DXTalk: Navigating the Digital Experience Industry

In the fourth episode of DXTalk: Navigating the Digital Experience Industry, we’re thrilled to host Per Ploug, the Director of Developer Relations, at Docker. With a resume spanning both startups to the big leagues, Per brings a wealth of open-source wisdom to the table.

We kick off the episode by exploring strategies to effectively manage the open-source jungle on a grand scale and still gain value.

Our conversation extends beyond Docker as we draw comparisons between various open-source champions and the formidable MACH architecture. We challenge the prevalent “either-or” mindset in the industry, contemplating the optimal focus when deciding between handling aspects in-house or leveraging vendor expertise.

The episode unfolds some of the intriguing histories and origins of open source, spotlighting Umbraco’s ascent to become an open-source powerhouse.

We explore the tangible benefits that companies reap from active participation in open source, emphasizing its role as a common good! Additionally, we discuss how companies can help evolve open source to superior software by encouraging employees to contribute to open source projects in their work time and support a diverse and cultural open source community.

Join us as we navigate the landscape of open source, gaining insights into its evolution, impact, and the strategic decisions that drive success in the digital experience industry.

In the current episode of DXTalk, we engage Janus Boye from Boye & Co. Janus runs several peer groups and conferences for innovators and digital leaders, - including a group for CMS Experts.

Janus talks about, how to facilitate networking and learning in such groups, where agencies, vendors, and companies who are often competitors meet.

We also touch on the trends and developments within the CMS industry, which Janus has been part of for over two decades. As Janus frames it: "There's a lot of content management problems that remain unsolved like we are not done with this".

Your three hosts Bolette Kern, Jonas Poulsen, and Lasse Fredslund present themselves and the story behind the podcast DXTalk: Navigating the Digital Experience Industry.

They explain what they hope to get out of the podcast series and what you as a listener, hopefully, can look forward to in the coming episodes.

Although they all work in various roles at Umbraco, this is not a podcast about Umbraco, but a podcast about the Digital Experience Industry, which our three hosts try to explore and navigate.

In this episode of DXTalk, the hosts delve into the significance of emotional design in e-commerce and website development with Steph, the lead UX designer at True Digital. Steph shares her journey into UX design and emphasizes the importance of balancing usability and desirability to create memorable user experiences. She discusses the role of emotional design in user testing, personalization, and accessibility, highlighting the need to understand and cater to users' emotional responses. The episode concludes with a discussion on leveraging AI tools for deeper insights and a thank you to Steph for her valuable contributions.

In this episode, Andy Eva-Dale discusses the importance of sustainability in the tech industry, focusing on making language models efficient and environmentally friendly. He talks about the benefits of B Corp accreditation for businesses, including improved supplier management and talent attraction. Andy also highlights the varying global approaches to sustainability and the potential for future standardization. The episode touches on the inspiration drawn from community members and the anticipation of new sustainability features.