IBM Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -The IBM Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast is where technology is explained in a simple way so everyone understands and benefits. We interview top leaders from the Nordics and around the world getting their insights on technology and how to be a better leader.
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Episode 25: Episode #25: Increase In-Store Sales vs the Online Competitor with the CEO of Elkjøp Norway, Fredrik Tønnesen
December 17, 2020 09:13 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBWelcome to IBM Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Director of Innovation at IBM.. In this episode, Fredrik Tønnesen, CEO of Elkjøp Norway shares his experiences with launching the PS5 in Norway, how to compete with your own business when you have a significant online presence and brick & mortar stores throughout the country, what it takes to be a leader, and so much more. Fredrik began sharing the behind the curtain events of what it takes to launch...
Episode 24: Episode #24: Best leadership practices during the Covid-19 pandemic.
December 09, 2020 14:51 - 32 minutes - 22.9 MBWelcome to IBM Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Director of Innovation at IBM. In this episode, Jason Turflinger, Managing Director of AMCHAM (American Chamber of Commerce in Norway) shares his experiences with the over 200+ companies that AMCHAM has partnered with since he took over a decade ago and what they have done, and what are they doing to survive and prosper post-Covid. Jason began by discussing the various ways companies have handled the ...
Episode 23: Episode #23: Steffen Syversen, CEO of Agder Enegry, building a company based on renewable energy and culture
December 09, 2020 14:41 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Director of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Steffen Syversen, CEO of Agder Energy shares his experience of leading a 100% renewable energy company in the Nordics and his building blocks on how to grow the business, the people, and the culture. Steffen begins by explaining what is Agder Energy and why its future is so positive. He has positioned Agder Energy at the center of the hub of renewabl...
Episode 22: Episode #22: GS1 and the strategic value in implementing RFID technology
December 09, 2020 14:31 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Director of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Anders Askevold, Manager Smart Centre at GS1 Norway shares his experience of working with partners on innovation and taking risks with the newest technologies that can improve your business. Our discussion begins with talking about the state-of-the-art technology visitor center that Anders has built-in Oslo, Norway. The GS1 Smart Centre in Norway is...
Episode #21: How to Increase and Build Trust Remotely
October 14, 2020 13:21 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Director of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Trine Strømsnes, CEO of Cisco Norway shares her 20 years of remote working experience at Cisco to discuss what is the best way to experience remote working on a day-to-day basis and what are some of the special people projects she implemented to improve the work culture at Cisco. Trine begins by sharing her experience being a part of the original remot...
Episode #20- Why is Cyber Security so important post-COVID? What must we do!
October 14, 2020 13:11 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Director of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Kjersti A. Stathopoulou, Partner and Cyber Leader at Deloitte Norway share her years of cyber experience on the world after COVID. The effects of COVID on cybersecurity. Is having a Zoom account and VPN enough security to work from home? How important is changing the knowledge of your employees when working from home to increase security. Kjersti ...
Episode #19 - What drives the world's youth? Why is sustainability built into their DNA? And, how to inspire them?
September 20, 2020 22:08 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Danat Tekie, Co-Founder & Chief External Relations at Young Sustainable Impact, explains after interviewing thousands of youth, what makes them excited, what inspires them, how to get the most from a young person in your company. Danat's advice and experience with working with the best of the best of the best young minds in the world show that many compani...
Episode #18 - How kindness is the most powerful form of leadership
September 20, 2020 21:56 - 17 minutes - 12 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Stephanie Rance, Co-Founder of the Academy Award certified Martha's Vineyard Film Festival for Afro Americans shares her sage advice on how she built the world-famous film festival from scratch using kindness. Stephanie's advice and story on how to build a company, irregardless of the challenges, on the back of kindness to be one of the most prestigious f...
Episode #17 - How to a Implement a Successful IT and Digitalization Strategy in a 100 year-old company
August 28, 2020 14:33 - 11 minutes - 8.79 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Karen Ristebratan, Head of IT and Digitial Development at Hunton (www.Hunton.no) tells about the importance of having a great IT strategy and how a well-defined digitalization strategy leads to success, even in an old 100-year-old company. Karen explains that to be a great IT leader you must first listen to your people, learn from them how they utilize the...
