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VISION by ProtivitiGlobal market trends and consumer expectations with The Economist’s Barsali BhattacharyyaIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Barsali Bhattacharyya, talks global market trends and customer expectations with Protiviti Managing Director Bryan Comite Protiviti Managing Director Bryan Comite, Customer Experience Strategy lead, Protiviti Digital. As CX moves further into digital domains, Bhattacharyya says we may eventually end up through the looking glass where the future reflects the past. “Businesses that are able to merge automation with human overview will be the winners,” she says.You can visit Barsali Bhattacharyya’s LinkedIn page here: www.linkedin.com/in/paulcgodfrey/You can visit Bryan Comite’s LinkedIn page here...2025-06-1613 min

Powerful InsightsResponding to Tariffs: Achieving Financial and Operational Agility in a Volatile Regulatory Environment – with Kerry Buchar and Lucas ManganTariffs are the dominant issue of the day and the focus of our latest edition of Powerful Insights as we discuss how companies can assess and respond to them effectively in their organizations.Without question, tariffs are dominating agendas and discussions in boardrooms, C suites and more as organizations try to figure out their impact on their products, services, supply chains, customer relationships and much more. In this episode, Protiviti managing directors Kerry Buchar and Lucas Manganaro discuss these and other effects and how organizations can address them timely and effectively.Kerry is a leader in Protiviti’s Bu...2025-04-1627 min

VISION by ProtivitiPanel discussion: Protiviti hosts Forum on the Future of Money and PrivacyIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, we present a panel discussion hosted by Protiviti Senior Managing Director Tom Moore. The discussion was held in New York in November as part of VISION by Protiviti’s Forum on the Future of Money and Privacy with Protiviti partners The Women’s Bond Club and Société Générale, the host of the live event. Tom leads a lively discussion among panelists Heather Federman, Head of Privacy and Product Counsel at Signifyd; Stephanie Schmidt, Global Chief Privacy Officer and Head of Data Compliance (AI and Cyber) at Prudential Financial; and David Gotard, Chief In...2024-12-2337 min

Board PerspectivesLegal and Risk Blind Spots in the Boardroom – with Frank Kurre and Chad VolkertOur Blind Spots in the Boardroom series is focused on critical business issues that can significantly impact an organization's strategy and operations, particularly those that the board and/or C-suite are not focused on at all or enough.In this episode, Protiviti Managing Directors Frank Kurre and Chad Volkert discuss legal blind spots and how to proactively prepare for potential investigations and litigation, including discussions around when and how the board should be engaged.Volkert serves as Protiviti’s Global Legal Consulting Leader and has been with both Protiviti and Robert Half (Protiviti’s parent company) for nearly 25 year...2024-12-0914 min

VISION by ProtivitiDid China just crack encryption? Protiviti’s quantum director sets the record straightIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Konstantinos Karagiannis, Protiviti’s director of quantum computing services, sits down with Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, to discuss the recent news that China may have broken military-grade encryption. Karagiannis sets the record straight on what happened, what it could mean for the future of classified information, and what organizations should be doing to prepare for a post-quantum world.You can visit Konstantinos Karagiannis’ LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinos-karagiannis-0a09503/.To see more content on the future of privacy and other megatrends, please visit VISI...2024-11-0512 min

VISION by ProtivitiA New Social Contract: Cultivating 'Government for Good' in a Rapidly Changing WorldIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, moderates the recent VISION by Protiviti webinar: A New Social Contract: Cultivating 'Government for Good' in a Rapidly Changing World. Amid growing conflicts, geopolitical unrest, an uncertain financial future, and just a few years removed from a global pandemic that shook countries to their core, we examine the future of government. The World Bank’s Ed Olowo-Okere, the U.S. Navy’s Kathleen Creighton, The University of Oxford’s Dr. David Howard and Perry Keating of Protiviti discusses E-government, the digitization of services, data privacy, cybersecurity, national securi...2024-07-0159 min

The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Error Correction on a Single Qubit — with Julien Camirand Lemyre of Nord QuantiqueError correction typically involves a lot of physical qubits and using them to create one logical qubit. Ratios vary by modality and approach, so getting a single fault-tolerant qubit may take seven to a thousand physical ones. What if there was a way to correct most of the errors that appear on each qubit instead? Scaling up from there would certainly be much easier, getting us to machines that can reliably solve business problems. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis as he discusses the details behind one such new approach with Julien Camirand Lemyre from Nord Quantique. For more on Nord Q...2024-06-2633 min

Powerful InsightsGet Ready for Your IPO: Financial Reporting, Cybersecurity, Sustainability and MoreIn this episode of Powerful Insights, we talk about all things around readiness for an initial public offering, or IPO. And spoiler alert, there is a lot to address: accounting, financial reporting, cybersecurity, and even ESG and climate reporting.Our guests are Stephen Alicanti and Kristy Balsanek from DLA Piper, and Charlie Soranno and Andrea Vardaro Thomas from Protiviti.Stephen and Kristy both are partners with DLA Piper, a global law firm with more than 90 offices in more than 40 countries that provides legal solutions to businesses worldwide. Andrea and Charlie are managing directors and leaders in Protiviti's Business...2024-06-2530 min

VISION by ProtivitiProtiviti’s Scott Laliberte: We need AI and emerging tech regulation without stifling innovationIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, sits down with Scott Laliberte, Managing Director and Global Leader of Protiviti’s Emerging Technology Group. Scott and his team enable clients to innovate by leveraging emerging technologies, such as AI, machine learning and IOT, among others. In this Q&A, Scott discusses all those emerging technologies and if, how and why and when the government should regulate them, as well as offers his feedback on a few emerging tech data points from the Protiviti-Oxford global survey on the future of government.You can visit Scott La...2024-06-2415 min

The Post-Quantum WorldThe Quantum Many-Body Problem — with Benedikt Fauseweh of TU Dortmund UniversityWhen Richard Feynman proposed the idea of a quantum simulator or computer in 1981, he was frustrated by the limitations of classical systems. He logically suggested that if we live in a quantum world, we need a quantum device to simulate all the interactions of particles that make up reality. An excellent example of such a transistor-choking calculation is the quantum many-body problem. Have quantum computers finally cracked it and reached the level of Feynman’s original idea? Can working on such approaches lead to better quantum computers and help solve real business use cases soon? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a...2024-06-1246 min

The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum AI Compression: Smaller LLMs without Losing Performance — with Sam Mugel of MultiverseLarge language models are … large. Forget Bitcoin and recharging electric vehicles; the grid could be toppled by powering AI in a few years. It would be optimal if AI could run on more underpowered edge devices. What if there was a quantum-inspired way to make LLMs smaller without sacrificing overall performance in combined metrics? We explore a way to do that and other advanced ideas, like selectively removing information from models, in this episode. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about how businesses can solve many of the woes associated with bringing AI in-house with Sam Mugel from Multiverse. 2024-05-2941 min

The Post-Quantum WorldHigh-Speed Quantum Networking in NYC — with Noel Goddard of QunnectThe phrase “quantum internet” gets tossed around a lot, usually as a placeholder for something that will fix many nonspecific issues in the future. The core concept of quantum networking is a real thing, though, and is more robust today than you might think. How does it work? How fast is it? And is it really running in the Big Apple? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Noel Goddard from Qunnect as they explore all this and potential business use cases. For more on Qunnect, visit www.qunnect.inc/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-e...2024-05-1542 min

