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Evo Finland #54 - Company Motivation For Implementation Of ERP
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Today's episode is hosted by Ali Yasen and they are joined on the podcast by Freenan Reyes, Finance System Manager at Hostaway, Pekka Männistö, Transformation Lead at Terrafame Ltd and Amit Jha, Architect Data Analytics at Oriola. The conversation explores how organisations approach the journey towards adopting modern enterprise solutions and what motivates leadership teams to commit to large-scale change. The guests reflect on the realities companies face when aligning people, processes and technology, offering reflections that help clarify the wider strategic thinking behind an ERP implementation. Across the exchange the discussion highlights operational readiness, stakeholder alignment and the growing importance of data-driven decision-making in shaping transformation outcomes. The guests share insights into how organisations can position themselves for smoother transitions by building resilience, improving process visibility and strengthening cross-functional collaboration. With a focus on practical considerations and long-term value, the dialogue examines how companies can move from intention to execution while maintaining momentum throughout the change lifecycle.
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Evo Finland #81 - EU Cyber Resilience Act
54:15|Today's episode is hosted by James Dyson and they are joined on the podcast by Jussi Valkiainen, Head of Cyber Security at KONE, Marcel Berg Husson, Principal Consultant at Husson Consult and Henry Haverinen, Managing Director at Cyberismo. The conversation explores the EU Cyber Resilience Act and how organisations are preparing for evolving cybersecurity regulation and compliance requirements. It examines the impact on risk management, governance and operational security practices. The exchange highlights how the EU Cyber Resilience Act is shaping enterprise security strategies, driving accountability and strengthening digital resilience. It also reflects on the challenges of implementation, aligning teams and ensuring organisations remain secure in an increasingly regulated landscape.
Evo Finland #80 - Thinking About The Problem Before Creating The Solution
52:17|Today's episode is hosted by Luke Vickers and they are joined on the podcast by Mikael Mohtaschemi, Data Team Lead at Betolar Oyj, Markus Seppala, Data & Analytics - AI Director at Kemira Oyj, Robert Buesnik, Senior GenAI Strategic Designer at KONE and Niko Mikkola, CTO at S-Pankki. The conversation explores problem solving and the importance of defining challenges clearly before developing solutions. It examines how organisations approach data strategy, AI initiatives and decision making in complex environments. The exchange highlights how problem solving influences innovation, aligns business goals and improves outcomes across digital transformation efforts. It also reflects on the role of structured thinking, collaboration and strategic planning in delivering effective and scalable solutions.
Evo Finland #79 - Effective Leadership & Effective AI
57:41|Today's episode is hosted by Luke Vickers and they are joined on the podcast by Sari Torkkola, Founder at Optimiko, Hashmeet Virdi, Director, AI Enablement at Metso, Tuomas Ruippo, Product Director at KONE and Suresh Nair, Senior VP of Global Engineering at Nokia. The conversation explores effective leadership & effective AI and how organisations are aligning leadership principles with advancing artificial intelligence capabilities. It examines the role of strategy, culture and decision making in driving successful innovation. The exchange highlights how effective leadership & effective AI are shaping modern organisations, influencing engineering practices and guiding digital transformation. It also reflects on the importance of adaptability, collaboration and long-term vision in leveraging AI for sustainable business growth.
Evo Finland #78 - Agile In Hardware & Software
56:40|Today's episode is hosted by James Dyson and they are joined on the podcast by Kwame Afreh, Agile Process Expert at KONE, Maria Konkkola, Project Manager & Agile Coach at Wärtsilä, Ismo Kokko, Business Segment Coach at OP Financial Group, Marko Leppanen, Agile Coach at Metso and Sumeet Sen, Product Manager at Metso. The conversation explores agile in hardware & software and how organisations are adapting agile practices across different engineering environments. It examines the challenges of aligning teams, processes and innovation within complex product ecosystems. The exchange highlights how agile in hardware & software enables collaboration, flexibility and improved delivery outcomes. It also reflects on scaling agile frameworks, integrating cross functional teams and maintaining efficiency in both physical and digital product development.
