PwC Luxembourg TechTalk
Join Carla Santos and Christopher Rossa in monthly conversations with industry specialists about hot tech topics like cybersecurity, cloud, and artificial intelligence. The podcast aims to demystify technology for listeners of all levels, from tech-savvy to tech-dummy. Produced by PwC Luxembourg, it explores the impact of technology across various industries.
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Unplugged and unfiltered: The TechTalk wrap-up
In this special wrap-up episode of TechTalk, Carla Santos, Christopher Rossa and Paul Antunes take a step back to reflect on their podcasting journey. They revisit standout episodes, share key takeaways, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the podcast. With a touch of humour, this episode marks both a pause before the summer break and a personal farewell, as Carla hosts her final e
Are we still in charge? Exploring the rise of agentic AI
What are AI agents—and how are they different from Agentic AI? In this episode of TechTalk, we explore how these intelligent systems work, what they can (and can't) do, and how they're already changing the way we work. With guests Mehdi Roussaky, Manager in the Data Analytics and AI team at PwC Luxembourg, and Jordi Cabot, Head of the Software Engineering RDI Unit at the Luxembourg Institute of S
Financial services' road to AI: Where we are and where we're headed
In this episode of TechTalk, we explore how financial services are steering toward AI — covering emerging regulations like the EU AI Act, trust-building, collaboration, and the shift from experimentation to real-world applications. To guide us through this evolving landscape, we're joined by Ulf Herbig, Chairman of the EFAMA AI Task Force and Chairman of ALFI's Digital Finance Working Group on Inn
Be the pilot of your Copilot implementation journey: challenges, governance and success
Getting Microsoft 365 Copilot is just the first step—adopting it at scale is where the real challenge begins. In this episode, Martin Soisson, Senior Manager in the Core Project Unit and AI Competency Lead at PwC Luxembourg, shares how the firm is approaching GenAI adoption, from real-life use cases to key success factors and lessons learned.
The One on bringing AI to work—and keeping cyber threats out
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 i
The One on the Modern Workplace enabled by GenAI
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 P
The One on the Modern Workplace: an Introduction
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
The One on the Investment Tax Credit to accelerate Digital Transformation
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
The One on Citizen Experience in Luxembourg
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
The One on simplifying Public Services with the Once-Only Principle
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
The One on GenAI in Luxembourg's Public Sector
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 A
Special Episode: The One on Managing Data Successfully
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
The One on the future of Payroll technology
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
The One on Human Resources Analytics
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
The One on Employee Engagement
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.
The One on Navigating the EU Data & AI Regulations
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
Special Episode: The One on Empowering Women in Tech
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 Developm
The One on how Service Providers are gearing up for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
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 Microsof
The One on Enterprise Architecture for Agility & Innovation
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.
End of the Year Special: The One on our Highlights for 2023
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.
The One on Low-Code and the rise of the Citizen Developer
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 Mi
The One on the Evolution of the IT role
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.
Special Episode: The One on Fighting Financial Crime
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 P
The One on Responsible AI
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, Se
ICT Spring Special: The One on Tech for Sustainability with The Envisioners
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.
ICT Spring Special: The One on Tech for Sustainability with Expon Capital
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.
ICT Spring Special: The One on Tech for Sustainability with MetaBank
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.
ICT Spring Special: The One on Tech for Sustainability with ArcelorMittal
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, abo
The One on the Data and AI Survey 2023
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 ab
The One on Large Language Models
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
The One on Generative AI
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 ta
The One on Cloud Sustainability and Innovation with AWS
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 c
The One on Cloud Transformation from the User perspective
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.
The One on Cloud Security
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.
The One on Cloud Sovereignty & Governance
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
End of the Year Special: The One on Trends for 2023
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.
The One on uncovering Cryptography
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!
The One on ICT Infrastructure design
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.
The One on Critical Infrastructure, an Introduction
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 abou
The One on Quizzing Patrice and Koen, our Tech Leaders
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.
The One on Quizzing Thierry and Fred, our Tech Leaders
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 transforma
The One on the Power of Perspective: BXT
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.
The One on Data For Equality
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.
The One on Technology for Sustainability
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.
The One on unique insights of Alternative Data
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 alternat
The One on Building a UX Community
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.
The One on Enterprise Architecture
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.
The One on Cloud Computing
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.
The One on Learning Experiences in the Digital era
People are embracing continuous professional learning more and more, especially via digital means. Because of its flexibility, this type of learning is an opportunity to develop talent and better understand and surmount today's challenges and the ones of the future. It's also one of the answers to the skills shortfalls companies are facing. In this episode of TechTalk, we speak with Etienne Hirsch
The One on Women, Tech and Education
In this episode of TechTalk, and to mark International Women's Day, we welcome Rocio Lopez Perez, Tech Educator at the Luxembourg Tech School, who shares with us her experience as a woman working in tech and her views on the role of education in closing the gender gap.
