The One On Intrapreneurship And Innovation PwC Luxembourg TechTalk podcast

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AI and cloud-based tools are transforming the modern workplace, but they also introduce new cybersecurity risks—from AI-powered phishing scams to the complexities of securing third-party AI services. In this episode of TechTalk, we speak with Vincent Garnier-Salvi, Cybersecurity Senior Manager at PwC Luxembourg, and Aleksandrina Kovacheva, an IT specialist with over nine years of experience in the public and private sectors. Together, we explore the key security risks of AI-driven workplace solutions—and how organisations can protect their data, prevent cyber threats, and navigate evolving regulations.…

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The One on the Modern Workplace enabled by GenAI 38:50

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Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming the way we work, from boosting productivity to automating tasks, reshaping collaboration, and enhancing decision-making. But finding the right balance between human intelligence and AI capabilities remains an ongoing challenge, alongside governance and integration. In this episode of TechTalk, Xavier Lisoir, Managing Director in Digital Transformation at PwC Luxembourg, and Davy De Roeck, Senior Technical Specialist in Business Applications and Low-Code at Microsoft Benelux, share their insights on harnessing GenAI’s full potential in the workplace.…

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The One on the Modern Workplace: an Introduction 29:43

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Tired of digital document chaos? As the digital era reshapes the way we work, modern workplace solutions can simplify document management and collaboration, saving time and boosting productivity. In the first episode of our new season, we discuss with Quentin Lallement, Senior Manager in the Modern Workplace & Microsoft team at PwC Luxembourg, and Billy Glodt, Deputy Head of the Business Unit IT Production at Spuerkeess, about the opportunities and challenges of implementing modern workplace solutions and how to make the most of them.…

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The One on the Investment Tax Credit to accelerate Digital Transformation 30:58

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In January 2024, the Luxembourg government introduced a new investment tax credit to accelerate digital, ecological, and energy transformations for businesses. This initiative goes beyond a financial incentive; it’s a strategic move to drive digital transformation across industries. In this special episode of TechTalk, Julie Martin, Senior Manager in Digital Transformation and User Experience Team Leader at PwC Luxembourg, and Davide Visin, Managing Director in Corporate Tax at PwC Luxembourg, offer valuable insights into the new tax regime, its potential impact on businesses, and Luxembourg’s vision for a digitally advanced future.…

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The One on Citizen Experience in Luxembourg 36:50

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In this episode of TechTalk, we explore citizen experience from two perspectives. Marion Massot, Senior UX Designer at PwC Luxembourg’s Experience Center, explains what citizen experience entails and why it’s essential for Luxembourg’s future. Meanwhile, Björn Rohles, Training Manager in User Experience at the Digital Learning Hub Luxembourg, reveals how UX training and a human-centred approach at the Digital Learning Hub are bridging the digital skills gap and empowering citizens. Together, they discuss the challenges, opportunities, and transformative potential of public services in the digital age.…

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The One on simplifying Public Services with the Once-Only Principle 39:42

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Tired of filling out endless online forms or submitting the same documents across different public entities? Well, whether you’re starting a business, moving, registering a vehicle, studying, or working abroad, these processes could be much simpler thanks to the Once-Only Principle. In this episode of TechTalk, we dive into this topic with Jacques-Félix Wirtz, Director in Government and Public Sector, and Xavier Lisoir, Managing Director in Digital Transformation, at PwC Luxembourg. Together, we explore the opportunities and challenges of implementing the Once-Only Principle, its role in digital transformation, and its impact on the future of Luxembourg’s public administration.…

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The One on GenAI in Luxembourg’s Public Sector 28:19

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In the first episode of our new TechTalk season, which focuses on the public sector, we discuss how generative AI (GenAI) is being applied in Luxembourg, its current and future uses, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and what this means for the workforce of tomorrow. Our guests are Inès Baer, Head of Data, Statistics, and Labour Market Studies at ADEM, Luxembourg’s National Employment Agency, and David Bernard, Manager in Industry & Public Sector Advisory at PwC Luxembourg.…

