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Digital MattersMultimodal AI - Increasing AI effectiveness and efficiencyWelcome to Digital Matters, the gravity9 podcast where we dive deep into the latest trends, insights, and innovations surrounding the digital evolution of your organisation. Host and gravity9 founder Noel Ady is joined by gravity9 AI Lead, Loghman Zadeh and Solutions Architect and gravity9 Partner, Tom MaruszakIn this episode, Noel, Loghman and Tom discuss Multimodal Artificial Intelligence. An advanced form of AI that can understand and interpret multiple data types such as text, images and audio to understand a user's needs and intentions more comprehensively. The gravity9 team discuss examples of AI multimodal, how w...
2024-07-1034 minDigital MattersAI Stack - looking at the technologies, tools, and frameworks used to develop, deploy, and maintain AI applicationsWelcome to Digital Matters, the gravity9 podcast where we dive deep into the latest trends, insights, and innovations surrounding the digital evolution of your organisation. Host and gravity9 founder Noel Ady is joined by gravity9 AI Lead, Loghman Zadeh and Solutions Architect and gravity9 Partner, Tom MaruszakIn this episode, Noel, Loghman and Tom discuss the AI Stack; a conceptual model depicting the layered structure of technologies, tools, and frameworks required to develop, deploy, and maintain AI applications. In this episode, Noel, Tom and Loghman break down the complexity and the integrated nature of various t...
2024-07-0234 minDigital MattersThe Advantages, Challenges and Applications for AI AgentsWelcome to Digital Matters, the gravity9 podcast where we dive deep into the latest trends, insights, and innovations surrounding the digital evolution of your organisation. Host and gravity9 founder Noel Ady is joined by gravity9 AI Lead, Loghman Zadeh and Solutions Architect and gravity9 Partner, Tom MaruszakIn this episode, Noel, Loghman and Tom discuss the challenges, applications, and advantages of AI Agents. Artificial Intelligent agents are intelligent tools that can analyze data and make decisions to achieve goals by assessing the environment and responding accordingly. Noel, Tom and Loghman break down how they work a...
2024-06-2629 minDigital MattersCan AI Help us Live Longer?Welcome to Digital Matters, the gravity9 podcast where we dive deep into the latest trends, insights, and innovations surrounding the digital evolution of your organisation. Host and gravity9 founder Noel Ady is joined by gravity9 AI Lead, Loghman Zadeh and we welcome a very special guest Suhaib Mohammed from Microsoft. Suhaib is a Lead Cloud Solution Architect within Healthcare and Life Science. In this episode, Noel, Loghman and and Suhaib discuss the benefits AI brings to healthcare and diagnosis and ultimately ask the question we all want to know the answer to - can AI hel...
2024-06-2038 minDigital MattersWhy you really can trust in AIWelcome to Digital Matters, the gravity9 podcast where we dive deep into the latest trends, insights, and innovations surrounding the digital evolution of your organisation. Host and gravity9 founder Noel Ady is joined by gravity9 AI Lead, Loghman Zadeh and we welcome a very special guest all the way from Silicon Valley, Viroo Mirji - Data and AI Lead for Microsoft.In this episode, Noel, Loghmand and Viroo discuss the issue of responsibility, trust, and ethics to ultimately determine why you really can trust in AI.
2024-06-1241 minDigital MattersDigital Matters Podcast: Retrieval Augmented Generation Use CasesWelcome to Digital Matters, the gravity9 podcast where we dive deep into the latest trends, insights, and innovations surrounding the digital evolution of your organisation. Host and gravity9 founder Noel Ady is joined by gravity9 AI Lead, Loghman Zadeh and gravity9 Solutions Architect, Tom Maruszak as we learn more about Retrieval Augmented Generation or RAG. RAG, is an approach in natural language processing that combines the strengths of retrieval-based and generation-based models. In this episode, Noel, Loghman and Tom break down the fundamentals of RAG while provide real-life use cases and organizational benefits.
