- 16
- Episodes
- 2
- Ratings
- 2023
- First episode
- 23K
- YouTube views
About Sourcing Enterprise AI
Welcome to "Sourcing Enterprise AI," the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. Join our hosts, John Belden and Kylie Chisholm, every other week as they delve into the topics that matter most to IT decision makers and sourcing professionals. In each episode, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the rapidly evolving AI landscape and acquire practical strategies and fact-based insights to empower your AI decision-making process. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
- Publisher
- UpperEdge
- Category
- technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 12 Sept 2023
- Latest episode
- 13 Aug 2025
Latest episodes
16 episodes in the feed.
13 Aug 2025
Microsoft Ends EA Volume Discounts – What It Means for You
Effective November 1, 2025, Microsoft will eliminate EA volume-based discounts for online services like Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365. Adam Mansfield, Microsoft Practice Leader at UpperEdge, breaks down the impact, why Microsoft is making this change, and how enterprise customers can push back. Learn how this move ties to Microsoft’s motivation to accelerate ARPU growth, increased product adoption and upgrades (Microsoft 365 Copilot, E5), and shift more customers towards an MCA-E or CSP contracting model—and what actions need to be take right now. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/mycompany/verification/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
4 Aug 2025
Microsoft FY25 Q4 Earnings: Beat Expectations driven by Azure Growth and Copilot Adoption
Microsoft closed FY25 with strong revenue growth, fueled by Copilot adoption, E5 momentum, and Azure’s breakout 39% growth. Adam Mansfield, Microsoft Practice Leader at UpperEdge, breaks down the key takeaways from the earnings call, including what the numbers mean for enterprise customers with upcoming renewals or considering in-term purchases. Learn how Microsoft’s focus on moving customers to E5, AI (M365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Copilot Studio…etc.) will shape pricing, commitments, and negotiation leverage in the year ahead. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/mycompany/verification/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
28 Jul 2025
How Generative AI is Reshaping SAP Brownfield Implementations with Ryan McGhee
In this episode of Insights for IT Negotiations, UpperEdge’s Ryan McGhee joins John Belden and Kylie Chisholm to explore how generative AI is influencing SAP S/4HANA brownfield transformations. From productivity claims and risk mitigation to transparency challenges and use case development, the conversation uncovers what IT leaders need to know before engaging their system integrators. Learn how to separate hype from value, ask the right questions, and prepare your environment to fully leverage AI’s potential without sacrificing control or incurring hidden costs. Resources BLOG – Rethinking Transformation Strategy in an AI-First World: AI is Changing SAP Strategy. Is Your Business Ready? (https://upperedge.com/digital-transformation/rethinking-transformation-strategy-in-an-ai-first-world-ai-is-changing-sap-strategy-is-your-business-ready/) BLOG - Brownfield and the AI Gap: What Your SI Isn’t Telling You and Why It’s More Complex Than It Looks (https://upperedge.com/system-integrators/brownfield-and-the-ai-gap-what-your-si-isnt-telling-you-and-why-its-more-complex-than-it-looks/) Want to go deeper? Contact us (https://upperedge.com/contact/) to discuss how we can support your transformation strategy.