The Post-Quantum WorldIs Post-Quantum Cryptography at Risk?Is post-quantum cryptography safe from quantum computing? Do we really need thousands of qubits to attack RSA? We examine some of the challenges to PQC strength and timeline that have recently emerged in scientific papers and consider what makes peer review such a crucial part of the process. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about the actual state of PQC and how it will affect your organization. Papers mentioned: “Quantum Algorithms for Lattice Problems”: https://eprint.iacr.org/2024/555. “Factoring integers with sublinear resources on a superconducting quantum processor”: https://arxiv.org/abs/2212.12372. “Fast Factoring Integers by SVP Algorithms”...2024-05-0113 min

The Post-Quantum WorldHow Quantum Computing Changed Our Understanding of Science — with Lincoln Carr of Colorado School of MinesWhile we await practical business advantage with quantum computing, another important question arises: Has quantum information science already furthered our understanding of science? What’s the difference between a simulator and an emulator, and how does a physical quantum computer fit in? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Lincoln Carr from Colorado School of Mines as they explore these topics, along with everything from tensor networks, to thermodynamics, to complexity, with an eye to how the hardware timeline will make practical power a reality. For more on Lincoln Carr’s work, visit https://people.mines.edu/lcarr...2024-04-1742 min

VISION by ProtivitiIs quantum computing a game changer for governments?In this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, sits down with Konstantinos Karagiannis, Protiviti’s Director of Quantum Computing Services, to discuss quantum’s impact on the future of government, where the U.S. stacks up with the rest of the world and how encryption and protecting sensitive and classified information will be paramount. Karagiannis has been involved in the quantum computing industry since 2012 and is the host of Protiviti’s popular podcast, The Post-Quantum World.You can visit Konstantinos Karagiannis’ LinkedIn page here: www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinos-karagiannis-0a09503/ To see more content o...2024-04-1514 min

The Post-Quantum WorldAI Meets Quantum in the Real World — with SandboxAQThere’s been much speculation about how fault-tolerant quantum computing might accelerate the power of artificial intelligence in the future. But what if those technologies switched roles? AI is already improving certain aspects of current quantum technology. Find out how businesses and verticals can start to use these techniques for real use cases in quantum sensing, simulation and migration to post-quantum cryptography. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Paul Kassebaum from SandboxAQ. For more on SandboxAQ, visit www.sandboxaq.com/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services  to learn more about how Protivit...2024-04-0334 min

Board PerspectivesESG and AI – with Alyse Mauro Mason, Christine Livingston and Mark CarsonArtificial intelligence, including but not limited to generative AI, has taken the world by storm over the past year, with organizations worldwide scrambling to identify where and how it can be used to strengthen their businesses and grow competitive advantage. Without question, as companies move quickly to employ these technologies, ESG issues come into play at a number of levels, from sustainability reporting to social and governance risks that must be managed. In this episode of Board Perspectives, Protiviti Associate Director Alyse Mauro Mason talks with Protiviti Managing Directors Christine Livingston and Mark Carson about AI and how it ca...2024-03-2733 min

The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Computing in Particle Physics – with Dr. Harry CliffIn 1981, Richard Feynman gave a keynote that proposed simulating physics with computers. We’ve come a long way with the resulting quantum computers, and you may have heard about business use cases for them. But how much progress has been made in using the machines to understand the universe? Who better to ask than Dr. Harry Cliff from the Large Hadron Collider? He discusses how quantum computers can simulate particle interactions or handle the mind-boggling amounts of data generated at CERN. We also dive into his new book, Space Oddities. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Harry Cliff fr...2024-03-2046 min

The Post-Quantum WorldLogical Qubits Arrive – with Alex Keesling of QuEraQuantum computing needs error-corrected, logical qubits to exit the noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) era and bring real advantage to practical business and other use cases. A recent experiment at Harvard succeeded at creating 48 logical qubits on a neutral atom platform, and the techniques will be implemented in production systems in the future. We may have 100 logical qubits by 2026! Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Alex Keesling from QuEra about this vastly accelerated timeline and what this means for the industry. And find out how soon you can start using logical qubits in the cloud. For more on...2024-03-0638 min

The Post-Quantum WorldEnterprise-Level Quantum Coding – with Amir Naveh of ClassiqWriting code for quantum computing always involves some layers of abstraction. Learn about QMOD, a new language that makes it easier to create working circuits and comes with some solid working use cases you can try out. Classiq makes QMOD available within its enterprise-level development tool, which you can now use for free (for non-commercial applications). Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Amir Naveh from Classiq.For more on Classiq, visit www.classiq.io/.For more on Classiq Models and QMOD, visit https://github.com/Classiq/classiq-models.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting...2024-02-2132 min

The Post-Quantum WorldManipulating Quantum Matter Online – with Dana Anderson of InfleqtionWe’ve all tried to imagine what goes on at the quantum level, but have you ever taken a photo of interference or grabbed a snapshot of quantum tunneling? Find out how to access quantum physics as a service and experiment with Bose-Einstein Condensates, or BECs. This isn’t quantum computing, but it could lead to a whole new quantum-technology maker industry with real applications across sectors. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Dana Anderson from Infleqtion.For more on Infleqtion and Oqtant, visit www.infleqtion.com/oqtant.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quan...2024-02-0733 min

The Post-Quantum WorldInventorying your Cryptography to Prepare for PQC – with Vladimir Soukharev of InfoSec GlobalNIST will release the standards for post-quantum cryptography soon, and all companies will have to start taking action to become crypto-agile and replace vulnerable ciphers. One of the first steps is gathering an inventory of the cryptography used in your organization. Find out how to accomplish this, and monitor future changes you make, with AgileSec. It’s a dashboard approach to staying ahead of the looming quantum computing threat. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Vladimir Soukharev from InfoSec Global. For more on InfoSec Global visit https://www.infosecglobal.com/. Visit Protiviti at https://ww...2024-01-2432 min

The Post-Quantum WorldWhat Boards Need to Consider about Quantum Computing and Cryptography in 2024 -- with Derrick Sturisky of Quantum Computing Inc.2024 will be a milestone year for post-quantum cryptography, with NIST getting ready to release its new standards. We can expect proof-of-concept business use cases for quantum computing to become more common as machine fidelity and performance continue to improve. What should boards consider regarding PQC and other aspects of the quantum industry this year? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat and look ahead with Derrick Sturisky from Quantum Computing Inc. For more on Quantum Computing Inc., visit www.quantumcomputinginc.com/. Visit Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about how...2024-01-1035 min

The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Dots: From Nobel Prize to Silicon-Based QPUs— with Himadri Majumdar of SemiQonThe 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots. Physics is also interested in these little marvels, and they may have a big impact in quantum computing. We need many more qubits of high quality to tackle complex business problems and use cases. How will silicon-based quantum processing units (QPUs) boost scalability for increased performance into the million-qubit realm? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Himadri Majumdar from SemiQon. For more on SemiQon, visit www.semiqon.tech/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about...2023-12-1334 min

The Post-Quantum WorldBuild Your Own Quantum Hardware Platform— with Max Shirokawa of OpenQuantumWe’ve done plenty of episodes where there is a piece of software or cloud platform users can try, usually for the purposes of making coding or algorithmic development easier. Coding naturally seems to be the quickest way to get involved in quantum computing, but we’ve never discussed actually building quantum hardware at home! Find out how to start learning the engineering side of quantum information science by building your own neutral atom platform for about $8,000 or less! Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat on what could be a new DIY path with Max Shirokawa from OpenQuantum. For...2023-11-2941 min

