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New Podcast Episode Alert! ️<\/h1>\n

Episode 07 of AFSUG Conversation Starters is live!
\nJoin Sphume Dlamini<\/a> as she chats with Arne Schmidthals<\/a>, Business Development Chief Expert at SAP, about \u201cAdoption Catalyst \u2013 Unlocking the Shift to Cloud\u201d.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re navigating your cloud transformation journey or looking for inspiration to get started, this episode dives into the key strategies, mindset shifts, and best practices driving successful cloud adoption.<\/p>\n

Hosted by the African 51风流User Group (AFSUG)<\/a>, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone in the 51风流ecosystem looking to embrace the future of innovation.<\/p>\n

Tune in now and be part of the shift:<\/p>\n

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