5 Apr 2024
In the News: Major AI Headlines from Q1 2024
Welcome to “Sourcing Enterprise AI,” the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. In this week’s episode, co-hosts John Belden and Kylie Chisholm discuss some of the most pressing AI news as of late. From Oracle's push of "free" AI capabilities to the US government's ban of Microsoft Copilot and the EU's updated AI laws, we help IT and Procurement professionals understand how these news events could impact their AI strategy moving forward. For a more tailored conversation that considers your organization's unique needs, reach out to one of our expert advisors to book a discussion, visit upperedge.com/who-we-are/contact-us (https://upperedge.com/who-we-are/contact-us/) and tell us you're coming from Sourcing Enterprise AI! Stay at the forefront of AI sourcing for enterprises and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/mycompany/verification/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
14 Mar 2024
Salesforce Einstein Copilot: Everything Customers Need to Know About the Generative AI Tool
Welcome to “Sourcing Enterprise AI,” the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. In this week’s episode, co-hosts John Belden and Kylie Chisholm sit down with UpperEdge's Salesforce Practice Leader, Adam Mansfield, to discuss Salesforce's recent AI offering - Einstein Copilot. They discuss what Einstein Copilot is, how much Einstein Copilot costs, and the leverage customers have if they want to adopt Einstein Copilot. For a more tailored conversation that considers your organization's unique needs, reach out to Adam (amansfield@upperedge.com) or explore our Salesforce Advisory Services (https://upperedge.com/what-we-do/salesforce-advisory-practices/) to learn more about how we can help. Stay at the forefront of AI sourcing for enterprises and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/mycompany/verification/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
22 Feb 2024
Capturing the Value of Generative AI
Welcome to “Sourcing Enterprise AI,” the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. In this week’s episode, co-hosts John Belden and Kylie Chisholm are discussing how executives can better capture and communicate the value of AI. AI will be an inevitable part of enterprise organizations' roadmaps moving forward, but executives are challenged with articulating the value to drive AI adoption and use. John talks through the four channels of AI value that IT execs need to understand and gives next steps on communicating the value of AI to their teams. For a more tailored conversation that considers your organization's unique needs, reach out to one of our expert advisors to book a discussion: SAP - Chip Hanna (channa@upperedge.com) Phase 0 / SI - Justin Parker (jparker@upperedge.com) and Sam Bayaa (sbayaa@upperedge.com) Oracle & Workday - Jeff Lazarto (jlazarto@upperedge.com) Microsoft, Salesforce, & ServiceNow - Adam Mansfield (amansfield@upperedge.com) Stay at the forefront of AI sourcing for enterprises and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/mycompany/verification/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
8 Feb 2024
9 Predictions for Generative AI in ERP Implementations
Welcome to “Sourcing Enterprise AI,” the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. In this week’s episode, co-hosts John Belden and Kylie Chisholm are discussing the trends we are anticipating in 2024 for Generative AI's role in ERP implementations. From advising against sole source evaluations to unexpected delays in the implementation process, John gives specific customer recommendations for those navigating an ERP implementation with Generative AI technology. Stay at the forefront of AI sourcing for enterprises and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/mycompany/verification/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
18 Jan 2024
Why The New York Times is Suing OpenAI and Microsoft
Welcome to “Sourcing Enterprise AI,” the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. In this week’s episode, co-hosts John Belden and Kylie Chisholm are discussing the recent lawsuit The New York Times brought against OpenAI and Microsoft. John lays out the circumstances that led to the lawsuit, what The Times is claiming in their legal documents, and how this lawsuit differs from the other legal issues we have seen in the Generative AI industry. Read the full lawsuit here – https://nytco-assets.nytimes.com/2023/12/NYT_Complaint_Dec2023.pdf (https://nytco-assets.nytimes.com/2023/12/NYT_Complaint_Dec2023.pdf) Read OpenAI's response here - https://openai.com/blog/openai-and-journalism (https://openai.com/blog/openai-and-journalism) Stay at the forefront of AI sourcing for enterprises and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/mycompany/verification/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
14 Dec 2023
Copilot for Microsoft 365: How MSFT's AI Strategy Will Impact Customers
Welcome to “Sourcing Enterprise AI,” the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. In this week’s episode, co-hosts John Belden and Kylie Chisholm are joined by UpperEdge's Microsoft Practice Leader, Adam Mansfield, to discuss the recent launch of Copilot for Microsoft 365. Adam discusses Microsoft's go-forward AI strategy, how they will push this Copilot on customers, and what MSFT customers need to do to prepare for their upcoming negotiations in light of all this. UpperEdge’s team of Microsoft experts is staying at the forefront of new products like Microsoft 365 Copilot while working with customers to ensure they negotiate the right deal with Microsoft whether in-term or as part of a larger EA renewal. Learn more about how we can help you achieve a Best-In-Class deal by exploring our Microsoft Advisory Services (https://upperedge.com/what-we-do/microsoft-advisory-practice/). Check out Adam's blog post for more on Copilot for Microsoft365 - Microsoft 365 Copilot: What Enterprise Customers Need to Know (https://upperedge.com/microsoft/microsoft-365-copilot-what-enterprise-customers-need-to-know/) Stay at the forefront of AI sourcing for enterprises and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/mycompany/verification/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