The Post-Quantum WorldWarm, Interconnected Qubits — with Sebastian Weidt of Universal QuantumQuantum computing faces several scaling issues to achieve fault-tolerant systems that can solve practical business problems. We need high-fidelity interconnect to have modules or even full quantum computers work as one powerful system. And qubits could stand to run a little hotter as refrigeration gets out of hand as we add more of the sensitive little entities. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Sebastian Weidt from Universal Quantum, a company working on tackling these and other concerns.For more on Universal Quantum, visit https://universalquantum.com/.To read the UQ Connect paper in Nature, visit www...2023-11-1533 min

Powerful InsightsNew Global Research: Assessing CFO and Finance Leader Priorities for the Coming Year – with Kerry Buchar and Chris WrightThe volume of CFO priorities has increased for years. In the past 12 months, the intensity of these urgencies also spiked, forcing finance leaders to make higher-stakes decisions more quickly and implement major adjustments with far-reaching implications.Results from the latest Global Finance Trends Survey conducted by Protiviti show that CFOs recognize the volume and magnitude of the challenges bearing down on them and their finance groups as they prioritize ESG, generative AI, business planning and analysis, talent management, and much more.The results of this study are available in our new report, Accelerate: Assessing CFO and...2023-11-0227 min

The Post-Quantum WorldProtecting Critical Data Before Post-Quantum Cryptography — with Denis Mandich of QryptIt’s the 11th hour as we approach 2024 and the release of NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards. Is it possible for your business to start protecting some critical assets today from tomorrow's cryptanalytically relevant quantum computing? Find out how a few applications already do so. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Denis Mandich from Qrypt. For more on Qrypt, visit www.qrypt.com/. Visit Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready. Follow host Konstantinos Karagiannis on all socials: @Kons...2023-11-0136 min

VISION by ProtivitiExploring an evolving payments landscape with Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Susan YangIn the VISION by Protiviti podcast, Susan Yang, General Manager, International Payments and Network Management at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, sits down with a pair of Protiviti payments experts to discuss how she and her team are leading the ISO20022 program and the digital IMT strategy execution for CBA. Protiviti’s Ruby Chen and Rupesh Mahto ask Yang about the future of the payments space, including the impact of emerging technologies, such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain as well as the increasing number of international payment remittance fintechs entering the market.You can visit Susan Yang’s LinkedIn page here: www...2023-10-3015 min

VISION by ProtivitiEmerging tech and a ‘frictionless future’ of payments with Swift’s Head of Oceania, Suresh RajalingamIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Protiviti Director Ruby Chen and Protiviti Senior Director Rupesh Mahto sit down with Swift’s Suresh Rajalingam, who heads up the Oceania region and a team covering 20 countries across the region. Rajalingam is a seasoned senior payments professional with over 22 years of business development experience in both the domestic and cross-border payments space. Here, Rajalingam discusses the rapid pace of technology, open banking, the payment ecosystem, the future of payments in 2030 and beyond, and more.You can visit Suresh Rajalingam’s LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suresh-rajalingam-26a77213/2023-10-2315 min

The Post-Quantum WorldRun Superstaq to Boost Quantum Computing Performance — with Pranav Gokhale of InfleqtionQuantum computing is a full stack, from hardware to the programming interface. Superstaq is a software platform that optimizes your code before it hits the backend quantum computer. The result? You can dramatically improve the performance of your programs by orders of magnitude by modifying just one layer of the stack. The boost could make the difference when your business is deciding whether a use case is viable today. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Pranav Gokhale from Infleqtion.For more on Infleqtion, visit www.infleqtion.com/.For more information on Superstaq, visit https://superstaq.readthedocs...2023-10-1835 min

VISION by ProtivitiTalking innovation and regulation in a digital future with Matthew Le Merle, CEO of Blockchain CoinvestorsIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Protiviti’s Lata Varghese, Managing Director, Digital Assets and Blockchain Solutions lead interviews Matthew Le Merle, Managing Partner and CEO of Blockchain Coinvestors, which he launched in 2014 with the goal of providing broad coverage of the fastest growth blockchain companies and crypto projects. In this discussion, Lata and Matthew talk about the roles of government and the private sector in innovation, regulation, technology and the infrastructure upgrades required for the coming digital revolution. They also discuss the future of the U.S. dollar and what the financial future looks like over the next decade an...2023-10-1734 min

Powerful InsightsTechnology Audit Risks Survey: Navigating a Technology Risk-Filled Horizon - with Angelo Poulikakos and Lindsay GleesonThe results from this year's Global Technology Audit Risks Survey, conducted by Protiviti and The Institute of Internal Auditors, reveal a complex and multifaceted landscape of technology risks. Cybersecurity is the top priority and by a wide margin. AI is an emerging risk with gaps in organizational preparedness and audit proficiency. The talent gap in IT is a growing concern and data privacy is a growing regulatory challenge.Protiviti and The IIA recently published a research report on the results of this survey, Navigating a Technology Risk Filled Horizon. For this episode, we talk with Protiviti Managing Directors Lindsay...2023-10-1026 min

VISION by ProtivitiRegulation, risk and reward now and in the future with Darren Furnarello, HSBC’s Chief Compliance Officer, Asia PacificIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Darren Furnarello, Chief Compliance Officer at HSBC Asia Pacific, talks regulation, risk and reward with Protiviti Managing Director Adam Johnston. What does the future of the regulatory environment look like, and how do we navigate it? What keeps compliance officers up at night? “Some of the key things I see will be around digitalization, open banking, artificial intelligence and robotics, workforce transformation, cyber security, sustainable banking as well as regulatory technology,” says Furnarello.You can visit Darren Furnarello’s LinkedIn page here: www.linkedin.com/in/darren-furnarello-ica-940a101a/.You can vi...2023-10-0922 min

The Post-Quantum WorldUnder-Display Cameras Developed via Quantum-Inspired— with OTI LumionicsQuantum-inspired approaches are powering real use cases for businesses today while we wait for more powerful quantum computers in the future. Some of these techniques result in physical products you can hold in your hand. Find out how OTI Lumionics is using this type of quantum computing to bring under-display cameras and other technologies to market today. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Scott Genin, VP of Materials Discovery. For more on OTI Lumionics, visit https://otilumionics.com/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about how Protiviti is...2023-10-0437 min

VISION by ProtivitiWill the end of cash mean the end of privacy, too? The Economist’s Swarup Gupta on our digital futureIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Swarup Gupta, financial services industry lead for The Economist Intelligence Unit, talks digital currencies and the future of cash with Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti. In the interview, Gupta discusses the future of the U.S. dollar, what currency could eventually replace it and when cash will no longer be king. “Cash was the only completely anonymous way of storing value over time in exchange. Digital payments have ended that, which has led to multiple concerns around privacy, who owns the data, who shares the data, who has rights to the data, an...2023-10-0216 min

VISION by ProtivitiFormer Schwab CEO Evelyn Dilsaver talks AI, crypto and future of financial servicesIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, sits down with Evelyn Dilsaver, financial executive and former Charles Schwab President and CEO. In this episode, Dilsaver discusses the evolution of financial services, reflects on big disruptors in the investment space, and forecasts the future of financial services. Dilsaver looks ahead at what she says will be a less predictable future with the emergence of crypto and CBDCs, as well as AI’s impact on investment management— including whether or not AI will replace financial advisors.You can visit Evelyn Dilsaver’s LinkedIn page here: www.li...2023-09-2512 min

