Leading IT - APAC Insights

Dec 10 2024 64 ep. 38 mins 13
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This podcast is hosted by 2 leaders in the Australian Technology sector - Tom Leyden CIO of Longview and Josh Rubens Managing Director at IT Consultancy Empyrean.

They take an informative and conversational look at topical IT matters on a monthly basis. They discuss key topics such as; IT strategy and digitisation, Cloud computing, AI, IT  security, IT infrastructure, Vendors, and people leadership. 

Each episode reviews industry news and takes a deeper look at IT vendor strategies and innovation with special guests and experts on various topics.

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AI Innovations from Microsoft Ignite 2024 – Key Highlights Part 1

Dec 10 2024 45 mins  
Join hosts Josh Rubens and Tom Leyden as they delve into the transformative announcements from Microsoft’s Ignite 2024 conference. In this first of a two-part series, they focus on advancements in AI, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and multimodal capabilities. They also explore the integration of AI with tools like SharePoint, Teams, and Azure Foundry, highlight

Cloud Storage 3.0: Revolutionizing Backup and Cybersecurity with Wasabi

Nov 25 2024 44 mins  
In this episode, we’re joined by Stephen Madden, ANZ Technical Alliance Manager at Wasabi, exploring the evolution of cloud storage and Wasabi’s innovative solutions. Utilising topical use cases in the ANZ market, this episode provides actionable insights for IT leaders seeking to stay ahead of the curve in data storage and cybersecurity while reducing costs.

The Future of Low-Code & AI: Insights from Microsoft Power Platform Conference

Oct 16 2024 40 mins  
Join hosts Josh Rubens and Tom Leyden, along with guest Andrew Hehir, head of the Empyrean IT Power Platform Practice, as they dive into the recent Microsoft Power Platform Community Conference. Explore Copilot Wave 2, how AI is transforming business automation, and the game-changing potential of Microsoft Fabric for data integration.

AI First: Cutting Through The Hype

Sep 05 2024 42 mins  
In Episode #61 of the Leading IT Podcast, hosts Josh Rubens and Tom Leyden dive deep into the current state of AI with guest Dave Phung, Chief Disruptor at GPT Strategic. The trio discuss real-world applications of AI such as IoT integration, insight generation and knowledge management, proposal writing, and the impact of generative AI on business strategies. Dave explores several

The Crowdstrike Outage- What happened and what next?

Jul 27 2024 42 mins  
In this episode, Josh and Tom welcome back David Stevenson, the Cyber Security Lead at Empyrean, to discuss the recent major cybersecurity incident triggered by a CrowdStrike software update which resulted in widespread system outages around the world. So what can we learn from this, and how to ensure business continuity? Fortunately there are alternatives to Cloudstrike available

The World is the Prompt: AI's Impact on IT Leadership and Business

Jun 13 2024 38 mins  
Discover the future of IT leadership as Josh Rubens and Tom Leyden dissect the latest AI advancements from OpenAI and Microsoft. This episode covers the revolutionary GPT-4 Omni, Microsoft's Copilot Plus PCs, and the Build 2024 conference highlights, offering actionable insights for Australian IT leaders to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Leading Effective Change in Challenging Times

May 30 2024 45 mins  
In this episode our guest Dr. Josephine Palermo, an expert in leadership and organizational psychology, discusses effective change management strategies. Josephine highlights the distinction between change management and strategic change, emphasizing the need for leaders to engage actively in transformation projects. Josephine shares insights on why projects often fail, pointing to

The End of the Transformation Treadmill: Building a New Era of Business with the 10×Generation Vision

Apr 04 2024 37 mins  
Dive into an enlightening conversation with Mary-Beth Hosking, as she shares her groundbreaking approach to digital transformation in her latest book "Not Another Digital Transformation: The 10x Generation." (Co-authored with Ady Kalra, a fellow technology leader). The book challenges conventional wisdom, advocating for a holistic, people-centric strategy that transcends traditiona

Riding the AI Wave with Microsoft CoPilot

Mar 11 2024 39 mins  
Tom and Josh explore the transformative potential of Microsoft Copilot in IT leadership and provide expert insights into leveraging Microsoft Copilot for strategic advantage, navigating challenges, and unlocking new opportunities in the IT landscape.

The Future of IT: 2024 Predictions Unveiled

Jan 31 2024 29 mins  
Join the conversation with Josh and Tom as they unpack IT predictions for 2024. Discover the latest technology trends and understand their business implications in this engaging and strategy-rich episode.