
The rise of modern intranets in DEX

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Traditional intranets are dead. Homegrown, custom intranets have given way to modern, personalized platforms that contribute to the digital workplace experience and orchestrate the delivery of relevant information to meet employees where they are. Modern intranets align departments across the business and are a powerful way to drive business outcomes when done properly.
As the demand for an integrated digital employee experience rises, now is the time to demand more from your intranet.
Join Simpplr’s Chief Product Officer, Bala Kasiviswanathan, and featured speaker Cheryl McKinnon, Forrester Research Principal Analyst, as they explore the rise and impact of modern intranets in DEX and how that’s transforming the way we work. They’ll discuss:
- The evolving role of IT in modern intranets
- How to prove the value of intranets to the C-suite
- Forrester’s maturity model vs. Simpplr’s framework
- Generative AI and the future of the digital workplace
Don’t miss this engaging discussion with live Q&A on how to innovate your modern intranet experience!
About the presenters

Cheryl McKinnon
Cheryl McKinnon is a principal analyst serving technology leaders. Cheryl delivers research and advisory services in areas including enterprise content management (ECM), content platforms, information archiving, and records/retention management. She also covers digital workplace technologies such as content-centric collaboration, modern intranets, and employee communication platforms.

Bala Kasiviswanathan
Bala is passionate about building and scaling products and companies. He started this journey at Microsoft both in APJ and then worldwide roles, followed by his role as a product leader at Apigee, helping them to IPO and an acquisition by Google Cloud. Before joining Simpplr, he was the Chief Product Officer for Tidal at X (formerly Google X), helping drive innovation through advanced computer vision and AI for addressing complex ocean challenges we face as humanity.
Currently, Bala is focused on driving AI-based innovations for Simpplr’s employee experience and modern intranet platform. With a genuine dedication to enhancing employee experiences, he aims to deliver outstanding solutions that empower organizations.

Jamie Yan – old
Jamie Yan is a seasoned expert in enterprise technology with a focus on employee experience. She has transformed company cultures by optimizing technology for over a decade. Jamie balances her passion for work with a love of dogs, a commitment to work-from-home, and occasional office visits.