2024-06-0630 minDigital MattersThe impact of Large Language Models (LLM's) on information consumptionWelcome to episode two of the gravity9 series on Artificial Intelligence hosted by gravity9 founding Partner Noel Ady.gravity9 AI Lead, Loghman Zadeh joins the conversation as co-host. Loghman has over 20 years AI experience, working within a diverse range of industries creating machine learning models and using deep learning techniques to deliver insights and solve organizational challenges. Also joining the discussion is gravity9 Partner, Solutions Architect and all-round visionary, Tom Maruszak. Tom is at the forefront of designing cutting-edge, scalable solutions that revolutionize the digital landscape working with clients across industries. In this ep...
2024-05-2924 minDigital MattersAn Introduction to how AI is changing the business landscapeIn the first in the gravity9 series on Artificial Intelligence gravity9 AI Lead, Loghman Zadeh, joins host Noel Ady. With over 20 years AI experience, Loghman has worked within a diverse range of industries creating machine learning models and using deep learning techniques to deliver insights and solve organizational challenges. Also joining the discussion is gravity9 Partner, Solutions Architect and all-round visionary, Tom Maruszak. Tom is at the forefront of designing cutting-edge, scalable solutions that revolutionize the digital landscape working with clients across industries. In this episode, Noel, Loghman and Tom introduce how AI is changing the...
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2023-09-0800 minDigital MattersCreating a Challenger Business with Rob KerrIn this episode hosts Andy Ross and Noel Ady speak with Managing Director or Sero Future Limited, Rob Kerr. A dynamic leader with a passion for delivering growth through the energy transition, Rob has over 15 yrs experience in the Energy sector and with that has developed a reputation for challenging the status quo, After spearheading the creation of a blue chip enterprise, challenger business Rob discusses the key to delivering successful change and how large corporations really can become disruptors. In this episode we learn;How culture is the key to delivering change, and why is...
2023-05-0241 minDigital MattersDigitising high touch, high value financial services with Matt HarveyIn this episode of Digital Matters gravity9 partners Andy Ross and Noel Ady speak with Matt Harvey, Head of Cross Product Sales and Development at NatWest Markets. Matt has worked in financial markets, trading and tech for the last 20 years and now leads electronification at NatWest Markets. In this episode we discuss;Digitising high touch, high value human services without electronifying it out of existence.Developing the supplier, customer relationship into a partnership.How the financial market is commoditising development.Making technology natural to the process and not forcing it on the market.Structuring information through suitable technology s...
2023-04-0545 minDigital MattersHow AMH are breaking the industry with their digital customer first approach to transformationIn this episode of Digital Matters gravity9 partners Andy Ross and Noel Ady speak with Chief Technology officer at AMH. Philip is a seasoned, hands-on entrepreneurial software and systems executive with a 20-year record of success designing, building and completing innovative business & technology solutions with an acute focus on user experience. Philip discusses his role at AMH and the digital transformation programme they are part way through in creating a truly customer first business. In this podcast we discuss;How to break the industry - turning the residential lettings industry into a digital customer service businessWhy the customer...
2023-03-1034 minDigital MattersAre IT Vendors selling what the CTO's / CIO's of today really need?In this episode of Digital Matters, the first of 2023, gravity9 partners Andy Ross and Noel Ady speak with experienced CIO and Nuclear Physicist Tim Hargest. Having worked within the Technology industry for a number of years and holding a number of CIO roles, Tim discusses the challenges CIO's are facing in todays world and how Digital consultancies can really meet their needs. In this podcast we discuss;The challenge for most CIO's is ensuring the foundations are right, the cost and that it works!The importance of speaking the language of business to business outside yet understanding the...
