I’m Sjoukje Zaal, CTO at Capgemini focusing on AI, data, cloud & innovation. I share lessons on tech, leadership & the passions that fuel me—from gaming & cooking to books, travel & exploring new ideas.
AI and Data are moving from projects to factories. By 2030, organizations will run AI & Data Supply Chains—where data products feed AI models, insights flow back, and repeatable cycles of innovation drive real business impact.
AI
AI agents are no longer just consuming data, they’re creating it. The next generation of data platforms must support humans and agents working together, with trust, governance, and collaboration at the core.
AI
Engineering is shifting from writing every line of code to coaching systems toward outcomes. Declarative thinking puts clarity, intent, and oversight above raw output—helping teams scale in an AI-first world.
AI
AI adoption is accelerating. The challenge is not whether to use it, but how to do it responsibly. AI governance balances innovation with responsibility—ensuring secure data, trusted outcomes, and sustainable business growth.
AI
Agentic AI shifts data & AI teams from building pipelines to orchestrating workflows, making decisions, and using metadata. It needs new team structures, AI-native tools, system-outcome focus, and closer collaboration with business and software.
AI
The AI Factory moves AI from labs to the engine room, treating it as a product for scale and trust. With shared architecture, reusable components, and governance, it embeds AI into business processes—empowering all teams and driving measurable impact.
AI
AI is here, reshaping work, decisions, and competition. Leaders can’t wait—it’s a business model shift. Winners learn by doing, set clear stances, and build fast feedback loops. Don’t treat AI as future—lead from the front.
Web3
AI and Web3 are converging: blockchain boosts AI trust with transparent records, while AI makes Web3 more usable through natural language and optimized infrastructure. Together, they shift data ownership, enable new economies, and create transparent, user-friendly systems.
Innovation
In 2025, CxOs face both risk and opportunity. AI, sovereign cloud, and data modernization drive impact, while Web3 and quantum are further out. Winning organizations balance ambition with discipline, building strong foundations while staying ready for what’s next.
Cloud
This article explores sovereign cloud and data sovereignty. Learn why controlling your data's location, access, and governance is crucial in today's geopolitical landscape. Understand how sovereign clouds offer compliance, security, and business continuity. Act