Future Technology Talk

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May 2026

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Technology is more important than ever, because technology drives the world. Thought leaders will be invited to talk about their vision on the future of technology. Also practical advice to use technology in your daily life will be shared. You will learn about the most crucial trends in technology. Let's share visions to become more knowledgable and get ready for the next step in the digital transformation!

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May 5, 202614 min

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

March 31, 202623 min

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

January 16, 202633 min

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!

September 30, 2024Episode 1626 min

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 marketHave fun!

May 20, 202420 min

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!

May 20, 2024Episode 1421 min

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!

February 9, 202428 min

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 AntoineIf 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!

February 9, 202419 min

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!

December 29, 202324 min

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!

November 1, 202334 min

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 MichaelThe 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!