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Special Episode: The One on Managing Data Successfully 36:14

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In this special episode of TechTalk, we speak with Bernard de Villepin, Manager in the Data Strategy & Data Management team at PwC Luxembourg, about the critical role of data in modern organisations. We discuss the challenges of achieving a data-driven environment, emphasising the need for clean, high-quality data, strong data governance, and effective data management. Bernard also shares insights on the impact of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning, and the importance of fostering data literacy to ensure all employees can understand and use data responsibly.…

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The One on the future of Payroll technology 25:47

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Accurate and timely payroll processes, along with flawless payroll management, are crucial for a positive payroll experience. This, in turn, enhances employee trust in the business, job satisfaction, and engagement. In this episode of TechTalk’s HR Tech season, we delve into the challenges payroll professionals are facing and how technology can help them with our guests Jo Kippers, Director at EPI-USE, and Emeline Barbenchon, Director in the People, Experience & Change department at PwC Luxembourg.…

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The One on Human Resources Analytics 21:48

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Human Resources (HR) Analytics empowers organisations to make data-driven decisions that can greatly improve their HR functions, from recruitment and retention to employee engagement and performance. In this episode of TechTalk, we delve into HR Analytics with our guests George Giannoulis, European Expert in HR IT Systems and HR Data Management at FANUC Europe, and Niklas Johansson, Manager in the People, Experience & Change team at PwC Luxembourg.…

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The One on Employee Engagement 32:10

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In the first episode of TechTalk’s Human Resources Technology season, we shine a light on employee engagement and how organisations are using technology to enhance it. Our guests are Deborah Kuness, Principle Business Psychologist at Workday Peakon Employee Voice, and Emeline Barbenchon, Director in the People, Experience & Change department at PwC Luxembourg.…

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The One on Navigating the EU Data & AI Regulations 39:29

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In this episode of TechTalk, we explore how organisations are gearing up for the Data Act and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which are part of the European Union’s Digital Strategy and set clear guidelines for fair data access and ethical AI use across the Union. More precisely, we discuss the operational shifts required, the potential hurdles in compliance, and the strategies to overcome them, among others. Our guests are Dr. Jan-Peter Ohrtmann, Partner at PwC Legal Germany and the Global Privacy & Cyber Legal Network Lead, and Dr. Saharnaz Dilmaghani, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science Senior Associate at PwC Luxembourg.…

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Special Episode: The One on Empowering Women in Tech 37:59

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To mark International Women’s Day, we invited two remarkable women who, as members of Girls in Tech Luxembourg, are helping other women to shape their voice in the typically male-dominated tech field: Vasiliki Moschou, IT Business Analyst at Arcelor Mittal & Co-Managing Director of Girls in Tech Luxembourg, and Yoliana Bayona, Director in Technology Advisory at PwC Luxembourg and Business Development & Partnerships Manager in Girls in Tech Luxembourg. In this episode, Vasiliki and Yoliana share their journeys in the tech industry, the challenges and opportunities they have faced as women in tech, and the mission and impact of Girls in Tech Luxembourg.…

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The One on how Service Providers are gearing up for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) 39:19

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In this episode of TechTalk, the first of our Technology & Regulation season, we talk about how organisations, particularly service providers such as Microsoft, are preparing for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the challenges that come with enhancing digital resilience as well as client expectations and needs. Tom Deprins, Director in Global Financial Services Compliance at Microsoft and Xiaoyi Fang, Senior Manager in Regulatory & Compliance Advisory Services at PwC Luxembourg, join us to share their insights into navigating the landscape of digital resilience.…

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The One on Enterprise Architecture for Agility & Innovation 40:06

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In this episode of TechTalk, we explore how Enterprise Architecture ensures technology investments align with business goals, creating a cohesive and agile structure for growth and innovation. Our guests are Ravi Jhawar, Director in Enterprise Architecture and Vincent Gauché, Managing Director in Emerging Technology, from PwC Luxembourg.…

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End of the Year Special: The One on our Highlights for 2023 33:09

