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Transform ideas into innovation faster! Join Courtney Hughes as she invites Dell specialists and experts from around the world to share the collaborations they have had with customers in key areas of technology development.

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October 15, 20269 min

25: Hybrid AI in Action: How Microsoft and Dell Technologies are building the foundation for enterprise-scale transformation

How do you move from AI experimentation to real business transformation? Join Courtney Hughes, host of the Dell Technologies Forum Podcast, and Mary Ann Anderson, Global Marketing Leader at Microsoft, as they explore the role of hybrid AI, modern devices, security and governance in scaling AI across the enterprise. From cloud and on-device AI to Copilot and AI agents, discover how Microsoft and Dell Technologies are helping organisations build the foundation for the next era of AI-powered work.

September 15, 202615 min

24: From Pilot to Production: Architecting for Agentic AI with AMD and Dell Technologies

Join Dell's Courtney Hughes as she welcomes Frank Azor from AMD to explore how the partnership between Dell Technologies and AMD is helping organisations turn AI potential into real-world business value. Together, they discuss why the agentic AI era demands a full-system approach — from CPU and GPU to memory, storage and networking, as well as hybrid architectures and why simplifying the stack could be the key to scaling AI.

August 15, 20269 min

23: Agentic AI at the Desk: Why the Next AI Breakthrough Won't Wait for the Data Center

Join host Courtney Hughes as she welcomes Jon Siegal, SVP CSG Commercial Product Marketing at Dell Technologies, to explore how AI is moving closer to where work happens. Together, they discuss the shift to deskside agentic AI, why enterprises are rethinking where AI workloads run, and how security, cost and performance are driving demand for local AI infrastructure. From AI PCs for everyday productivity to Dell Pro Max with GB10 and GB300 for developers and workgroups, discover how Dell is helping organisations build a practical AI strategy—matching the right infrastructure to the right workload.

July 15, 202616 min

22: Agentic AI in the Real World: ROI, Autonomous Agents, and Tokenomics

AI is entering a new phase - moving from AI curiosity to real business outcomes! In this episode, our host Courtney Hughes is joined by John Roese, Global CTO and Chief AI Officer at Dell Technologies. Together, they explore how organizations can maximize AI ROI, build trusted autonomous agents, and rethink infrastructure through tokenomics and workload placement. Learn why governance, economics, and architecture are becoming key to scaling AI, and why attending Dell Technologies Forum events help you turn strategy into action.

December 1, 20259 min

21: Transforming Business Outcomes: Latest Advances in Dell Services and Payment Solutions

In this episode, Courtney Hughes and Ricardo Calderon show how Dell Services turn AI ambition into outcomes with the Dell AI Factory—strategy, data readiness, and managed services. Plus lifecycle and payment, cyber resilience (MDR), and digital employee experience for Windows 11/Copilot Plus. Listen for actionable insights on AI, agentic AI, gen AI, cyber resilience, lifecycle services, payment solutions, Windows 11, Copilot Plus, and DEX (Digital Employee Experience) —modernize with confidence.

November 14, 202511 min

20: Your Next Refresh, Done Right: Lifecycle Management and AI Upgrades That Pay Off

In this episode… Jennifer Larson, General Manager of Commercial Client Segments at Intel, joins the podcast to explore how businesses can unlock innovation and productivity with Intel vPro® and Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, powered by Dell Technologies. You’ll hear how AI PCs are transforming business computing—enhancing performance, connectivity, and security—plus insights on modern device refresh, lifecycle management, and safeguarding data with 30+ built-in security features. The discussion wraps with a look ahead at how Intel and Dell are shaping the future of intelligent, secure, and connected workplaces.

November 1, 202515 min

19: Building the Future of AI: How Dell and NVIDIA are Accelerating Real-World Innovation

In this episode.. Jeremy Williford, VP of Strategic Sales at NVIDIA, joins the podcast to share an enterprise AI strategy playbook—how to start small, prioritize high‑impact use cases, and scale with Dell Technologies with NVIDIA solutions for measurable productivity, customer experience, and operations gains. You’ll hear practical examples—chatbot deployment, coding assistants, and video analytics—plus guidance on data readiness (vector databases), on‑prem AI infrastructure, cost optimization, and avoiding vendor lock‑in with the Dell AI Factory. The discussion closes with a forward look at agentic and physical AI, helping leaders plan an AI roadmap that moves from proof of concept to results.

October 15, 202511 min

18: Fastrack outcomes: Partnering for Success

In this episode, Eric Arcese, Vice President of Global Partner Marketing at Dell Technologies, reveals how Dell’s partner ecosystem drives faster AI adoption and real business transformation. Hear how collaborative solutions—like the Dell AI Factory deployed at Worley with NVIDIA and WWT—leverage proven expertise to simplify complexity, shorten deployment times, and unlock tangible results. Discover why teaming up with Dell Technologies and its partners means you don’t have to navigate the AI journey alone.

October 2, 202516 min

17: Transforming Enterprises with AI: Dell's Product Marketing Approach with Sam Grocott

In this episode, Sam Grocott reveals how Dell made AI modernization a business reality. Discover bold strategies behind their data overhaul, the critical importance of governance, and how a buy/build hybrid approach accelerates transformation. Learn why strong leadership and constant change management drive Dell’s journey to an AI-first future.

September 15, 202512 min

16: Unleashing Productivity with Copilot+ and the Windows 11 Refresh

In this episode, we chat with Grant Duke from Microsoft about how AI-powered productivity is transforming the workplace. Together, they highlight advancements in Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11, discussing features like meeting summarization and enhanced security, and sharing advice for organizations preparing for the transition from Windows 10 to future-ready, AI-enabled devices.