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Rockwell Automation is the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. Rockwell connects the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more intelligent, more connected and more productive. Throughout the world, their flagship Allen-Bradley® and Rockwell Software® product brands are recognized for innovation and excellence.Kyle Crum is the director of advanced technology at Rockwell Automation. He has over 10 years of experience in leading and managing R&D projects that shape the future of industrial automation. This interview discusses Rockwell’s 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report which offers valuable insights for manufacturers and industry leaders, as well as actionable steps that manufacturers can take to leverage these findings for success.The report is available here: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/capabilities/digital-transformation/state-of-smart-manufacturing.htmlKey Topics:1.9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report 2.The Balancing Act: People, Process, and Technology3.Leading the Future Workforce: Upskilling and CollaborationContact Kyle:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-crum-b4a3143a/Contact Avrohom:Web: https://asktheceo.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrohom-gottheil/Facebook: AvrohomGottheilTwitter: @avrohomgInstagram: @avrohomgINTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:00:55 - What is Smart Manufacturing?02:05 - IoT has been brought to the manufacturing world. It is called IIoT.03:07 - What are some of the challenges manufacturers face in today's day and age?03:23 - Manufacturers are really interested and focused on talent. You can have the greatest technology, but nothing happens without your people.04:42 - 95% of manufacturers surveyed stated that they will maintain or increase their workforce as a result of smart technology adoption.06:00 - We're not going to loose our jobs as a result of technology. Just that the nature of our work will change.06:52 - How is Rockwell Automation helping manufacturers survive and thrive in today's difficult operating climate?08:50 - The benefits of predictive maintenance09:50 - Only 44% of data is being used effectively. The smaller the company, the less efficient they are in using data.11:03 - Due to the time sensitivity of manufacturing and the large amounts of data it collects, we need it to be processed at the edge.11:45 - Even large manufacturers are only using 51% of their data.13:40 - Physical devices connected to the internet is now putting infrastructure at risk for cyberattacks. This is why it's important to work with vendors who know the manufacturing space.14:30 - The role of Generative AI as one of the top emerging technologies in Smart Manufacturing.18:08 - Where do wearables fit in Manufacturing?20:27 - What is the future of Smart Manufacturing?22:00 - Focus on your people and your people will focus on the work.
Data and AI in Fintech and IBM Z DayConnect with the team:Contact Avrohom:Web: asktheceo.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrohom-gottheil/Facebook: AvrohomGottheilTwitter: @avrohomgInstagram: @avrohomgContact Dr. Melissa Sassi:Web: https://www.mlvp.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasassi/Twitter: @mentorafrikaInstagram: @msassifrassContact Tyler:Web: https://www.darkcryptonite.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercohen78/Twitter: @TylerCohenWoodContact Helen:Web: https://tigonadvisory.com/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/HelenYuLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuhelenyu/Twitter: @YuHelenYuINTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:1. What are the latest trends with regard to AI and Fintech use cases in big and small banks?2. What is the role that startup ventures are playing in driving the evolution of financial services, including where AI comes into the picture?3. How does data privacy impact AI in the financial services sector?4. What could startups be doing to help them improve their ability to meet industry risk and compliance requirements?5. IBM Z Day - Oct 18, 20236. What is the future of AI in financial services, and Fintech in general?Watch the replay of IBM Z Day: https://ibmz.io/asktheceoA New Frontier: Introducing AI in FinTechDr. Melissa Sassi from MachineLab Ventures painted a vision of enabling startups and scaleups to leverage innovation for revenue generation, illustrating the massive opportunities in the sector.Ensuring Fairness and Inclusivity in AI-driven Financial ServicesHelen Yu spotlighted a crucial aspect of the FinTech realm: the convergence of self-service and AI. For her, the emphasis rested on fairness and inclusivity.Addressing the Capital Conundrum: Women in FinTechMelissa Sassi's journey in financial services, stretching from GMAC to Ally Bank, served as a testament to the vast potential and challenges in the sector. Bringing to the fore concerning statistics from the World Bank, Melissa underscored the disparity women-owned businesses face in accessing capital. By placing emphasis on lived experiences, she illuminated the barriers many women confront. Yet, the silver lining resides in AI's potential to empower and uplift women, even those at the most vulnerable rungs of the socio-economic ladder.Striking the Balance: AI's Potential and Data Privacy ConcernsThe conversation took a deep dive into data privacy and security, anchored by insights from Tyler Cohen Wood. While AI's promise spans across industries, the shadow of data privacy looms large. Melissa introduced solutions like IBM's Hyper Protect Services as a beacon for startups, offering them robust security in the cloud computing realm. However, as Helen Yu and Tyler pointed out, a blend of education and technology remains pivotal, especially as data breaches persist despite best efforts.Envisioning AI’s Broad-Spectrum Impact on FinTechHelen Yu encapsulated the transformative power of AI in reshaping key facets of FinTech, be it investment strategies, enhanced fraud detection mechanisms, or revolutionizing customer service. But it's not just about financial optimization; it's about ethical considerations and ensuring digital inclusivity.AI, Jobs, and the Future SocietyAn often-debated topic is AI's influence on the job market. Helen Yu envisions AI as a job creator, not just a job replacer. However, challenges persist, especially when considering the skills gap, with a mere 30% of the US tech workforce equipped for AI-driven roles. Herein lies the emphasis on diversity in tech and creating solutions that are universally inclusive.Beyond the Horizon: FinTech and the Web3 RevolutionIn wrapping up our discussion, Helen introduced the audience to the next paradigm in finance: the blend of FinTech with Web3 solutions. With automation and digital assets taking center stage, the financial world as we know it stands on the precipice of a radical transformation.
