
Ep. 78: Maximizing AI Adoption and Extensibility with Dona Sarkar
In this episode of #shifthappens, Dona Sarkar, Chief Troublemaker for Copilot and AI Extensibility at Microsoft, takes us on an immersive exploration of the AI revolution. She discusses the importance of data hygiene, the need for clear use cases, and the future of AI as an agent that can plan, recommend, and execute tasks alongside humans. With her infectious passion and valuable insights, she unravels the challenges and opportunities as organizations embrace this transformative technology.
21 Maj 202438min

Ep. 77: A Look into the Future with Artificial General Intelligence
In this #shifthappens podcast episode, AvePoint Chief Brand Officer Dux Raymond Sy dives into a fascinating conversation with Peter Voss, the CEO and Founder of Aigo.AI. Peter shares his decades-long journey in the field of artificial intelligence, from starting his own software company to ultimately setting his sights on building artificial general intelligence (AGI). He discusses the key differences between narrow AI and AGI, the challenges of commercializing AGI research, and his vision fo...
9 Maj 202440min

Ep. 76: Transforming Employee Experience with AI and Microsoft Copilot
In this episode of the #shifthappens podcast, Richard Harbridge, Chief Technology Officer at 2toLead, Microsoft MVP, and AvePoint Community Champion, joins us in an insightful discussion on how to maximize productivity, quality, and collaboration with AI tools like Microsoft's Copilot. Join us as we dive deep into best practices for AI adoption, including team-based learning models, considerations around security and compliance, and measuring ROI through improved outcomes.
25 Apr 202441min

Ep. 75: MSPs as Technology Partners: Leading Organizations to Digital Transformation Success
Matthew Bookspan, CEO of Orlando-based MSP Blacktip, joins the #shifthappens podcast to discuss enabling digital transformation for organizations, large and small. In this episode, we cover the critical role of MSPs as technology partners—from adapting to trends, managing environments, empowering customers with emerging technologies, following best practices for a secure Microsoft 365 platform, and the game-changing potential of generative AI.
11 Apr 202429min

Ep. 74: Building an Information Management Foundation for Human-AI Collaboration
In today’s episode of the #shifthappens podcast, AvePoint Chief Brand Officer, Dux Raymond Sy, and AvePoint Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Mario Carvajal, are joined by Tori Liu, President & CEO of AIIM. Together, they discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shining a light on existing information management challenges, the importance of a universal framework for AI governance, and steps organizations can take to prepare their data and culture for the AI-powered w...
3 Apr 202440min

Ep. 73: How Governments Worldwide Are Using AI to Transform Public Services
In this episode, we catch up with Angela Heise, Corporate Vice President of Worldwide Public Sector at Microsoft, about how governments and public sector organizations around the world are leveraging AI to transform services, empower employees, and better engage with citizens. Angela shares insights from her travels across Asia and Australia, including common themes around using AI ethically, managing risk, adopting cloud, and the importance of change management.
21 Mars 202432min

Ep. 72: Ctrl Alt Delete: Learning Cognitive Decluttering to Unlock Your Full Potential
Renie Cavallari, author of HEADTRASH: Dumping Toxic Habits and Clearing Emotional Clutter, joins the #shifthappens podcast to discuss how to overcome negative self-talk and limiting beliefs to unlock your full potential. She provides practical strategies to decrease emotional stress, gain clarity, and take productive action to pursue your boldest goals.
7 Mars 202440min

Ep. 71: Riding the Waves of Change in Cybersecurity: How partners can prepare customers for emerging threats and generative AI
In this episode, Kyle Alspach, Senior Editor at CRN, discusses major shifts happening in cybersecurity and the potential impacts of generative AI. Hear Kyle's insights on trends like security operations, identity threats, consolidation of tools, autonomous decision-making, finding vulnerabilities, and more. Discover best practices partners can leverage as they guide customers in this fast-changing landscape.
22 Feb 202433min