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Byte Sized

Byte Sized

Hosted by Accenture

Episodes

18

Latest episode

May 2026

Language

EN

About the show

In just 20 minutes, explore the most exciting innovations and pressing challenges across business, technology, and leadership. Byte Sized is hosted by Bella Thornely, Accenture's UK and Ireland Centre for Advanced AI lead. Join Bella as she delves into game-changing findings from Accenture research, gleans insights from leading industry brands and unravels stories of reinvention. Subscribe now to dive into the essentials of business and technology leadership - all in the time it takes to enjoy your coffee break!

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May 25, 2026Episode 918 min

Alteryx: No Code, Just Insights

Are messy data and cryptic code holding businesses back? Andy MacMillan, CEO of Alteryx, explains how they empower everyone from data pros to non‑technical users to unlock insights, make confident decisions and boost productivity.

April 29, 2026Episode 816 min

bp: AI in the Engine, People at the Wheel

Matt Rich shares how bp has transformed its global marketing function into a data‑driven, AI‑enabled engine, bringing teams along the journey, navigating change and fuelling growth. He also looks into the crystal ball to explore what's next for marketers as AI reshapes the future.

March 16, 2026Episode 716 min

NHS: Your Health in Your Hands

The true measure of technology is its ability to save lives. From the pandemic response to shaping a future of "healthcare at your fingertips", Ayub Bhayat shares how the NHS is using data and AI to transform the UK's healthcare system.

February 16, 2026Episode 620 min

Good Things Foundation: AI For Inclusion

Digital exclusion, despite common belief, affects all ages. Sital Mistry‑Lee of the Good Things Foundation explains how we can use AI to bridge the divide – instead of deepening it.

January 19, 2026Episode 517 min

Lloyd's of London: Culture & Constructive Conflict

Inclusion is more than friendliness; it's built on psychological safety and a culture of open, honest feedback. Mark Lomas, Head of Culture, Talent & Communities at Lloyd's, shares how true inclusion empowers people to perform at their best and feel valued — even in times of conflict.

January 5, 2026Episode 417 min

Nationwide: The Secret Sauce for Perfect Payments

Otto Benz, Customer Technology and Payments Director at Nationwide Building Society, shares how the organisation has modernised its payments infrastructure through dual‑cloud technology, strengthened resilience in the face of outages, met evolving regulatory demands, and adapted to society's changing relationship with cash.

December 15, 2025Episode 317 min

Retail Rewired: From Trolleys to Tech

Retail mogul Roger Burnley sits down with Bella Thornely to discuss steering digital transformation, tackling the challenges brought on by COVID-19, and exploring how a strong customer focus and AI are shaping the future of retail.

November 25, 2025Episode 220 min

VMO2: Customer Obsession Meets Innovation

Rachel Barrass, Director of Customer Service at VMO2, reveals how together agentic AI and human agents have slashed complaints by 60%! Dive into tech, transformation and the power of truly knowing your customer.

October 27, 2025Episode 122 min

AI Genies: From Health Cures to Cookbooks

Can AI genies help us live longer and better lives? Prof. Mihaela van der Schaar, leader of the van der Schaar Lab at Cambridge University, shares with Bella Thornely the far-reaching potential of this next development in AI.

August 11, 2025Episode 1019 min

Noli: Beauty Decoded

Mark Farbrace interviews Maëlle Gasc, Co-Founder and Deputy CEO of Noli. They explore how Noli uses AI to tackle the challenge of overwhelming choice and conflicting advice, revolutionising the way consumers shop for beauty products.

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