Data and AI in Healthcare and IBM Z DayConnect with the team:Contact Avrohom:Web: asktheceo.ioLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrohom-gottheil/Facebook: AvrohomGottheilTwitter: @avrohomgInstagram: @avrohomgContact Dr. Melissa Sassi:Web: https://www.mlvp.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasassi/Twitter: @mentorafrikaInstagram: @msassifrassContact Dr. Ryan Young:Web: https://www.opollo.ai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-young-md/Contact Tyler:Web: https://www.darkcryptonite.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercohen78/Twitter: @TylerCohenWoodContact Dr. Harvey Castro:Web: https://www.harveycastromd.info/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harveycastromd/Twitter: @HarveycastroMDINTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:What are the keys to startup success?How healthcare startups and leveraging their partnership with IBM to keep patient data safe & secure & enabling your ability to be compliant.What is privacy-by-design and why does it matter to health-tech startups and technologists?How do you see physicians and others in healthcare using Al, and how is it impacting quality of care and healthcare outcomes?Watch the replay of IBM Z Day: https://ibmz.io/asktheceoThe Marriage of AI and Healthcare: Dr. Harvey Castro's VisionAt the outset, Dr. Harvey Castro, an experienced ER doctor and former CEO of a healthcare system, illuminated the scene by sharing his personal journey. The crossroads of AI and healthcare isn’t just a theoretical concept for Dr. Castro; it's a lived experience. His insights underscored the transformative potential AI has when fused with healthcare, especially in terms of improving patient outcomes.The Road to Startup Success: Balancing Innovation with PrivacyThe discussion then transitioned to the delicate balance startups need to strike between innovation and data privacy. The consensus? The key to startup success in health tech is to unlock revenue through meaningful enterprise partnerships while staunchly safeguarding sensitive data. A shining example of this principle in action is Opollo Technologies' collaboration with IBM. Their partnership aims to elevate data security and compliance standards, all while propelling revenue growth for healthcare facilities.The Crucial Role of Data Security for Health Tech StartupsA noteworthy highlight was the emphasis on the importance of data security and privacy for emerging health tech startups. Risk-averse customers, especially in the medical field, need assurance that their data is in safe hands. Utilizing legal compliance mechanisms, intellectual property security, and technologies like IBM Hyper Protect can be game-changers in building this trust.Adding to the discourse, Tyler Wood, the dynamic CEO of Dark Cryptonite, introduced us to their AI-powered browser. As a SaaS platform, it promises a future where data transfer in healthcare doesn’t come at the expense of privacy.AI's Transformative Power in HealthcareOne sentiment echoed throughout our conversation: AI is poised to revolutionize healthcare. Dr. Castro envisions a future where AI doesn’t just assist but amplifies the capabilities of healthcare professionals. By enhancing diagnostic accuracy and furnishing healthcare providers with real-time, relevant information, AI could be the catalyst that propels healthcare quality to unprecedented heights.A Glimpse into IBM's Vision at the IBM Z Day ConferenceMelissa's heartfelt sharing about her struggles with vertigo resonated with many. Like countless others, she's hopeful about the promises technology offers for conditions like hers. The future seems even brighter with industry leaders like Dr. Harvey, Dr. Ryan, and more, working tirelessly to turn these promises into realities. Also, a special shout-out to Peter, Opollo's Chief Technology Officer, who will be sharing more on this at the upcoming IBM Z Day.
Welcome to a riveting dialogue with Dr. Melissa Sassi, a venture partner at Machinelab Ventures and a formidable force in the field of sustainable development. As a globally-recognized figure who has visited 61 countries and devoted her doctoral thesis to digital inclusion and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), she offers a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives.
In our conversation today, we delve into the core of SDGs, dissecting what they mean for our planet and for individuals around the world. We discuss the intertwining role of technology in achieving these goals and how it touches various aspects of our lives. We also explore the micro actions individuals can take towards these global objectives and the significance of digital inclusion in realizing them.
Dr. Sassi also provides critical insights into the business implications of supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, taking us through a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness between individuals, businesses, technology, and sustainable development.
This conversation aims to shed light on the steps we can take, both small and large, to contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future. Join us as we navigate through these intriguing topics with Dr. Melissa Sassi.
Contact Melissa: Web: https://www.mlvp.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissasassi/ Twitter: @mentorafrika Instagram: @msassifrass
Contact Avrohom: Web: https://asktheceo.biz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrohom-gottheil/ Facebook: AvrohomGottheil Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:24] What are the SDGs, also known as sustainable development goals?
[03:54] You need to focus on the needs of the individual so they have space to focus on the greater global needs.
[05:45] How does Tech Impact The SDGs?
[09:45] What are the business implications of supporting the sustainable Development Goals
[15:27] Who is doing it right?
[18:57] Which ones of the SDGs would be your favorite and why?
[27:32] What does the future hold?