2023-01-1944 minDigital MattersDiscovering Emotional Intelligence and its Super Power for Digital Businesses, with Trenton MossIn this episode of Digital Matters Andy Ross and Andy Newman talk with Digital Founder and Head Coach of Team Sterka as well as published author of Human Powered - Supercharge Your Digital Product Teams with Emotional Intelligence. Trenton is a great guest with lots of fantastic thoughts and examples of how emotional intelligence really can supercharge your business and its people. During the episode we discuss;- The natural cycle of organisations and how to break it- How organisations can reinvent themselves and transition to a digital business- The theory behind the bo...
2022-12-1442 minDigital MattersThe Search for Us - Leading Technology Driven Change with Steve HomanIn this episode of Digital Matters gravity9 Partners Andy Ross and Noel Ady chat with Steve Homan. Steve has previously held CIO and CTO positions across organisations including Metapack Group, the Gambling Commission, Fitness First and The Daily Mail Group, a champion of the client and putting their needs first, Steve discusses ‘The search for us' and how he has successfully led technology driven change.Transformation big and small, is there any difference or should there be between small agile companies and large corporations?The process of innovation and how you remove the 'them' and 'when'The cri...
2022-11-3043 minDigital MattersHow FinTech entrepreneurism is making investment opportunities available to all with Jatin OndhiaIn episode 18 of Digital Matters, Andy Newman talks with Jatin Ondhia, entrepreneur and Fintech founder of the investment company, Shojin Property Partners. In this episode, Andy discovers how, in a market that has been slow to digitise, Jatin has created a platform that makes investment accessible to everyone. In this episode Jatin discusses;Making the move from banking to property investment and how Jatin discovered the gap in the market.How investment can be made available to everyone through the right platform.Why investing in the business, before the tech was always the plan for Shojin...
2022-06-2240 minDigital MattersEdTech Development and Building Digital Products with Entrepreneur Josha WohleDigital Matters hosts Andy Ross and Andy Newman talk with Joshua Wohle. After successfully establishing his sixth business, digital entrepreneur, and founder of Mindstone, Joshua discusses his entrepreneurial journey, how he created and built successful digital products and the path to realising great digital products.The path to envisioning, designing and building digital businesses and the learnings along the wayEvolving roles from tech focus to people & product focus while building a companyThe transition into EdTech and the vision for surfacing and accelerating all of the world's informal learningMaking learning accessible to all and how the branding and labels o...
2022-02-2151 minDigital MattersLetting our Hair Down with Single View.This episode is a step away from our usual format as we let our hair down discussing Single View with gravity9 Founder Noel Ady. Regular Digital Matters host Andy Newman is joined by gravity9's Application Modernization Lead, Eric Allen as they break down the challenges and approaches of Single View.What is single view? - think of everything as an APIRelating to Single View and the Challenges it poses, how can these be overcome?The impact of the last 18 months on how organisations are using and adopting Single ViewWhat is possible and how do you...
2021-10-2842 minDigital MattersThe incremental steps to success and how Innovation comes in many forms, with Sara Stephens of Rest LessIn this episode of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast, we welcome Sara Stephens Entrepreneur, Co-Founder and CTO of Rest Less, the digital organisation helping the over 50’s get more out of life. Rest Less offer content, guidance and resources on a range of topics spanning Work and Careers, Volunteering, Learning, Money, Health, Lifestyle and Relationships. Our Hosts Andy Ross and Andy Newman talk to Sara about her rapid rise to CTO, getting more women into digital roles and how the over 50’s are the perfect audience for a digital offering. Females in digital roles, who are the female technol...
2021-10-1451 minDigital MattersHuman Factors Design with Filip FlorekIn episode 15 of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast, we welcome Human Factors Design specialist, Filip Florek. Filip works with internationally well-known brands to help them research, design and develop practical and innovative solutions that are safe, reliable and user friendly. In this episode, Filip discusses the art of Human Factor Design and the science behind it.Evolving from UX into Human Factor Design.Successfully uniting psychology, sociology, engineering, biomechanics, industrial design and physiology to create positive user experiences. Evolution of Human Factor Design in a digital world and how it is likely to continue to evolve.How brands suc...
