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Data-powered Innovation Review | Wave 12

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An Introduction to Wave 12

From disruption to diffusion. Intelligence in motion.

Welcome to the 12th edition of the “Data-powered Innovation Review”, where innovation moves beyond bold breakthroughs and settles into something deeper – integration.

This wave explores a defining shift: from AI that talks to AI that acts. Systems are no longer at the edges of organizations, they are embedded within, collaborating, deciding, and reshaping how work gets done.

At the heart of this edition lies the idea of soft diffusion. The seamless spread of intelligence across processes, decisions, and experiences. Technology is losing its hard edges and becoming an invisible, powerful force woven into everyday operations.

But this is not just a story about machines.

From decision intelligence to small language models, from sovereign AI to real-world industry transformations, this edition brings together perspectives that highlight one truth: innovation thrives where data, technology, and human judgment meet.

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An introduction to wave 12

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Robert Engels

Robert Engels

Vice President, CTIO Capgemini I&D North and Central Europe | Head of Generative AI Lab
Robert is an innovation lead and a thought leader in several sectors and regions, and holds the position of Chief Technology Officer for Northern and Central Europe in our Insights & Data Global Business Line. Based in Norway, he is a known lecturer, public speaker, and panel moderator. Robert holds a PhD in artificial intelligence from the Technical University of Karlsruhe (KIT), Germany.
Arne Rossmann

Arne Rossmann

Innovation Architect, Capgemini Sweden
With a background in large-scale data platform and innovation topics in the Intelligent Industry, Arne incorporates the latest technology to leverage the full potential of Data & AI for businesses. Arne also empowers clients on their journey towards becoming data-powered enterprises within domains of digital manufacturing, digital twin, connected products, 5G & Edge and intelligent supply chain across sectors.