Future Technology Talk Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:59:20 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1849097 en-us © 2026 Future Technology Talk yes 572279c6-4d84-5897-a66c-5e624d9d1d6b Joost Linssen episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Joost Linssen https://storage.buzzsprout.com/19fqruv3veyqwzenaa1g9kkxak4n?.jpg Future Technology Talk https://www.buzzsprout.com/1849097 Microsoft Power Platform in practice Microsoft Power Platform in practice In this episode, I’m joined by Dirk Zekveld, Microsoft Power Platform specialist at Capgemini. 

We dive into a topic that is high on the agenda for many organizations: how to truly accelerate with low-code and AI — without losing control.

What to expect:

👉 What the Microsoft Power Platform can concretely bring to organizations

👉 Why now is the moment to invest — and what the risk is if you wait

👉 How Capgemini helps clients combine scale, governance, and speed

👉 Where the real business value lies: from “first wins” within 90 days to long-term transformation

👉 Practical use cases across operations, customer engagement, and finance, including measurable impact

👉 How to set up ALM & DevOps for low code in a mature way (pipelines, testing, monitoring)

👉 Which roles you need to move fast without creating technical debt

👉 When to choose Dataverse (and when not to), and how to integrate with core systems

👉 How to approach TCO/ROI realistically — including hidden costs

👉 And of course: where AI already delivers tangible value, and the risks you need to mitigate


💡 What stood out to me: organizations that get the Power Platform right don’t just accelerate delivery — they fundamentally change how business and IT collaborate. 

]]> In this episode, I’m joined by Dirk Zekveld, Microsoft Power Platform specialist at Capgemini. 

We dive into a topic that is high on the agenda for many organizations: how to truly accelerate with low-code and AI — without losing control.

What to expect:

👉 What the Microsoft Power Platform can concretely bring to organizations

👉 Why now is the moment to invest — and what the risk is if you wait

👉 How Capgemini helps clients combine scale, governance, and speed

👉 Where the real business value lies: from “first wins” within 90 days to long-term transformation

👉 Practical use cases across operations, customer engagement, and finance, including measurable impact

👉 How to set up ALM & DevOps for low code in a mature way (pipelines, testing, monitoring)

👉 Which roles you need to move fast without creating technical debt

👉 When to choose Dataverse (and when not to), and how to integrate with core systems

👉 How to approach TCO/ROI realistically — including hidden costs

👉 And of course: where AI already delivers tangible value, and the risks you need to mitigate


💡 What stood out to me: organizations that get the Power Platform right don’t just accelerate delivery — they fundamentally change how business and IT collaborate. 

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-19388937 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200 1245 full false Sovereign Cloud explained Sovereign Cloud explained In this episode, I’m joined by Jaap van Arragon, Head of Cloud Delivery at Capgemini.

We explore a topic that has quickly moved from niche discussions to the boardroom: sovereign cloud — and what it really means in practice.

What to expect:

👉What “sovereign cloud” truly means beyond the buzzwords

👉Why it has become a strategic priority for organizations

👉Whether organizations are driven by compliance or strategic choice

👉Why there is no one-size-fits-all approach

👉The first practical steps to start your sovereign cloud journey

👉How sovereign cloud evolved from a policy topic to a board-level concern

👉How to balance sovereignty with innovation

👉And where the topic of digital sovereignty is heading in the coming years


💡 What stood out to me: sovereign cloud is no longer just about compliance or regulation — it’s becoming a key design principle for how organizations structure their digital future.

]]> In this episode, I’m joined by Jaap van Arragon, Head of Cloud Delivery at Capgemini.

We explore a topic that has quickly moved from niche discussions to the boardroom: sovereign cloud — and what it really means in practice.

What to expect:

👉What “sovereign cloud” truly means beyond the buzzwords

👉Why it has become a strategic priority for organizations

👉Whether organizations are driven by compliance or strategic choice

👉Why there is no one-size-fits-all approach

👉The first practical steps to start your sovereign cloud journey

👉How sovereign cloud evolved from a policy topic to a board-level concern

👉How to balance sovereignty with innovation

👉And where the topic of digital sovereignty is heading in the coming years


💡 What stood out to me: sovereign cloud is no longer just about compliance or regulation — it’s becoming a key design principle for how organizations structure their digital future.

