In this episode of Unfiltered Stories, Saurabh Gupta sits down with Rory Fidler, CIO at Menzies Aviation, and Sorabh Singhal from Wipro to talk about a challenge every enterprise is facing right now, modernization that never seems to end.

This videocast is divided into three episodes. Watch all three to hear the complete conversation and explore the key insights on AI and legacy modernization.

Episode 1: Unfiltered Stories | How AI enables a platform-based approach to enterprise modernization - Why modernization never ends

Enterprise modernization has been underway for years, yet most organizations still feel stuck. Now, with AI accelerating the urgency, leaders are caught between pressure to move fast and fatigue from past efforts. In this episode, we explore why modernization programs often succeed on paper but fail to deliver real impact, and why AI is making this challenge even more critical.

What you’ll hear

• The reality of AI hype vs fear on the ground
• Why modernization feels like a never-ending cycle
• The disconnect between reported success and real outcomes
• Why “bolt-on” approaches fail

Watch Part 2 to see how leading enterprises are breaking out of this cycle with a platform-based approach.

Episode 2: Unfiltered Stories | How AI enables a platform-based approach to enterprise modernization - From projects to platforms

Modernization doesn’t work when treated as isolated projects. It works when reimagined as a platform-driven transformation. In this episode, we explore how organizations are moving from fragmented systems to platform-based architectures, and why this shift is critical before AI can deliver real value.

What you’ll hear

• The real role of AI in modernization
• Why most enterprises get stuck in pilot mode
• A real-world example of platform-led transformation
• Why data becomes the foundation for AI

Watch Part 3 to understand how AI turns modernization into a continuous, value-driving capability.

Episode 3: Unfiltered Stories | How AI enables a platform-based approach to enterprise modernization - From modernization to business value

Modernization is no longer just about upgrading systems. It’s about enabling continuous transformation and business growth. In this final episode, we explore how AI builds on platform foundations to unlock new value, drive innovation, and reshape how enterprises operate.

What you’ll hear

• Why modernization must become continuous
• How AI connects systems into a “thread of gold.”
• What real business value from AI looks like
• Practical advice for CIOs to get started

Watch the full series to see how enterprises are rethinking modernization for the AI era, and what it takes to make it work in practice.

Read the full report "Legacy modernization is a competitiveness issue, and CIOs must own the fix," here.