Episode #16 - How to be a Great Leader and Take Care of Yourself Through a Crisis
August 28, 2020 14:28 - 23 minutes - 17 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Intek Engineering (www.Intek.no) CEO, Anita Hagar, tells how she has led her colleagues, her customers, and herself throughout the Covid-19 period. Anita explains that to be a great leader you must be able to step away from the business in a time of crisis to gather your thoughts and focus on the situation. She gives advice on what to do, how to do it, an...
Episode #15: Employee mental health, how to change/improve it through leadership
July 02, 2020 09:15 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Flick March, IBM's Director for Security and Resiliency and Mental Health First-Aider explains employee mental health is a growing problem in all corporations and what leaders should do to help employees. Flick provides an amazing insider view of what employees are experiencing when it comes to mental health issues. Flick is the person who answers the pho...
Episode #14 IBM AI OPS, the AI system management system that learns, protects, recommends, and fixes your network while you sleep
July 02, 2020 09:06 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBEpisode #14 IBM AI OPS, the AI system management system that learns, protects, recommends, and fixes your network while you sleep. Welcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, IBM's CTO of Nordic Cloud Acceleration & Transformation, Mike Ghoraishi, explains how IBM's newest service, AI-OPS, an augmented intelligence service that monitors your network 24/7 using AI to make adjustments, recommendations...
Episode #13: Innovative uses of emerging technologies post-Corona, with KMD, CTO, Hans Jayatissa
May 25, 2020 07:24 - 30 minutes - 21.9 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, KMD's CTO, Hans Jayatissa, explains how KMD utilizes technologies to help its customers throughout the world? Certain technologies can help companies survive and prosper in this post COVID-19 world. Which top-3 technologies businesses should evaluate and focus on in the future and which two great technologies are not yet ready for most customers and so mu...
Episode #12: Blockchain, the ultimate solution to digitizing and improving global shipping with Carlina Marani, IBM Tradelens/Blockchain Expert
April 22, 2020 11:18 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Carlina Marani, IBM's expert in Tradelens (Blockchain technology), explains what is Blockchain technology in simple words . She explains how using Blockchain technology can save many company and industries millions in operating expenses. She explains how using Blockchain within the global shipping business has transformed the old and antiquaited shippin...
Episode #11: Leadership in a post COVID-19 world with IBM CTO, Rashik Parmar
April 22, 2020 10:52 - 30 minutes - 21.5 MBWelcome to the IBM Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Rashik Parmer, IBM's CTO for Europe, explains how IBM globally prioritized their employees at the beginning of the Covid-19 outbreak. He gives concise steps as to what, how and why to take care of your employees, first. Rashik explains why allowing employees and clients to experience grief, is the best way to help them and their business to recover. He ...
Episode #10: CTO Challenges - What is the Role of CTO post-CORONA
April 03, 2020 13:41 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Brian Rasmussen, IBM's Nordic CTO, explains what is the role of the CTO during and post-CORONA? What are the first things a CTO should be thinking about, talking about, and planning for? Brian also share the results of interviewing 160+ CTOs throughout Europe and what they are thinking and discussing during the CORONA crisis. What are their priorities...
Episode #10: CTO Challenges - What is the role of CTO post-CORONA
April 03, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Brian Rasmussen, IBM's Nordic CTO, explains what is the role of the CTO during and post-CORONA? What are the first things a CTO should be thinking about, talking about, and planning for? Brian also share the results of interviewing 160+ CTOs throughout Europe and what they are thinking and discussing during the CORONA crisis. What are their prioritie...
Episode #9: Infrastructure - Why your Company's Servers in the Basement are the Future of Your Company
April 02, 2020 19:13 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Nordic Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Pekko Päivärinta, IBM Country Manager, Systems at IBM Finland, explains what is the infrastructure, servers, HW you have invested in your companies basement is the key to your future success? What is the relationship between infrastructure and Cloud Computing? Should a company with a large existing infrastructure migrate to the Cloud? If so, why and how? ...