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-19388793 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200 999 full false Building High-Performance Delivery with the Software House Model Building High-Performance Delivery with the Software House Model Episode 1️⃣9️⃣ is live ⏰. This time, I had the pleasure to speak with Leon Smiers, Architect at Capgemini. A few years ago, I was actually a guest on his podcast — with Leon as the host. That experience inspired me to start this podcast myself, so it felt like a full-circle moment to now have him as a guest. We dive into a topic that is rapidly reshaping how organizations build and deliver software at scale: The Software House. We cover the following topics:

↘️ What the Software House concept is — and how to explain it in simple terms
↘️ Why organizations are moving away from traditional project-based and time-and-materials models
↘️ The key business challenges Software House helps solve — from speed to alignment and predictability
↘️ The tools, platforms, and accelerators that drive both speed and quality
↘️ Why the Software House model is especially relevant in today’s tech and talent landscape
↘️ How it enables modernization of complex legacy environments while maintaining stability
↘️ What true collaboration looks like — working as “one team” between client and Capgemini
↘️ How the model evolves with trends like AI-assisted development, platform engineering, and value-stream-based delivery

]]> Episode 1️⃣9️⃣ is live ⏰. This time, I had the pleasure to speak with Leon Smiers, Architect at Capgemini. A few years ago, I was actually a guest on his podcast — with Leon as the host. That experience inspired me to start this podcast myself, so it felt like a full-circle moment to now have him as a guest. We dive into a topic that is rapidly reshaping how organizations build and deliver software at scale: The Software House. We cover the following topics:

↘️ What the Software House concept is — and how to explain it in simple terms
↘️ Why organizations are moving away from traditional project-based and time-and-materials models
↘️ The key business challenges Software House helps solve — from speed to alignment and predictability
↘️ The tools, platforms, and accelerators that drive both speed and quality
↘️ Why the Software House model is especially relevant in today’s tech and talent landscape
↘️ How it enables modernization of complex legacy environments while maintaining stability
↘️ What true collaboration looks like — working as “one team” between client and Capgemini
↘️ How the model evolves with trends like AI-assisted development, platform engineering, and value-stream-based delivery

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-19127369 Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200 898 full false Unlocking the Power of Agentic AI Unlocking the Power of Agentic AI Future Technology Talk, New Episode: "Unlocking the Power of Agentic AI"
Episode 18 is live. This time, I had the pleasure to speak with Donald Hessing, Vice President at Capgemini. We dive into one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving topics in AI today: Agentic AI — and what it means for the future of organizations.

In this episode, we explore how AI is evolving from copilots into autonomous, goal-driven systems that can reason, plan, and act. We also take a step back to understand how we got here — from early AI and LLM developments to the rise of agent-based systems that are starting to deliver real business value.

We cover the following topics:
↘️ How AI has evolved in recent years — and what truly distinguishes Agentic AI from copilots
↘️ The capabilities that make agent-based systems valuable in real business scenarios
↘️ Which business outcomes agents are already impacting — from cost reduction to faster cycle times
↘️ When to allow autonomous decision-making vs. keeping a human in the loop
↘️ The architectural foundations — data, APIs, orchestration, and enterprise integration
↘️ How Agentic AI fits into the broader enterprise landscape, including platforms and multi-model strategies
↘️ Security and risk considerations — from access control to auditability and governance
↘️ The organizational changes needed to move from experimentation to scaled adoption
↘️ And on a lighter note: how Donald even leverages AI in his work as a DJ

]]> Future Technology Talk, New Episode: "Unlocking the Power of Agentic AI"
Episode 18 is live. This time, I had the pleasure to speak with Donald Hessing, Vice President at Capgemini. We dive into one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving topics in AI today: Agentic AI — and what it means for the future of organizations.

In this episode, we explore how AI is evolving from copilots into autonomous, goal-driven systems that can reason, plan, and act. We also take a step back to understand how we got here — from early AI and LLM developments to the rise of agent-based systems that are starting to deliver real business value.