[30:29] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PWrysayLXB8
One of the topics on everyone’s minds is sustainability. There are many public initiatives focused on it, and it’s gained a lot of popularity over the past several years. With that in mind, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gina Kirby, Senior Sustainability Specialist for the Americas at Microsoft, to better understand the challenges enterprises face with their sustainability initiatives, as well as Microsoft's approach to addressing sustainability. The key takeaways of the conversation are as follows:Challenges of Sustainability in Enterprises: Enterprises face several challenges when implementing sustainability initiatives, including aligning their goals with their values, effectively gathering and reporting on data, and establishing clear baselines from which they can measure progress.The Importance of Data in Achieving Sustainability Goals: Data plays a crucial role in helping businesses to attain their sustainability goals. It is important for companies to understand their starting point and the work they have ahead. However, the wealth of available information is often scattered across different sources, making it challenging to utilize effectively.Microsoft's Approach and Collaboration: Microsoft's approach to sustainability involves constant evaluation in key areas like carbon, water, waste, and biodiversity. They also collaborate with a rich partner ecosystem to supplement their efforts and knowledge across various industries, highlighting the importance of cooperation in achieving sustainability goals.Contact Gina:Web: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sustainability/cloudLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginakirby/Twitter: @GKirby1Contact Avrohom:Web: https://asktheceo.bizLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrohom-gottheil/Facebook: AvrohomGottheilTwitter: @avrohomgInstagram: @avrohomgINTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:[00:31] One of the topics on everyone’s minds is sustainability. As you know, there are many public initiatives focused on it, and it’s gained a lot of popularity over the past several years. What are some of the challenges enterprises face with their sustainability initiatives[01:24] What are some of the ways business go about attaining their sustainability goals?[03:54] What is Microsoft’s approach to address sustainability?[05:02] Can you share some case studies?[07:18] How can people connect with you to learn more about Microsoft's sustainability initiatives?[08:04] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nj-XMDjSxD0
This episode is sponsored by Intel®Intel® just launched its 4th Generation Xeon® Scalable processor, which is geared towards its Enterprise customer base. To learn more about how Intel solves sustainability challenges, I had a conversation with Stephanie Schmidt, who is the Senior Director, Data Center Product Sustainability with Intel.The key takeaways of the conversation are as follows:• Sustainability is a key issue: With the increasing demand for compute, data center energy consumption, waste, and water use are also growing, making sustainability a critical consideration for enterprises. Inefficient infrastructure can emit increasing amounts of carbon, especially as compute demand increases, creating a big challenge for enterprises.• Sustainability can drive business growth: Sustainability can be a differentiator for businesses and lead to new monetization opportunities. It reduces costs, drives value, and is a huge driver for innovation, making it a selling point for sustainable products and solutions.• Energy efficiency is driving tech innovation: Sustainability is driving tech innovation and new solutions. For example, AI-based telemetry and immersion cooling can reduce electricity consumption, and modularity can reduce carbon footprint. Intel offers software that autonomously and continuously optimizes applications in the cloud, reducing CPU utilization while still meeting performance and latency goals.Contact Stephanie:Web: https://intel.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-schmidt-sustainability/Contact Avrohom:Web: https://asktheceo.bizLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrohom-gottheil/Facebook: AvrohomGottheilTwitter: @avrohomgInstagram: @avrohomgINTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:[00:31] One of the topics on everyone’s minds is sustainability. As you know, there are many public initiatives focused on it. We have the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, as well as many individual government initiatives that are focused on the health of our planet. With that on our minds, what are some of the challenges enterprises face when considering options for refreshing their aging infrastructure?[03:53] What are some of the ways businesses go about attaining their sustainability goals, while still keeping their CFO happy because at the end of the day, it’s the economics that will drive the growth of their business?[08:17] Can you share some case studies on how the 4th generation Intel scalable processor addresses sustainability?[11:32] How can people connect with you to learn more about the 4th generation Xeon scalable processor?[12:33] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2xYgEp7lmo8
This episode is sponsored by Intel®.Intel® just launched its 4th Generation Xeon® Scalable processor, which is geared towards its Enterprise customer base. To learn more about how Intel solves enterprise security challenges, I had a conversation with Brian Richardson, who is the Security Marketing Lead for Intel Data Center & AI (DCAI) Marketing Product Strategy.The key takeaways of the conversation are as follows:• The main challenges that enterprises face in securing their infrastructure are the increasing number of cyberattacks, increasing regulation, and increased security spending. The traditional software approach to cyber security is no longer enough to stop attacks, which are becoming increasingly more sophisticated.• Confidential computing is a newer approach to protect data when it is in use, not just at rest or in transit, which is being focused on by Intel and the industry.• The fourth-generation Intel Scalable Processor addresses enterprise security needs by using technology, such as Intel SGX or Software Guard Extensions, to protect data in use.Contact Brian:Web: https://intel.com/ConfidentialComputingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsonbrian/Twitter: @Intel_BrianContact Avrohom:Web: https://asktheceo.bizLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrohom-gottheil/Facebook: AvrohomGottheilTwitter: @avrohomgInstagram: @avrohomgINTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:[00:30] Intel just launched its 4th generation Xeon scalable processor, which is geared towards its Enterprise customer base. One of the topics on everyone’s minds is security. As you know, data breaches are, unfortunately, a very common occurrence, and with that comes the risk of ransomware shutting down businesses and public services, not to mention the damage done to its reputation, which is virtually incalculable. With that on our minds, what are some of the challenges enterprises face when it comes to securing their infrastructure?[03:21] What are some of the ways enterprises go about solving their security challenges?[06:35] How does the 4th generation Intel scalable processor address enterprise security needs?[08:45] Can you share some case studies of the 4th generation Intel Xeon scalable processor in action?[12:57] How can people connect with you to learn more about the 4th generation Xeon scalable processor?[13:45] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i9PrWw4ljeg
