In this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, analysts Fred McClimans and Shelly Kramer explore the explore the topic of future-proofing the enterprise and transforming business operations. No politics, no economics — just a hard look at the importance of putting a plan process that doesn’t just digitize things today and answer the easy questions (e.g. do we use Microsoft Teams or Cisco Webex for our meetings?), but which truly transforms operations in order to make the business as a whole more resilient and more agile moving forward. &nbsp; Our conversation in the show today includes the importance of assembling an internal SWOT team, an exploration of what that team looks like, and the things teams should consider as they try to plan for the future. &nbsp; Some of the key factors organizations must consider and which we cover in more detail in this episode include: &nbsp;  The importance of moving operations to the cloud The most effective use of collaboration platforms Managing and planning for data center resources Rethinking security operations, evaluating enterprise SOCs Evaluating contracts around your data center, office space, and supply chain, and managed services security contracts How these things are monitored and how information is shared within the enterprise so as to provide real-time insights Evaluating what happens to productivity with a WFH workforce and how to facilitate that Managing the social needs of employees and the rule both collaboration platforms play there  Disclaimer: This show is for information and entertainment purposes only. While we will discuss publicly traded companies on this show, the contents of this show should not be taken as investment advice.

Future Proofing the Enterprise — Transforming Business Operations

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The Woody Show September 4, 2020 Podcast

On this special episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast - Interview Series, host Daniel Newman welcomes , Global Industry Director - Consumer Industries at SAP to discuss retail and the shifting forces that are having an impact in the industry, including the technology behind it all. &nbsp; Maria and I explored the trends that retail companies are watching and implementing as things return to normal in the post-pandemic era. The biggest trend is focusing on digital maturity. Companies that were already customer-centric, digitalizing processes across the organization have been able to embrace the unknowns brought about by COVID so much better than the companies who were stuck in the old way of thinking. We are living in an era where companies that embrace digitalization throughout all sides of business, not just customer-facing commerce, will be more efficient and better positioned for success.&nbsp; &nbsp; Preparing for disruption. Maria shared how COVID-19 disrupted the retail industry and easily showed which companies were agile enough to handle the changes. Many larger companies were able to quickly adapt, but smaller companies struggled. This has to change. Companies, regardless of size, need to be prepared for disruption. Maria shared one great example of a small florist in London that started selling farm-to-table vegetable boxes during the quarantine shut down. This quick pivot allowed the company to stay afloat until lockdown restrictions were relaxed. &nbsp; Unified commerce is the future. We discussed that omnichannel experiences are not customer-centric enough to be sustainable for the future. Unified commerce, which completely reimagines the way retail companies operate. It’s commerce everywhere. It’s bringing digital into every part of a brick and mortar location and empowering sales associates to better serve customers. It’s connecting every store and the website together no matter the location. Each retailer may be different and have different pain points, but the technology is the same. &nbsp; Working toward sustainability. Lastly, Maria explored the demand for increased sustainability in retail. One of the main problems in retail is a lot of garments end up in landfills because it’s unclear what they are made of. How can you reuse something if you’re not sure what it is? Companies should work toward extending the product lifecycle through recycling initiatives and other business model changes. But this will take transparency in the supply chain. Some companies like L’Oreal and Nike are leaders in the space, but there is still room for growth. &nbsp; If you’d like to learn how SAP is using technology to help retailers make these changes, be sure to check out . Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast. &nbsp; Disclaimer: This show is for information and entertainment purposes only. While we will discuss publicly traded companies on this show, the contents of this show should not be taken as investment advice.

Unified Commerce is the Future of Retail

Greg's Juicy Confession, Menace's Not So Great Cuts, Too Many Fish and more!

The Woody Show September 8, 2020 Podcast

The Woody Show September 10, 2020 Podcast

On this episode we talk Vacation Drama, Tiktok Bullying, Chris Evans Penis, Odell Beckham jr poop and more!

Vacation Drama, Tiktok Bullying, Chris Evans Penis, Odell Beckham jr poop and more!

Could you break up with your favorite team? After more heartbreak from Tyler's Atlanta Falcons, the Tailgater crew goes over some of their hardest moments as fans of a team and tell you if they ever given up on their team. Plus, the guys look ahead to Week 3 in the NFL and tell you where they think the blow out will be this weekend. Randy also gets behind the news desk for the first edition of Randy's Rando News and the guys get another helping of Tyler's Terrible Picks.

Breaking Up With Your Team, NFL Week 3, And Tyler's Terrible Picks

BONUS! The Woody Show Road Show Podcast LIVE at Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa.

ABILIFY - Everywhere I Go

Did Super Wild Card Weekend live up to its name? The Tailgater Sports crew talks about a lackluster weekend of football and reacts to the Steelers getting blown out by the Browns. Plus, a look ahead to the NFL's divisional round where Eric's Bills try to stay hot and Randy's Packers try to hit the ground running. Also, the guys talk about the Nickelodeon broadcast of the Saints and Bears game and ask the important question, why is it so dark in the Superdome?

NFL Divisional Round, The Steelers & Nickelodeon

Super Bowl 55 is in the books and Tom Brady has added a seventh ring and fifth MVP trophy to his collection. Should we be surprised? Why did Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs play so poorly? The Tailgater Sports crew talks about Super Bowl 55 wall to wall! Plus, the guys crown their NFL Pick King and look ahead to the odds for Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles.

Tom Brady Does It Again And Everything Super Bowl LV

What's New Podcast With Menace! Covering pop culture, tech, travel, food and meeting cool people.

Vacation Drama, Tiktok Bullying, Chris Evans Penis, Odell Beckham jr poop and more!

What's New Podcast with Menace