The DEX Show: A Show for IT Change Makers

In this special episode, Tom enjoys a thought-provoking conversation with Raphael Anthamatten, Senior IT Director, and Nina Zellweger, Corporate Social Responsibility Lead, both from Nexthink. They delve into Nexthink's journey towards sustainability, focusing on the integration of Nexthink's own green IT technolgoies into their IT operations.  Happy Earth Day!Explore Sustainable IT with Nexthink here (https://www.nexthink.com/solutions/sustainable-it)For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

In this Reality Bytes, Sergio Mylius, a solution consultant at Nexthink, joins Sean, Oriana and Tom to share his insights on the advantages IT professionals bring when transitioning to software vendors. Sergio emphasizes the value of real-life experiences and challenges faced in IT operations, highlighting the importance of understanding connection points within organizations. He also encourages listeners to embrace career changes and learning from mistakes and experiments, and shares some amazing insights on the power of DEX.For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Tim and Tom met up in person at Nexthink’s Boston HQ to weclome Patti Blackstaffe (CEO,  GlobalSway) for her second appearance on the DEX Show. Delving into the impact of digital change on traditional leadership paradigms, Patti explores the convergence of forces reshaping businesses today, from technological advancements to shifting workforce dynamics. Highlighting the imperative for leaders to adapt in a digitally-driven landscape, she emphasizes the need for strategic leadership plans aligned with organizational objectives. Moreover, Patti sheds light on bridging the communication gap between technical practitioners and leadership, offering actionable insights for individuals to enhance their communication skills and deliver value within their organizations.For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

In this Reality Bytes, Megan, Tim, Oriana, Sean and Tom dive into the nuances of digital transformation and digital dexterity. The discussion unfolds around the criticality of purpose-driven digital adoption projects, emphasizing the intersection of technology with business objectives and the underlying human element in successful digital transitions. Tim shares insights from his experience, advocating for a foundational stability before embarking on significant digital changes, while Megan highlights the importance of engaging and enabling employees from the onset. The conversation transitions into strategies for enhancing user adoption and experience, including the potential of gamification and continuous feedback, shared by Sean and Oriana.Check out the brand new DEX Certifications here and Tim's article on digital adoption here.For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Andrew Hewitt (Principal Analyst, Forrester) returns to the DEX Show for the third time! First off, Tim, Tom and Andrew discuss Nexthink’s recent acquisition of AppLearn, and the pivotal role of digital adoption software to the future of the DEX space. Andrew then explores the importance of seamless user experiences and the integration of generative AI in DEX solutions, emphasizing AI's potential to transform IT professionals into "rock stars" by streamlining tasks, reducing costs, and enhancing user satisfaction. Another vintage conversation with a favorite DEX Show guest. For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

In this episode, Tim, Tom and Dina enjoy a fantastic conversation with Tracy Downer, Customer Success Director at Nexthink. Together they explore Tracy's diverse career path, from finance to predictive modeling software, leading to her current role in tech. Tracy shares insights on working successfully with customers, embracing technology, and the evolving role of IT. The discussion also touches on challenges faced by women in tech, the impact of AI and automation, and the importance of culture in the industry. Tracy's favorite aspect of being a Nexthinker? The people.

Tim Flower warmly welcomes Katrina Macdermid, Co-founder & Director, and Wesley Eugene, SVP, both from HIT Global, as they embark on a transformative journey down IT's own Yellow Brick Road.Their focus lies on the endeavor to Humanize IT, aiming to bridge the gap between employees and technology through education in human-centered design. Together, Katrina and Wesley underscore the pivotal role of intentional employee experiences in fostering successful IT transformations. They also offer insights into the evolution of IT service management practices, drawing an intriguing parallel between their mission and the iconic journey undertaken by Dorothy and her companions in the Wizard of Oz.For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

The entire RB team gets together to delve into Industry Cloud Platforms. Tim kicks the discussion off by detailing the evolution of cloud computing from the abacus on up before the panel turns the benefits of Industry Cloud Platforms for vertical markets like healthcare and finance, adderesses the differentiation between various cloud services, and much more besides! A vintage Reality Bytes discussion.Check out Tim's new YouTube channel, 'The Proactive IT Guy': https://www.youtube.com/@TheProactiveITGuyFor more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Tim and Tom are joined by Tom Rodgers & Logan Stelly from Edward Jones to explore the evolving landscape of the EUC career. They share their journey from humble beginnings to roles pivotal in enhancing digital and user experience within the financial services sector. The conversation highlights the importance of staying ahead in technology, embracing proactive IT strategies, and the transformative power of user experience design.For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Jon Cairns (Senior Vice President for Technical Services, Nexthink) is welcomed by Dina, Sean and Tom as a first time guest, to discuss what is fast becoming a very timely and significant topic: DEX maturity and the cultural components for successful DEX application inside organizations. In addition, Jon elaborates on the evolution of customer success and emphasizes understanding and delivering on business outcomes as the essence of effective support. A great Reality Bytes debut from a Nexthink legend! For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