Tim Hughes is universally recognized as a world-leading pioneer and innovator of Social Selling.Checkout Tim's new book, Social Selling Techniques Influence Changemakers: https://www.amazon.com/Social-Selling-Techniques-Influence-Changemakers-ebook/dp/B0BKQVLSF7?ref_=ast_sto_dpContact Tim:Web: https://dlaignite.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyhughessocialselling/Twitter:@Timothy_HughesContact Avrohom:Web: https://asktheceo.bizLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrohom-gottheil/Facebook: AvrohomGottheilTwitter: @avrohomgInstagram: @avrohomgINTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:[01:00] How has the explosion of emerging technologies, such as AI, and the like, impacted commerce and sales?Tim: “I think it's had a massive impact. We're talking just after the release of ChatGPT. We're still processing what impact that's going to have. There is a whole number of mega-trends. If you look at the internet, social media, mobile, AI, all of these things have an impact. We're now in that situation where if we don't keep up, we fall behind. And using data and AI to actually make decisions about certain things and using ChatGPT and asking it to do certain things can make shortcuts. But at the end of the day, we still have to have conversations.”[02:00] AI and ChatGPT are great, but at the end of the day, we still have to have conversations.[03:10] You have to have a conversation to sell something.[03:58] We’re leveraging technology to build that human connection.[04:00] What are businesses doing to get over those challenges of leveraging the latest in technology while keeping things human?[05:25] Technology helps us build depth in business relationships due to the contextual nature of a connection on social media.[06:30] Social media empowers introverts to be more outgoing in real-life interactions.[06:49] You just published your book social selling, where you discuss methodologies for how businesses can leverage social media to increase revenue. Can you share some of those insights with our audience?[08:19] What are some examples of how you helped businesses grow by leveraging social media?[11:15] Every company is a media company.[13:58] Don’t just post on social media for the sake of posting. The whole point of social media is to create conversations.[15:10] What inspired you to write the book?[16:45] How can people connect with you?Tim: “You can connect with me via my website at https://dlaignite.com. I’m also active on Twitter as @Timothy_Hughes and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothyhughessocialselling/. For those looking to purchase my book, you can get it here: https://www.amazon.com/Social-Selling-Techniques-Influence-Changemakers-ebook/dp/B0BKQVLSF7?ref_=ast_sto_dp.”[17:26] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H1DkVqi3C00
Veritas Technologies is a leader in multi-cloud data management. Over 80,000 customers—including 95% of the Fortune 100—rely on us to help ensure the protection, recoverability, and compliance of their data. We have a reputation for reliability at scale, which delivers the resilience our customers need against the disruptions threatened by cyberattacks like ransomware. No other vendor can match our ability to execute, with support for 800+ data sources, 100+ operating systems, 1,400+ storage targets, and 60+ clouds.
Veritas Alta empowers you to take control of all your data protection and application resiliency in the cloud.
Learn about Veritas at AWS re:Invent here: https://www.veritas.com/company/event/aws-reinvent
More information on Veritas Alta Cloud Platform can be found here: https://www.veritas.com/alta
Contact Clifford: Web: https://www.veritas.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifford-barcliff-4937114 Twitter: @VeritasTechLLC
Contact Avrohom: Web: https://asktheceo.biz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avrohom-gottheil/ Facebook: AvrohomGottheil Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
Avrohom: Veritas is an industry leader in multi-cloud data management, and they just announced the new Veritas Alta Cloud Platform. Can you go into detail about what is Alta, and what does it mean for Veritas and its clients moving forward?
Cliff: Think about customers over time. Cloud isn’t new anymore. And we’ve been helping our customers since the early adopters to now, today, with everyone having a pretty much cloud-first strategy, or at least some part of the enterprise doing cloud-first.
We have done so many modifications and created so much intellectual property for our products, and we’ve also had some acquisitions along the way that it was time to rebrand those products for when they’re using the public clouds. They provide what our customers are asking us to do (i.e., how it’s deployed, how it’s consumed, the capabilities, and the use of data services within the public clouds.) These are our products, deployed and consumed the way our customers want.
Avrohom: It’s so true that businesses of all shapes and sizes are moving to the cloud. From small businesses that kind of kicked off this cloud migration all the way up to enterprises. What challenges are you finding with businesses moving to the cloud?
Cliff: Today, we are dealing with the technical debt of what the early cloud adopters did. They were super-creative in getting these mission-critical, wonderful, cloud-native apps out there. It’s now time to make them more enterprise. So, it’s the control, the compliance, the resiliency, the ability to know that it’s protected and, in fact, recover it. Because everybody has now been through rounds of mistakes. All it takes is one bad script when you’re configuring something in your virtual private data center, and you’ve wiped out a whole bunch of configs.
Avrohom: When it comes to enterprise, there are a lot of headaches to deal with to get their environment up to compliance. When solving these challenges, what does great look like?
Cliff: People are in different regions around the world. This means you can have data, literally, in seconds, all over the world. Some things that help our customers bring the “Enterprise-ness”, and I call it the great enterprise resilience. One of the things is visibility. Knowing what you don’t know. Knowing what you don’t know is probably the number one risk that any customer has. If you know about it, you probably plan for contingencies. But if you don’t know about it, and the ransomware person comes along and steals it or locks it down, huge headaches, all of a sudden. So, having some type of controls capability services that can look from the outside in, finding out what you don’t know, I think, is one of the capabilities of an enterprise in a multi-cloud world.
Watch this discussion on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VY4tw_I1m_w
Ajay Kabra is the senior leader, evangelist, and main contributor to the Agile space for Xebia, a Global Technology Strategy and Consulting firm with Full Stack Software Engineering, Product Development, and Digital consulting capability to enable the digital transformation of enterprises using the latest technology and methodologies. Over the years, Xebia has organically built domain knowledge across industries and used a platform engineering mindset to help fortune companies digitize.
Contact Ajay: Web: https://xebia.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaykabra/
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:34] Agile is a big buzzword nowadays; however, it’s not as simple as people may think. What are some of the complexities behind agile, and what might people not understand about it?
[00:52] Agile has been on the market for nearly 25 years. [01:08] Agile demands that management give up the control to the team – decentralize your decision-making. [01:20] One of the challenges with Agile is that the senior leadership is afraid of giving control to the team. [02:00] Agile is, more than anything, a mindset shift.
[03:01] What is the right mindset business leaders need to have in order to succeed with agile? You mentioned discipline. Can you share some examples of success?
[07:18] One of the ways Xebia sets itself apart as an industry leader in software development is with its customer training. What is the right way to train clients in new technology?
[08:00] The right way to implement solutions for your clients is to co-create them. [11:00] To train customers effectively, you have to sometimes engineer a crisis so that they learn how to react.
