The Intelligence Age
The Intelligence Age explores how intelligent technology is changing people, business, and work. Host Mark Smith [nz365guy] talks with practitioners, leaders, and innovators about putting AI to work: adoption that sticks, governance that holds, and the skills that matter next.Podcasting since 2017, with more than 830 episodes. New episodes weekly.https://theintelligenceagepodcast.com
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AI, Shipping Faster, and the Future of Distribution
<p>AI, Shipping Faster, and the Future of Distribution <br/><br/><b>Full Show Notes</b><br/>https://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/841<br/><br/>Mark Smith talks with Steve Mordue about how AI has changed the pace of building, shipping, and distributing software over the last six months. Steve shares what it looks like to move from being a seller and product visionary to building almost everything himself, why the last 5 percent is often the hardest part, and why distribution is now as important as the product itself.<br/><br/>They also get into Microsoft’s role in AI, the rise of...
Build AI That Works
<p>Build AI That Works<br/><br/><b>Full Show Notes</b><br/>https://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/840<br/><br/>Mark Smth talks with James Diekman about how Accelerate Tech has scaled, where AI is actually creating value in government workflows, and why most successful projects are targeted workflow changes rather than broad rollout tools. They also dig into Australia’s growing caution around AI governance, data residency, and the practical push toward local models and sovereign infrastructure.<br/><br/>We discuss how AI is being used inside engineering and marketing, why many Copilot-style deployments lose momentum, and how project management it...
Why the Death of UI Could Change Everything for Businesses
<p><b>Full Show Notes</b><br/>https://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/839</p><p>Mark Smth speaks with Ashish Bhatia about how his move from Microsoft to Audible changed the way he thinks about customers, AI, and product design. The conversation centers on personal AI, running OpenClaw locally, and why owning your memory, workflows, and data matters more as AI systems become more capable.<br/><br/>They also explore Audible’s role in learning, the future of interactive audio, and how agents are beginning to replace clunky app-based workflows with more direct, personalized experiences.<br/><br/><b>Key topics</b></p>As...
Why AI Is Becoming a Business Transformation, Not a Technology Upgrade
<p><b>Full Show Notes</b><br/>https://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/838<br/><br/>AI is about to replace bloated SaaS, and most businesses are still only playing with chatbots<br/><br/>Sean G Muller says the next wave of AI is not about better prompts or prettier copilots. It is about rebuilding business around context, agents, and what actually creates value - before your software stack becomes the expensive middleman.<br/>Mark Smth and Sean unpack why the last six months have been a genuine shift: agentic loops are now good enough to handle real business work, not just experiments...
Why AI Adoption Fails And How to Fix It
<p>Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM <br/><br/>AI adoption fails when it stops at access to tools. This episode introduces a practical model that bridges the gap between AI tools like Copilot and measurable business outcomes. The focus shifts from technology to people, addressing key blockers such as time, confidence, and relevance. By grounding AI in real workflows, tailoring role-specific use cases, and measuring outcomes, organisations can move from low usage to meaningful impact fast. <br/> <br/>🎙 <b>Full Show Notes</b> <br/>https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/837</p><p><b>👉...
Stop Buying Software, Start Buying Outcomes
<p>Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM <br/> <br/>This episode dives into why large CRM and ERP projects keep failing and how AI is reshaping consulting, software delivery, and platform decisions. The core insight is simple. Organisations fail when they buy software instead of outcomes. With AI, experienced teams can move faster, strip away legacy complexity, and build only what the business actually needs. The conversation explores outcome-based thinking, flawed RFP processes, and why AI is accelerating the gap between great and average practitioners. </p><p>👉 <b>Full Show Notes</b> <br...
AI as Your Operating System for Work and Life
<p>Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM <br/> <br/>AI is shifting from a tool to an operating system, enabling individuals to move faster, build bespoke solutions, and dramatically increase productivity. The biggest advantage now comes from curiosity, not technical depth. Those who experiment, learn a few tools deeply, and treat AI as a collaborator can compress hours into minutes and unlock new business models. Meanwhile, large organisations risk falling behind due to governance, inertia, and slow decision-making. </p><p>👉 <b>Full Show Notes</b> <br/>https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/835 </p><p><b>🎙️...
Make Copilot Safe: Fix Data Governance First
<p>Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM <br/> <br/>This episode explores why data governance must come before enabling Microsoft 365 Copilot, with insights from Khurram Hafeez. It breaks down how sensitivity labels, data loss prevention, and Microsoft Purview reduce the risk of unintended data exposure. You will hear practical guidance on preparing your environment, protecting sensitive information, and managing AI use across Microsoft tools and third‑party AI sites. The focus is on real‑world decisions organisations must make to safely adopt Copilot at scale. <br/><br/>🎙 <b>Full Show Notes</b> <br/>...
Adopt vs Adapt: Cut Power Platform Technical Debt
<p>Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM </p><p>A practical rethink of how teams use Power Platform and Dynamics 365 to reduce technical debt, improve governance, and build sustainable solutions. The discussion centres on shifting from tech-first thinking to business outcomes, balancing low-code and pro-code principles, and preparing for AI and Copilot. The key insight is that long-term success comes from disciplined governance, reuse, and choosing when to adopt versus adapt. </p><p>👉 <b>Full Show Notes</b> <br/>https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/833 <br/> <br/><b>🎙️ What you’ll learn</b> </p>Shift from t...
AI Makes Breaches Faster: 30-Minute Data Theft
<p>Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM <br/> <br/>This episode explores how AI is accelerating both productivity and cyber risk. As attacks become faster and more automated, traditional perimeter security no longer holds. The conversation focuses on why organisations must assume compromise, adopt zero trust thinking, and build visibility before scaling AI. It highlights practical steps to govern AI use, reduce insider risk, and modernise access models beyond legacy VPNs. The core message is clear: embracing AI without security foundations can move your business backwards. <br/> <br/>👉 <b>Full Show Not...
