ALSO's AI Podcast (EN)

S3: E2: Who Wins… and Who Gets Left Behind?

In Episode 2 of ALSO's AI Podcast Season 3 with HP, host Morgan Galand-Jones explores the AI divide and what may happen when one business embraces AI while another waits. Together with Brad Winston from HP and Daniel Alonso from ALSO, the discussion looks at AI adoption, competitiveness, skills, budget, security and complexity challenges, why training and technology investment need to work together, and how resellers can differentiate through expertise, services and customer relationships. Podcast available in English. Learn more www.also.com

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S3:E1: The hidden cost of AI

In Season 3, episode 1 of ALSO's AI Podcast, host Morgan Galand-Jones is joined by Jake Wang from HP and Federico Ascoli from ALSO to discuss where AI creates value and where human judgement remains essential. The episode explores productivity, dependency, critical thinking, verification of AI output, copilot versus autopilot thinking, and how local AI processing, enterprise security and AI PCs can support responsible adoption. Podcast available in English. Learn more www.also.com

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S2: E3: AI‑driven workstations: Governance, skills & security

In this episode of ALSO's AI Podcast, host Henrik Asserhave is joined by Meggie Hakim (Lenovo), Jörg Roskowetz (AMD), and Idriss Itoua-Ipemba (ALSO) to explore how AI-driven workstations are transforming the way organizations work with AI locally. The discussion covers Lenovo ThinkStation workstations powered by AMD, hybrid AI strategies, security concepts like Zero Trust and ThinkShield, and how businesses can move from AI proof of concept to real-world deployment. The guests also share practical use cases from manufacturing, banking, retail, and customer support, showing how local AI can deliver speed, control, and scalability. www.also.com

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S2:E2: Building Tomorrow’s AI‑ready datacenters

How do you make AI work in the real world — across workstations, datacenters, and the cloud? In Season 2, episode 2 of ALSO’s AI Podcast, host Henrik Asserhave is joined by Simone Larsson (Lenovo), Alexandra Asanache (Lenovo), Jan Baumann (AMD), and Tim Holst-Karlsen (ALSO) to explore AI-driven workstations and their role within a hybrid AI strategy. Discover how local AI delivers speed, security, and control, how it complements datacenter and cloud environments, and how organizations can move from proof of concept to real business value. The episode highlights practical use cases and gives clear guidance on how resellers can support customers in starting and scaling their AI journey. www.also.com

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S2:E1: From legacy to AI‑ready - Refresh the PC fleet

In this episode of the ALSO AI Podcast, experts from ALSO, Lenovo, and AMD discuss the shift from traditional PCs to AI-powered devices. They explore why local AI processing matters for privacy, security, efficiency, and cost, and explain how NPUs, hybrid AI models, and new service solutions are shaping the future of IT fleets. A practical conversation for IT resellers and customers looking to understand the real business value of AI PCs. www.also.com

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S1:E6: Copilot + Agents – Transforming Workflows with AI

In this episode, host Frank Lutzke delves into the transformative synergy of Copilot and AI Agents, unveiling how these technologies are reshaping business workflows and enhancing automation. Tim Nagels from Microsoft and Ognian Dantchev and Martin Bense from ALSO join the discussion, sharing their expert insights on the practical applications of AI-driven tools. From boosting productivity to streamlining operations, this episode provides a comprehensive exploration of how Copilot and Agents are revolutionizing the way we work. www.also.com ALSO AI Academy Modern Work for Partners - Microsoft 365 Copilot practice development

S1:E5: Partner Story – Real-World AI Success with ALSO Partners

Join host Frank Lutzke as he talks with Lea Lipovsek from Microsoft, Tom van der Oord from Hello, and Zuriel Neslo from ALSO about how their partnerships are leveraging AI to tackle real business challenges. This episode highlights inspiring stories of innovation and collaboration, showcasing how AI-driven solutions are boosting productivity and enhancing customer experiences. www.also.com ALSO AI Academy online courses Great Co-pilot Journey SMB Work Trend Index M365 Copilot Wave 2: Spring Release One Pager Agents Use Cases & Learnings Measuring the impact of Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI at Microsoft - Inside Track Blog Microsoft 365 Copilot impact report | Microsoft Learn New sales agents accessible in Microsoft 365 Copilot help teams close more deals, faster | Microsoft 365 Blog Transform work with autonomous agents across your business processes - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog

