In this episode of State of Tech, special guest John Frazzini, CEO of xAnalytics, is joined by hosts Aaron Momin and Chris Zanelli to explore the critical domain of cyber risk management and reporting.
Our hosts discuss modern challenges in cyber risk management, including the importance of contextualizing business exposures and prioritizing risk reduction strategies.
Tune in to gain valuable insights into measuring the effectiveness of a cybersecurity program, estimating the long-term financial impacts of a major breach, and understanding the regulatory landscape around data breach disclosures. Discover actionable strategies for control effectiveness, technology selection, and risk transfer optimization.
In this special International Women’s Day-themed episode of the State of Tech, host Randall Jensen speaks with Stacy Brusa, senior director of HR, and Camille Labat, head of the Montreal Delivery Center. They discuss the progress made in workplace equality, the challenges that remain, and how everyone can contribute to further progress.
Listeners will gain perspectives on fostering inclusive environments and promoting empathy in the workplace.
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Ryan Cox, Synechron Head of ArtificiaI Intelligence, and Anantha Sharma, Senior Technology Director, discuss the implications of DeepSeek's cost-efficient approach, examining how it might reshape the AI landscape and open doors for more players in the field.
Are you prepared to comply with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)? Deadline on the 17th January 2025. Host Jitske de Bruijne is joined by industry experts Frank Ooms (van Lanschot Kempen) and Derk van den Heuvel (Synechron).
Join us for a special episode of the State of Tech podcast, recorded live from AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas! Jim Oulton and Paul Jones, co-heads of Synechron’s cloud practice, share their insights from Day 4 of the conference.
In this episode of State of Tech, Prabhakar Srinivasan, co-head of Synechron's AI practice, is joined by Seshadri Sundaram, CTO at Xpansiv, and Mudit Nigam from Synechron's Sustainable Finance and ESG practice, to discuss AI's role in tackling climate change.
In this episode of State of Tech, Parul Vyas, Synechron’s Sustainability Manager, is joined by Diego Espinosa, the CEO and Co-founder of Voiz Academy, to discuss COP29 and climate finance.
Ryan Cox, Synechron's Head of AI and Raymond Yip, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Playmaker Ventures, discuss the impact of AI on seed rounds and early start-ups.
In the UK, Black History Month is celebrated in October: in this episode, Rachel Kennedy, Client Account Manager at Synechron spoke with TSB Bank’s Carol Anderson, who was honored as 2023 Ally of the Year by Black Professionals United Kingdom.
In this episode of State of Tech, we examine agentic AI — artificial intelligence with the ability to act with a certain degree of autonomy. Our Head of AI Ryan Cox and our CTO David Sewell discuss what it means for AI to be ‘agentic’, how this autonomy shapes interactions, and the profound impact this technology could have on various aspects of life.
The DORA regulation (EU Digital Operational Resilience Act) will apply from January 2025 and is designed to improve the resilience of banks and financial institutions. Synechron’s most experienced operational resilience consultants (Marc van Dongen, Masha Stotcenko, John Moorcroft, Stuart English) explore this multi-disciplinary challenge, requiring cross-functional collaboration across IT, risk management, business divisions, providers and customers.
In this episode of State of Tech – The Cybersecurity Race: Balancing Rapid Tech Advancements and Threats – Aaron Momin, Chief Information Security Officer at Synechron, is joined by Abbas Kudrati, Microsoft Asia’s Lead Chief Cybersecurity Advisor. Abbas, a renowned expert in the cybersecurity space, brings his extensive experience advising top institutions and start-ups, alongside his work as a bestselling author and mentor.
They discuss the balance between rapid technological advancements and the ever-evolving cyber threats. From the rise of deepfakes and AI-powered attacks to the need for real-time threat detection, Aaron and Abbas explore the challenges and opportunities that define today's security environment. The episode also highlights the skills necessary for cybersecurity professionals to stay ahead in this fast-paced field and how AI is shaping the future of cybersecurity.
In this episode Ivan Perić, Head of Global Artificial Intelligence R&D and Joyce Pogge, North America Marketing, discuss wearable tech, AI-driven analytics, and the nuanced intuition of human coaches.
Tune in to discover how tech is transforming the sports industry, enhancing performance, and shaping the future of athletics.
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In this episode of ‘State of Tech’, Asurion’s Chief Data Scientist, Sundar Kuppuswamy, and Prabhakar Srinivasan, Co-Head of Synechron’s AI Practice, dive into a pressing question in the era of AI: how do you decipher what’s real from what’s just hype?
AI and Data experts discuss not only the risks like deepfakes that threaten voter trust but also the collaborative efforts across industries aimed at ensuring ethical AI use. With Tim Jennings, Synechon's Global Head of Data, and Ryan Cox, Synechron's Global Co-Head of AI.
Diversity in the tech sector can face significant barriers, including the lack of inclusive hiring practices and unequal access to resources. This episode explores strategies to diversify the talent pipeline and encourage a broader range of applicants. With Synechron's Head of UK Recruitment Carly Tantau and Aasha Tikoo, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Meiji Work, moderated by Anushka Bhargava.
As we celebrate Pride Month, it's important to acknowledge the significant impact of online spaces on diverse and underrepresented groups such as the LGBTQ+ community and the vital role technology plays in protecting these spaces from hate and harassment. Ryan Cox Global Co-head of AI at Synechron, shares his insights on AI's role in reducing online hate speech, balancing free speech, and the future of AI in content moderation
Joyce Pogge, Synechron's marketing lead for North America, interviews George Vega, industry veteran and analytics expert, on the impact of artificial intelligence on data analytics. Some of the topics they cover: data collection, long-term innovation strategies in the era of Big Data, ethical usage of AI in financial services.
Jim Oulton and Paul Jones, Synechron's Co-Heads of the Clouds and DevOps practice, analyze the progress of cloud adoption in the financial services industry. Join our conversation on trends, best practices and common pitfalls.
Synechron's Senior Director of Technology, Tim Jennings, is joined by the Co-Head of our AI Practice, Ryan Cox, for a fireside chat about the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act.
The discuss what the Act means for the AI industry, its potential impacts, and the broader implications for technology deployment in and beyond Europe.