We cover the following topics:
↘️ How AI has evolved in recent years — and what truly distinguishes Agentic AI from copilots
↘️ The capabilities that make agent-based systems valuable in real business scenarios
↘️ Which business outcomes agents are already impacting — from cost reduction to faster cycle times
↘️ When to allow autonomous decision-making vs. keeping a human in the loop
↘️ The architectural foundations — data, APIs, orchestration, and enterprise integration
↘️ How Agentic AI fits into the broader enterprise landscape, including platforms and multi-model strategies
↘️ Security and risk considerations — from access control to auditability and governance
↘️ The organizational changes needed to move from experimentation to scaled adoption
↘️ And on a lighter note: how Donald even leverages AI in his work as a DJ

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-18936028 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0200 1426 full false Unlocking Business Value Through Application Modernization Unlocking Business Value Through Application Modernization For the upcoming episode, my guest is Arin Roy, architect at Capgemini and a key member of the global Application Modernization team. Together, we explore the rapidly evolving world of modernization and dive into questions such as:

→ What does application modernization truly imply today?
→ How has the meaning of “application modernization” evolved in 2026—and why is it far more than a lift‑and‑shift to the cloud?
→ Which business outcomes—time‑to‑market, risk reduction, cost efficiency, customer experience—are consistently achievable, and how do you distinguish real results from empty promises?
→ How do you determine which applications to modernize first, and which criteria and data points matter most?
→ What are the most common pitfalls in portfolio assessments—hidden dependencies, licensing surprises, compliance constraints—and how can organizations avoid them?
→ Which platform‑engineering practices genuinely accelerate modernization, and which ones unintentionally slow teams down?
→ What organizational changes—team topologies, skills, operating model—are essential to ensure modernization sticks long after the project ends?
→ Can you share one modernization case you’re proud of, including before/after metrics and lessons learned—and one misstep that others can learn from?
→ Looking ahead, which trends and technologies will shape application modernization over the next 3–5 years?

Enjoy!

]]> For the upcoming episode, my guest is Arin Roy, architect at Capgemini and a key member of the global Application Modernization team. Together, we explore the rapidly evolving world of modernization and dive into questions such as:

→ What does application modernization truly imply today?
→ How has the meaning of “application modernization” evolved in 2026—and why is it far more than a lift‑and‑shift to the cloud?
→ Which business outcomes—time‑to‑market, risk reduction, cost efficiency, customer experience—are consistently achievable, and how do you distinguish real results from empty promises?
→ How do you determine which applications to modernize first, and which criteria and data points matter most?
→ What are the most common pitfalls in portfolio assessments—hidden dependencies, licensing surprises, compliance constraints—and how can organizations avoid them?
→ Which platform‑engineering practices genuinely accelerate modernization, and which ones unintentionally slow teams down?
→ What organizational changes—team topologies, skills, operating model—are essential to ensure modernization sticks long after the project ends?
→ Can you share one modernization case you’re proud of, including before/after metrics and lessons learned—and one misstep that others can learn from?
→ Looking ahead, which trends and technologies will shape application modernization over the next 3–5 years?

Enjoy!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-18521723 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0100 1998 full false How to boost your career in consulting? How to boost your career in consulting? Episode 16! As guest, I had the pleasure to have a talk with Tobias Cronenberg. He is the operations lead for North & Central Europe, Package Based Services, for Capgemini. We touch the following topics in relation to career boosting:

-> How to build a career in consulting
-> What you should and shouldn't do in consultancy
-> Added value of talents in consulting
-> Latest expectations of clients related to consultancy 
-> Suggestions how to get more knowledgeable about personal development
-> How Capgemini ensures that talents stay ahead of the market

Have fun!

