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Cloud and Clear

SADA, An Insight Company

The Cloud and Clear podcast explores the journey of SADA at the tip of the spear in helping organizations transform the way their people work, and the way their industry goes to market in the context of Google Cloud. It features experts from SADA, partners, and our customers discussing and debating what digital transformation means in the real world.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Cloud and Clear episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Cloud and Clear for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Cloud and Clear episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

How can technology transform the lives of frontline workers? In this episode of Cloud and Clear, Nikki Harley, VP of Partner Ecosystem and Marketplace at SADA, interviews Catherine Roy, COO of WorkJam, to explore the answer. Discover how WorkJam's digital platform simplifies communication, task management, and shift scheduling for deskless employees. Catherine discusses using AI with Gemini, their partnership with SADA, and building on Google Cloud. Learn about features like Task Connect and AI-powered chatbots that drive efficiency and improve the employee experience.

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Host: Nikki Harley, VP of Partner Ecosystem and Marketplace at SADA Guest: Catherine Roy, COO at WorkJam

To learn more, visit our website here: SADA.com

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Cloud and Clear - AI Trends and Innovations with SADA | EP 182
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06/25/24 • 23 min

In this episode of Cloud and Clear, host Nikki Harley, VP of Ecosystem and Solutions at SADA, talks with Scott Bergquist, who leads SADA's go-to-market strategy for data, AI, and industry solutions. Scott, with over 25 years in tech, shares his insights on the rapid advancements and transformative potential of AI in business. They discuss how SADA helps customers start and scale their AI projects, common AI use cases, and real-world success stories. Scott also highlights exciting innovations like Gemini 1.5 and upcoming features.

Don't miss this insightful conversation on the cutting edge of cloud security and AI, and the strategic partnership driving innovation in the space.

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Host: Nikki Harley | VP of Ecosystem and Solutions at SADA

Guest: Scott Bergquist | Senior Director, Emerging Solutions GTM at SADA

To learn more, visit our website here: SADA.com

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:45 Scott Bergquist's background in tech

02:00 Trends in AI and its impact on the economy and business structures

04:30 The fast pace of innovation in the AI market and the importance of platforms

06:45 Moving from AI promise to AI profit and the challenges companies face in adopting AI

09:00 Helping customers get started in their AI journey and achieve ROI

11:30 Common use cases for AI, including content generation, customer service, contract/document search, and developer productivity

14:30 Real customer use cases, such as audience profile reports for targeted marketing campaigns and validating mortgage applications

16:45 Exciting updates and innovations in AI, including Gemini 1.5, Agent Builder, and Gemini code assist

20:00 Upcoming innovations to look out for, including arbiter models, AI-assisted prompting, and grounding on Google search

22:30 Conclusion and closing remarks

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#HappyHolidays! Come #SADAbrate with #CloudNClear as we prepare to wrap up 2021 with this compelling episode highlighting, The State of Maryland. Join our hosts Dana Berg, COO, and Heather Sheston, Director of #PublicSector, SADA, for a #nextlevel interview with Tracia Sherman, Asst. Director Access Management Services, and Stefanos G., Asst. Cabinet Secretary, Maryland Dept. of IT.

They explore how SADA and #GoogleCloud collaborated with the Maryland Dept. of IT to navigate #digitaltransformation and migrate thousands of employees to #remote or #hybridwork options. Lend an ear to discover how SADA’s #cloudtransformation experts are helping unlock the power of #cloud for #government agencies.

Host: Dana Berg & Heather Sheston

Guests: Tracia Sherman & Stefanos G.

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Narine Galstian, CMO at SADA, hosts this special edition of Cloud N Clear to celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. Women technical leaders at SADA join the podcast to share their experience of working in male-dominated high tech, and how they have navigated it. They share their varying journeys and stop on important moments that helped them become inspiring women tech leaders in the SADA family; like the importance of early mentorship and networking, and how culture plays an essential role in development. Discussion also delves into Google Cloud and how, with Workspace, is helping customers adopt this new hybrid remote working environment.

Host: Narine Galstian

Guest: Kelly Wright, Kristina Turley, Heather Tran

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To learn more, visit SADA.com.

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Next up on the #CloudNClear podcast is Rich Hoyer, Director of Customer FinOps at SADA, and a longtime management and software industry professional, who leads our brand-new FinOps group. The focus of Rich and his team is around developing and delivering services designed to help clients monitor, measure, and improve the value of their #GoogleCloud services.