[13:15] Besides serving clients, Xebia is also very active in the agile community. For example, Xebia organizes the Agile NCR event, which is held annually in the APAC region. Can you share with us a little bit about Agile NCR, as well as some of the upcoming exciting endeavors you will be launching here in North America in the near future?
[13:45] A core value of Xebia is to share knowledge.
[18:30] How do people connect with you to learn more about Xebia?
Ajay: You can connect with Xebia at our website: https://xebia.com, and with me, personally, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajaykabra/.
[21:37] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wbmc5w8fhUA
Peter Koerte is the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Siemens.
Contact Peter: Web: http://siemens.com/xcelerator LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterkoerte/ Twitter: @PeterKoerte
Contact Avrohom: Web: https://asktheceo.biz Facebook: AvrohomGottheil Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
Avrohom: So, we're here live at Xcelerator where, Peter, you just announced something really exciting about this new exciting thing that Siemens has launched called Xcelerator. Can you share with us a little bit about what's behind all this?
Peter: Yeah, sure. So, Siemens Xcelerator is all about making digital transformation for our customers insanely easy. To make it fast, easy, and at scale. And the B2B environment, that's really tricky. Because you have to ensure that data silos are being broken down and that data is flowing seamlessly. So, the heart of Siemens Xcelerator is being open, so that it brings different solutions from different vendors together, and then make it interoperable so that these things do work together. These are the two magics that we do with Siemens Xcelerator for our customers.
Avrohom: I love what you said about breaking down the data silos, because in the legacy world, that's what we have. We have people that only focus on their vertical, their products, and nothing else, and we need to interoperate with one another. Which brings up the next point. So, I come from the Telecom world, and we had this term called vendor lock-out, where you buy all your hardware and equipment from this one vendor, and they kind of hold you. You have to buy their network, you have to buy their equipment, and you can't buy anything else. So, how does Siemens address this vendor lock-out?
Peter: Yes, it's a big topic also for us, and for our customers. So, if we talked today with CIO’s, they would say, “I don't want to be locked-in on your very specific solution.” And right they are! And we don’t want to either. So, all the CIO's are going to tell you, “I don't want to buy yet another platform.” So, it's always a question of the value that you bring. And they are very capable of opening up and also sharing data with us, providing that the solution you provide is really adding return on their part. And so for example in buildings, if you can demonstrate that the solution that you're implementing is: (a) is flexible enough that is does work in their environment, and that (b) that they really get potential savings, for example, out of energy efficiency, then they are perfectly fine and they're happy to do that. But it's always the value that you have to bring to the customers. That's the way we think about it.
Avrohom: So now, talking about another value, everyone is talking about sustainability as being the next big thing. Be it climate change, or just government initiatives, and things like that. Does Siemens have any criteria for selecting their partners or suppliers when it comes to clean energy and sustainability?
Peter: Yes, so at Siemens, we've given ourselves a target that we want to be carbon neutral in our own operations by 2030, and then also with all of our supplier base by 2050. So, therefore, we are heavily engaged with our partners and suppliers, as you said, in order to drive that down. So today, when you interact as a supplier with us, we have very stringent requirements. And it also comes down to the sharing. For example, if you want to know the product carbon footprint of our solutions that we brought to our customers, we need to know from OUR suppliers in order to make that work. So, that's just an example. So, yes, there are many criteria in order to get there.
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Vipul Baijal is the country head, USA of Xebia, a Global Technology Strategy and Consulting firm with Full Stack Software Engineering, Product Development and Digital consulting capability to enable digital transformation of enterprises using the latest technology and methodologies. Over the years Xebia has organically built a domain knowledge across industries and used a platform engineering mindset to help fortune companies digitize.
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:38] Your company, Xebia, has been in the IT services industry for 2 decades, Globally, and now you’re coming to North America. In what ways can the North American market benefit from your presence here?
[02:05] Why do clients come to you? Why do they rave about Xebia?
[04:18] You mentioned Agile as one of Xebia’s core strengths. What is agile, and why is it important?
[04:30] Agile means being very quick to react to the market.
[05:20] Things change very quickly. The ones that win are the ones who are able to react quickly.
[05:40] Xebia starts with an ‘X’. Does that imply some kind of ‘X’ factor?
[08:20] The future of success is about how much you share.
[08:31] What’s next with Xebia? What are you looking to accomplish over the next 12-24 months?
[09:36] How do people connect with you to learn more about Xebia?
[10:13] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
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Helen Yu is the Founder & CEO at Tigon Advisory, where she drives growth for the largest technology companies in the world and is a board advisor to fast growth SaaS companies. She serves as Vice-Chair and Board Director at the Global CyberSecurity Association.
Contact Helen: Web: https://tigonadvisory.com/ Twitter: @YuHelenY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tigonhyu/
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:04] I’m happy to have obtained your latest book, Ascend Your Start-Up, conquer the 5 disconnects to accelerate growth. This is such a relevant topic, with over 63,000 startups in the United States alone, and more than 69% of startups being launched as home-based businesses, the allure of having your own business is very great. However, a concern on many people’s minds is that most small businesses fail in the first year of business. How can start-up founders know that they’re on the right track to ensure success? What kind of metrics should they be looking at?
[03:00] Success means different things to different people.
[04:25] Once you discover your Why, you’re 25% of the way towards your success. [05:00] In your book you talk about the effort involved in climbing a mountain — and the task you were given by your grandmother that inspired you to rise to the challenge. Do you think that having a sense of purpose is vital for start-ups?
[05:55] Purpose gives us a destination and the motivation to get there.
[06:29] What makes someone qualified to become an entrepreneur? Is there perhaps a certain kind of person that is tailor-made, in terms of drive and temperament, for running a start-up, and conversely, are there people who should never do it?
