Optimise to Innovate
Claim This Podcastby Alex Galbraith & Jason Gray
Podcast Overview
<p>Not every technology investment leads to innovation, but it should.</p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to Optimise to Innovate, the podcast from SoftwareOne for technology leaders who want to turn cloud, AI and software investments into measurable business value.</p><p><br></p><p>Join Alex Galbraith, Jason Gray and expert guests as they explore why well-intended technology programmes can sometimes become costly, complex or difficult to scale, and what organisations can do to get them back on track.</p><p><br></p><p>Across the series, we discuss cloud investment, AI adoption and Agentic AI, software estate management, SaaS sprawl, FinOps, cloud cost control and the practical decisions that help businesses move from optimisation to innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>Each episode brings honest conversation, real-world lessons and practical guidance for leaders who want technology to drive progress, not create more friction.</p><p><br></p><p>Have a topic you would like us to discuss? Email Alex and Jason at <a href="mailto:o2i@softwareone.com">o2i@softwareone.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Optimise to Innovate on your favourite podcast platform to get the latest episodes first.</p><p><br></p><p><b>New to the show? Start with these three episodes</b></p><p><b>For AI leaders:</b> Agentic AI Is Not Really About Agents<br> <b>For CIOs/CFOs:</b> FinOps, You Can’t Tool Your Way Out of Bad Cloud Habits<br> <b>For IT and procurement leaders:</b> Are You Oversubscribed?</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 1, 2026
Agentic AI, Agentic AI, Agentic AI, and other things...
Get in touch with Alex & Jason! AI used to chat. Now it’s starting to do the work. In this episode of Optimise to Innovate, Alex and Jason step back from the agentic AI hype and ask what happens when organisations actually start running this stuff at scale, because one agent is interesting, but a thousand agents is an operating model... We explore the real-world challenges behind agentic AI, from governance, control planes and non-human identities, to trust, explainability, token costs an...
May 26, 2026
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, ...
April 22, 2026
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...
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- What is Optimise to Innovate?
<p>Not every technology investment leads to innovation, but it should.</p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to Optimise to Innovate, the podcast from SoftwareOne for technology leaders who want to turn cloud, AI and software investments into measurable business value.</p><p><br></p><p>Join Alex Galbraith, Jason Gray and expert guests as they explore why well-intended technology programmes can sometimes become costly, complex or difficult to scale, and what organisations can do to get them back on track.</p><p><br></p><p>Across the series, we discuss cloud investment, AI adoption and Agentic AI, software estate management, SaaS sprawl, FinOps, cloud cost control and the practical decisions that help businesses move from optimisation to innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>Each episode brings honest conversation, real-world lessons and practical guidance for leaders who want technology to drive progress, not create more friction.</p><p><br></p><p>Have a topic you would like us to discuss? Email Alex and Jason at <a href="mailto:o2i@softwareone.com">o2i@softwareone.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Optimise to Innovate on your favourite podcast platform to get the latest episodes first.</p><p><br></p><p><b>New to the show? Start with these three episodes</b></p><p><b>For AI leaders:</b> Agentic AI Is Not Really About Agents<br> <b>For CIOs/CFOs:</b> FinOps, You Can’t Tool Your Way Out of Bad Cloud Habits<br> <b>For IT and procurement leaders:</b> Are You Oversubscribed?</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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