Podcasts

Welcome to CGI’s Perspectives on Space podcast series, where we explore the space industry in conversation with domain experts from across the globe. In this second episode, CGI experts Harjit Sheera, Jaime Reed and Andy Marr discuss how satellite communications are evolving to integrate with 5G networks, and what this means for consumers and businesses, today and for the future. Satellite communications can help advance 5G networks by increasing network capacity, providing greater connectivity for rural areas, improving continuity of service, and enabling new use cases. Addressing the growing...

Welcome to CGI’s Perspectives on Space podcast series, where we explore the space industry in conversation with domain experts from across the globe. In this inaugural episode, we examine why understanding how Earth observation (EO) data is collected and used is crucial for today’s business leaders, no matter the industry. CGI experts Harjit Sheera, Ron Valk and Auke Blokland discuss the impact of evolving EO technology on environmental sustainability and many industries, including insurance and energy. Understanding Earth observation Earth observation (EO) data is collected using remote...

CGI’s What’s Happening in Trade podcast series covers the latest news and insights in the world of trade finance and transaction banking. This podcast is hosted by CGI trade expert Patrick DeVilbiss, who invites trade finance and banking executives to share their perspectives on the current and future state of trade. In part one of this two-part episode, Patrick speaks with Marcel Rokach, Senior Director of Global Solutions at RBC, to gain insight into initiatives and technologies that are trending among banks today, as businesses and economies re-open and evolve post-pandemic. RBC is one of...

As Europe advances its vision of a hydrogen economy, what are some lessons learned for North America? In episode 10 of our Energy Transition Talks podcast series, CGI experts Frank Sent and Mark van Engelen discuss the foundational aspects of unlocking the potential of hydrogen, from regulations and funding to collaboration and innovation. Europe is making significant strides in exploring hydrogen's potential to meet ambitious net-zero emissions targets, through a mix of funding, innovation, ecosystem collaboration and strategies. For instance, there are about 35 hydrogen valleys worldwide, of...

Industry 5.0 objectives of human awareness and sustainability require a complete rethink of manufacturing operations. In part 9 of our Energy Transition Talks podcast series, CGI expert Helena Jochberger shares with Peter Warren how the energy transition is fueling this transformation and the role of digital technologies, data and ecosystem collaboration in supporting a green future in manufacturing. "Manufacturing is at a turning point," says Helena. In the last decade, the industry has focused on Industry 4.0 objectives of digitizing processes, achieving operational excellence and making the...

Investments in clean energy and supporting infrastructure are crucial to realizing a low-carbon future. In Part 7 of our Energy Transition Talks podcast series, CGI experts Andy Schmidt and Peter Warren discuss how the financial services industry is influencing the energy transition and its role beyond that of a "gatekeeper" in driving sustainability and mitigating climate change. For years, the financial services industry has supported energy and utilities customers with traditional products like loans, lines of credit, insurance policies, and investment portfolio management. Of late, the...

In this second part of our Energy Transition Talks podcast on environmental sustainability, CGI experts Nicole Zethelius, Rich Hampshire and Peter Warren discussing energy and utility companies’ need to invest in collecting relevant environmental, social and governance (ESG) data to ensure accountability, transparency and auditability, and to deliver business growth. This article provides a summary of the discussion. Listen to part one of this podcast. Data is a key enabler to trace and measure environmental sustainability-related factors across Scopes 1 through 3 as defined by the Greenhouse...

Energy and utilities companies increasingly recognize that environmental sustainability is both a business imperative and competitive differentiator. In this two-part episode of our Energy Transition Talks podcast series, CGI experts Nicole Zethelius, Rich Hampshire and Peter Warren discuss the need for relevant and actionable data to advance the energy transition. This article provides a summary of the discussion. Listen to part two of this podcast. With a long-term focus on improving operational efficiency, energy companies and utilities often reduced environmental impacts as well. But today...