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The United States Department of War is currently navigating its most significant procurement pivot since the end of the Cold War. The rhetorical shift toward "Warfighting Acquisition Systems"—emphasizing the "85% solution" delivered at speed—is more than a change in branding. It is a strategic mandate to move away from "Soviet-style" prime contractor models that prioritize bureaucratic survival over operational effectiveness.

IMG_0535.jpg Our mission at Celonis is to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet. But creating breakthrough value requires giving Celonauts the space to challenge the status quo. This core belief is exactly why we launched the 2026 Celonis India Hackathon—the inaugural site-level hackathon at our India Center.

When I stepped into the role of Digital Transformation Officer (DTO) at Novo Nordisk three years ago, I had a clear mandate to transform our business by harnessing emerging technologies — without letting costs explode. Our guiding principle is simple: “patients are waiting.” We use data and technologies to create groundbreaking science and to get it to people as quickly as possible.

Context enables more efficient use of AI For sustainability, AI is a double-edged sword. While it undoubtedly delivers the means to optimize resource use and hit sustainability targets, it can also be resource-heavy when deployed without business context. Much of the discussion around AI's environmental impact has focused on model training and hyperscale data centers.

As the world’s technology leaders gather in Paris for VivaTech 2026, one question will dominate the conversations taking place across boardrooms, government delegations, startup stages, and innovation hubs: How do we turn AI’s promise into meaningful, scalable performance? AI excitement has never been greater.

I've walked through the three technical steps, but there's one final element I can't leave out: the cheering. At Celonis, we talk a lot about "context." True process improvement isn't just about mapping what is happening; it's about understanding why it's happening, including the background conditions that make the difference. Capturing that broader context is what separates a sustainable transformation from a surface-level fix. We brought that same mindset to the tournament streets.

https://delivery-p141552-e1488202.adobeaemcloud.com/adobe/assets/urn:aaid:aem:1f813b32-f2fc-4ceb-8ffc-b77b40832c19/as/large-260102_MSFT-AI-Tour-NYC_WebpageImages_Hero_1080x720px.jpg?preferwebp=true This post is based on the talk "No Shame, Just Pain: How We Migrated Away From Kubernetes 1.16" presented by Jannis Relakis and Michael Seiwald-McCarty at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026, Amsterdam.

Navigating the Future of Process Intelligence: A Conversation with North America Sales Leader - Ewan Henderson commercial_Celosphere_2024_People_gathering.jpg In the rapidly evolving landscape of Enterprise AI, few technologies are as foundational as Process Intelligence.

72dpi_mgo-media_R6M_6215-2.jpg Strategic thinkers are trading slide decks for real-world impact. We spoke to Celonauts who moved from the world of consulting to high tech at Celonis to find out why. Their goal? Move beyond high-level roadmaps and start delivering the technology that actually powers global enterprises. Here is what we learned. Shift From Advising on Change to Building It For many consultants, the satisfaction of a recommendation eventually fades.

frank0000.jpg At Celonis, our mission is to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet. To achieve this, we need to build the best teams. Building the best team requires more than just a competitive salary—it requires a cohesive rewards offering. I’m often asked how we design a benefits package that actually works. Here is a transparent look at how we reward excellence at Celonis. A Transparent, Market-Anchored Pay Philosophy We don’t believe in guesswork.