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Introducing Digital Innovation North!
A new SDG podcast connecting technology leaders to the ideas, insights, and inspiration fueling digital innovation.
Join host Molly Doyle as she explores Product Renewal with Jason Scherschligt, Head of Product for SDG.
The Data Readiness Ascent: Basecamp to Summit
Everyone in IT is talking about how to leverage Generative AI (GenAI), but for many leaders, the steps remain a mystery. The path to a meaningful GenAI solution can feel like an attempt to scale the most intimidating of mountains. So, where do you begin?
Podcast Episodes
The SDG Podcast
Legacy systems and digital transformation
Dan Schwie joins the podcast to dive into the real-world challenges of digital transformation, exploring why legacy systems often hold organizations back. This episode unpacks what it really takes to modernize, the pitfalls to avoid, and why success is about more than just technology.
When it just has to work
Eric Schneider joins the podcasters as they dive into the importance of technology that just works. They cover the challenges of coding and debugging applications, the role of AI as an assistant in that process and the significance of the user experience in determining the success of tech products.
Is SaaS dying?
Is Saas going to die? Or be replaced by agentic AI? Inspired by Satya Nadella’s (Microsoft) speculation on the topic, Kyle and Peter are joined by Molly Doyle and Nick Brucken to dive into this intriguing topic.
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The Pollinator
The Pollinator is SDG’s newsletter on product strategy, product design, and product management. Each issue features a reflection from editor Jason Scherschligt, SDG’s Head of Product, and a curated digest of noteworthy content and articles from across the internet’s vast product community.
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Making a difference – the SDG way
At SDG, giving back is a big part of who we are. Through our SDG Gives committee, we’re finding ways to get involved in our communities and support causes that matter to us—because doing good together feels great. The committee is dedicated to creating opportunities...
The Data Readiness Ascent: Basecamp to the Summit
Note: SDG hosted an event on June 18th, 2025 to help guide participants on the journey of getting their data ready for AI and advanced analytics. The following is a summary of our recommendations and guidance. Everyone in IT is talking about how to leverage Generative...
Exposed & Uncomfortable: Changing your environment on purpose
Take a moment to step outside the comforts of tech, as I share with you an experience that some of us in Minnesota engage in during the winter. Walking out onto cold, barren ice, equipped with a parka and a long 82-inch pole fitted with a 42-inch jagged blade. You...
CASE STUDIES
Stories of our customers' success
The Minnesota Star Tribune: Modernizing news publication with AWS
Case Study Modernizing news publishing with AWS The Minnesota Star Tribune The Minnesota Star Tribune needed to modernize critical technical software and infrastructure for its news publishing and delivery systems. The Minnesota Star Tribune, a major news...
Holmes Corporation: Customizing education and certification with Machine Learning
Holmes Corporation partnered with SDG to customize their professional education and certification program using machine learning and artificial intelligence.
HealthPartners: Transforming Healthcare Operations
HealthPartners, a leading healthcare and insurance organization, partnered with SDG to modernize critical business workflows using a cost-effective low-code solution.