Industries today are undergoing rapid change, driven by the convergence of CX, data, and AI technologies. These shifts are fundamentally reshaping how businesses innovate and compete. In Decoding the Future, a podcast series hosted by Fujitsu Uvance, we will explore these trends together through engaging conversations with thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators from across Australia and New Zealand.
Listeners get an inside look at the latest breakthroughs in generative AI, vision AI, and data security, and learn how these advancements are impacting key sectors like retail and healthcare. Each episode tackles major trends, from the growing importance of data as a critical business asset to the transformative role AI plays in shaping operations and digital transformation.
This podcast series offers more than just expert insights, it provides practical advice on how organisations can leverage cutting-edge technologies to lead their teams, solve real- world challenges and thrive in today’s fast-paced business environment.
Frost & Sullivan
Kenny Yeo, an analyst leading the Asia Pacific cyber security practice, researches tech impacts on industries. With 20+ years’ experience, he advises on digital transformation and shares insights in top media outlets.
Macquarie University
Prof. Dr. Amin Beheshti, a Full Professor of Data Science at Macquarie University, and an Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at UNSW Sydney, Australia. Amin is the founder and director of the Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence, the head of the Data Science Lab, and the founder of the Big Data Society at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
Fujitsu Asia Pacific
Ker Yang is a solutions-driven professional with extensive experience in IT managed services and complex infrastructure project management for regions in Asia. He is a customer-oriented IT professional who is certified in ITIL V3 Foundation, and is adept at adopting best practices in IT Service Management.
Microsoft
As an AI Global Black Belt at Microsoft, Adarsh leads innovative Generative AI projects, collaborating with innovative leaders within enterprise organizations to drive AI initiatives. With over 10 years of experience in building Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence products, he leverages his expertise to drive real ROI for businesses through co-innovation and hands-on delivery.
GK Software SE
Accomplished executive with over 22 years of experience in spearheading strategic initiatives within the software and hardware sectors, driving business growth, and cultivating high-performing teams across the dynamic APJ and EMEA regions. Demonstrated success in delivering outstanding results in challenging and competitive markets. Expert in formulating and executing market expansion strategies, optimizing operational efficiency, and nurturing robust relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Enterprise & Commercial, Fujitsu Oceania
Clinton is a versatile and dynamic leader with over 20 years experience in both in-house and outsourced IT environments. He has a solid track record and experience in successfully improving customer satisfaction and transforming the profitability of IT businesses.
Fujitsu Oceania
As the Head Uvance, Technology & Solutions for the ANZ region at Fujitsu, Charles work with senior business and technology leaders to help them deliver the most seamless possible transformation across their ICT and emerging technology landscape.
Dynatrace
Nik Jain is Director of Customer Solutions Engineering at Dynatrace APAC. Nik is motivated to apply his blended business and technical skills for advocating observability (BizDevSecOps use-cases) to business and technical end-users alike. He is passionate about delivering customer excellence to 100s of ANZ Enterprise who tackle fire containment, scaling exercises and digital transformation challenges.
Fujitsu
As Senior IT Architect in Fujitsu, Hugh provides both technical and business advice to clients, from either an Enterprise Architecture or Solution Architecture capacity. His recent projects include on-premises DC migrations to AVS (Azure VMware Solution), Hybrid storage solutions, Hybrid cloud assessments, VMware assessments and optimisations.
Netapp
Ben helps customers to develop transformation strategies to maximise the value of data. He has led teams who developed and delivered enterprise solutions for leading organisations across a diverse business landscape encompassing real estate and property development, banking and finance, government, manufacturing and distribution, and IT vendors and integrators.
Fujitsu
As Head of SAP Practice in Fujitsu, Naived brings SAP advisory services, industry intelligence, and a network of ecosystem partners to lead and assist organisations on their value determination to realisation journeys. Helping leaders identify opportunities and develop roadmaps to transform their companies into smart, connected, and sustainable organisations.
SAP
Jon is responsible for the go to market strategy for SAP Digital Supply Chain in Australia and New Zealand. SAP Digital Supply Chain encompasses digital business processes for supply chain planning, logistics, project and product lifecycle management, manufacturing and asset management.
Fujitsu
Executive leader with 30 years' experience driving digital transformation and operational excellence in healthcare and life science technology. Proven track record in scaling international businesses, leading high-performance teams and crafting growth strategies that augment account value and customer satisfaction.
South Western Emergency Research Institute
Professor Paul Middleton is the Director of the South Western Emergency Research Institute (SWERI) at Liverpool Hospital, Chief Medical Information Officer at SWSLHD, and the Chair of Take Heart Australia, a charity designed to include all Australians in a mission to increase survival from sudden cardiac arrest. He was the Founding Chair of the Emergency Department Epidemiology Network (EDEN) of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM), Immediate Past Chair of the Australian Resuscitation Council NSW branch, and convenor of the R@TP conferences.