: Open Banking: The Secret Gateway
Accenture’s Amit Mallick and Nationwide’s Matt Cox discuss how the UK can stay ahead as an early leader in Open Banking.
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S3E2: Healthcare: Star Trek Tech
Ashish Goel discusses the role technology plays to help drive efficiency and productivity as the healthcare system recovers after the pandemic.
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S3E3: Sustainability: Green Dreams to Black Screens
Jasmine Dhiman explores how technology can help sustainability, and how technology can be sustainable.
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S3E4: Productivity: The Play for Parity
Richard Postance discusses what productivity really means, and how we can use technology to boost it.
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S3E5: HR: From Supports to Stars
Nicole Knott talks about how the CHRO might need to be the first to reskill as they take on their critical new role as growth executive.
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S3E6: Donation Genie: Thought for Food
Accenture’s Paul McMurray is using his tech talent as a force for good through the Donation Genie app.
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S3E7: Data: Scotland Puts a Ding in the Universe
Accenture’s Mark Byrne and The Data Lab’s Brian Hills discuss Edinburgh’s journey to becoming a data capital of Europe.
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S3E8: Sustainability: What's Courant at Deutsche Bank?
Deutsche Bank’s Jennifer Courant joins Accenture’s Belinda Djamson to talk about their compelling new model for corporate sustainability leadership.
