Digital Lounge
Connecting people and technology, we examine the tools and tactics that can drive real-world enterprise digital transformation. Business transformation experts from Crimson and elsewhere explore both the latest tools from Microsoft (including Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Azure) as well as the current challenges of managing change and building digital capabilities within organisations faced with ever-accelerating change. Exploring Microsoft tools and the people challenges that are shaping digital transformation. Expect updates on the latest news from Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure and current staff hiring and retention strategies.
Episodes

Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Join us as we explore the findings of the world's largest and longest-running survey of senior technology decision-makers, the Nash Squared Digital Leadership Report. Over the past quarter-century, the opinions of over 50,000 tech leaders have crafted this comprehensive research, providing an unparalleled view of the current global tech landscape.

Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Struggling to align your B2B sales and marketing? Looking to boost your sales pipeline? In just 20 minutes, discover PowerPack, the game-changing solution by ClickDimensions.Join us to explore how PowerPack transforms B2B sales and marketing, harnessing the potential of Microsoft's Power Platform. Learn how it engages decision-makers at the right moment, qualifies leads effectively, and boosts visibility, all while unifying your sales and marketing efforts within one platform.Say goodbye to the age-old challenge of aligning sales and marketing – tune in now and supercharge your profitability! Featuring guests Martin Gallagher and Jamie Drysdale

Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Microsoft rolled out its highly anticipated 2023 Wave Release 2 earlier this month. Crimson has been busy advising customers on how to leverage the latest enhancements. Join us as we assess some of the most critical updates in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Discover how these innovations have already started to reshape IT strategies and gain insights into what’s coming in 2024. The question remains: are you ready for what’s next?

Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Tune in as we dive into the insights from the Microsoft Power Platform Conference, which took place in Las Vegas.In this episode, we'll be unpacking all the thrilling highlights from the event, shedding light on the most recent advancements in Power Platform and Dynamics 365 CE. Get ready to gain a comprehensive understanding of how these updates will shape your journey in the upcoming months.But that's not all! We'll also unravel the invaluable tips and tricks unveiled during the conference that will empower you and help your organisation save time and money.Whether you're a seasoned pro or just beginning your journey with Power Platform, this podcast is your ticket to staying in the know and making the most of these game-changing developments. So, grab your headphones, and let's dive into the world of Power Platform innovation!

Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Join us as we delve into the capabilities of Process Advisor within Power Automate. Discover how this under-utilised feature can optimise your business processes by looking at the systems and data already in place. Taking the guesswork away from automation, Process Advisor provides an unbiased view of which tasks could be prime for automation.Plus, are you finding it challenging to stay on top of Microsoft updates?Don’t worry; we’re here to talk you through how you can best manage Microsoft updates, from selecting the frequency of your updates to sandbox environments and finding out about the releases and updates that will most impact you.

Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Are you looking to grow your organisation but struggling to find skilled technologists?In 2019 Crimson made the strategic decision to set up its apprenticeship programme, the Crimson Academy.In this session, we will explore whether an apprenticeship program could be right for your organisation. We will explain how apprenticeships can solve technology skills shortages, diversify your workforce, and help with succession planning. Together with our Academy founder and Digital Native, our expert training provider, we’ll examine what funding is available and the practical first steps necessary for success. Join us as we share lessons and insights from our journey to becoming a multi-award-winning IT apprenticeship programme.

Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Join us for an insightful 25-minute podcast episode where we dive into the world of AI in higher education. Microsoft experts unveil quick-win use cases, bridging people and technology. Discover how AI can revolutionise student attraction, recruitment, onboarding, wellbeing, and alumni relations. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the power of AI for your institution's success. Get in touch here.

Friday Jul 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
In this episode, we explore Microsoft Copilot for Dynamics 365 and how Microsoft's AI is going to change everything. Plus we explore Microsoft Fabric - is it a rebrand of previous Microsoft data tools or something completely different? We unpick the hype from reality.

Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
On Crimson's new podcast we ask guests where they see low-code/no-code software going next to help accelerate digital transformation, and where the employment opportunities are. Want Microsoft funding support on a low-code project? Get in touch here.