]]> Episode 16! As guest, I had the pleasure to have a talk with Tobias Cronenberg. He is the operations lead for North & Central Europe, Package Based Services, for Capgemini. We touch the following topics in relation to career boosting:

-> How to build a career in consulting
-> What you should and shouldn't do in consultancy
-> Added value of talents in consulting
-> Latest expectations of clients related to consultancy 
-> Suggestions how to get more knowledgeable about personal development
-> How Capgemini ensures that talents stay ahead of the market

Have fun!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-15843263 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:00:00 +0200 1608 1 16 full false What are the latest trends in the Intelligent Industry? What are the latest trends in the Intelligent Industry? For the 15th episode, my guest is Guus van Honschoten. He is the lead for SAP Digital Manufacturing within Capgemini. We discuss the following questions:

-> What is happening in the Intelligent Industry lately?
-> What is your definition of a smart factory?
-> How does a smart factory look like in the practice?
-> Why are we transitioning from the art of manufacturing to the science of manufacturing? 
-> Why are you passioned about the Intelligent Industry?
-> What does Capgemini bring related to smart factories? 
-> How to implement the smart factory?
-> What to expect in the near future for the Intelligent Industry?

Enjoy!

]]> For the 15th episode, my guest is Guus van Honschoten. He is the lead for SAP Digital Manufacturing within Capgemini. We discuss the following questions:

-> What is happening in the Intelligent Industry lately?
-> What is your definition of a smart factory?
-> How does a smart factory look like in the practice?
-> Why are we transitioning from the art of manufacturing to the science of manufacturing? 
-> Why are you passioned about the Intelligent Industry?
-> What does Capgemini bring related to smart factories? 
-> How to implement the smart factory?
-> What to expect in the near future for the Intelligent Industry?

Enjoy!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-15101513 Mon, 20 May 2024 17:00:00 +0200 1246 full false How do Strategy Execution Charts follow the principles of the A3 approach? How do Strategy Execution Charts follow the principles of the A3 approach? For the 14th episode, my guest is Stijn Kole. Stijn is the Strategy Alliance Lead within Capgemini Netherlands. He will talk about how Strategy Execution Charts meet the principles of the A3 method. 

Stijn covers the below questions: 
-> What are strategy execution charts ?
-> What are the principles of the A3 approach?
-> What is the background of the A3 approach?
-> In what cases can you use the A3 method ?
-> What are potential pitfalls implementing the A3 approach?
-> How important is commitment of the leadership while implementing A3?
-> What is the impact of the A3 approach for clients?
-> What is your dream to achieve with A3?

Enjoy 20 minutes deep dive into strategy!

]]> For the 14th episode, my guest is Stijn Kole. Stijn is the Strategy Alliance Lead within Capgemini Netherlands. He will talk about how Strategy Execution Charts meet the principles of the A3 method. 

Stijn covers the below questions: 
-> What are strategy execution charts ?
-> What are the principles of the A3 approach?
-> What is the background of the A3 approach?
-> In what cases can you use the A3 method ?
-> What are potential pitfalls implementing the A3 approach?
-> How important is commitment of the leadership while implementing A3?
-> What is the impact of the A3 approach for clients?
-> What is your dream to achieve with A3?

Enjoy 20 minutes deep dive into strategy!

]]> Buzzsprout-15101041 Mon, 20 May 2024 16:00:00 +0200 1271 1 14 full false What is important for innovations to be successful? What is important for innovations to be successful? For the 13th episode I interviewed Sander van Lingen. Sander is director of the Applied Innovation Exchange (AIE) within Capgemini. No surprise, innovation is the main topic. We discuss the following questions:

- What are the three focus areas of the AIE?

- What drives you as director of the AIE?

- What are you most proud of looking back at 2023?

- How do you collaborate with the ecosystem?

- How will AI develop in 2024?

- How does Capgemini act in the area of AI?

- What is important for innovations to be successful?

And to finish Sander suggests reading three books:

- "The Phoenix Project" by Kim Gene

- "The innovator's dilemma" by Clayton Christensen

- "How to make it personal?, by Dr. Cara Antoine

If you have a brilliant idea and if you want to see if Capgemini can help you, reach out to Sander. Tune in and have fun!

]]> For the 13th episode I interviewed Sander van Lingen. Sander is director of the Applied Innovation Exchange (AIE) within Capgemini. No surprise, innovation is the main topic. We discuss the following questions:

- What are the three focus areas of the AIE?

- What drives you as director of the AIE?

- What are you most proud of looking back at 2023?

- How do you collaborate with the ecosystem?

- How will AI develop in 2024?

- How does Capgemini act in the area of AI?

- What is important for innovations to be successful?