[08:43] Failure is really part of the journey to success.
[08:47] It’s not about how many times you failed, but rather what lessons did you learn from failure.
[09:27] One challenge for so many start-ups is knowing how to scale. What’s your advice for successfully making the shift?
[14:00] What inspired you to write this book?
[16:13] How do people connect with you? Helen: You can connect with me via my website https://tigonadvisory.com/. I’m also very active on Twitter at @YuHelenY, and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tigonhyu/.
[16:39] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
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Joe Cropper is a senior technical staff member at IBM, supporting Power Systems and Hybrid Multicloud Solutions.
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[00:41] As a result of businesses’ digital transformation efforts we now have more data than we know what to do with! To put things into perspective, Forbes stated in an article that 90% of the world’s data has been created in the past 2 years. However, that’s only part of the problem. According to a recent study from Forrester, 71% of businesses are gathering data faster than they can use it, and 66% of businesses say they constantly need more data than their current capabilities provide. And a major challenge that’s keeping people from fully utilizing their data is data silos, which are very common in today’s modern business world, especially in the case of mergers and acquisitions. The challenge here is that businesses that can leverage all of their data, place themselves at a major advantage over their competition. So, if you’re not leveraging all your data, your competition is. Joe, what are you hearing from customers in this space?
[01:45] Data is the crown jewel of organizations. [02:35] The common thread is who can use the data most effectively. [03:13] Let’s focus on security. During the past year, there have been numerous data breaches as well as an increase in ransomware attacks that have been shutting down schools, government offices, and even, unfortunately, hospitals! The increase in cyber-attacks has forced many businesses to prioritize their investment in data resiliency solutions. How is IBM helping their clients minimize disruptions and loss due to cyberattacks?
[03:42] CyberSecurity is a topic that’s front and center in the boardrooms.
[03:50] There is no room to compromise when it comes to Enterprise Security.
[05:44] Since we’re discussing resiliency, let’s discuss resiliency from a business continuity perspective. During the pandemic, businesses had to literally transform their IT Infrastructure overnight to enable people to access their workloads remotely. How is IBM making a difference for businesses requiring high availability and resiliency for their mission-critical infrastructure?
[06:38] IBM’s systems and platforms are running the world’s financial institutions, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and everything in between.
[08:42] Where can people go to learn more about the conversations businesses are having regarding IT Infrastructure Solutions?
Joe: Please visit: ibm.biz/BdffCB. On that webpage, you can register for the Think2021 event, or access the sessions on-demand after the event.
[09:34] How do people connect with you? Joe: People can contact me via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-cropper/. I’m always happy to connect with people and answer any questions.
[09:51] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
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Joe Cropper is a senior technical staff member at IBM, supporting Power Systems and Hybrid Multicloud Solutions.
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:27] The global pandemic put our current IT infrastructure to the test. It highlighted the fact that now, more than ever, we need to prioritize infrastructure refreshes. IBM just published the findings of an IT Infrastructure study conducted by Forrester Consulting, which addresses this topic in great detail. What challenges are you witnessing as businesses determine where to invest, and do you have any tips you have to overcome them?
[02:16] The biggest challenges are that companies are trying to figure out where to invest, how they can get their competitive edge to accelerate what they’re doing, and the sheer number of options.
[03:00] Public Cloud is important, but we also need a good strong on-prem infrastructure and refresh cycles.
[04:15] The Forrester Consulting study talks about some of the inherent challenges with public cloud, where 46% of those surveyed stated that public cloud doesn't meet security needs, and 56% of those surveyed stated that data resiliency is challenging for some apps. What are you seeing in the market with your clients?
[05:00] IBM is taking a lot of the concepts of Cloud, such as OPEX pricing, and applying it to on-prem solutions.
[07:45] Let’s talk a bit about vulnerabilities—including factors such as cybersecurity, compatibility, and availability. In the Forrester Consulting study, 70% of businesses surveyed delayed an infrastructure refresh more than once, within the last 5 years. What kinds of risks are businesses taking with this delay?
[08:15] Technology evolves at such a fast pace, yet infrastructure currency is absolutely a necessity when it comes to maintaining a good healthy posture for security.
[10:00] What risks are businesses taking from a cybersecurity standpoint by delaying their infrastructure refresh?
[12:18] Where can people go to learn more about the 2021 Forrester Consulting thought leadership paper commissioned by IBM on the “Importance of On-Premises Infrastructure For A Future-Ready Hybrid Cloud Strategy”?
Joe: Please visit: https://ibm.biz/asktheceoforresterstudy2021. That URL is case-sensitive, so be sure it is all lower-case. On that webpage, you can download the full study, view an on-demand webinar, read a blog recap from an external thought leader, and discover more hybrid cloud solutions and resources.
[13:05] How do people connect with you?
Joe: People can contact me via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-cropper/. I’m always happy to connect with people and answer any questions.
[13:32] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
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Tyler Cohen Wood is the CEO of myConnectedHealth and a 20-year veteran of the cyber security industry, a well-known international cybersecurity influencer, successful keynote speaker, and 3-time published author. She worked for the United States Defense Intelligence Agency and the Department of Defense, as well as many other 3-lettered government agencies and the White House.
Contact Tyler: Web:https://myconnectedhealth.net Twitter: @TylerCohenWood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercohen78/
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:48] Tell me about your background, your journey from working at the DIA to become CEO of a health tech company?
[01:58] So, what gave you the idea for myConnectedHealth? I mean, that’s so radically different from security?
[02:04] 1 in 13 Americans suffer from a rare or diagnosed condition.
[02:04] Tyler shares the story of her personal journey of seeking a diagnosis for a rare, debilitating condition. She talks about the frustration of endless doctor visits, going from one specialist to another, to another, only to be told at the end not to even bother looking for a diagnosis, and just to learn to live with it. Tyler took charge of her situation and developed a chart that helped her discover a deficiency in a certain mineral in her body.