In this DEX Show exclusive, Tim and Tom delve into Nexthink's recent acquisition of AppLearn with AppLearn CEO Andrew Avanessian.Avanessian explains the inside story of the exciting acquisition, its huge significance for the digital employe experience (DEX) space, and the shared vision of AppLearn and Nexthink together. Read more about the acquisition here. For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Following the immense buzz around the launch of Apple Vision Pro, Oriana, Dina and Sean join Tom to dive into the timely topic of augmented reality (AR) and its potential future impact in the workplace, DEX and beyond! Check out Experience Everywhere on-demand here: https://nexthink.com/experience/replays For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

GSK's Sarah Jones, Global Director of Senior Technology, and HCLTech's Komal Verma, Senior Manager of Digital Workplace Products and Strategy, join Tom to delve into the pivotal role of Digital Employee Experience (DEX) in supporting GSK's extensive workforce of 90,000 employees across 200 sites.They specifically explore how IT initiatives are facilitating GSK's relocation to central London, where they aim to establish one of the most advanced, healthy, and sustainable corporate workplaces in the world as their brand new headquarters.This episode offers a deep dive into the integration of technology with real-world workplace dynamics at GSK, highlighting the ongoing evolution of DEX within the corporate environment.Check out Experience Everywhere on-demand (including Sarah's presentation) here: https://nexthink.com/experience/replays For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

It’s always a special occasion when the Reality Bites team gets to welcome Sam Gantner (Chief Product Officer, Nexthink), to the table – and what better way to open our famous show-within-a-show-within-a-show for 2024?Sam shares his industry and company highlights of 2023, reflecting on the fast evolving DEX landscape, delves into emerging trends, and gives some fascinating sneak peeks into Nexthink's plans and ambitions for the new year, including (of course) some very exciting insights into product and technology developments.Find out more about the incredible Nexthink Flow here: https://nexthink.com/platform/flow Check out Experience Everywhere on-demand (including Jason's amazing presentation) here: https://nexthink.com/experience/replays For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Tim and Tom kick off recording for the new year with guest Matt Robinson, IT Service Operations Manager at Collinson Group.The trio delve into the evolution of IT service desks, discussing the shift towards proactive and low-contact solutions. Matt also shares insights from his recent travels in Asia and draws parallels between personal journeys and the proactive IT mindset. The conversation goes on to explore the impact of emerging technologies, AI, and the challenges of maintaining technological literacy in the workplace. Get ready for a deep dive into the future of IT service operations and the importance of staying ahead in the digital landscape. Check out our new show page here (or just search for us on LinkedIn)For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

After a short Christmas break, Reality Bytes is back, as the team gathers to discuss predictions for the coming year.The epsiode covers AI investment, Gartner Magic Quadrants, sci-fi movie prophecies.... and more!For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

Happy 2024 everyone! In this exciting first DEX Show episode of the new year, Tim and Tom dive into the world of Nexthink’s much heralded, powerful new orchestration engine Flow, with special guest Jason Bentz, Design Experience Senior Manager at Accenture. Jason, overseeing the digital experience of 750,000 endpoints at Accenture, sheds light on how Flow is already helping to revolutionize their approach to defining a good user experience.It's a must-listen and a great way to kick off another year of the DEX Show...Find out more about the incredible Nexthink Flow here: https://nexthink.com/platform/flow Check out Experience Everywhere on-demand (including Jason's amazing presentation) here: https://nexthink.com/experience/replays For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com).To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

OK everyone here's one last fantasic BONUS episode to see out the year. This was a great conversation with Nexthink's Pedro Bados (founder and CEO) and Yassine Zaied (Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer) about the emergence of DEX - as theory, practise and even acroynrm - within Nexthink.We recorded this earlier in the year and had some sound issues. Some hard backend audio work however has rendered the conversation (we hope) both listenable and enjoyable, and it's such a clinching theme for 2023 (when DEX has grown so much in stature and reach) that we wanted to share it before everyone goes on a well-earned break, and the DEX Show prepares for a fantastic and exciting start to 2024. Thanks so much for listening and Happy New Year from everyone here - we look forward to seeing you first thing in January.For more from Pedro on the origin of Nexthink be sure to check out this amazing earlier epsiode "Three Magic Kings" - https://www.nexthink.com/blog/the-dex-show-podcast-9-the-three-magic-kings For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com)To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.

It’s the Reality Bytes team end-of-2023 podcast party and everyone is invited! A full house – featuring Tim, Tom, Oriana, Dina, Megan and Sean – all show up to consider the year from a personal and technological perspective both.They discuss personal highlights, plus the dominant tech and industry themes of 2023, encompassing change, finance, purpose, authenticity, "rizz", AI (of course) and much much more.. It’s the last Reality Bytes of 2023 so huge thanks to everyone for listening and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Geoffrey Wright (Global Solution Owner - GenAI and Digital Experience, Mondelēz International) returns to the show for another end of year review. It's everyone’s favorite guest and one of the funnest epsiodes we get to make – a fantastic way to close off the official DEX Show series for 2023 (though we’ll be back with a last Reality Bytes next week). A must-listen! For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com)To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to the Digital Employee Experience Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Digital Employee Experience in your favorite podcast player.