And to finish Sander suggests reading three books:

- "The Phoenix Project" by Kim Gene

- "The innovator's dilemma" by Clayton Christensen

- "How to make it personal?, by Dr. Cara Antoine

If you have a brilliant idea and if you want to see if Capgemini can help you, reach out to Sander. Tune in and have fun!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-14470366 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1737 full false What are the latest developments in the public market? What are the latest developments in the public market? Within this episode Jelle van Waveren, ERP Advisory lead for Capgemini, is my guest. He shares his view on the Dutch public market. For that reason, the episode is in the Dutch language. We discuss the following questions: 

- What are the primary challenges faced by public clients?

- How do stakeholders navigate in the public market?

- What is the cloud strategy of public clients?

- How does Capgemini act in the public market?

- How does SAP anticipate on the challenges in the public market?

- What is the maturity level of the SAP cloud?

- What impact is AI having on the public sector?

Enjoy the episode!

]]> Within this episode Jelle van Waveren, ERP Advisory lead for Capgemini, is my guest. He shares his view on the Dutch public market. For that reason, the episode is in the Dutch language. We discuss the following questions: 

- What are the primary challenges faced by public clients?

- How do stakeholders navigate in the public market?

- What is the cloud strategy of public clients?

- How does Capgemini act in the public market?

- How does SAP anticipate on the challenges in the public market?

- What is the maturity level of the SAP cloud?

- What impact is AI having on the public sector?

Enjoy the episode!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-14470206 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0100 1187 full false How does Industrial and Financial Systems (IFS) differentiate from other ERP packages? How does Industrial and Financial Systems (IFS) differentiate from other ERP packages? I am happy to announce  Episode 11 of the Podcast "Future Technology Talk". Shreyas MN talks about Industrial and Financial Systems (IFS) . An ERP package mostly used in the manufacturing industry.  Shreyas covers the below topics:

- What is IFS about
- Development of IFS the past years
- A project example of an IFS implementation
- Reasons to choose for IFS
- Future plans with IFS
- Integrations with IFS 
- Size of IFS projects 
- The dream with IFS 

Enjoy listening!

]]> I am happy to announce  Episode 11 of the Podcast "Future Technology Talk". Shreyas MN talks about Industrial and Financial Systems (IFS) . An ERP package mostly used in the manufacturing industry.  Shreyas covers the below topics:

- What is IFS about
- Development of IFS the past years
- A project example of an IFS implementation
- Reasons to choose for IFS
- Future plans with IFS
- Integrations with IFS 
- Size of IFS projects 
- The dream with IFS 

Enjoy listening!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-14217815 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0100 1496 full false Why should clients choose for SAP Extended Warehouse Management? Why should clients choose for SAP Extended Warehouse Management? For episode number 10 of this Postcast, SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and innovation are the topics on the agenda. Michael Noordijk is my guest, an innovator in supply chain processes and an expert in SAP EWM. 

A summary of the topics: 
- Business related issues covered by EWM
- Added value of EWM compared to WM
- Pitfalls of EWM implementations
- Latest features of EWM
- Reliability of EWM
- Innovative capabilities of SAP 
- Practical examples of applied innovations by Michael

The episode was recorded right before the start of the Capgemini Innovation Days, where I collected many new topics for future episodes. Stay tuned for at least another 10 episodes!

]]> For episode number 10 of this Postcast, SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and innovation are the topics on the agenda. Michael Noordijk is my guest, an innovator in supply chain processes and an expert in SAP EWM. 

A summary of the topics: 
- Business related issues covered by EWM
- Added value of EWM compared to WM
- Pitfalls of EWM implementations
- Latest features of EWM
- Reliability of EWM
- Innovative capabilities of SAP 
- Practical examples of applied innovations by Michael

The episode was recorded right before the start of the Capgemini Innovation Days, where I collected many new topics for future episodes. Stay tuned for at least another 10 episodes!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-13887469 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0100 2095 full false What kind of value delivers SAP towards clients? What kind of value delivers SAP towards clients? For the ninth episode, Linda Naber is my guest. Linda will share her thoughts about several topics related to her role as SAP Alliance Manager within Capgemini. All topics relate to what extend SAP delivers value towards clients. 
 