The Post-Quantum WorldHelping Quantum Computing Startups Code — with Kanav Setia of qBraidIf you build an easy-to-use portal to the world of quantum coding, eventually, companies are going to take notice and want to offer the environment to their teams. Learn how you can interact with quantum computing hardware and software of all types, either on your own or with your teammates to solve real business problems, using qBraid. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about this evolved tool with qBraid Co-founder and CEO Kanav Setia. For more on qBraid, visit www.qbraid.com/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about how Protiviti...2023-09-2032 min

VISION by ProtivitiStanford economist Dr. Peter Henry offers a roadmap for a more equitable and profitable futureIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, sits down with Dr. Peter Henry, an economist, Protiviti Advisory Board member, and Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institute and Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, about the future of money, specifically what could lead us to a more equitable and prosperous future. In this interview, Dr. Henry talks about the 10th anniversary of his very important and influential book on global economic policy Turnaround: Third-World Lessons for First-World. What does he make of the last ten years? We also cover the future: the prospects of th...2023-09-1821 min

Powerful InsightsAchieving Digital Maturity in Finance – with Chelsea Black and Kizzy GiftIn this episode, we discuss digital maturity in finance. Or more specifically, how more finance organizations are employing ERP systems, moving to cloud-based systems, transitioning more to analytics, and with that, understanding the talent management and risk management needs that are required with these major changes.Sharing their insights on these issues are two Protiviti experts, Chelsea Black and Kizzy Gift.Kizzy is a Director in the Business Performance Improvement practice. Kizzy specializes in finance transformation and change management within the BPI solution at Protiviti. She works with global clients on finance and operational process improvement, project management...2023-09-1421 min

Board PerspectivesFinancial Inclusion and Its Impact – with Alyse Mauro Mason, Tracie Anderson and Shelley Metz-GallowayIn this episode, hosted by Protiviti Associate Director Alyse Mauro Mason, we focus on financial inclusion, defining financial inclusion and its impact, what it means for your business, and how to manage the risk of more inclusive credit and lending practices.Alyse’s guests are Tracie Anderson of TransUnion and Shelley Metz-Galloway of Protiviti.Tracie is Principal, Economic Inclusion Strategy, U.S. Markets at TransUnion. She leads the development and execution of strategies to fulfill TransUnion’s ongoing commitment to advance financial inclusion. In her role as principal in U.S. markets, Tracie collaborates with stakeholders internally and exte...2023-09-1236 min

Powerful InsightsThe Evolution of SOX: Tech Adoption and Cost Focus Amid Cyber and ESG Mandates – with Andrew Struthers-Kennedy and Angelo PoulikakosIn this episode, we dive into SOX compliance – specifically, the findings of and key takeaways from Protiviti’s latest Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Survey. The results of our research are featured in our just-released report, The Evolution of SOX: Tech Adoption and Cost Focus Amid Business Changes, Cyber and ESG Mandates.Offering their insights and perspectives are Protiviti Managing Directors Andrew Struthers-Kennedy and Angelo Poulikakos. Andrew is the global leader of Protiviti’s Internal Audit and Financial Advisory practice, and Angelo is the global leader of the firm’s Technology Audit practice.Read Protiviti’s latest SOX Compliance Survey report here: www...2023-09-1235 min

VISION by ProtivitiOut of Africa: Three financial executives talk the future of money, banking, and the economic promise of the African continentIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, sits down with a panel of three longtime financial executives with more than 75 years of combined experience in financial services and banking in Africa—Sepo Haihambo, Faith Khanyile and Charity Chanda Lumpa—to discuss the future of the sector, currency and the continent.Haihambo is Executive Officer Commercial of First National Bank Namibia. Previously, she was Head of Global Markets for Rand Merchant Bank in Namibia. Khanyile is the former CEO of WDB Investment Holdings and Head Of Corporate Banking at Standard Bank Group, both in Joha...2023-09-1128 min

The Post-Quantum WorldSolving Energy Distribution Challenges — with Rob Hays of Atom ComputingWe can easily extrapolate that quantum computing will excel at large optimizations that challenge classical systems. One such mammoth problem is power-grid energy distribution. How has one neutral atom system started to tackle this already? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Rob Hays from Atom Computing, where they discuss a partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy. For more on Atom Computing, visit https://atom-computing.com/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/US-en/technology-consulting/quantum-computing-services to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready. Follow host Konstantinos Karagiannis on all socials...2023-09-0631 min

The Post-Quantum WorldSchrödinger’s Cat Qubits— with Théau Peronnin of Alice&BobQuantum computing needs logical, error-corrected qubits to reach the ultimate goal of fault-tolerant systems that can change the world. Without logical qubits, we won’t be able to have production-ready business use cases that are pure quantum. Is it too early to be thinking about creating these “perfect” qubits? One company says it’s already tackling the problem with a new take on the old quantum-classical Schrödinger’s Cat thought experiment. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about cat qubits with Théau Peronnin from Alice&Bob. For more on Alice&Bob, visit https://alice-bob.com/. Visit Protiv...2023-08-2335 min

The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Computing Standardization – with Catherine Lefebvre of PasqalStandardization is something we take for granted in classical information technology. But when it comes to quantum computing, are we all speaking the same language? In addition to making neutral-atom quantum systems, Pasqal is trying to ensure all aspects of QIS will interoperate going forward. Standardization has always helped businesses adopt new technologies because they are more consistent and reliable as a result. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Catherine Lefebvre from Pasqal and learn how they’re doing more than making room-temperature quantum computers.For more on Pasqal, visit www.pasqal.com/.Visit Protiviti at www...2023-08-0935 min

The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Computing at DEF CON Hacking Conference — with Mark Carney and Victoria Kumaran of Quantum VillageDEF CON is the world’s leading hacking conference, about to have its 31st event in Las Vegas, August 10-13, 2023. For the second year in a row, Quantum Village will be helping attendees engage with quantum technologies and understand the cybersecurity impacts they will have. There’s even a Quantum Capture the Flag (CTF) competition! Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis (a speaker at the show) for a chat with Mark Carney and Victoria Kumaran to learn how you can become a part of this exciting community. For more on Quantum Village, visit https://quantumvillage.org/. For more on DEF CON...2023-07-2641 min

The Post-Quantum WorldUsing AI to Improve Quantum Computing – with Michael Hush of Q-CTRLAI is disrupting almost every industry right now, so it’s not surprising that machine learning techniques are being used to improve quantum computers and accelerate the coming of fault-tolerant systems. Applications may have an advantageous business impact sooner than we thought. Join Protiviti’s Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Michael Hush from Q-CTRL and learn how they’re squeezing a whole lot extra out of the quantum software stack. For more on Q-CTRL, visit https://q-ctrl.com/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.           Foll...2023-07-1244 min

Powerful InsightsProcurement as a Service: Bringing Together Talent and Skills – with Chris Monk and Holly LindstromIn the wake of a world-changing pandemic and amid current uncertainties in the global economy, organizations have made, and are making, some significant adjustments in their operations. For most, the procurement function is at or near the top of the list. These changes are critical for procurement leaders to navigate and manage as global supply challenges become more complex and organizations continue to grapple with technology, talent and skills shortages.There is a proven solution to address these challenges, something we refer to as procurement as a service. In this episode, we talk with two of Protiviti’s procurement ex...2023-06-3024 min

The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum Clocks, Sensing and, of Course, Computing – with Bob Sutor of InfleqtionQuantum information science just might have commercial impact before quantum computing achieves error correction. All sorts of vertical industries will be able to take advantage of quantum clocks and sensors, enabling better navigation and even “seeing” through miles of solid Earth. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat about these amazing devices and what we can expect from cold atom computers with Bob Sutor from Infleqtion.For more on Infleqtion, visit www.infleqtion.com.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.         Follow host Konstantinos Karagiannis on Twitter and Instagr...2023-06-2842 min