[11:49] There is no disease that does not have a cure. We just may not know what the cure is yet. And it’s through collaboration that we find the cures.
[12:40] “1 out of 13 people” means that you either have an undiagnosed illness, or you know someone that does.
[13:28] Our daily headlines are dominated by Covid-19; however, as you know, there is much more to health care than COVID. There are millions of people around the world that suffer from undiagnosed ailments on a daily basis, with no treatments in sight. What are the challenges health care providers face when it comes to diagnosing and treating people’s ailments?
[13:30] A big challenge healthcare providers have in diagnosing complex illnesses is that they operate in specialty silos. One specialist might not know the extent a certain illness and/or treatment affects another part of the body.
[15:14] There is a lot of bias in health care, especially against women, with whom many practitioners tend to be more dismissive.
[17:00] There is specialty siloing with insurance codes, as well.
[17: 37] We are so fortunate to be living in a day and age where we are blessed with the latest cutting-edge technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning. I know many healthcare leaders and innovators are leveraging these technologies to develop solutions that will drastically improve people’s lives, and I also know that your company, myConnectedHealth, is working on a first of its kind solution that leverages these technologies to completely revolutionize healthcare for people around the world. Can you share with us some detail about what your company is working on?
[18:05] myConnectedHealth is a global health care platform that uses data obtained from the patient crowd, all over the world.
[22:12] This is really exciting and sounds like it will completely change the world as we know it! What will it take to get this solution out to the masses?
[25:00] Our mission is to provide health care access to people who didn’t have it before.
[25:40] If you have a phone, you have health care.
[25:58] How do people connect with you?
Tyler: You can connect with me via my website https://myconnectedhealth.net. I’m also very active on Twitter at @TylerCohenWood, and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylercohen78/.
[26:35] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
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Kai Hermsen is the Global Coordinator for the Charter of Trust with Siemens, where together with his team in the Central Cybersecurity department, he ensures internal implementation of the Charter of Trust and is driving Siemens external Cybersecurity engagements with Charter of Trust partners and stakeholders like the World Economic Forum.
Contact Kai: Twitter: @HermsenKai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaihermsen
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:41] Can you briefly summarize what is the Charter of Trust and where is it being used today?
[01:04] The Charter of Trust was founded as an initiative among companies that wanted to make an impact in the world of cybersecurity.
[01:49] Get away from the siloed mentality and work together to solve problems.
[02:33] 2020 has seen headlines dominated by cybersecurity. We’ve had data breaches in all sectors, by prominent brands, such as Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter, Honda, Zoom, Marriott, and so on. What’s worse is that hackers are shutting down hospitals with debilitating ransomware! The thing is, that many data breaches are caused, not by ineffective firewalls or cybersecurity protocols, but through human weaknesses that were exploited via social engineering activities, such as phishing. And before anyone passes judgment on the people that fall for these tricks, I myself have seen many of these emails, and they look pretty convincing. How can businesses better protect their consumers, and themselves, from these types of attacks?
[04:01] 2020 has taught us two important lessons in cybersecurity: (a) Cyber threats are real, and if you don’t protect yourself, you’re putting yourself at risk. (b) What happens online has an impact on the real world.
[04:37] Humans are the weakest link in cybersecurity. How can we turn that around and make it into a strength?
[04:59] Just like humans are the weakest link in cybersecurity, they’re also your front-line protection.
[05:13] Cyber security has the power to safeguard our digital business models and make them sustainable.
[08:16] Identity theft has become a business, and that’s why cyber literacy is so important.
[09:07] Let’s look at the same challenge from the perspective of the consumer. According to a market analysis by Digital Commerce 360, US eCommerce sales in Q3 of 2020 was 37.1% higher than the same period in the previous year. This shows that people are doing more online digital transactions than ever before. This type of activity requires a massive amount of trust.
Unfortunately, you can’t trust everyone, and even the most trustworthy companies are vulnerable to phishing attacks like we discussed earlier. What kind of protection can we put in place to be able to sustain this kind of growth?
[11:45] Trust is not just about security. It’s principled behavior in all of digital.
[14:00] What protections are there for consumers to shop online and be protected from identity theft?
[16:42] Self-sovereign identities give the consumer the power to grant identities when they go online. It’s like having a virtual identity.
[18:34] What do you think is the next step for Siemens regarding the Charter of Trust?
[20:59] How can people connect with you?
Kai: The best way to reach me is via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaihermsen/. I’m also available on Twitter at @HermsenKai.
[21:33] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
[21:39] The virtual world and the real world are completely interchangeable.
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In this episode, Jeannette Fackler turns the tables on me and interviews me on influencer marketing for B2B HighTech companies. Jeannette is the Co-Founder of J&L Marketing. She’s a tech translator who de-borifies tech marketing.
Contact Jeannette: Twitter: @contentcharmer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannette-fackler-07331713/
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:42] Avrohom: Tell me, how do you "de-borify" tech marketing? I'd love to hear that because trust me, there's a whole lot we can talk about that.
Jeannette: Oh, yeah. You know what? I think the biggest thing that deborifies technology is actually thinking about human beings. Both, on the business side, the owners of the business, as well as the users. Users don't necessarily respond to "hey, Cloud saves you money", and "Cloud increases productivity", because everybody says that. Right?
Avrohom: Everybody saves you money! And everybody is the best!
Jeannette: [Laughing]
Avrohom: Everybody is number one!
Jeannette: Exactly. Exactly. We're gonna make your data more secure! And the thing is, the same technology tends to be available from multiple vendors. Right? So, you have to stop just blending in.
[00:52] The biggest thing that deborifies technology is thinking about human beings.