2021-08-1936 minDigital MattersThe fan experience and engaging an ever increasing digital audience with Daragh Persse of The Brand FansIn episode 14 of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast, we welcome Daragh Persse, Founder of The Brand Fans, the independent creative sponsorship and fan engagement consultancy. Now ten years old, The Brand Fans create emotional brand experiences through sponsorship delivering long term connections across sport, music, entertainment, arts and culture. Andy and Andy will be looking into the sponsorship market and what it looks like in an increasingly digital world. How you can digitise an organisation and transform for the digital world How big brands such as F1 are recreating the fan experience at home for an ever-increasing digital audi...
2021-06-2953 minDigital MattersJim Duffy talks about the evolution of Blockchain and where it will go next.In episode twelve of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast Andy Ross and Andy Newman talk with technology pioneer and entrepreneur Jim Duffy who has been transforming industries using the latest digital technology since the Internet began, Recently Jim held the role of CEO at Tracr™, an innovative, industry-focused blockchain traceability platform developed for the diamond industry by market leader De Beers. In this episode of Digital Matters Jim talks about Blockchain, and its evolution. The maturity of Blockchain, where it sits in the evolution of the internet and how organisations can adapt Blockchain as a service. How the big te...
2021-06-0231 minDigital MattersWhen will the NFT bubble burst? gravity9's Andy Newman and Majid Malik share their thoughtsWith NFT's, (non fungible token) such a hot topic at the moment they have been somewhat of a discussion topic amongst our digitally-minded team here at gravity9. So much so that Experience Practice Director, Andy Newman and Senior Consultant Majid Malik have come together to share their perspective on the NFT market and where it is going in our latest Digital Matters podcast. Download the latest episode of the Digital Matters Podcast via your preferred app or subscribe to ensure you don't miss an episode. We'd also love to hear your feedback and comments on our podcast so...
2021-04-2235 minDigital MattersThe advancements and real life applications of Image processing and how industries can leverage these advancementsAs we reach episode ten of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast Andy Ross and Andy Newman talk with Dr Catarine Carvalho, Data Scientist at Data Science and AI consultancy Deeper insights. Catarina joins us to discuss the hot topic of image processing and recognition and how these capabilities are being leveraged by industries such as Amazon in their Fresh Store, driverless cars and even NASA, the issues surrounding data protection how we can apply the technology in our businesses. How the technology behind computer vision and imaging processing works and common applications in our everyday lives. The steps orga...
2021-03-1845 minDigital MattersThe power of collaboration between big corporates and start-ups with Ken Valledy Co-Founder of ProgressiveIn episode nine of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast Andy Ross and Andy Newman talk with Ken Valledy, Partner and Co-Founder of Progressive, an organization bringing start-ups and big brands together to accelerate growth. Ken is also the host of the Catalyst podcast – a podcast focused on how corporates and startups can work together. During the podcast Ken discusses; Making the jump from Large brand FMCG Marketing into innovation and why it was the right decision at the right time. Why and how big corporations can innovate and the big innovations of the moment. The different approaches organisations can tak...
2021-02-1547 minDigital MattersBalancing social purpose with the commercial and operational realities of running a businessIn episode eight of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast Andy Ross and Andy Newman talk with Founder and CEO of Digital Futures, Scott Vincent. Scott has had a successful career, starting out representing Australia in Rugby and Athletics before moving to the UK to begin an investment banking consultancy and then to going on to establish Digital Futures. The decision behind selling his first startup, consultancy, Parker Fitzgerald, and the lessons learned from working with a large organisation. Where the idea for Digital Futures came from and how they are addressing the lack of diversity in the digital work...