Powerful InsightsCost Optimization in Manufacturing – with Shawn Seasongood and Andrea Vardaro ThomasWell, it looks like a recession is coming. Or maybe it's not. Or maybe it is. It seems like it's been a long wait for the other economic shoe to drop. And in the meantime, many questions are arising around managing costs in organizations.CFOs and finance leaders continue to have a lot of questions, and get even more from their internal stakeholders and customers, about projections, cost management, supply chains and more. This is especially true for organizations in the manufacturing and distribution industry. They operate in multiple locations. They often are operating on different systems. They can...2023-06-2234 min

Powerful InsightsAgile Factories: Building Flexibility and Adaptability in Manufacturing – with Robert Giacobbe, Sharon Lindstrom and David PetrucciAs manufacturing organizations assess new ways to innovate and transform their operations, one area they continue to explore is the development of agile factories. In this episode, we talk with Protiviti Managing Directors Sharon Lindstrom, David Petrucci and Robert Giacobbe. Together, they explore the concept of agile factories and the importance of building flexibility and adaptability in the manufacturing sector.The conversation highlights the significance of agile factories in today's manufacturing landscape. Protiviti’s experts underscore the challenges faced by traditional manufacturing plants and the need for flexibility, adaptability and rapid responsiveness. They also emphasize the lessons learned from th...2023-06-1640 min

The Post-Quantum WorldQuantum-Safe Cryptographic Security – with Suvi Lampila of SSHCracking RSA in web traffic is primarily what people think of when they hear about the quantum threat to cryptography. But there are lots of protocols in peril, especially in a typical corporate environment. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Suvi Lampila from SSH to find out how the security giant is working on securing data flows you may not have considered. For more on SSH communications security, visit www.ssh.com/. Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.           Follow host Konstantinos Kara...2023-06-1448 min

Board PerspectivesESG and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging – with Andaye Hill-Espinoza and Alfredo MendezA core component of the ESG program in any organization is diversity, equity and inclusion. Different organizations take different approaches to DEI, or DEIB. There is no one way to be a leader. But what does matter is consistency and commitment, particularly the concepts around diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and how they continue to evolve. Such a commitment is especially vital given the ongoing war for talent and the need to attract and retain people to your organization.In this episode, we talk with Andaye Hill-Espinoza and Alfredo Mendez, two leaders in our enterprise who offer some...2023-06-0529 min

The Post-Quantum WorldNeutral-Atom Quantum Computing – with Alex Keesling of QuEraWe’ve covered several types of quantum computing hardware on this show, some available, some still forthcoming. Neutral atom is a newer addition to the ranks of systems accessible on the cloud. How does it work? What kinds of real-world business use cases is it excelling at already? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Alex Keesling from QuEra about this new approach to high qubit counts.For more on QuEra, visit www.quera.com/.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.         Follow host Konstantinos Karagia...2023-05-3137 min

Powerful InsightsAchieving Audit Relevance – with Andrew Struthers-Kennedy and Angelo PoulikakosTop-performing internal audit groups share similar traits: They focus more on streamlined, tailored, impactful communications and reporting. They evolve and adapt routinely, and they push themselves to find and build talent and resources from both within and outside their organizations. But guess what? Fewer than six in 10 internal audit functions have access to the talent they need across any of the 12 Next-Generation Internal Audit competencies in Protiviti’s proprietary model.These are some of the key findings from Protiviti’s latest Next-Generation Internal Audit survey. We conducted our study online in the fourth quarter of 2022 and had more than...2023-05-2030 min

VISION by ProtivitiIs that covered? A panel of Protiviti insurance experts discuss the future of asset protection in Web 3 and the metaverseIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, welcomes in a panel of Protiviti experts to discuss what insurance will look like in the metaverse future. To facilitate the discussion, Kornik calls on Alex Weishaupl, a managing director in Protiviti’s digital practice, to examine the landscape of insurance in the metaverse, including what’s covered and what’s insurable, claims, customer and employee experience, constraints to adoption, the future of talent and how new technologies could potentially disrupt the sector over the next decade and beyond. Our panel of Protiviti experts includes managing directors Shawn...2023-05-1939 min

The Post-Quantum WorldBringing Interconnect to Trapped Ions – with Aharon Brodutch of IonQInterconnect has been a quantum computing buzzword for quite some time and with good reason. Entangling qubits between separate quantum computers is the key to scaling and building fault-tolerant systems. IonQ recently doubled down on this approach by acquiring a company that specializes in the technology. Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Aharon Brodutch about how trapped ions will soon be talking to each other across rooms or even greater distances. The goal is to have larger resulting systems that can solve practical business problems in the future.For more on IonQ, visit https://ionq.com/....2023-05-1736 min

The Post-Quantum WorldInvesting in Quantum – with Bill Liao of SOSVQuantum computing has been surrounded by hype from the beginning. While these machines may exceed our most ambitious imaginings in the future, investing in them today brings some challenges to venture capitalists. How do VCs vet companies in the field, and how does the so-called Quantum Winter affect all this? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Bill Liao of SOSV about investing in quantum and other emerging technologies.For more on SOSV, visit https://sosv.com/.Visit Protiviti at www.protiviti.com/postquantum to learn more about how Protiviti is helping organizations get post-quantum ready.         Follow host Konsta...2023-05-0337 min

Powerful InsightsSelect and Implement the Right Tech Tool for Your Finance Group – with Shelly Kalladanthyil and Nick McKeehanOne of the most significant decisions a CFO faces is selecting the right technology or tool to help them run the finance organization and deliver expected results and value for the business. But technology selection is only the first step. There also is implementation, a just as important stage that can make or break the success of the technology and its effectiveness in the eyes of stakeholders throughout the organization. In this podcast, we chat with Protiviti Managing Directors Shelly Kalladanthyil and Nick McKeehan about finance technology tool selection and implementation, including whether it’s...2023-04-1825 min

Board PerspectivesESG and Data Management - with Alyse Mauro Mason and Mark Carson and Zachary UngerData management is a critical component of an organization’s reporting and required disclosures, whether they are for regulatory authorities or stakeholders. The needs are no different when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) – an area of growing global importance for organizations worldwide. In this podcast, Protiviti Associate Director Alyse Mauro Mason interviews Protiviti Managing Directors Mark Carson and Zachary Unger on a topic that is growing rapidly in importance in the ESG space, namely effective data governance and management. Mark is a leader in Protiviti’s enterprise data and analytics practice and is the Am...2023-04-0633 min

VISION by ProtivitiA conversation with Dr. Catriona Wallace: The Responsible Metaverse Alliance founder talks ethics, safety and governanceIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, is joined by Dr. Catriona Wallace, Founder of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance and a specialist in the fields of AI, the metaverse and the responsible use of technology. Dr. Wallace, author of the 2022 book Checkmate Humanity: The how and why of responsible AI, has been recognized by The Australian Financial Review as the most influential woman in business and entrepreneurship. She is also an international advisor on Interpol’s Metaverse Expert Group focused on policing in the metaverse, and an adjunct professor at the University of New So...2023-03-3123 min