The One when the Office goes Paperless
In 1975, the prestigious American news magazine Business Week published The office of the future, one of the first to flirt with the idea of a paperless office. Today, with the latest digital technology developments, the paperless office is not only plausible but, arguably, desirable. But, as we all know, every coin, at least the physical ones, has two faces. In this episode of TechTalk, we speak
The One on the Data and AI Survey
Not so long ago, Artificial Intelligence (AI) seemed like something that could only exist in a science fiction movie. However, that's no longer the case! AI is already well integrated into our daily lives and that applies to the business world as well. That's precisely what PwC Luxembourg's 2021 Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Survey shows. For this episode of TechTalk, we invited Thi
The One on Intrapreneurship and Innovation
In this episode of TechTalk, we speak about Intrapreneurship and Innovation with Zoha Ahmed, Innovation & Strategy Manager, and Iga Guillemin, Product Development Manager at PwC Luxembourg. We also discuss why organisations should encourage new ideas from their own people, and onboard startups in innovation projects.
The One on Digital Personal Branding to support your career
In this episode of TechTalk, we revisit personal branding concepts and how they are linked to our evolution as professionals. Our guests are Virginie Laye, who has extensive experience in people's upskilling and coaching, and Christopher Rossa, who is specialising in new tech for people.
The One on how Technology has changed Christmas
This episode of TechTalk is a special Christmas edition! In this one, we talk with Sybil Pasquier and Andrew Whiteside, who are Digital Accelerators at PwC Luxembourg, about how technology has changed this festive time. They'll share with us their personal experiences and maybe some Christmas stories too. Give it a listen!
The One on Technology to Enhance the HR function
Could the HR function escape the Attila of the XXI century, namely, the digital horde? You know the answer! Digital tools that can ease tasks related to people management and, in turn, help to boost the digital transformation of organisations are already out there. They are called Human Resources information systems, or HRIS. In this episode of TechTalk, we speak with Shanika Charles, Director at
The One on Business Design
The words 'design' and 'design thinking' have joined the list of the 'buzzwords' of the decade, being thrown around in summits, workshops, conferences and even in the office's small break room. It's to reckon, though, that not everyone using these terms fully understands what they stand for. This TechTalk is a sort of 101 introductory episode to revisit and discern what design and design thinkin
The One on Social Engineering
Have you ever got a phone call from someone posing as a representative from a legitimate entity asking you for your personal information, or worse, telling you that your bank account has been compromised and they need your credentials? This is just one example of Social Engineering tactics, but there is more. In this episode of TechTalk, we speak with Christina Lekati, Social Engineering Trainer &
The One on Why CISOs, DPOs and CEOs should work closer
In this episode of TechTalk, we speak with Paul Oor, who is an independent Security and Data Protection Consultant and Project Manager, about the reason(s) why Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Data Protection Officers (DPOs) and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) should work closer.
The One on a Digital Identity for Europe
Will our physical identification documents, such as identity cards or passports, soon be a thing of the past in Europe? In this episode of TechTalk, we talk with Serge Hanssens about the opportunities and challenges for developing a viable and solid digital identity ecosystem in the Old Continent and how such a system would work in practice.
The One on Ethical Hacking
Very often, we hear on the news about a cyber-attack, where malicious hackers worked to disable a security system to either take it down or to steal information, usually to get a ransom. But hacking isn't only about illegal activities. In this episode of TechTalk, Luis and I talk with Simon Petitjean, Offensive Security & Red Team Leader at PwC Luxembourg, about "the good type of hacking" - the et
The One on Process Mining, simply Explained
The term "Process Mining" was first coined in a research proposal written by the Dutch computer scientist Wil van der Aalst, known as the Godfather of Process mining. This is how this new field of research began, emerging under the umbrella of techniques related to data science and process science at the Eindhoven University in 1999. In this episode of TechTalk, we invited Maxime Hennau, Advisory
The One on Digital Procurement
The procurement function is currently changing, like most if not all business functions and operations, due to digital technology. Organisations are looking for solutions to advance procurement, which, among others, translates into cost savings and risk mitigation, while improving the employee and user experience with new digital tools. However, when betting on this transformation, there are chall
The One on Anything but Technology
In the last episode of Season 4, get to know TechTalk's team a little better. They have inverted their roles from interviewers to interviewees and accepted the challenge to answer some of the intriguing questions we have asked our newly promoted partners a while ago. Give it a listen and see you back in September!