Some more detailed insights about the discussed topics:
- The most important developments in SAP the last period
- The additional value of hyperscalers
- The importance of a solid cloud strategy
- The importance of a value driven approach within SAP
- The reasons to go for SAP RISE as a client
- Latest developments of SAP in the area of sustainability
- The latest developments of SAP in the area of the intelligent industry
- Obviously, the collaboration between SAP and Capgemini

And to conclude, Linda shares her opinion towards what direction the SAP market will develop.

Tune in and have fun!

]]> For the ninth episode, Linda Naber is my guest. Linda will share her thoughts about several topics related to her role as SAP Alliance Manager within Capgemini. All topics relate to what extend SAP delivers value towards clients. 
 
Some more detailed insights about the discussed topics:
- The most important developments in SAP the last period
- The additional value of hyperscalers
- The importance of a solid cloud strategy
- The importance of a value driven approach within SAP
- The reasons to go for SAP RISE as a client
- Latest developments of SAP in the area of sustainability
- The latest developments of SAP in the area of the intelligent industry
- Obviously, the collaboration between SAP and Capgemini

And to conclude, Linda shares her opinion towards what direction the SAP market will develop.

Tune in and have fun!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-13389295 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0200 1687 full false How is Oracle dealing with the transition from on premise to cloud? How is Oracle dealing with the transition from on premise to cloud? For the 8th episode of this Podcast series my guest is Stefan Stoutmeijer, Oracle Lead within Capgemini Netherlands. Oracle is traditionally strong in on premise. How did Oracle anticipate on the increasing demand for cloud solutions in de market?  

Topics discussed within this episode:  
- The competitive advantage of Oracle
- Oracle cloud solutions in Formula 1 Racing
- Collaboration between Oracle and Capgemini
- Market segments with strong presence of Oracle products
- Business to Business vs Business to Customer in relation to Oracle products
- Investments of Oracle in cloud infrastructure

Let me know what you think! Enjoy!

]]> For the 8th episode of this Podcast series my guest is Stefan Stoutmeijer, Oracle Lead within Capgemini Netherlands. Oracle is traditionally strong in on premise. How did Oracle anticipate on the increasing demand for cloud solutions in de market?  

Topics discussed within this episode:  
- The competitive advantage of Oracle
- Oracle cloud solutions in Formula 1 Racing
- Collaboration between Oracle and Capgemini
- Market segments with strong presence of Oracle products
- Business to Business vs Business to Customer in relation to Oracle products
- Investments of Oracle in cloud infrastructure

Let me know what you think! Enjoy!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-13023454 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0200 1089 1 8 full false How to make the most impact using SAP Technology? How to make the most impact using SAP Technology? For the seventh episode, the topic is SAP Technology.  Happy to have as my guest Maarten Stam, SAP Technology lead within Capgemini. For the first time, the recording was done from the Capgemini Podcast Studio, enjoy the sound quality! 

During the episode, Maarten explains how his background in studying languages has more similarities with technology as you might expect. Other topics:
- The passion of Maarten in technology
- Most impactful innovation in technology so far
- Where to put your money on as client when you want to invest in a particular innovative technology
- Comparison of technological developments five years ago versus now
- A recent technological implementation that Maarten is proud of
- Suggestions how to stay on track with your knowledge on technological level

And of course, a book recommendation. Curious about why Maarten describes technology as magic? Listen to the episode and you will find out.

Enjoy!

]]> For the seventh episode, the topic is SAP Technology.  Happy to have as my guest Maarten Stam, SAP Technology lead within Capgemini. For the first time, the recording was done from the Capgemini Podcast Studio, enjoy the sound quality! 

During the episode, Maarten explains how his background in studying languages has more similarities with technology as you might expect. Other topics:
- The passion of Maarten in technology
- Most impactful innovation in technology so far
- Where to put your money on as client when you want to invest in a particular innovative technology
- Comparison of technological developments five years ago versus now
- A recent technological implementation that Maarten is proud of
- Suggestions how to stay on track with your knowledge on technological level

And of course, a book recommendation. Curious about why Maarten describes technology as magic? Listen to the episode and you will find out.

