Webmethod Unplugged
Claim This Podcastby Robert McKay
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<p>A pod cast about security with a twist on Identity</p>
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11/19/2025
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April 24, 2026
Webmethod Unplugged: AI, Identity, and the Future of Security: Rethinking KPIs and RFP Efficiency with Andy Frankel
<p><strong>Episode Summary</strong></p><p>Unlock insights into how AI is reshaping security, RFP processes, and overall organizational efficiency in this conversation with Andy Frankel, an IBM AI and hybrid cloud expert.</p><p>As AI moves from a bolt-on capability to the core intelligence behind modern systems, traditional ways of measuring success are starting to fall short. In this episode, we explore how agentic AI is changing the way organizations operate—reducing manual effort, increasing autonomy, and redefining key performance indicators.</p><p>Andy also shares practical use cases across security, customer service, and RFP automation, including a deep dive into MIR, an AI-powered RFP response engine designed to improve efficiency and win rates.</p><p>If you're navigating AI adoption, this conversation offers a grounded look at what’s working today—and what organizations need to rethink moving forward.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn</strong></p><ul><li>Why traditional KPIs don’t fully capture AI-driven performance</li><li>How agentic AI is transforming workflows and decision-making</li><li>Real-world applications of AI in security, customer service, and RFP automation</li><li>The importance of trust, governance, and secure AI deployment</li><li>Where organizations should start when adopting AI</li></ul><p><strong>Key Topics Covered</strong></p><ul><li>Andy Frankel’s journey into AI, security, and enterprise transformation</li><li>The evolution from traditional machine learning to agentic AI</li><li>The concept of “AI+” and its impact on business processes</li><li>MIR: AI-powered RFP response automation</li><li>AI in security operations and threat detection</li><li>Data quality, governance, and change management in AI adoption</li></ul><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>AI is shifting from a supporting tool to the core driver of business processes</li><li>Success metrics are evolving toward autonomy, efficiency, and reduced human intervention</li><li>Trustworthy AI—including governance and bias mitigation—is critical for enterprise adoption</li><li>AI can significantly accelerate RFP workflows and improve response quality</li><li>Organizations that invest in data quality and change management will see the most impact</li></ul><p><strong>Notable Quote</strong></p><p>“The real shift isn’t just in performance—it’s in how independently the system can operate.”</p><p><strong>Connect with Andy Frankel</strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyfrankel/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyfrankel/</a></li><li>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:andy.franco@sieinnovations.com">andy.franco@sieinnovations.com</a></li><li>MIR Demo: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://sieinnovations.com/mir">sieinnovations.com/mir</a></li></ul>
March 27, 2026
Webmethod Unplugged: Why Integration Failures Cost More Than You Think.
<p>Episode 10 of Webmethod Unplugged explores why integration is the backbone of modern digital business. Andy Garratt from IBM joins Robert McKay to discuss the realities of connecting systems at scale and why integration is no longer just an IT concern, but a core business capability.</p><p>The conversation covers APIs, messaging, and event-driven architectures, highlighting how different integration patterns impact reliability, scalability, and performance. It also unpacks the hidden cost of poor integration design and why understanding the purpose behind systems is critical to long-term success.</p><p>This episode is designed for leaders in enterprise architecture, integration, cybersecurity, and digital transformation looking to build more resilient and efficient systems.</p>
March 11, 2026
Webmethod Unplugged: AI Cyber Threats, Prompt Injection & Quantum Risk Explained.
<p>In <strong>Episode 9 of WebMethod Unplugged</strong>, Robert McKay sits down with <strong>Feite Kraay</strong>, Senior Strategic Advisor at <strong>NoviPro Group</strong>, to explore how artificial intelligence and quantum computing are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape.</p><p>As organisations adopt AI to increase productivity and automate tasks, new risks are emerging just as quickly. From <strong>prompt injection and data poisoning to slop squatting and AI driven cyber attacks</strong>, the conversation examines how threat actors are already leveraging these technologies.</p><p>The discussion also moves into the growing <strong>quantum threat to encryption</strong>. As quantum computing advances, the cryptographic systems that secure today’s internet and digital infrastructure may eventually become vulnerable, forcing organisations to rethink their long term security strategies.</p><p>This episode breaks down what leaders need to understand today to prepare for the next wave of technological disruption.</p><p>Topics discussed in this episode include:</p><p>• How AI is expanding the cyber attack surface • Prompt injection and emerging AI security risks • Data poisoning and slop squatting attacks • Why organisations must keep humans in the loop when using AI • The future quantum threat to modern encryption • Practical steps organisations can take to prepare today</p><p>If you are leading <strong>AI adoption, cybersecurity strategy, or digital transformation</strong>, this conversation will help you understand both the opportunities and the risks ahead.</p>
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