FinOps - You can't tool your way out of bad cloud habits

Feeling the Vibe? How Non-Developers Are Building Apps

Vibe coding promises a tempting idea. Describe the app you want, let AI build it, and suddenly anyone can become a creator! Building something that works is one thing, but building something you can trust is another... In this episode, Alex and Jason are joined by Gio and Jacek to explore how non-developers are using AI to build apps, automate annoying tasks, and turn domain knowledge into working software. They unpack what vibe coding actually is, why “prompt and pray” only gets you so far, and how a more structured approach can turn AI from a clever toy into a genuinely useful collaborator. For anyone who has an idea, a problem to solve, or a recurring task they would love to automate, this episode might be what encourages you to stop waiting and start experimenting.

Are You Oversubscribed? The Hidden Costs of SaaS Sprawl

We're back with a question every business should be asking right now: Are you oversubscribed? We're joined by Julian Kuiper and Robert Whyte to unpack the increasing challenge of SaaS sprawl. Whether it's hidden subscriptions, shadow IT, overlapping tools, or a myriad of other reasons, the uncomfortable truth is that many organisations are paying for far more software than they realise. Subscription software can be both a huge advantage and a serious management headache. If you've ever looked at a software bill and thought “hang on, what even is this?”, this one is for you! You can follow our guests on LinkedIn: * Julien - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julienkuijper/ * Robert - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-whyte-a401b959/

Agentic AI Is not really about agents

In this episode of Optimise to Innovate, we cut through the hype around agentic AI and ask the big question: is this the future of business process transformation, or just generative AI with a very enthusiastic to-do list? Expert guests Alex Waldhaus and Seva Shchepanskyi explore why agentic AI is not really about agents at all, but about better process design, stronger data foundations, sensible governance, and knowing when to keep humans firmly in the loop. From data platforms, governance, and change management to observability, human-in-the-loop design, and the risks of treating AI like magic instead of engineering it like a system, this conversation grounds the topic in real-world execution and practical examples. A great listen for anyone who wants smarter automation and fewer meetings where someone says the word transformation 14 times... You can follow our guests on LinkedIn: * https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-waldhaus-5a5174115/ * https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsevolod-shchepanskyi/

FinOps - You can't tool your way out of bad cloud habits

FinOps is not just spreadsheets and frowning, and this episode is proof! We dive into the people side of cloud cost control, the habits that actually work, and the common mistakes that quietly burn budget. This episode is very practical, with plenty to steal for your own teams. If your cloud bill has ever made you wince, this one will feel very familiar.  Want to suggest a topic for discussion on a future episode?  Simply email Alex and Jason on o2i@softwareone.com.

Optimise to Innovate - What's coming up.

Not every tech investment leads to innovation, but it should... Join your hosts, Alex Galbraith and Jason Gray for the launch episode of the new Optimise to Innovate podcast from SoftwareOne. SoftwareOne helps organisations maximise the value from their investments in technology.  In this launch episode, Alex and Jason share detail on what you can expect to experience during this series.  A series that will focus on how technology investments, that are designed to solve business problems and drive innovation, can often transform from enablers to obstacles, and what you can do to navigate this challenge. Want to suggest a topic for discussion on a future episode?  Simply email Alex and Jason on o2i@softwareone.com.  Don't forget to hit the subscribe button on your favourite platform to get the latest episodes first.