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2023, what a year it has been for technology! In this episode, Carla and Christopher, your co-hosts, talk about what shook the tech world in 2023, from Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter to the transformative impact of AI. They also shed light on the evolution of work trends, and share their views on the important people side of tech and what they are excited about in 2024.…

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The One on Low-Code and the rise of the Citizen Developer 40:53

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What if you could create your own ChatGPT without coding? Thanks to low-code and no-code development platforms, this is possible. They enable people, who have little to no knowledge of coding or have no time for it, to create their own applications. And that’s how the citizen developer is born. Together with Davy De Roeck, a Senior Technical Specialist in Business Applications and Low-Code at Microsoft Benelux, and Xavier Lisoir, Managing Director in Emerging Technology at PwC Luxembourg, we discuss the emergence and evolution of low-code, its capabilities and limitations, and the impact of emerging technologies like ChatGPT and Bing Chat.…

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The One on the Evolution of the IT role 27:10

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In the first episode of TechTalk’s season on Tech Trends for 2024, we dive into the evolution of the IT organisation’s role, operating models and positioning towards the business, and the factors driving this transformation. Our guests Krzysztof Jaros-Kraszewski and Adam Tymofiejewicz, Technology Strategy Directors at PwC Luxembourg, share some best practices as well.…

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Special Episode: The One on Fighting Financial Crime 37:14

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In this special episode of TechTalk, we deep dive into fighting financial crime, its challenges, the financial risks in fintech, and the red flags to be aware of regarding legal and compliance matters. To help us understand this complex matter, we welcome Pav Gill, a lawyer who is probably best known as the Wirecard’s whistleblower, and Michael Weis, Forensics and Anti-Financial Crime Leader at PwC Luxembourg.…

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The One on Responsible AI 37:43

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In the last episode of TechTalk’s Data & AI season, we deep dive into the potential ethical concerns and risks associated with the use of AI, including generative AI, and how organisations can use these tools responsibly. We also discuss the European Union AI Act, the first EU regulatory framework for AI proposed by the European Commission in April 2021. We are joined by Saharnaz Dilmaghani, Senior Associate from the Data Analytics and AI team and an AI specialist, and Vojtech Volf, Manager and specialist in ICT Regulatory and Compliance, from PwC Luxembourg.…

PwC Luxembourg TechTalk

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ICT Spring Special: The One on Tech for Sustainability with The Envisioners 23:45

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In this episode of our ICT Spring Special season on Tech for Sustainability, we speak with Dave Coplin, Chief Envisioning Officer at The Envisioners, about what sustainability means to him, his views on how technology impacts the sustainable future of the world, what The Envisioners is doing to contribute to that future, and more.…

PwC Luxembourg TechTalk

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ICT Spring Special: The One on Tech for Sustainability with Expon Capital 14:19

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In this episode of our ICT Spring special season on Tech for Sustainability, we speak with Lily Wang, Partner at Expon Capital, about what sustainability means to her, her views on how technology impacts the sustainable future of the world, and what Expon Capital is doing to contribute to that future, and more.…

PwC Luxembourg TechTalk

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ICT Spring Special: The One on Tech for Sustainability with MetaBank 13:36

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In this episode of our ICT Spring Special season on Tech for Sustainability, we speak with Hao Wang, Chief Operations Officer at MetaBank, about what sustainability means to him, his views on how technology impacts the sustainable future of the world, and what MetaBank is doing to contribute to that future, and more.…

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ICT Spring Special: The One on Tech for Sustainability with ArcelorMittal 14:54

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We were at the ICT Spring 2023 to record a whole season of TechTalk about Tech for Sustainability. ICT Spring is one of the top tech conferences in Europe where business decision-makers, innovation managers, startups, researchers and venture capitalists get to network and exchange knowledge. In this episode, we speak with Jean-Paul Lorrain, Head of environment, CO2 and CAPEX at ArcelorMittal, about what sustainability means to him, his views on how technology impacts the sustainable future of the world, and what ArcelorMittal is doing to contribute to that future, and more.…