Episode #8: Quantum Computing - This is Why It's Important
April 01, 2020 09:59 - 27 minutes - 19.4 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Lars Nordbryhn, Senior Architect and IBM Q Ambassador, explains what is Quantum Computing? Why so much hype? What is the difference between a Quantum Computer and a Super Computer? Should your business be interested in Quantum Computing? How to benefit from Quantum Computing? And so much more… Please subscribe and we thank you for listening to IBM's "KIS Technolo...
Episode #7: Leadership Skills for Teams and Yourself
April 01, 2020 09:55 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Esther Ahsmann-Stevens, an IBM Eastern Europe Executive, who manages teams located 7 different countries with diverse cultures, backgrounds, and communication skills. Esther shares her years of knowledge on how to lead such a diverse group of international people? How to improve your leadership skills while building a remote team based in several different countri...
Episode: #6: How to be a Great Leader while Working Remotely
April 01, 2020 09:52 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology & Leadership podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Anne-Sofie Risåsen, an IBM Nordic Executive, who manages one of the largest accounts in the Nordic countries provides her expert advice on how to be a great leader when working remotely? What are some of the "must dos" that a remote leader should do on every video-conferencing call? Advice on how to get your team to work better and closer even though ...
Episode: #5: Security - Here is Why it is Important
April 01, 2020 09:38 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWelcome to IBM’s "Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology podcast" hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Dir. of Innovation at IBM. In this episode, Mari Grinni, IBM’s Norway Head of Security, demystifies security and explains in a simple way why security is one of the most important actions that directly affect your businesses and your personal life. She gives examples of what steps and actions you need to take to secure your business even if you’re a small business or a large multi-national. And so much mor...
Episode: #5: Security - Here is why it is important
April 01, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWelcome to IBM’s "Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology podcast" hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Dir. of Innovation at IBM. In this episode, Mari Grinni, IBM’s Norway Head of Security, demystifies security and explains in a simple way why security is one of the most important actions that directly affect your businesses and your personal life. She gives examples of what steps and actions you need to take to secure your business even if you’re a small business or a large multi-national. And so much mo...
Episode #4: Social Media
March 30, 2020 18:49 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWelcome to IBM’s "Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology podcast" hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode we meet Thomas B. Pedersen, IBM’s Nordic Head of Social Media. He does a wonderful job of explaining in simple terms what Social Media (SoMe) is. You can learn why SoME is so important to your business. Which SoMe platform should your business start with and why? Leverage your business through SoMe! And so much more… Please subscribe to the podcast and we thank...
Episode #3: Leadership
March 30, 2020 18:44 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode we talk to Anne-Sofie Risåsen, an IBM Nordic Executive. She shares her decades of leadership experience in Microsoft, Cap Gemini, and IBM and elaborates on what makes a great leader. When working from different locations, how do you take care of team members and employees? And what is important for communicating during a crisis? Anne-Sofie gives you her tips on the...
Episode #2: Cloud Computing
March 30, 2020 18:42 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Loek Vredenberg, IBM Norway’s CTO wonderfully explains what is Cloud Computing. Do you know why Cloud Computing is important to your business? What options are there in Cloud Computing and is it expensive to utilize? You can learn how to get your company using a Cloud Computing platform in less than 5 minutes! And so much more… Please subscribe to the podcast an...
Episode #1: Working Remotely Effectively
March 30, 2020 18:27 - 13 minutes - 9.85 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this first episode, Loek Vredenberg, IBM Norway’s CTO provides his expert advice on how to work remotely. Do you know the importance of a VPN when you work remotely? How to be more productive when working remotely, and your kids wants to join the conference call? Accept that you will not be as productive at home as in the office - maybe you have some video courses you can do no...
Episode #:2 Cloud Computing
March 30, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBWelcome to IBM’s Keep It Simple (KIS) Technology Podcast hosted by Thomas F. Anglero, Dir. of Innovation for IBM. In this episode, Loek Vredenberg, IBM Norway’s CTO wonderfully explains what is Cloud Computing. Do you know why Cloud Computing is important to your business? What options are there in Cloud Computing and is it expensive to utilize? You can learn how to get your company using a Cloud Computing platform in less than 5 minutes! And so much more… Please subscribe to the podcast a...