Powerful InsightsFuture of Crypto Innovation and Regulation - with Mike Brauneis, Maryann Kennedy, Liz Mathew and Lata VargheseOver the past year, as one crypto organization after another has been beset by fraud or declared bankruptcy, countless headlines have surfaced warning of the death of the crypto industry. Yet the damage has been largely contained. The developments have raised many questions about digital assets, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology as well as regulation and other factors that may help the industry evolve toward a sustainable business model.In this podcast, Mike Brauneis from Protiviti interviews Lata Varghese and Maryann Kennedy from Protiviti and Liz Mathew from ConsenSys for their insights on the steps crypto exchanges...2023-03-2431 min

VISION by ProtivitiA conversation with Coupa software VP and IT industry veteran Julie Tregurtha on building a business in the metaverseIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, sits down with Julie Tregurtha, Area Vice President for Coupa for Africa and the Middle East, to discuss the metaverse and its implications for the future of business. Tregurtha, a resident of South Africa and leader in the IT industry for more than three decades, heads up a team responsible for the promotion of Coupa, a software company based in San Mateo, California. She says executives need to follow their customers wherever they want to go—including the metaverse. You can visit Julie’s Li...2023-03-2017 min

VISION by ProtivitiA conversation with ‘Welcome to the Metaverse’ podcast host and tech expert Luke Franks on the metaverse futureDid you know that more than $1 billion is spent annually on fashion items in the metaverse? Mostly by children. Indeed, Luke Franks, host of the "Welcome to the Metaverse" podcast where he interviews some the brightest metaverse minds each week, has a collection of rare digital sneakers and an NFT horse racing stable.In this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, speaks with Franks, an advisor, speaker and presenter who has fronted shows for ITV, BBC Radio 1 and Sky, as well as branded content for Netflix, Amazon and Spotify. He was recently named...2023-03-2023 min

Powerful InsightsIT Audit Perspectives on Today’s Top Technology RisksThe greatest IT audit concerns lie with cybersecurity-related breaches and related risk issues. Data governance and data integrity are being scrutinized. Regulatory compliance burdens and risk are increasing rapidly. These are among the key takeaways from the results of the latest IT Audit Technology Risks Survey from ISACA and Protiviti, in which more than 7,500 IT audit leaders and professionals from around the world participated, The results show a dynamic threat landscape that has notably increased in severity since the last survey.The report from ISACA and Protiviti, IT Audit Perspectives on Today’s Top Technology Risks, is...2023-01-0323 min

Board PerspectivesUnderstanding ESG Traceability in the Supply Chain – with Doug Johnson-Poensgen and Debjani MallickA fast-growing ESG topic in boardrooms and C-suites is ESG traceability – achieving transparency into the complete supply chain of goods and services. Organizations – and more importantly, their customers and clients – are seeking more transparent, secure and responsible supply chains. This is about far more than one supplier or manufacturer meeting the organization’s ESG standards. It’s about understanding the origin and path of all goods and materials across increasingly complex and global supply chains. This episode of Board Perspectives features our conversation with Doug Johnson-Poensgen and Debjani Mallick about ESG traceability. They share their guidance for directors and C-suit...2022-10-2425 min

VISION by ProtivitiA conversation with ‘Business Doing Good’ authors on how at-risk women can overcome hardship to survive and thriveIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Protiviti’s Amber Acosta, a Manager on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team, speaks with Dr. Shannon Deer, interim associate dean for undergraduate programs at Texas A&M’s Mays Business School, and Cheryl Miller, founder of Quantum Consulting and Training, which helps women who have experienced hardships find meaningful business careers. Deer, whose work focuses on corporate social responsibility and the intersection of business and social challenges, and Miller are co-authors of Business Doing Good: Engaging Women and Elevating Communities, which outlines six principles business leaders can implement to effectively hire women who have expe...2022-10-2433 min

Board PerspectivesSustainable Finance - with Ana Carolina Oliveira and Paul MIddletonWith the dominance of ESG as a key agenda item in the boardroom and C-suite, it’s no surprise that one especially noteworthy topic is sustainable finance – ensuring that investments in products and services are aligned with ESG and sustainability standards. This certainly is a key area of focus in financial services.In this podcast, Protiviti’s Paul Middleton interviews Ana Carolina Oliveira, Head of Sustainable Finance in the Americas for ING. In their conversation, Ana Carolina and Paul discuss the world of sustainable finance, from current market interest to pervasive challenges and key learnings and takeaways for board...2022-09-1935 min

VISION by ProtivitiInvesting in ESG: A discussion with Sharadiya Dasgupta, Founding Partner of Blue Dot CapitalIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, sits down with Sharadiya Dasgupta, founding partner of Blue Dot Capital, where she leads the firm’s strategy, client partnerships and industry engagement and advises CEOs, CIOs and family-office principals. Blue Dot is a sustainable-finance consultancy that partners with financial services firms to support the end-to-end development and execution of ESG and impact-investing programs. In this podcast, Dasgupta talks about the firm’s goals, projects and impact on the future of ESG.You can visit Sharadiya’s LinkedIn page here: www.linkedin.com/in/sharadiyadasgupta/.2022-08-0818 min

Board PerspectivesFocusing on ESG Planning and Strategy - with Ellen Holder and Britta SadounESG is a driving theme and priority for most organizations around the world today. And like any other key initiative within these organizations, whether it be global expansion or launching new product lines, there must be a plan and strategy for ESG programs and activities. They cannot be approached as a side project. In this episode of Board Perspectives, we speak with Protiviti’s Ellen Holder and Britta Sadoun about the importance of building an ESG plan and strategy and the board’s role in this process. Ellen is a Director and Britta is an Associate Director with the...2022-08-0430 min

VISION by ProtivitiCreating a culture of sustainability: A conversation with Protiviti’s People, Advisory and Organizational Change leadersIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, sits down with Protiviti’s Fran Maxwell, Global Lead of the People Advisory and Organizational Change Segment, and Kim Lanier, Director within that segment, to discuss what steps business leaders should be taking to create a culture of sustainability at their organizations over the next decade. What does that entail, why is it so important, and why is now the time to act?You can visit Fran’s LinkedIn page here: www.linkedin.com/in/fran-maxwell-17aa233/.You can visit Kim’s LinkedIn page here...2022-07-2516 min

VISION by ProtivitiA breath of fresh air: A conversation with Piotr Jakubowski, founder of Nafas, an air quality app in IndonesiaIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, welcomes Piotr Jakubowski, founder of Nafas, an air-quality company and app built for Jakarta, which has notoriously poor air quality. In fact, it’s some of the worst on the planet, creating significant health risks for the city’s nearly 11 million residents. Jakubowski discusses how the quality and safety of the air — both outdoors and indoors — impacts our health, wellness, and cognitive performance. In short, better air quality leads to better results. What can business leaders do to make sure their companies are part of the solution, not the...2022-07-1124 min

VISION by ProtivitiValue chain to blockchain: AWS Energy Solutions Lead on Scope 3, ‘data obesity’ and a decarbonized future – with Shy Muralidharan of AmazonIn this VISION by Protiviti podcast, Protiviti senior managers Aaron Ragusa and Jordan Svoboda speak with Shy Muralidharan, Worldwide Energy Solutions Lead with Amazon Web Services, to talk data, data strategy and technologies of the future to help companies on their decarbonization journey across their value chains. For nearly two decades, Shy has been a global leader in the areas of energy and sustainability and says that “tech is still underrepresented in the quest for sustainability and emissions reduction, and I see tech playing a lot bigger role in the coming years.”You can visit Shy’s LinkedIn page h...2022-07-1132 min

