Macquarie Cloud Services has launched a new AI-focused series within its existing Cloud Reset podcast, with the title to provide insights into how artificial intelligence will influence business decisions in the coming years.

The series features discussions with prominent figures in the Australian tech industry, including Microsoft Australia and New Zealand Managing Director Steven Worrall, Megaport CEO Michael Reid, and Dell Australia and New Zealand Managing Director Angela Fox.

The first episode, titled "The AI Calls You Make in 2025 Will Make or Break You by 2030," features hosts Jonathan Staff and Naran McClung engaging in a dialogue with Steven Worrall. The series is designed to offer actionable insights from leaders currently making AI decisions, according to Staff.

"We're getting real, actionable insights from people in the trenches - leaders making AI decisions right now that will define their industries for the next decade," said Staff, who is also the head of Macquarie Cloud's private cloud business.

Naran McClung, co-host of the Cloud Reset podcast, said: "AI isn't a 'someday' conversation - it's a today conversation... We're seeing organisations struggle with the sheer pace of change, and through this series, we're cutting through the noise to help leaders make informed, strategic AI calls now, before it's too late."

The podcast aims to provide unfiltered insights for Australian IT decision-makers on topics such as cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and AI.

"What makes this series different is that we're not just talking about AI in theory," Staff said. The series will also feature Peter James, Chairman of Macquarie Technology Group, MYOB, and DroneShield, who will provide a boardroom-level perspective on AI adoption.

CEO of Megaport, Michael Reid, will discuss the strategic AI decisions necessary for businesses to thrive by 2030, while Dell's Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, Angela Fox, will offer insights on AI-driven business agility and customer-centric transformation.

"We created Cloud Reset because we were sick of the fluff. There are too many high-level discussions that never get into the actual challenges IT leaders face. This podcast exists to fix that – to give people the insights and clarity they need to make smarter cloud and AI decisions," said McClung.

Future episodes of the series will cover topics such as optimising cloud costs and enhancing cybersecurity resilience. The series aims to equip IT leaders with the knowledge needed to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and cloud technology.