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Optimise to Innovate

Alex Galbraith & Jason Gray
Saas
Finops
Softwareone
Agentic AI
Generative AI
Workplace AI
Vibe Coding
Artificial Intelligence
Automation
Data Foundation
Cloud
IT Transformation
Data Governance
Data Platform
PHENOPS
ITAM

Not every technology investment leads to innovation, but it should.

Welcome to Optimise to Innovate, the podcast from SoftwareOne for technology leaders who want to turn cloud, AI and software investments into measurable business value.

Join Alex Galbraith, Jason Gray and expert guests as they explore why well-intended technology programmes can sometimes become costly, complex or difficult to sc... more

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What happens when professional developers stop just writing code, and start leading teams of AI agents?

In this episode, Alex and Jason are joined by Sebastian Brandt and Paweł Stuczyński to explore how AI is changin... more

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AI used to chat. Now it’s starting to do the work.

In this episode of Optimise to Innovate, Alex and Jason step back from the agentic AI hype and ask what happens when organisations actually start running this stuff ... more

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Vibe coding promises a tempting idea. Describe the app you want, let AI build it, and suddenly anyone can become a creator!

Building something that works is one thing, but building something you can trust is another.... more

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We're back with a question every business should be asking right now:

Are you oversubscribed?

We're joined by Julian Kuiper and Robert Whyte to unpack the increasing challenge of SaaS sprawl. Whether it's hidden sub... more

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Recent Guests

Giovanni Sarai
Domain Lead for AI at SoftwareOne
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Episode: Feeling the Vibe? How Non-Developers Are Building Apps
Julien Kuiper
Product Manager of ITAM services at SoftwareOne
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Episode: Are You Oversubscribed? The Hidden Costs of SaaS Sprawl
Robert Whyte
Global ITAM managed service product manager at SoftwareOne
SoftwareOne
Episode: Are You Oversubscribed? The Hidden Costs of SaaS Sprawl
Alex Waldhaus
Guest introduced as a guest; leads Data NDI and Sage Strategy
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Episode: Agentic AI Is not really about agents
Seva Shchepanskyi
Guest leading sales and business development strategy for AI globally
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Episode: Agentic AI Is not really about agents
Parker Nankalis
Lead the Phenops Practice at SoftwareOne
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Episode: FinOps - You can't tool your way out of bad cloud habits
Anthony Thurston
Senior Phenops consultant at SoftwareOne
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Episode: FinOps - You can't tool your way out of bad cloud habits
Tomislav Karafilov
Expert in Workplace AI, Digital Workplace Advisory Team
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Episode: Making Workplace AI work for you.

Hosts

Alex Galbraith
Lead host with emphasis on ITAM services and software governance; frequent contributor on SaaS management and optimization.
Jason Gray
Co-host focused on technology optimization, cloud cost control, and practical guidance for tech investments.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    Fantastic podcast for those in the industry and highly recommended. You get to hear from a variety of guests so each podcast feels new. Give it a try! 🤓

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Great show for industry peers and decision-makers; guests keep it fresh.
Clear, practical takeaways that aren't overly theoretical.
Solid mix of tech and business insights, well-paced and actionable.

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Agentic AI Is not really about agents
Q: What is the practical difference between agentic AI and generative AI, and why does it matter for business processes?
Generative AI provides a conversational brain and voice, while agentic AI adds hands—capabilities to act and automate steps in processes, but it must be layered with governance, observability, and human-in-the-loop to avoid risky, black-box deployments.
Making Workplace AI work for you.
Q: What does the future hold for workplace AI in the next 12-24 months?
Expect proliferation of connected agents across the digital workplace, greater integration, and a shift toward data-driven, automated processes; governance and monitoring will be essential as the ecosystem expands.
Making Workplace AI work for you.
Q: What are the main blockers to adopting workplace AI and how can organizations start?
Key blockers include security, governance, skills, and data readiness. Start with a clear data foundation, define use cases, and pilot with managed guidance, ensuring data sovereignty and responsible data handling.

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A practical tech-focused show that explores how to turn IT investments into business value. Episodes span SaaS governance, FinOps and cloud cost control, AI and workplace AI, and enterprise data strategy, with a strong emphasis on governance, security, and actionable takeaways. Conversations mix real-world anecdotes with frameworks for discovery, cost optimization, and responsible AI adoption, often featuring SoftwareOne experts who bridge technical detail with business outcomes. Noteworthy traits include a clear split between people- and process-driven improvements and technology-led opportunities, plus a cadence of practical, boss-level guidance aimed at helping listeners make smarter investment decisions.

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2. Julien Kuiper
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8. Tomislav Karafilov

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