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The One on the Data and AI Survey 2023 32:40

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In this episode of TechTalk, we explore the results of the third edition of the “Use of Data Analytics and AI in Luxembourg” survey, with Andreas Braun, Director of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science at PwC Luxembourg. He tells us how organisations in Luxembourg are considering AI technologies in their strategy, including generative AI, what AI tools they use and why, and how much they know about the European AI Act, among other things.…

PwC Luxembourg TechTalk

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The One on Large Language Models 37:16

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Are you familiar with the technologies that underpin Generative AI? They are called Large Language Models (LLMs) and can generate human-like text on a seemingly limitless number of matters in almost any language. In this episode of TechTalk, Krishna Vadakattu, Responsible for the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning roadmap at Dataiku, explains what these models are, how they are developed, and how they work. He also shares some use cases for LLMs and how to use them in an enterprise context.…

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The One on Generative AI 30:20

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Artificial Intelligence is a fascinating field that doesn’t cease to evolve and amaze us. That’s why we couldn’t shy away from having one season dedicated to it. And we start big with an episode on Generative AI. For this episode, we invited Christoph Schommer, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Luxembourg, and Aida Nazari, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of LuxAI, to talk about how businesses can use it to innovate, the concerns around it, the upcoming new developments in the field, and much more.…

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The One on Cloud Sustainability and Innovation with AWS 37:11

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In this episode of TechTalk, the last of our Cloud Season, we welcome once more Quentin Bechoux, Cloud transformation Manager at PwC Luxembourg, but also Gaetan Claeys, who works as Public Sector Account Manager at Amazon Web Services in Belgium. We talk about the AWS commitments on sustainability, the key aspects organisations should consider for their IT Cloud transformation project, the most common concerns and drivers when migrating to the Cloud, and more.…

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The One on Cloud Transformation from the User perspective 15:44

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How does the user experience, whether that’s customers or employees, fit into the cloud transformation journey so many organisations are going through? That’s the subject of this episode of TechTalk, the third of our Cloud season. Frantz Dorilas, Digital Transformation Senior Manager, and Quentin Bechoux, Cloud Transformation Manager at PwC Luxembourg, are our fantastic guests.…

PwC Luxembourg TechTalk

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The One on Cloud Security 17:03

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In this episode, we talk about cloud security with Quentin Bechoux, Cloud Transformation Manager, and Simon Petitjean, Cybersecurity Director, at PwC Luxembourg. More precisely, we dive into the European Cybersecurity Certification Scheme for Cloud Services (EUCS), how to manage the security aspect of the cloud adoption journey, and how to ensure the security of data in the public cloud.…

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The One on Cloud Sovereignty & Governance 25:14

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We are kicking off a new season of TechTalk - the one on Cloud. In our first episode, we talk with Xiaoyi Fang, Regulatory and Compliance Manager, and Quentin Bechoux, Cloud Transformation Manager, about Cloud sovereignty and governance. They provide an overview of Cloud technologies today, and the relevant regulations that apply to it at EU level. We also discuss key challenges and opportunities of cloud adoption.…

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End of the Year Special: The One on Trends for 2023 30:40

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As the year draws to a close, we are taking a moment to reflect on it and to look ahead to 2023. In this “End of the Year” special episode, we talk about the major trends with Miquel Lladó, Professor of Strategic Management & Leadership, and advisor to CEOs and Executive Teams on Strategy Formulation & Implementation.…

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The One on uncovering Cryptography 31:56

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Dalia Khader, CISO of the international division of Swiss Life, who shares her knowledge about the fascinating field of cryptography. Excited about this episode? So are we!

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The One on ICT Infrastructure design 27:43

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In this episode of TechTalk, Alexandre Dulaunoy, Head of Department of CIRCL - Computer Information Response Center Luxembourg, tells us about the importance of ICT infrastructure design, how current practices are unintentionally helping attackers and what should be done instead.