Board PerspectivesThe Board’s Role in Building a Culture of Sustainability - with Fran Maxwell and Kim LanierCorporate culture, once a rather squishy, hard-to-define concept for organizations, increasingly is a top-of-mind concern for leaders looking to create a desirable workplace for innovation and one where employees who have many choices want to remain long-term. The challenges are especially acute amid the current war for talent and the need to attract and retain the best people. And part of building a strong culture is focusing on sustainability – an issue of particular interest to multigenerations of workers who have varied interests and concerns, including those related to ESG, human rights and climate change.In this episode of Bo...2022-06-2821 min

Powerful InsightsPowerful Insights - Building Technology- and Data-Enabled Auditing Capabilities - with Angelo PoulikakosInnovation, transformation and the introduction of more advanced technologies are on the agendas of most groups in an organization today. The same certainly holds true for internal audit functions – but perhaps not at the same levels of engagement as departments such as finance and IT. In fact, the results of the latest Next-Generation Internal Audit Survey from Protiviti show that overall maturity levels for enabling technologies such as advanced analytics and process mining trend lower than areas of governance and methodology.Many CAEs and internal audit leaders want to capitalize on the greater efficiency and precision that more ad...2022-06-1618 min

Powerful InsightsOpportunities for greater efficiencies in SOX compliance programs may have a familiar ring to them - with Clint McPherson and Seth SchrankOrganizations are investing an average of 41% of their SOX internal costs for outsourced resources, compared with 37% last year.In this podcast, Protiviti Managing Directors Clint McPherson and Seth Schrank discuss opportunities to pursue procedural and structural changes in SOX compliance programs, most notably through the use of third-party delivery centers to handle the highly defined and repeatable controls testing work that dominates SOX compliance efforts.Protiviti’s annual SOX Compliance Survey benchmarks compliance costs, hours, processes and improvements, including how these areas are affected by current business conditions. This year’s results show that costs, along with...2022-06-0921 min

VISION by ProtivitiNext-decade office design: A discussion with HGA architects on form, function and the futureWhere will we work in 2030? What will it look like? How will it function? These are big questions facing business leaders worldwide, and to get some answers Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti, sits down with HGA’s Melissa Pesci and Haley Nelson on this installment of the VISION by Protiviti podcast. HGA is a Minneapolis-based national interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture, interior design and engineering, and both Melissa and Haley specialize in workplace design supporting clients nationally. On the program, we discuss the future of the office, specifically its design, and Melissa and Haley have so...2022-04-2529 min

Board PerspectivesBuilding Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains - with Beverly Norman-Cooper and Tony AbelIt should come as no surprise that, according to research from Protiviti, ESG metrics and measurement are among the top priorities for CFOs and finance teams to address, and a majority are substantially increasing the focus on and frequency of their ESG reporting. A key part of these efforts must be building sustainable operations and supply chains. But this only scratches the surface. Board members today are looking for deeper insights into the organization’s ESG footprint. In this podcast, our conversation with Beverly Norman-Cooper, Chief Strategist with Reimagining Economic Regeneration Strategies, and Protiviti’s Tony Abel will info...2022-04-0828 min

Powerful InsightsPeople, Technologies and the Future of Work in Finance – with Protiviti’s Andrea Spinelli and Ken Thomas“It's the end of the work as we know it, and I feel fine.”Our colleague Joe Kornik, Editor-in-Chief of VISION by Protiviti (http://vision.protiviti.com), wrote this in his latest feature article. This is true, but there also are many questions around the future of work, how we're going to balance work schedules, when and how frequently we’ll go into the office, how we’ll leverage new and emerging technologies, and much more. In this episode, we discuss these and other topics with Protiviti Managing Directors Andrea Spinelli and Ken Thomas. Our conversation touches...2022-04-0527 min

Powerful InsightsInnovation and Transformation Are Driving the Future of Internal Auditing - with Protiviti's Ashley Cuevas and Mark PetersThe past two years have seen unprecedented levels of innovation and transformation among organizations worldwide. Many organizations are operating in a significantly different manner than they did just a few years ago — focused on resilience, data access and governance, predictive analytics, enabling technologies, and more. Innovation and transformation, in fact, are now mainstays in ensuring businesses stay relevant and competitive over the long term.This unquestionably is a mindset that chief audit executives and their internal audit teams must adopt as well — and many have. According to the results of the latest Next-Generation Internal Audit Survey from Protiviti, a ma...2022-03-2120 min

Board PerspectivesThe State of ESG Reporting Requirements and Mandates - with Chris Wright and Jonathan Wyatt of ProtivitiESG reporting is garnering a growing amount of attention today, particularly among board members seeking to understand and possibly comply with specific requirements in their country or their industry. But when it comes to ESG reporting, there are a lot of questions. Who specifically is required to issue these ESG reports? Who is issuing them voluntarily? And more importantly, what do organizations need in order to issue them in terms of data and operational processes? In this latest episode in our Board Perspectives podcast series, we talk with Protiviti managing directors Jonathan Wyatt and Chris Wright regarding these...2022-03-0836 min

VISION by ProtivitiThe Future of Workforces and Workplaces – with Protiviti’s Peter Richardson“With all the pace of change the last two years, I sometimes feel like I’m on a different planet,” says Peter Richardson, Architect for the Future of Work, Protiviti. “When we’ve put ourselves to the test as we have had to do over the past two years, businesses have been pretty good and very able at coming up with better ways of doing things and doing them quickly.” On this edition of the VISION by Protiviti podcast, we chat with Peter Richardson, who leads Protiviti’s focus on the future of work globally. In this role, he emphasizes...2022-03-0733 min

Powerful InsightsExecutive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2022 and 2031 - with Mark Beasley and Jim DeLoachOngoing challenges triggered by a once-in-a-century airborne pandemic continue to unfold, reminding executives that the seemingly countless uncertainties in the market have triggered an overwhelming landscape of ever-changing risks they must manage. Staying abreast of emerging risk issues and opportunities is becoming increasingly difficult. Considering the rapid pace of disruptive innovation and technological developments in a rapidly advancing digital world, the need for resilience and agility at pivoting when the unexpected occurs is at all-time highs.These are among the many notable takeaways from the latest Executive Perspectives on Top Risks study from Protiviti and NC State University’s...2022-03-0435 min

Board PerspectivesUnderstanding the ESG ratings, rankings and metrics landscape - with Bob Hirth and Melanie Larkins of ProtivitiWelcome to the inaugural edition of Protiviti’s Board Perspectives podcast series, in which we delve into numerous challenges and areas of interest for boards of directors.In this episode, our focus is on environmental, social and governance (ESG) – specifically, how organizations are judged! One of the most challenging aspects of ESG for board members is understanding what’s become a complicated landscape of third-party organizations that rate and/or rank a company’s various ESG practices, as well as trying to learn, at least at a high level, about the many metrics and measurements that gauge ESG maturity...2022-01-2931 min

Powerful InsightsPreparing for the Quantum Threat to Cryptography and CryptocurrencyCybersecurity continues to be a critical area of concern for organizations and virtually any leader you ask – board members, CIOs, CFOs, and many more. But as elevated as those risks are today, the real threat may be just around the corner, particularly concerning cryptocurrency. Crypto has been viewed as highly secure, but the rapid emergence of quantum computing, which is set to deliver practical applications and capabilities within just a few years, is changing the game.Protiviti recently conducted a webinar on this topic titled “Preparing for the Quantum Threat to Cryptography and Cryptocurrency.” The lead expert and host o...2021-11-2921 min