Enjoy!

]]> Buzzsprout-12821761 Fri, 12 May 2023 15:00:00 +0200 1910 1 7 full false How bright is the future of SAP in the public sector? How bright is the future of SAP in the public sector? The sixth episode is about the outlook on SAP in the public sector. Merijn Gerritsen is my guest, he is a Solution Architect in the area of SAP. 

We discuss the following questions:
- What value can SAP bring in the public sector?
- How strong is SAP in the public market compared to the private market?
- What are the pitfalls that you can expect while implementing SAP in the public sector?
- How important is an agile approach for SAP in the public market?
- Why should clients choose SAP and specific the public capabilities over other ERP packages?
- How close is the collaboration between SAP and Capgemini in the public market?
- How do you leverage the international capabilities that Capgemini has in SAP and specifically the public market?

Merijn concludes with 2 book recommendations. Enjoy the story of Merijn!

]]> The sixth episode is about the outlook on SAP in the public sector. Merijn Gerritsen is my guest, he is a Solution Architect in the area of SAP. 

We discuss the following questions:
- What value can SAP bring in the public sector?
- How strong is SAP in the public market compared to the private market?
- What are the pitfalls that you can expect while implementing SAP in the public sector?
- How important is an agile approach for SAP in the public market?
- Why should clients choose SAP and specific the public capabilities over other ERP packages?
- How close is the collaboration between SAP and Capgemini in the public market?
- How do you leverage the international capabilities that Capgemini has in SAP and specifically the public market?

Merijn concludes with 2 book recommendations. Enjoy the story of Merijn!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-12636144 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0200 1220 full false What are the latest developments in the area of Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations? What are the latest developments in the area of Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations? For the fifth episode, my guest is Lennart Thomas. He is the Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations lead for Capgemini Netherlands. We discuss the following questions:
- What value can the solution bring to your client?
- What is the background of Microsoft Dynamics?
- What market segments is the solution involved in?
- What is a common pitfall for a Microsoft Dynamics implementation?
- What does it mean for a consultant to work with Microsoft Dynamics?
- What kinds of trainings do you suggest?
- How does Microsoft Dynamics relate to the digital transformation?
- Why should you choose as a client to go for Microsoft Dynamics?
- To what extend do Microsoft and Capgemini collaborate?
- How do you leverage the international capabilities of Capgemini?

And Lennart finishes this episode with sharing his dream with Microsoft Dynamics. Tune in if you want to listen to what Lennart is dreaming about!

]]> For the fifth episode, my guest is Lennart Thomas. He is the Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations lead for Capgemini Netherlands. We discuss the following questions:
- What value can the solution bring to your client?
- What is the background of Microsoft Dynamics?
- What market segments is the solution involved in?
- What is a common pitfall for a Microsoft Dynamics implementation?
- What does it mean for a consultant to work with Microsoft Dynamics?
- What kinds of trainings do you suggest?
- How does Microsoft Dynamics relate to the digital transformation?
- Why should you choose as a client to go for Microsoft Dynamics?
- To what extend do Microsoft and Capgemini collaborate?
- How do you leverage the international capabilities of Capgemini?

And Lennart finishes this episode with sharing his dream with Microsoft Dynamics. Tune in if you want to listen to what Lennart is dreaming about!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-12392580 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0100 1145 full false What is needed for a successful digital transformation? What is needed for a successful digital transformation? Today, my guest is Jan Wouters (Head of Global SAP Supply Chain Community Capgemini). He will talk about what is needed for a successful digital transformation.

Jan provides input based on these questions:
- What is for you digital transformation?
- Why is it important to link strategy to processes?
- How do you translate strategy into organizational governance?
- How important is an agile approach related to a digital transformation?
- What is the role of leadership to have a successful digital transformation?
- What is an example of an unsuccessful digital transformation that you were involved in?

Jan completes the episode with a book recommendation, why should you read about the book "The Alignment Puzzle"? Tune in and find out!

]]> Today, my guest is Jan Wouters (Head of Global SAP Supply Chain Community Capgemini). He will talk about what is needed for a successful digital transformation.

