In our "Making Sense of AI in 2025" webinar, our host Gert Jan van Halem and experts discussed three key trends shaping the future of AI: Agentic AI, AI-Augmented Development, and Compliance & Sovereignty. Each session provided valuable insights into how AI is evolving, its impact on industries, and the challenges and opportunities it presents.

Did you miss the webinar? Listen to the podcast version to access the key takeaways from each session and learn how to build an AI strategy that makes sense using the TechRadar by Devoteam.

In this episode of the CIO Confessions podcast, host Gert Jan van Halem sits down with Rasmus Rasmussen, Demant's VP (Enterprise Platforms, Infrastructure & Security), a global leader in hearing healthcare. This episode explores the unique challenges and opportunities of leading IT within a company dedicated to empowering millions through the richness of sound. Discover how Rasmus deals with the complexities of a global organisation spanning hearing care retail, hearing aid manufacturing, and diagnostic products.

Learn about Demant's divisionalised IT structure, designed to align closely with diverse business needs, and the strategic approach to managing global IT platforms and infrastructure... Gain valuable insights into balancing innovation with the sensitive nature of healthcare and the critical importance of data security, particularly in light of past cybersecurity incidents... This episode also delves into Demant's unique, research-driven culture, the challenges of attracting IT talent in a niche market, and their global strategy for building a cohesive team across diverse geographical locations.

• The importance of aligning IT strategy closely with diverse business units in a complex organisation.
• The critical and often underestimated role of IT security, especially in sensitive sectors like healthcare.
• The ongoing balancing act between leveraging cloud technologies and maintaining on-premises infrastructure, driven by factors like cost and specific workload requirements.
• The significance of people, both the end-users and the IT team, in driving success, even within a deeply technical company.
• The unique challenges and innovative solutions required for attracting and retaining IT talent in niche markets and across global locations.

In this episode of the CIO Confessions podcast, host Gert Jan van Halem sits down with Thijs Baars, Last Mile Solution's Chief Technology Officer. Thijs is passionate about the transformative power of IT, data, and AI/ML, seeing them as critical drivers for organisations to thrive in this new era. At Last Mile Solutions, he is committed to leveraging technology as a competitive edge, driving strategic growth and innovation.

In this new episode, Thijs discusses the challenges of scaling their platform to handle increasing transaction volumes while balancing stability and innovation. He explains the decision to move towards cloud infrastructure, driven by the need to optimise team efficiency and leverage cloud-based tooling. The conversation also explores emerging challenges like QR code fraud and the importance of thinking "two steps ahead" when managing fast-growing technology companies. Thijs offers insights into balancing immediate needs with long-term strategic planning within the e-mobility industry.

5 lessons you will learn from this episode:

• E-mobility is a rapidly growing and socially relevant industry.
• Scaling technology requires strategic shifts.
• Balancing innovation and stability is crucial.
• The cloud is a game-changer for operational efficiency.
• Fraud and security are emerging challenges in e-mobility.