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Our thought leaders are specialists in their fields. In our podcasts, we're joined by industry leaders to shed some light on latest industry developments and share their perspectives on today’s most important issues.  

  1. 12/11/2025

    Human-centred transformation: Technology that works for people

    In this episode, Adrian Fieldhouse, Managing Director of Strategic Digital Solutions at Sopra Steria, and Marc Hardwick, Senior Research Director at TechMarketView, discuss how organisations can responsibly scale digital transformation by embedding trust, transparency, and human-centered values throughout the process.

    24 min

  2. 12/01/2025

    Scaling with confidence: Embedding AI into the digital core

    In our new podcast series, we join forces with TechMarketView to unpick what it really takes to embed and scale AI responsibly. Spoiler – you need to look beyond the tech.   Across three episodes, Adrian Fieldhouse, Managing Director of Strategic Digital Solutions at Sopra Steria, and Marc Hardwick, Senior Research Director at TechMarketView, discuss the elements that can make or break an organisation’s experience with AI.  Adrian Fieldhouse, Managing Director of Strategic Digital Solutions at Sopra Steria, and Marc Hardwick, Senior Research Director at TechMarketView, discuss how organisations can move beyond experimental AI and successfully integrate it as a reliable, scalable core driver of growth and resilience.

    28 min

  3. 11/17/2025

    A changing landscape

    In this episode, host Alison McHarg sits down with Nick Heckscher, our Chief Experience Officer – Resourcing, for a thought-provoking conversation about the evolving world of recruitment. They explore how applying for a role today compares to 30 years ago, what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. From the growing role of AI in job searches to the increasing importance of candidate experience, Alison and Nick unpack the variables shaping the recruitment process, including the wealth of research opportunities now available to candidates. The discussion also tackles key challenges for employers, such as managing high application volumes in today’s climate, and shares practical ideas on how to help people fulfil their potential and give candidates the confidence to succeed. If you’re curious about the future of hiring and how to create a better experience for candidates and recruiters alike, this episode is for you.

    29 min

  4. 11/04/2025

    AI: A deep dive into Agentic

    From tool to co-worker: The rise of Agentic AI In this episode of Sopra Steria Insights, Neil Gladstone, AI and Data Practice Director at Sopra Steria, Spencer Izard, Principal Analyst at PAC, and Adam Spearing, EMEA Head of AI Innovation at ServiceNow, explore a major shift in the world of artificial intelligence - the rise of agentic AI. They discuss what happens when AI stops being just a tool and starts acting like a coworker, bringing autonomy, reasoning, and collaboration into the workplace. Together, they unpack the opportunities and challenges this creates, from trust and accountability to how organisations can prepare for a future where humans and AI truly work side by side.

    29 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    AI: A deep dive into PoC failure

    Join us for a new episode of Sopra Steria Insights, where Neil Gladstone, AI and Data Practice Director at Sopra Steria and Tom Staley, Tech Advisory and Innovation Lead at Sopra Steria Next uncover why so many AI proof of concepts never make it past the pilot stage and what it really takes to scale them successfully.  Tune in to discover how organisations can move beyond experimentation to deliver AI that’s ethical, valuable, and built for real-world impact.

    28 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    AI: A deep dive into workforce transformation

    Empowering people in the age of AI Join us for an exciting episode of Sopra Steria Insights, where Becky Davis, AI Consulting Director at Sopra Steria Next, and David Parsons, Chief Operating Officer, Transformative Business Services at Sopra Steria, explore what it really takes to help organisations and their people adapt to the AI era. They discuss how businesses can build confidence in AI, lead meaningful cultural change, and prepare their workforce for the future.

    44 min

  7. 08/08/2025

    Going to extremes – Discussing the UK jobs market

    Recruitment is evolving, with renewed emphasis on delivering a positive candidate experience and ensuring satisfaction for both recruiters and successful applicants. This balanced approach reflects recruitment working at its best—where everyone involved feels valued and supported. Our Insights podcast features our host Alison McHarg, Sopra Steria Marketing and Nick Heckscher, Chief Experience Officer – Sopra Steria Resourcing. We explore how recruitment is changing fast to include more AI outputs, with renewed emphasis on delivering a positive candidate experience.

    33 min

  8. 12/10/2024

    AI: A deep dive into ethics

    Using AI responsibly to serve people and society  Join us for an engaging episode of Sopra Steria Insights, where Nicholas Wild, Head of Digital Ethics at Sopra Steria Next, and Simon Baxter, Principal Analyst at TechMarketView, tackle the pressing ethical issues surrounding AI. They dive into concerns like bias in decision-making, job displacement, and the sustainability impact of AI. Our guests emphasise the need for transparency and accountability, advocating for AI systems with clear decision-making processes and regular audits, as well as the role of government in regulating AI.    About the speakers Nicholas Wild, Head of Digital Ethics, Sopra Steria Next He has extensive experience helping organisations understand the digital ethics considerations within different technologies and contexts. Recently, he has been working on projects to define ethics in digital twins across industries. He brings his previous experience as a consultant in the public sector and expertise in providing accessible technology for all. Nick led on the project undertaken by Sopra Steria, in collaboration with the UK Government, identifying the ethical principles of a national digital twin, that is summarised in this report. He wrote a paper on Digital Twin Ethics in the travel and transport industry, and has co-written papers on Digital Ethics in Policing and the latest Digital Ethics Outlook including both Citizen and Government views.   Simon Baxter, Principal Analyst, TechMarketView Simon joined the UK research and advisory firm TechMarketView in April 2022 as a Principal Analyst, leading th

    28 min
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Our thought leaders are specialists in their fields. In our podcasts, we're joined by industry leaders to shed some light on latest industry developments and share their perspectives on today’s most important issues.  

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
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