The One on Cybersecurity at the boardroom
Every two years, we put together with the Institut Luxembourgeois des Administrateurs (ILA) the ILA/PwC Fund Survey to assess the governance trends. For those who participated in the survey, cybersecurity remains the main area of risk. Current times require boards to be more and more aware of security issues and reflect on, for instance, the risk of reading emails in public areas or sending confid
The One on Customer Transformation
We've all had some bad experiences as customers: waiting on hold for far too long, being bounced from one agent to another and another, looking for information on the website only to be left without an answer… The examples go on and on. That's why Customer Transformation - or customer-driven business transformation - is key. In this episode of TechTalk, Patrice Passé-Coutrin, Director Technology C
The One on Skills for a Digital World
Social media manager, Blogger, App Designer, Cloud Services Specialist, Big Data Analyst...these jobs barely existed 10 years ago. What's coming next? A smart design home manager, algorithm bias auditor and cyber calamity forecaster, just to name a few. It's clear by now that the traditional path of getting a degree and finding a job for life no longer applies. It's not only a generational and cu
The One on How Customer Centricity supports Growth, Efficiency and Innovation
The concept of the Experience Economy was first used by B. Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore in an article in 1998. While it has been around for a while, it is in the last five years that customer centricity and "everything UX" have seen a true takeoff. While few can challenge the fact that good design centered in the user/customer supports successful innovation, does it also support operationa
The One on Digital Employee Advocacy
In today's digital sphere, competition is fierce and people are constantly receiving information from every front. So, how can your organisation reach its audience more efficiently? Using corporate digital channels such as social media or a blog is a good way to go, but it's not enough. You need an army of allies with the right networks to help you spread the message. In this episode of TechTalk,
The One on Cloud Transformation
An increasing number of businesses are turning to the cloud to save costs and drive efficiencies, a trend reinforced by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of TechTalk, we speak with Stéphane Zema, Technology Director at PwC Luxembourg about why businesses should move to the cloud and what's the best way to go about it.
The One on the CX case study in Latin America
Customer experience, user experience...and the list goes on and on. In fact, "experience" has become a sort of suffix to which we add different types of actors, depending on the idea we want to convey. In this TechTalk episode, we speak with Armin Prljaca, Customer Experience Strategy Consultant at PwC Luxembourg's Experience Center, about his work with a client in Latin America to boost their #cu
The One on Automating Trust
In this episode of TechTalk, we speak with Kurt Fields, Director in Emerging Technology Advisory at PwC, about automating trust, one of the six technology convergences that PwC has isolated. But can trust, this precious and fragile human value, be truly automated?
The One on Digital Reflection
Imagine a future where everything has a twin, but that twin only exists in the digital world, like a simulation of reality that allows us to uncover new insights and test scenarios. Can you imagine the impact it would have on business? In this episode of TechTalk, we dive into digital reflection, one of the six technology convergences that PwC has isolated, together with our special guest Anand Ra
The One on Technology Convergence
Some years ago, PwC, after a thorough assessment process, came up with the Essential 8 technologies for business. In this episode of TechTalk, we speak with Scott Likens, Emerging Technology Leader for US, China, and Japan, about how the convergence of these technologies is unlocking the next wave of innovation, yielding new business solutions that are greater than the sum of their parts.
The One on the Gender Gap in Tech
While we've come a long way when it comes to gender parity, and progress has been made in a number of industries, others remain behind. Such is the case of technology, where women occupy less than 7% of the industry's workforce in Europe. In this episode of TechTalk, and on the occasion of International Women's Day, we talk with Sonia Letaief, Technology Manager at PwC Luxembourg, about her own ex
The One on how the lockdown triggered digital change
Can you imagine what's like to shift from 4,000 daily remote workers to 35,000 over just one weekend? In this episode of TechTalk, we speak with Ken Ducatel, IT Security Director at the European Commission's DG DIGIT, about how his department pulled that off during the lockdown last year. He also shares his team's experience in accelerating the Commission's digital transformation, in terms of tech
The One on ESG data and how to handle it
Sustainable Finance and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), arguably on the path to become a business paradigm, have taken a hold of the market and are moving from niche to mainstream by now. And with a new paradigm comes new regulation and reporting. In this episode of TechTalk, we talk to Ashraf Ammar, Director at PwC Luxembourg, about the importance of ESG data sourcing and analysis for
The One on Robo-advisors, explained in a simple way
In this episode of TechTalk, we've invited Andreas Braun to join us to explain to us, in a simple way, what robo-advisors are and how they work. Andreas is a Senior Expert on Biometrics & AI at PwC Luxembourg, and he leads a team of Data Scientists & AI Specialists.
The One on Prototyping (Applied cases)
Prototyping isn't new. Humans have been prototyping for centuries. With digital technology influencing almost every single sphere of our lives, it has become even more important. In this episode, we talk to Edouard Nollet from PwC Luxembourg's Experience Center about what is and what isn't a prototype as well as prototyping methods and best practices.
The One on Social Scoring and Security
Imagine you live in a world where every action, interaction and movement is rated and each citizen has a score. Well, to some this might sound like a Black Mirror's episode, but this world isn't that far off from reality. In fact, it's already here. In this episode, we will deep dive into what social scoring systems are, their potential benefits and flaws, and how they play out in different cultur