30 Nov 2023
Key Takeaways from OpenAI's Leadership Changes: Insights for CIOs and CPOs
Welcome to “Sourcing Enterprise AI,” the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. In this week’s episode, co-hosts John Belden and Kylie Chisholm discuss the recent spectacle at OpenAI and the departure and return of Sam Altman as CEO. John provides expert insights into what IT decision makers should be considering moving forward, including how OpenAI will impact future boardroom behaviors, the state of the AI market and AI talent, and the risks AI companies are willing to take to be first to market with their products. Stay at the forefront of AI sourcing for enterprises and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/mycompany/verification/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
16 Nov 2023
What Enterprises Need to Know from Biden's AI Executive Order
Welcome to “Sourcing Enterprise AI,” the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. In this week’s episode, co-hosts John Belden and Bill Rufo discuss President Biden's recent executive order on AI safety and security. From handling security with AI to promoting innovation and competition in the AI market and protecting the American workforce, they break down the order to give you a high-level understanding of what it addresses and what this means for enterprise customers. Stay at the forefront of AI sourcing for enterprises and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/mycompany/verification/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
26 Oct 2023
AI and Systems Integrators: How Accenture, IBM, and Deloitte Are Using Generative AI
Welcome to "Sourcing Enterprise AI," the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. In this week's episode, co-hosts John Belden and Bill Rufo discuss how Accenture, Deloitte, EY, and IBM are using and pushing Generative AI. They then discuss how integrating AI into your current IT portfolio can fundamentally change your internal processes and project execution. Lastly, they discuss how AI tools will affect the SIs long term in terms of productivity and talent. Stay at the forefront of AI sourcing for enterprises and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/)and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
12 Oct 2023
AI Capabilities in SAP RISE and SAP's Generative AI Foundation Models
Welcome to "Sourcing Enterprise AI," the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. In this week's episode, co-hosts John Belden and Bill Rufo sit down with UpperEdge's SAP Advisory Practice Leader, Chip Hanna, and SAP Advisory Manager, Michael Wesseler to discuss what they are seeing in the market from SAP, how SAP is winding AI capabilities into SAP RISE, and the generative AI foundation models SAP is creating in response to these changes in the market. Interested in learning more about how UpperEdge can help you navigate negotiating with SAP in the age of AI? Explore our SAP commercial advisory services (https://upperedge.com/what-we-do/sap-advisory-practice/) to see how we can help. Stay at the forefront of AI sourcing for enterprises and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/)and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
28 Sept 2023
AI Terminology: The Fundamentals of Generative AI and Its Capabilities
Welcome to "Sourcing Enterprise AI," the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. In this week's episode, co-hosts John Belden and Bill Rufo sit down discuss the basics of AI terminology, including Machine Learning, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, and more. They also discuss using and building various AI models. Stay at the forefront of AI sourcing for enterprises and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/)and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
21 Sept 2023
Welcome to Sourcing Enterprise AI, Presented by UpperEdge
Welcome to "Sourcing Enterprise AI," the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. In this week's episode, co-hosts John Belden and Bill Rufo sit down to discuss the research that went into understanding how AI has influenced the market, the five pillars of a successful AI implementation, and recent IT vendor AI announcements. John and Bill also dive into what future episodes of Sourcing Enterprise AI will cover. Stay at the forefront of AI sourcing for enterprises and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/)and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
12 Sept 2023
Sourcing Enterprise AI Trailer
Welcome to "Sourcing Enterprise AI," the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of AI sourcing and explore the latest news in Artificial Intelligence and its potential impact on the market. Join our hosts, John Belden and Bill Rufo, every other week as they delve into the topics that matter most to IT decision makers and sourcing professionals. They’ll discuss the ever-changing AI market, the opportunities it presents and how organizations can mitigate the inherent risks and challenges associated with AI adoption and sourcing. In each episode, you'll not only gain a deeper understanding of the rapidly evolving AI landscape but also acquire practical strategies and fact-based insights to empower your AI decision-making process. Stay at the forefront of AI sourcing for enterprises and subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts to never miss an episode. For more innovative IT sourcing and risk mitigation insights, subscribe (https://upperedge.com/knowledge-center/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/) to the UpperEdge newsletter and follow UpperEdge on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/upperedge-llc/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/UpperEdge).
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