DLA Piper TechLaw Podcast Series

Latest Episodes:

The evolution and accountability of Diversity and Inclusion within the tech industry Aug 07, 2020

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Jiun Kimm from Samsung NEXT joins one of our partners, Luca Gori, to explore the importance of technology in the evolution and accountability of diversity and inclusion and how the findings from our European Technology Index 2020 relate to this highly topical subject.

TechLaw Podcast: Future regulation for artificial intelligence Sep 03, 2019

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In episode 23 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, Consultant at DLA Piper, Lord Tim Clement-Jones is joined by Ed Thomas from GlobalData Plc. to discuss the regulatory framework likely to govern future innovation in AI-related technologies. Ed Thomas, Principal Analyst technology thematic research for GlobalData Plc., speaks to DLA Piper Consultant, Lord Tim Clement-Jones, about trending AI technologies; the types of enterprise risk arising as a result of the use of these technologies and how businesses should approach their adoption to ensure an ethical approach.

TechLaw Podcast: Transforming payment solutions for platform businesses with Paybase Aug 27, 2019

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In episode 22 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, DLA Piper Partner, Chloe Forster, and Co-Founder of Paybase, Anna Tsyupko, discuss the challenges commonly faced by platform businesses and how to drive diversity and inclusion in an organisation.

TechLaw Podcast: Driving diversity through technology Aug 06, 2019

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With companies starting to realise the importance of diversity and inclusion, not only for business, but for wider society, how can positive action create a competitive advantage? DLA Piper Legal Director, Katherine Gibson, speaks to Laura Da Silva Gomes, Founder and Director of WePlayFair.org, as she highlights the duty companies have in creating a level playing field in both business and sports.

TechLaw Podcast: How tech is shaping the future of retail. Apr 23, 2019

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Within the retail market, technology has been causing disruption for many years, impacting the way customers shop and how retailers run their businesses around the world. One of our partners, Chloe Forster discusses the innovative use of tech in retail with Economist, Liliana Danila, and Crime and Security Advisor, James Martin, both from the British Retail Consortium. Chloe Forster will also be moderating a session on the subject at our upcoming European Technology Summit in October 2019.

TechLaw Podcast: The Future of Cryptoassets Apr 12, 2019

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Episode 19 of our TechLaw podcast series explores the future of the cryptoassets industry as we prepare for our European Technology Summit on 15th October 2019. One of our partners, Bryony Widdup, is joined by Executive Director & Board Member at Global Digital Finance, Teana Baker-Taylor, to discuss the steps being taken to build an understanding of the risks and opportunities presented by tokens and digital currencies and the progress being made towards creating a credible, regulated industry.

The Future of FinTech Apr 12, 2019

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In Episode 18 of our TechLaw podcast series, Co-Founder of Zopa, Giles Andrews, joins Martin Bartlam to share insights on trends in the peer-to-peer lending market and the challenges presented by launching a business in an initially unregulated industry. Whilst highlighting the importance of the role of collaboration in innovation and, in particular, working collaboratively with the regulator in order to develop an offering which can be trusted by the consumer.

The opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in the private/public sectors - Part 2 Apr 02, 2019

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DLA Piper’s Chloe Forster and Gary Barnett of Global Data Plc conclude their discussion on digital transformation in the second part of episode 17 of our TechLaw podcast. With data management and governance at the heart of digital transformation, a fundamental shift is required at the core of all businesses in order to harness the true transformative impact of tech-driven disruptions. Continuing the conversation in Part 2, Chief Analyst at Global Data Plc, Gary Barnett and DLA Piper’s Chloe Forster explore the powerful possibilities data appreciation can have for digital transformation and the importance of collaboration in helping deliver more efficient projects in the future.

The opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in the private/public sectors - Part 1 Apr 01, 2019

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When it comes to disruptive technology such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, process automation and the Internet of Things, the future is already here and having a profound impact across all industries, particularly in the financial services industry and public sector. In Part 1, DLA Piper’s Chloe Forster is joined by Chief Analyst at Global Data Plc, Gary Barnett, to discuss the impact digital transformation is having on the customer experience, along with the challenges and opportunities companies face when embracing these advanced technologies.

Cloud computing, cybersecurity & supercomputers; a changeable future Jan 15, 2019

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With Brexit looming, the future of cloud computing is unclear. But with careful planning, could this have a beneficial impact on tech investments? DLA Piper’s Jan Meents speaks to Dirk Scheumann, General Counsel at ATOS, about how these changes in the constantly shifting IT landscape, along with cybersecurity concerns and developments in the use of supercomputers, are leading the market outlook for the better.