Evo Finland #77 - Test Automation In Large Enterprises
50:03|Today's episode is hosted by James Dyson and they are joined on the podcast by Leena Saari, QA Manager at RELEX Solutions, Timi Sokka, Senior System Test Engineer at Valmet, Ganesan Sambandam, Expert - Software Testing at KONE and Khanh Trung, Lead QA Engineer at WithSecure. The conversation explores test automation in large enterprises and how organisations are scaling quality assurance practices across complex systems. It examines the role of automation frameworks, collaboration and evolving testing strategies in modern development environments. The exchange highlights how test automation supports efficiency, reliability and continuous delivery. It also reflects on challenges in implementation, integration within DevOps and the importance of maintaining quality in large scale enterprise technology landscapes.
Evo Finland #76 - Concept To Production
47:55|Today's episode is hosted by Luke Vickers and they are joined on the podcast by Tal Katzav, General Manager, AI Centre of Excellence at Wärtsilä, Kristiina McGarvie, Head of IT, Europe at KONE, Santeri Kangas, CTO at F-Secure Corporation and Toby White, Founder/CEO at ArcticRex. The conversation explores concept to production and how organisations move from early-stage ideas to fully operational solutions. The exchange highlights the challenges of scaling innovation, aligning technical teams and ensuring successful deployment across complex environments. The discussion also touches on practical considerations in development lifecycles, from experimentation to delivery. Broader themes include digital transformation, AI deployment and how concept to production strategies support long-term business value.
Evo Finland #75 - Cybersecurity Governance - From It Problem, To Board Responsibility
40:26|Today's episode is hosted by James Dyson and they are joined on the podcast by Petteri Nakamura, Senior Cyber Management Consultant at DNV Cyber, Peter Hellstrom, Business Unit Lead Advisory at DNV Cyber and Antti Hakkala, Cyber Security Expert & University Teacher at the University of Turku. The conversation explores cybersecurity governance and its shift from a purely technical concern to a core boardroom responsibility. The exchange highlights how organisations are redefining accountability, integrating cyber risk into broader business strategy and strengthening governance frameworks. The discussion also touches on leadership engagement, regulatory expectations and the evolving role of boards in overseeing cyber resilience. Broader themes include risk management, compliance and how cybersecurity governance continues to shape decision-making at the highest levels.
Evo Finland #74 - In-House Vs Consultancy
01:11:58|Today's episode is hosted by James Dyson and they are joined on the podcast by Jesse Ikola, Cyber Security Manager at Remion Oy, Puneet Chauhan, Security Program & Ops Manager at WithSecure, Otto Lindholm, Partner at Dottir Attorneys and Akarshi Rastogi, Lead Security Engineer at KONE. The conversation explores in-house vs consultancy approaches within cyber security, examining how organisations balance internal capabilities with external expertise. The exchange highlights the factors influencing these decisions, including cost, scalability and access to specialised skills. The discussion also touches on the evolving role of partnerships in security operations and how businesses adapt their strategies over time. Broader themes include risk management, security consulting and how in-house vs consultancy models shape resilience in modern organisations.
Evo Finland #73 - Taking AI To The Next Level
34:52|Today's episode is hosted by Luke Vickers and they are joined on the podcast by Sami Koskela, Founder at Koskela Enterprises, Samuli Pöntinen, Managing Partner, Data & AI Strategist at Arked and Pietari Pikkuaho, Head of AI at Capful Ltd. The conversation explores taking AI to the next level, examining how artificial intelligence can move beyond experimentation into scalable business transformation. The exchange highlights AI strategy, advanced analytics and aligning machine learning initiatives with commercial priorities. Broader themes include digital innovation, data strategy and leadership capability in rapidly evolving markets. The discussion reflects on how organisations can elevate AI adoption, strengthen governance and unlock sustainable value through responsible artificial intelligence implementation.