Jan provides input based on these questions:
- What is for you digital transformation?
- Why is it important to link strategy to processes?
- How do you translate strategy into organizational governance?
- How important is an agile approach related to a digital transformation?
- What is the role of leadership to have a successful digital transformation?
- What is an example of an unsuccessful digital transformation that you were involved in?

Jan completes the episode with a book recommendation, why should you read about the book "The Alignment Puzzle"? Tune in and find out!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-12195435 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0100 1997 full false What can ERP Advisory bring for your client? What can ERP Advisory bring for your client? Today, my guest is Nico van Marle (Centre of Excellence Lead SAP Capgemini Netherlands). He will explain what ERP Advisory can bring for your client.

Nico answers the following questions:
- What is ERP Advisory?
- What is the importance of ERP Advisory?
- When should you consider as a client ERP Advisory?
- What approach do you use for ERP Advisory?
-  At which clients did you apply ERP Advisory
- When do you complete ERP Advisory and starts the implementation of an ERP package?
- What are the pitfalls for ERP Advisory?
- What kind of trainings would you advice consultants to grow in the aera of ERP Advisory?

Nico concludes the episode with a book recommendation, curious which book about understanding business is a must read? Tune in and find out!

]]> Today, my guest is Nico van Marle (Centre of Excellence Lead SAP Capgemini Netherlands). He will explain what ERP Advisory can bring for your client.

Nico answers the following questions:
- What is ERP Advisory?
- What is the importance of ERP Advisory?
- When should you consider as a client ERP Advisory?
- What approach do you use for ERP Advisory?
-  At which clients did you apply ERP Advisory
- When do you complete ERP Advisory and starts the implementation of an ERP package?
- What are the pitfalls for ERP Advisory?
- What kind of trainings would you advice consultants to grow in the aera of ERP Advisory?

Nico concludes the episode with a book recommendation, curious which book about understanding business is a must read? Tune in and find out!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-12029700 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0100 1442 1 3 full false What are the latest trends within SAP? What are the latest trends within SAP? Today, I talk with Sander Zijlstra (Centre of Excellence Lead SAP Capgemini Netherlands) about the latest trends within SAP.

I touch the following topics with Sander:
- his most valued latest feature of SAP
- the last SAP presentation he provided to a client
- how strong SAP is in Retail
- the most important reasons for clients to go for s/4 HANA 
- what SAP RISE brings for clients
- the biggest challenge to become more sustainable with SAP
- how the green core can add value for a client
- the industries where SAP is expected to grow significantly in the upcoming period

Does Sander answer all the questions or does he avoid some of these?

Listen in to find out!

]]> Today, I talk with Sander Zijlstra (Centre of Excellence Lead SAP Capgemini Netherlands) about the latest trends within SAP.

I touch the following topics with Sander:
- his most valued latest feature of SAP
- the last SAP presentation he provided to a client
- how strong SAP is in Retail
- the most important reasons for clients to go for s/4 HANA 
- what SAP RISE brings for clients
- the biggest challenge to become more sustainable with SAP
- how the green core can add value for a client
- the industries where SAP is expected to grow significantly in the upcoming period

Does Sander answer all the questions or does he avoid some of these?

Listen in to find out!

]]> Joost Linssen Buzzsprout-10151058 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0100 1074 1 2 full false What is on the horizon of SAP? What is on the horizon of SAP? Today, I talk with Alex Bulat (Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Capgemini) about the future of SAP and technology.

We touch the following topics:
- next best thing to aim for as SAP consultant
- impact of SAP on society
- how sexy IT is
- unavoidable step each company needs to take towards sustainability
- latest innovations within the automotive industry
- s/4 HANA in combination with the digital transformation
- position of SAP in 10 years from now
- automation of podcasts

And much more..

Enjoy listening!

]]> Today, I talk with Alex Bulat (Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Capgemini) about the future of SAP and technology.

We touch the following topics:
- next best thing to aim for as SAP consultant
- impact of SAP on society
- how sexy IT is
- unavoidable step each company needs to take towards sustainability
- latest innovations within the automotive industry
- s/4 HANA in combination with the digital transformation
- position of SAP in 10 years from now
- automation of podcasts

And much more..

Enjoy listening!

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