Demystifying AI: My Chief Wine Officer Talk

London | Published in AI, Board and Cloud | 5 minute read |    

Last night I had the pleasure of speaking at the Chief Wine Officer event hosted by AWS at London’s National Portrait Gallery. The focus was on demystifying generative AI and helping business leaders understand how to harness its potential for real organisational transformation.

Mario Thomas speaking to the Chief Wine Office event at the National Portrait Gallery, London

The Executive's Guide to the Digital Workplace

London | Published in Board and Cloud | 10 minute read |     
The Executive's Guide to the Digital Workplace by Amazon Web Services
I recently contributed to the AWS Executive’s Guide to the Digital Workplace, exploring how organisations can successfully navigate digital transformation and build robust cloud-based infrastructures. Here are the key insights leaders need to consider when driving workplace digitalisation.

Driving organisational transformation in a downturn

Llantwit Major | Published in Board | 10 minute read |    
Abstract image depicting innovation and growth during an economic downturn, featuring vibrant colors and geometric shapes with upward arrows and graphs, conveying a sense of optimism and forward momentum. (Image generated by ChatCPG 4o)
In my article about not taking your foot off the gas, published just as the world returned to some degree of normality in July 2021, I discussed that the pandemic was the forcing function that challenged businesses to adapt and engage in broad organisational transformation using the cloud, and that it should not be seen as a reason to slow down.

The Board in the machine

Llantwit Major | Published in AI, Board and Cloud | 10 minute read |    
Modern boardroom with subtle technological elements, featuring minimal digital overlays like abstract data streams and holographic charts, symbolising the integration of technology in decision-making. The image conveys sophistication and innovation in business governance. (Image generated by ChatGPT 4o)
I recently hosted a fireside chat for the AWS Summit EMEA with Intel’s Global Leader for AI Solutions, Monica Livingston. We discussed how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are quickly becoming ubiquitous in business. The conversation prompted me to think about how Boards should be thinking about the use of AI and ML in their businesses, and how they need to ensure they are making the right decisions at the speed of light.

IDC Multicloud Events

London | Published in Cloud | 15 minute watch |     
Today I co-presented a fireside chat on behalf of IDC Multicloud Events with Cloud Reach and Intel. You can watch below.

Why now is not the time to take your foot off the gas

Llantwit Major | Published in Board and Cloud | 10 minute read |    
Dynamic image representing acceleration and continuous innovation during the pandemic, featuring a sleek, modern road with motion blur effects to convey speed and forward movement. Subtle elements like arrows, data streams, and hints of missing or fragmented maps and signs indicating 'unknown' or 'no plan' emphasise the theme of navigating without a clear map or plan. (Image generated by ChatGPT 4o)
For many Boards, the pandemic has catalysed broad business change by accelerating digital transformation initiatives. The availability of cloud computing has democratised access to technology, and businesses of all shapes and sizes have seized on this opportunity to: increase revenue, margin, and profit; enter new markets and launch new products and services; delight, excite and get closer to their customers; and become more operationally efficient, increasing productivity, cutting waste, and reducing costs.

Accelerating innovation with Cloud Financial Management

Llantwit Major | Published in Cloud | 10 minute listen |    
One of the biggest challenges for organizations that adopt the cloud is aligning their development spend with business initiatives while managing and optimizing spend. That’s Joe Daly’s job at Nationwide, where he began overseeing the insurer’s cloud migration more than two years ago. I spoke to Joe about how this shift has created greater transparency, flexibility, and efficiency as we recorded it as a podcast.