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Generate Now!
by James Caton
The Microsoft GenerateNow! podcast where we meet the people leading the Generative AI revolution. James Caton, Head of AI for Global System Integrator Partners at Microsoft, speaks with Customers and Partners to discuss their AI, GenAI and Copilot projects. Connect with James at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcaton/
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Jason Baumgartner - The AI-Powered CEO: Why Leading the Revolution Starts with Your Keyboard
In this episode of Generate Now!, host James Caton sits down with Jason Baumgarten, a senior partner at the leadership advisory firm Spencer Stewart. As a consultant who works directly with C-suite executives, CEOs, and board members, Jason provides a unique perspective on how the world's top...
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HIMSS 2026: Genzeon Ilanko Kumaresan on Remittance Variance Agent, Patient Engagement
Genzeon CEO Ilanko Kumaresan, is transforming healthcare with AI. Industry estimates are that up to 11% of all claims are underpaid - James and Ilanko discuss REVA, the intelligent agent based on Microsoft copilot. We also discuss Patient Engagement, using Microsoft Nuance technology, and Health...
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Pinecone & Aquant Focus on GenAI Value, Not Infrastructure
Most organizations struggle to balance building their own AI infrastructure with leveraging reliable, scalable solutions. Oded Sagie and Perry Krug reveal how partnering with Pinecone transformed their approach—turning complex infrastructure challenges into seamless, "boringly reliable" systems....
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Wipro Srinivasaa HG on Leading with Foundry IQ, Work IQ, and the Future of AI
In this episode, James Caton (Microsoft) interviews Srinivasaa HG (Wipro) to discuss the advancements and challenges in Data and AI. They explore the important of Wipro being a finalist for Partner of the Year for Data and AI, the impact of integrated offerings like Foundry IQ and Work IQ, and...
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Accenture Pavan Ganugapati: Sovereign Cloud Drives Value Creation
James Caton hosts Pavan Ganugapati, EMEA Leader at Accenture for the Microsoft Alliance, discusses the historic 20th consecutive Partner of the Year award, and the impact strategic partnership with Microsoft. The episode explores AI transformation, sovereign cloud, and leveraging sovereignty as a...
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Egon Zehnder Christoph Wollersheim How Agentic AI Squares the HR Pyramid
In this episode, James Caton interviews Christoph Wollersheim from Egon Zehnder, discussing the impact of AI on organizational structures and leadership. They explore how AI is reshaping traditional pyramid structures into rectangles, the roles of AI builders and transformers, and the importance…
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Unveiling KPMG Workbench: The Hidden Engine Powering Next-Gen AI across Industries
Most companies overlook a game-changing secret behind their AI success — but KPMG's Cherie Gartner reveals how strategically embedding Microsoft's AI tools has transformed their entire operation. Imagine leveraging AI not just for clients, but first for your own teams, creating a ripple effect of...
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Pinecone CEO Ashutosh - Why RAG beats Finetuning LLMs, and more
In this episode with Pinecone CEO Ash Ashutosh, James explores why Pinecone stands out in the AI landscape. Pinecone is designed to handle billions of vectors with low latency, transforming data into actionable knowledge, thus enhancing business processes and decision-making. James speaks with…
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EPAM's Dmitry Tikhomirov on Agentic AI in Industry
This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Dmitry Tikhomirov, VP, Head of Cloud Technology and Delivery, EMEA and APAC, EPAM Systems, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry. We discuss: • a project from the…
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NTTDATA's Charlie Doubek on Agentic AI in Industry
This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Charlie Doubek, Global VP, Agentic AI Leader, Cloud and Security, NTT DATA, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry. We discuss: • how multi-agent models are revolutionizing...
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LTIMindtree's Sheba Fernando on Agentic AI in Industry
This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Sheba Fernando, Vice President, AI Solutions and Presales, LTIMindtree, on the Agentic conversations she is having in Industry. We discuss: • an example of how Agentic AI transformed the...
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Capgemini Invent CEO Roshan Gya on Agentic AI Industry
This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Roshan Gya, CEO Capgemini Invent, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry. We discuss:• the shift towards AI as a utility, and helping clients understand which parts of…
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PWC's Diego Jarne on Agentic AI in Industry
This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Diego Jarne, Principal, at PWC US, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry. We discuss: how Agentic AI is reshaping PwC's business model, moving from billable hours to...