2021-01-2641 minDigital MattersWhy Cloud Migration is more than just an IT initiative, with Cloudsoft's Aled Sage and Alasdair HodgeIn episode seven of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast Partner Andy Ross talks with Cloudsoft’s VP of Engineering, Aled Sage and Principal Engineer Alasdair Hodge about migration to the Cloud and why it isn’t just an IT initiative. A breakdown of the main Cloud offerings, including; AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform and Alibaba, and what differentiates them from one another. The key benefits to Cloud migration outside of IT and why it is an enabler for innovation and creativity. Why Cloud is an enabler and how start-ups are leveraging the benefits of Cloud to bring their idea...
2020-12-221h 01Digital MattersWhat Does Digital Look like in a Post Covid World?In episode six of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast Partner Andy Ross and Experience Director Andy Newman discuss what digital looks like in a post-Covid world. With many organisations having to rapidly deploy digital offerings how many of these are set to stand the test of time? Together they discuss the impact of recent digital advancements and if these transitions will last. The industries that have rapidly responded to Covid with their digital offering. Examples include Lloyds Banking Group, AirBnB and the NHS. How companies have successfully reinvented their offering through necessity. Attitude to change and what has been a...
2020-12-0335 minDigital MattersJohn Buckley from The Public Policy Lab NYC discusses how to leverage service design and design thinkingIn episode five of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast Partner Andy Ross and Experience Director Andy Newman talk with John Buckley from the Public Policy Lab in New York. John has worked with organisations all around the world, helping them to understand the needs of their customers and re-design service, product and process solutions to meet those needs. In this episode, John discusses how public sector organisations can leverage service design and design thinking to improve the lives of citizens. And, how these learnings translate to the corporate world. Digital vs non-digital solutions and the impact on cultural cha...
2020-11-2451 minDigital MattersAndy Caddy talks about the evolving role of the CTO and what it takes to become a successful business leader.In episode four of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast Partner Andy Ross and Experience Director Andy Newman talk with Andy Caddy, previously CTO of Whitbread and CIO of Virgin Active, Andy is now Group Technology Director at The Collective, a London and New York based co-living organisation designed to connect members. Andy talks with us about the evolution of the CTO/CIO role and the skills of great businesses leaders. Why the role of the CTO/CIO is a privileged position. How the CTO/CIO role has changed over the last ten years and the skills needed as it c...
2020-11-0448 minDigital MattersThe Evolution of Natural Language Processing and how to Harness its PowerIn episode three of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast Partner Andy Ross and Experience Director Andy Newman talk with Jack Hampson, CEO of Deeper Insights gravity9's Data Science partner, about the power of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing. Throughout the podcast Kingsley discusses; How NLP has evolved to where it is today and the value organisations can derive from data. The symbiotic relationship between human and machine and how the power comes from the two working together. Plus, the ethical argument about the evolution of AI. The range of NLP mo...
2020-10-0848 minDigital MattersGraham Ruddick from Insightflow talks about digital communities and ecosystems.In the first episode of the Gravity 9 Digital Matters podcast Partner Andy Ross and Experience Director Andy Newman chat with guest, Graham Ruddick, founder of Insightflow, a customer market and research community, about how to add value to communities, facilitate digital market places and begin conversations around a new digital proposition. Throughout the podcast Graham discusses; What defines a digital market place and how should we interact within them How to use existing community ecosystems to grow audiences How to facilitate a market place through added value Identifying the potential for value exchange within a community and h...
2020-09-0149 minDigital MattersParalympian Kingsley Ijomah discusses his sporting tech must haves and wish listIn episode two of Gravity 9’s Digital Matters podcast Partner Andy Ross and Experience Director Andy Newman chat with former Gravity 9er and Paralympic rower Kingsley Ijomah on the technology he uses to support his training for Tokyo 2021 Throughout the podcast Kingsley discusses; His accidental journey into rowing and becoming a Paralympian The must-have technology for training including Strava and Concept 2 equipmentThe importance of data and continuously comparing and evaluating His digital evolution wish list, and how the current technology doesn’t quite hit the mark when it comes to usability The growth of customisable health and wellb...
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