VISION by ProtivitiPrivacy, Security and the Connected City - with Protiviti’s Scott Laliberte and Krissy SafiOn this edition of the VISION by Protiviti podcast, we talk about worst-case scenarios and best-case scenarios when it comes to cybersecurity, privacy and the connected city. What exactly are we in for when the Internet of Things takes over our cities’ traffic, power grid and other infrastructure on a mass scale? Can the enormous possibilities outweigh the risks? Two Protiviti experts—Scott Laliberte, Global Leader of Protiviti’s Emerging Technology Group, and Krissy Safi, Managing Director and Global Practice Lead for Attack & Penetration Testing at Protiviti, join us to analyze some possible scenarios and the important questions companies will need t...2021-10-1426 min

Powerful InsightsRiding a Hot IPO Market – Capitalizing on Opportunities and Managing Key ChallengesIt has been an active and often wild ride in the IPO market over the past year. After a slow period during the heart of the initial COVID-19 crisis, market activity has reignited at a blistering pace, driven by optimism in the global economy and the emergence of special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, among other factors.There is ample excitement right now about IPOs, but there also are areas to be mindful of and manage effectively in order to achieve a successful public offering. Patience and proper preparation are a must.In this podcast, Protiviti...2021-09-1615 min

Powerful InsightsThe Next-Generation Internal Audit Journey Needs to Begin NowA global pandemic caused by a rare airborne virus that continues to affect organizations in different ways around the world. A growing number of stakeholders in organizations with whom internal audit needs to partner. Business models and a risk landscape with seemingly shorter cycle times than in years past.These challenges are among many facing Chief Audit executives and their teams. They underscore the need to adopt next-generation internal audit practices to be more agile and technology-enabled, to have the required skill sets in alignment with these practices, and to achieve a real-time level of engagement with risk...2021-07-0222 min

Powerful InsightsSOX Compliance and the Promise of Technology and AutomationIt's been more than a year since a historic global pandemic changed the way companies operate in the near term, and very likely for the long term future. We can see the impact on numerous fronts, certainly including the time, costs and efforts organizations are investing in their Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities. And for certain companies the use of technology and automation rose to the forefront over this past year as a key advantage. Protiviti recently published the results of its latest Sarbanes-Oxley compliance survey. We recently had the opportunity to chat with two Protiviti experts on the expansive...2021-06-1627 min

Powerful InsightsDispel the Myth of “Fit”: Improve Diversity on Your BoardA diverse, equitable and inclusive board culture contributes to the organization’s success by positioning directors to advise the CEO and add value in evolving markets. Does your board measure up?Diversity in the boardroom encompasses all dimensions of the human experience, including education, life experience, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, geography, age and specific areas of knowledge and expertise. The market is driving more attention to the topic of diversity, equity and inclusion. Many institutional investors are sounding the bell not only for gender diversity but for racial diversity as well.Carol Beaumier, a Senior Managing Director wi...2021-03-2423 min

Powerful InsightsESG and Financial Reporting TrendsPhilosophies, standards and approaches around environmental, social and governance, or ESG, are among the most talked-about issues in corporate circles today, with the world’s largest companies and investors taking notable stands for the long-term betterment of society. Furthermore, ESG reporting has come into its own as a discipline, with most publicly held companies now issuing sustainability reports. A lot has changed and a lot will continue to change, and there’s so much still to be determined.In this episode of Protiviti’s Powerful Insights podcast series, Protiviti Senior Managing Director Bob Hirth and Managing Director Chris Wright share...2021-02-1830 min

Powerful InsightsConversation with PGA Tour Pro Matthew FitzpatrickOn our recent live global webinar, Lindsay Dart, Managing Director of Protiviti UK, and David Thomas, Vice President of Protiviti UK Managed Services, had a great chat with Protiviti brand ambassador and PGA Tour member, Matthew Fitzpatrick. Matt, a British golfer who just completed his first season on the tour, did exceptionally well qualifying for the 2020 FedEx Cup Playoffs and also advanced to the BMW Championship. His record for the year included five Top 10s and he impressively made the cut in 12 of his 15 starts. In this conversation, Matt talks about his game, being a professional athlete during...2020-11-1956 min

Powerful InsightsGetting There Eventually: Finding Equilibrium in Uncertain Times – Resilience is the North StarMost discussions concerning the COVID-19 global pandemic aspire to a path leading to some form of normalcy – a “new normal.” That pathway is often framed in terms of phases, with each phase leading to an equilibrium of sorts. In other words, the state of equilibrium will be defined differently with each phase. There is no roadmap for what is about to happen soon or next, but each iteration requiring a search for equilibrium results from changes in market and individual behavior, as well as adjustments in business processes to address those changes. That is why resiliency is the North...2020-07-0723 min

Powerful InsightsCFO Perspectives on SOX ComplianceChief audit executives and internal audit leaders are once again focusing on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work, which has taken on a new dynamic in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic. But these leaders and professionals are not the only ones immersed in this work. Chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders and staff continue to perform numerous activities related to financial reporting and attestation work, all in the “new normal” business world in which companies are now operating. Protiviti recently released the results of its 2020 Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Survey in a new report, SOX Compliance Amid a New Business Equi...2020-06-2314 min

Powerful InsightsGetting There Eventually: Finding Equilibrium in Uncertain Times – Build on Your StrengthsMost discussions concerning the COVID-19 global pandemic aspire to a path leading to some form of normalcy – a “new normal.” That pathway is often framed in terms of phases, with each phase leading to an equilibrium of sorts. In other words, the state of equilibrium will be defined differently with each phase. No one really knows how this transition is going to work, since there is no playbook for recovery from a pandemic that literally shuts down whole economies. Most likely, a state of equilibrium implies a different experience in which customer and consumer preferences, global supply chains, and th...2020-05-2224 min

Powerful InsightsUnderstanding and Managing Medical Device Security IssuesOver the past few years, there has been an increase in the number of medical devices (from infusion pumps to CT scanners) that are connected to networks, either wirelessly or through systems that support them. During the same period, the number of cyberattacks against healthcare organizations has increased. What happens when cyberattackers, maliciously or as a by-product of a separate attack, impact patient safety and privacy by hacking medical devices? Healthcare organizations, as well as medical device manufacturers, can’t wait to find out. They need to act now to evaluate this risk and implement appropriate countermeasures.In th...2020-02-1322 min

Powerful InsightsToday’s Toughest Challenges in IT Audit: Technology Partnerships, Talent, TransformationIT audit leaders and teams worldwide, and their business and technology partners in their organizations, face a broad range of challenging issues today.Cybersecurity and privacy. Data management and governance. Building effective partnerships with the IT organization. Dealing with ongoing digital transformation and disruption. And, perhaps most important, addressing resource and talent challenges.These types of issues are explored in detail in a research report from ISACA and Protiviti, Today’s Toughest Challenges in IT Audit: Tech Partnerships, Talent, Transformation, which presents the results of their 2019 Global IT Audit Benchmarking Survey.In this episode, re...2019-09-2625 min

Powerful InsightsToday’s Finance Priorities: Security, Data, Analytics and Internal CustomersWhat, exactly, are the priorities for today’s CFOs and finance leaders around the world? Financial reporting? Taxes? Accounts receivable? Not at all. In fact, their top priorities concern security and privacy of data, enhanced analytics, embracing new technologies, and addressing the changing demands and expectations of their internal customers. These are among the many key takeaways from a global survey on finance trends conducted by Protiviti. The results are featured in a report, Today’s Finance Priorities: Security, Data, Analytics and Internal Customers, available at www.protiviti.com/FinanceSurvey. In this episode, Protiviti Managing Directors Chri...2019-09-0618 min