S1:E4: AI & Cybersecurity – Smarter Defense in a Digital World

In this episode, host Frank Lutzke is joined by Jelena Bratic from Microsoft and Jermund Ottermo from ALSO to explore how AI is transforming cybersecurity. Discover how AI helps detect threats faster, supports compliance, and strengthens defense strategies across industries—all while keeping humans in the loop. www.also.com ALSO AI Academy online courses Cybersecurity Platform - ALSO Holding AG Microsoft announces new European digital commitments - Microsoft On the Issues Microsoft unveils Microsoft Security Copilot agents and new protections for AI | Microsoft Microsoft Security Blog | Digital Security Tips and Solutions How to Become a Microsoft Copilot for Security Ninja: The Complete Level 400 Training Microsoft’s Brad Smith on digital resilience during geopolitical volatility

S1:E3: AI for Non-Profit organizations

In this episode Frank Lutzke explores the potential of AI in the non-profit sector with guests Angela Barbieri from ALSO and Kevin León from Microsoft. They discuss how AI can revolutionize operations and enhance the impact of non-profit organizations, providing valuable insights for professionals in this field. www.also.com Further information can be found here: Microsoft Non Profit Offers https://nonprofit.microsoft.com/

S1:E2: Key innovations in Azure AI: Practical applications

This episode highlights specific use cases where Azure AI has improved efficiency, productivity, and customer experiences. Join host Frank Lutzke as he talks with Ognian Dantchev from ALSO and Guy Gregory from Microsoft about the transformative power of Azure AI. www.also.com Further information can be found here: ALSO AI Academy https://cloud.also.mp/de/de/microsoft-also-ai-academy-online-courses/ Azure AI Services https://azure.microsoft.com/products/ai-services/ Azure AI Foundry https://ai.azure.com Content Understanding https://aka.ms/content-understanding Azure AI Agent Service https://aka.ms/MicrosoftLearn_Agents Foundry SDK https://aka.ms/aifoundrysdk Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat https://partner.microsoft.com/blog/article/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-chat Copilot Studio http://aka.ms/copilotstudio EU AI Act https://aka.ms/euaiact Azure AI Content Safety http://aka.ms/contentsafety Responsible AI https://aka.ms/rai Microsoft Learn - Training https://partner.microsoft.com/blog/article/microsoft-partner-skilling-january-2025 Partner Skilling https://partner.microsoft.com/blog/article/microsoft-partner-skilling-january-2025 Expanded Partner Benefits https://partner.microsoft.com/blog/article/benefits-offerings-updates ALSO Managed Services and Solution Assessments https://www.also.com/ec/cms5/en_6000/6000/cloud/ai-platform/index.jsp ALSO Microsoft University https://www.also.com/ec/cms5/de1010/1010anbieter/microsoft/neuigkeiten-und-kampagnen/kampagnen/2023/microsoft_university.jsp ALSO ACMP Simple Marketplace API https://www.also.com/ec/cms5/en_6000/6000/also-cloud-marketplace/index.jsp

S1.E1: One year after launching Microsoft 365 Copilot

Join us on an exciting journey into the future of AI with our host, Frank Lutzke. In this episode, we dive deep into Microsoft 365 Copilot, exploring its real-world applications and impact. Our guests, Angela Byers, from Microsoft, and Jevgeni Tkatsov, from ALSO, shared their insights and experiences. Further information can be found here: ALSO AI Academy ALSO AI Academy online courses Microsoft 365 Copilot resources and features https://cloudpartners.transform.microsoft.com/practices/modern-work/copilot