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EY's Ed Bobrin on Agentic AI in Industry
This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Ed Bobrin, Executive Director, Technology Consulting, AI & Data, EY LLC, on the Agentic conversations he is having in Industry. We discuss: the value of Agentic AI to integrate apps in…
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Microsoft's Eleni Rachaniotou on Agentic AI in Manufacturing
This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below.James Caton interviews Eleni Rachaniotou, Manufacturing Industry Leader at Microsoft, on conversations he is having with customer about Agentic AI.We discuss how: Agentic AI bridges the digital divide between IT...
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Microsoft's Mike Edmonds on Agentic AI in Retail
James Caton interviews Mike Edmonds, Retail Industry Leader at Microsoft, on the topics he is seeing in the Retail. Human-Centered Approach to Agentic AI: how Estee Lauder and other companies are implementing agentic AI to enhance consumer insights and improve marketing efficiency. Spectrum of AI...
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Microsoft's Rick Lievano on Agentic AI in Telco
This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Rick Lievano, Telco Industry CTO at Microsoft, on the Agentic trends he is seeing in the Telco Industry; AI Adoption in Telcos: Rick Lievano discusses how telcos are becoming early…
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Microsoft's Daragh Morrissey on Agentic AI in Banking Financial Services Insurance
This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Daragh Morrissey, Banking and Financial Services Industry Leader at Microsoft, on Agentic AI trends in he is seeing in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance industries....
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Microsoft Byungsu Kim on Agentic AI in Gaming
This interview is part of a Microsoft Agentic AI Playbook, the download link is below. James Caton interviews Byungsu Kim, Gaming Industry Leader at Microsoft, on conversations he is having with customer about Agentic AI. Generative AI in Gaming: Explore how generative AI is transforming game...
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Monetize Your LLM
Learn how many enterprises have monetized their LLMs! Hazem El-Hammamy from Microsoft shares how you can leverage Azure AI Foundry to monetize your LLMs, SLMs, and other agentic IP. We discuss: Model Catalog: Access to first-party and third-party models like GPT-4, Meta's Llama, and more. Models…
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Transforming Telco with GenAI: Proximus and TCS's GitHub Copilot Journey
Host James Caton speaks with leaders from TCS and Proximus to explore how they are leveraging GitHub Copilot to transform IT service delivery in the telco sector. By integrating Microsoft generative AI solutions, these companies are achieving remarkable results that align with industry standards....
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Building Hope: The UN and LTIMindtree Transform Refugee Response with Azure OpenAI
Host James Caton, and Deepak Khosla at LTIMindtree, discuss how the UN High Commission for Refugees uses Azure OpenAI to accelerate on-the-ground crisis response around the world, bringing hope and relief to the most vulnerable in their greatest time of need. This episode covers: How implementing...
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Wipro Cleared for Takeoff! Inside Airport GenAI Initiatives
Join James Caton in an insightful conversation with Swapnil Belhe, the Head of Generative AI Center of Excellence at Wipro, as they delve into the transformative influence of generative AI on the airport experience. Achieving up to 40% gains w/ Azure OpenAI Service. Improving the customer...
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Bravent on Deploying Azure OpenAI in a Confidential, Bilingual Environment
James chats with Mario López Baratas, VP & Chief Innovation Officer at Bravent about the power of Azure OpenAI Service to transform industry. Tune in to learn: How Azure OpenAI Service is enabled for an on-premises environment, with confidential customer data.The impact of generative AI in a...
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Anya FitzGibbon and TCS on a Persona-based Approach for Azure OpenAI Service
James Caton chats with Anya FitzGibbon - Head of Data Governance and Delivery at Endeavour Energy. Together, they discuss the ideation, adoption, and company-wide embrace of their Azure OpenAI Service solution. Listen now to learn: How TCS helped Endeavour Energy build an internal solution...
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The Microsoft GenerateNow! podcast where we meet the people leading the Generative AI revolution. James Caton, Head of AI for Global System Integrator Partners at Microsoft, speaks with Customers and Partners to discuss their AI, GenAI and Copilot projects. Connect with James at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcaton/
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