Dana Berg, COO at SADA, joins as host for this episode to discuss best practices around managing the financial ramifications of a public #cloud investment. Rich also speaks about the three lenses developed around FinOps being Governance, Optimization, and Visibility. Learn more about the challenges organizations can face as their cloud footprint grows, and how SADA is creating new services that will be embedded into the base level of support we provide to our customers.

Host: Dana Berg

Guests: Rich Hoyer

Connect on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/cloudnclear

https://twitter.com/SADA

https://twitter.com/DanaJasonBerg

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/bergdana/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richhoyer/

To learn more, visit SADA.com.

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In this new episode of #CloudNClear, SADA host Rowan Manson, Senior Workspace Account Executive at SADA, sits down with Alexis Petrichos, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Marketing at Chili Piper.

Dive deep into the transformative world of AI-powered scheduling, and understand how Chili Piper is reshaping the way businesses operate. As Alexis unravels the benefits of seamless coordination and reduced manual intervention in sales, discover the revolutionary approach Chili Piper is bringing to the table.

From business challenges and solutions to exploring industry trends, this episode promises invaluable insights. Don't miss out!

Join us in this engaging episode, and don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE for more enlightening content! ✅

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Host: Tony Safoian | Senior Google Workspace Account Executive at SADA

Guest: Alexis Petrichos | Director of Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem at Chili Piper

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Data is the core of business growth! 📊 But how is OANDA applying cloud security best practices and generative AI capabilities to help organizations secure success? 🚀

Learn how OANDA, a leading provider of foreign exchange trading technology, is leveraging SADA solutions and Google Cloud technology to fuel digital transformation and business growth for their FinTech customers. 📈 If you're a fintech leader, you don't want to miss this episode!

Tune into Cloud N Clear on-demand with SADA Director of Security GTM & Solutions, Rocky Giglio, and OANDA CIO Elliot O’Brien to discover more.

LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more content! ✅

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Host: Rocky Giglio | Director of Security GTM & Solutions

Guest: Elliot O’Brien | CIO at OANDA

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Did you know that one in five patients in the emergency room has the potential to be misidentified, and potentially mistreated in an emergency? 🏥 Unfortunately, it happens more often than you’d think. Data is a massive problem in the healthcare industry across the U.S. Referential data is used as an identifier in almost every industry across the nation, yet we are still hesitant to bring this technology to healthcare.

SADA partner 4medica is at the frontlines of the data problem in healthcare and is using the power of cloud technology to empower healthcare systems with digital transformation. Learn more about 4medica’s journey with SADA to Google Cloud and how they are helping patients across the nation thrive as part of our newest Cloud N Clear episode. ⛑☁️

Host: Michael Ames | Director of Vertical Markets at SADA

Guest: Gregg Church | President at 4Medica

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Cloud N Clear is LIVE NOW! 📻☁️ This week, we are taking you on a journey to hear about serverless cache and how Momento is pioneering the field with help from SADA and GoogleCloud. 🌐

Miles Ward, CTO at SADA, and Khawaja Shams, Co-founder & CEO of Momento, take a deep dive into the benefits of serverless products and how customers are empowered to save money on data spending, all while increasing efficiency thanks to this innovative technology. 💻

Tune in on-demand. 🎙

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https://twitter.com/SADA

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To learn more, visit SADA.com.

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Join host Veronica Raulin, Sr. Director of Advisory at SADA, as she sits down with Heather Hoyer, Change Manager at Pinnacol Assurance, to explore their innovative use of AI in the workplace. Discover how Pinnacol Assurance, a leading workers' compensation provider, is leveraging Gemini to drive change, improve efficiency, and enhance customer care. Heather shares valuable insights on their AI journey, including change management strategies, adoption techniques, and the importance of ethical considerations. Learn how Pinnacol Assurance is transforming its operations and setting a new standard for AI adoption in the insurance industry.

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Episode host: Veronica Raulin, Sr. Director of Advisory at SADA

Episode guest: Heather Hoyer, Change Manager at Pinnacol Assurance

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FAQ

How many episodes does Cloud and Clear have?

Cloud and Clear currently has 203 episodes available.

What topics does Cloud and Clear cover?

The podcast is about News, Cloud, Tech, Enterprise, Tech News, Kubernetes, Podcasts, Google and Technology.

What is the most popular episode on Cloud and Clear?

The episode title 'Email Security Revolution: A Deep Dive with Material Security | EP 185' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Cloud and Clear?

The average episode length on Cloud and Clear is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of Cloud and Clear released?

Episodes of Cloud and Clear are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of Cloud and Clear?

The first episode of Cloud and Clear was released on Jun 21, 2019.

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