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The One on Critical Infrastructure, an Introduction 33:15

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We begin a new season of TechTalk with a series of episodes about Critical Infrastructure protection —a hot topic that should be on the minds of each one of us. The regrettable events we are living through, particularly the war in Ukraine, as well as recent high-profile cyber-attacks on the energy industry, are putting critical infrastructure security in the spotlight. To give us the details about this timely matter, we invited Simon Petitjean, Cybersecurity Director and Offensive Security & Red Team Leader, and Maxime Pallez, Cybersecurity Senior Manager, who focuses on security governance at PwC Luxembourg.…

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The One on Quizzing Patrice and Koen, our Tech Leaders 31:47

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In the last episode of season 5 of TechTalk, we get to know Patrice Witz, Partner and Technology & Digital Leader, and Koen Maris, Partner and Cybersecurity Leader at PwC Luxembourg. They share with us their career experiences and wisdom as well as their views on the current and future trends in technology.…

PwC Luxembourg TechTalk

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The One on Quizzing Thierry and Fred, our Tech Leaders 30:29

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The end of season 5 of TechTalk is approaching, and this year we have two closing episodes to get to know our four Technology leaders. More specifically, we quiz them about their career path as well as their views on the current and future trends in technology. In this one, we chat with Thierry Kremser, Partner and Data and AI Leader, and Frédéric Chapelle, Partner, leading the business transformation programme at PwC Luxembourg.…

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The One on the Power of Perspective: BXT 33:13

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BXT stands for Business, Experience and Technology, and it’s all about the power of perspective. In this episode of TechTalk, Pierre-André Honnay, Senior Business Development Coach and Facilitator, and Annabelle Buffart, UX Manager and BXT Coach, PwC Luxembourg, walk us through the ins and outs of this methodology.…

PwC Luxembourg TechTalk

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The One on Data For Equality 30:26

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In this episode of TechTalk, we speak with Maria Bravo, Inclusion and Diversity Officer, and Laura Delgado Pardo, Senior Associate in Data and Analytics, about Data4Equality, a solution that can help organisations achieve a more equal workplace. We also talk about the benefits of gender pay equality, the challenges that still remain and the role of tech in helping solve those challenges.…

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The One on Technology for Sustainability 39:49

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In this episode of TechTalk, we talk with Julien Melotte, Sustainability Partner, and Julien Jacqué, Senior Manager leading projects in ESG transformation, from PwC Luxembourg, about how technology can support a more strategic and holistic approach to long-term value creation and help companies have a wider positive impact on society.…

PwC Luxembourg TechTalk

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The One on unique insights of Alternative Data 42:28

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Social media commentary, satellite imagery and other data is part of ‘alternative data’. With the availability of sophisticated machine-learning analytics tools, it’s gaining traction within a wide variety of industries. In this episode of TechTalk, we speak with Benedikt Jonas, Digital Intelligence Lead, and Andreas Braun, AI Team Lead at PwC Luxembourg, about the pros and cons of using alternative data to help businesses make better decisions.…

PwC Luxembourg TechTalk

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The One on Building a UX Community 42:15

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In this episode of TechTalk, Veronika Ondrikova, Senior UX Designer, and Yasmine Meziane, Senior Digital Communications Officer at PwC Luxembourg, tell us the story behind our vibrant UX Community, why and how they created it and why they consider it important for businesses to host thematic communities.…

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The One on Enterprise Architecture 31:55

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In this episode of TechTalk, we speak with Patrice Passé-Coutrin, Director in Technology Consulting, and Cyrille Fradin, Senior Manager in Technology Consulting at PwC Luxembourg. We talk about how real world Enterprise Architecture can add value to organisations, while helping them to align strategy and execution, optimise operations and reduce risk.…

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The One on Cloud Computing 37:47

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In this episode, we welcome Armin Prljaca, TechTalk’s new co-host, and our guest Stéphane Zema, Technology Director at PwC Luxembourg. He tells us about the benefits and drawbacks of cloud computing and the challenges of its adoption as well as the latest trends in the industry.

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The One on Learning Experiences in the Digital era 38:42

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