[01:38] You have to stop just blending in.
[02:10] One of the biggest ways to spice up tech marketing is to just bring real people into it.
[02:50] Speak like you’re talking to another person on the street. Don’t use 5-syllable words.
[04:07] Avrohom: How do people connect with you? Jeannette: You can connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannette-fackler-07331713/. I’m also on Twitter at @contentcharmer.
[04:55] What is Influencer Marketing?
[05:28] With Influencer Marketing, you’re getting someone who has a trusted name in the industry to talk about your products, and essentially endorse them.
[06:52] Do influencers just represent products of any company that’s willing to pay them money?
[08:41] Do companies work with influencers without them saying that we recommend this product?
[09:40] Is your primary channel for communication YouTube?
[13:16] How did you build up trust with your followers?
[22:10] You add value by helping others.
[22:13] First add value and then worry about yourself.
[23:46] What would your advice be for business owners that would like to increase their following on social media?
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Jay McBain leads Forrester's research and advisory for global channels, alliances, and partnerships.
Contact Jay: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymcbain/ Twitter: @jmcbain
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:58] 2020 has triggered many dramatic changes for businesses. We’ve seen many businesses rapidly shift to a work from home paradigm. We’ve also seen a paradigm shift to online or virtual events, among many other dramatic changes that took place this year. One significant change, that you mentioned in your article titled “What I see coming for the Channel In 2020”, is that Indirect sales will shrink every year for the next decade.” This is hard to take in because everything that I’ve learned over the years, is that you need a strong indirect sales team to scale and grow your business. Does this spell the end of the channel?
[01:45] There is actually a lot of opportunity for the channel; however, like any other mature industry, what’s happening on the transactional side of the channel is that it’s a race to the bottom.
[02:20] Professional services is where the margins are in the channel.
[04:00] Learn how Salesforce is structuring its channel partner organization to double its revenue from $20b to $40b within the next 4 years.
[05:58] In your article, you mentioned that the channel model is evolving what is known as a “trifurcated channel”, or in plain English, a model which is divided into three branches. When I think of a channel partner, I’m thinking of sales and service. Can you elaborate on this new model?
[06:34] 75% of global trade is done indirectly.
[07:24] It’s critically important that you build the 3rd part of the channel, the one that influences your buyers early and often.
[09:23] 76% of CEOs think that their current business model will be unrecognizable in 5 years. That means every single business! You’re going to become a subscription-based business. There is a high likelihood that you’re going to become a tech business.
[10:56] We’re all familiar with the term “Customer Experience”. You talked about a growing trend in the B2B channel, called “Partner Experience”. What does that mean, and why is it important?
[13:05] What does the future of marketing look like for B2B Emerging Technology companies?
[15:42] For our listeners who are channel professionals, or for those that might be considering working in the channel, what kind of future can they expect for their careers?
[17:08] How can people connect with you? Jay: People can connect with me via Twitter at @jmcbain, or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymcbain/.
[17:41] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
Connect with DataVisor on the Azure Marketplace: https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/datavisor.datavisor_uml_for_insurance
Yinglian Xie is CEO and Co-founder of DataVisor, a company that is the leading fraud detection company powered by transformational AI technology.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Contact Yinglian: Web: https://DataVisor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datavisor/ Twitter: @DataVisor Personal Twitter: @YinglianXie
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:54] Covid-19 sparked a major wave of digital transformation for businesses in every industry, which resulted in exponential growth of online transactions. Unfortunately, one of the byproducts of removing the human from the equation is an increase in fraud. After all, no one’s watching, right? Given that DataVisor specializes in fraud detection, what are the challenges that businesses struggle with regarding eliminating fraud when trying to go digital?
Yinglian: When we switch to the digital world, a number of things are different. The first is that we are dealing with the customers without being face to face. And that’s a significant switch. That the information we receive about the customer is through online transactions. In that case, some of the identifications of the users will be very different. And businesses may not be able to be ready to face that new change. And second of all, when you open up to online, you could potentially have a broader set of customers than you faced in the past. The demographics and the geographic locations of the customers could shift or change. And that makes companies not ready to prepare for dealing with the customers they have typically not worked with in the past. And the risk of profiles as well as the fraud risk might also be very different.
[01:50] During the pandemic the fraud rate increased significantly, compared to previous years.
[02:15] One of the drivers of online fraud is that transactions are not face to face.
[05:34] What can businesses do to overcome some of these challenges?
[05:42] We need a mindset change. We’re dealing with a different demographic of users online, and we’re dealing with a different type of fraud online when compared with offline transactions.
[07:53] DataVisor recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called DataVisor AI-Powered Fraud Management Solution. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
Yinglian: Using proprietary unsupervised machine learning algorithms, DataVisor restores trust in the digital era by enabling organizations to proactively detect and act on fast-evolving fraud patterns and prevent future attacks before they happen. Combining advanced analytics and an intelligence network of more than 4B global user accounts, DataVisor protects against financial and reputational damage across a variety of industries, including financial services, marketplaces, e-commerce, and social platforms.
[10:39] How do you protect yourself from insider fraud?
[13:37] How would a company use your solution with Azure?
[14:33] How can customers find out more about the DataVisor AI-Powered Fraud Management Solution, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Yinglian: The best way to learn more about our solution is to go to the Microsoft Azure Marketplace and search for DataVisor.
[15:06] How has partnering with Microsoft helped DataVisor scale and grow your business?
[16:43] How do people connect with you?
[17:09] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO With Yinglian Xie
Connect with Foxit Software on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/2MALLQS
Kai Wille is the Director of Strategic Alliances at Foxit Software, a company that helps insurance companies create efficient documents while reducing costs via industry-leading, enterprise-scale document conversion and compression technology.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Contact Kai Web: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/enterprise-automation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100005/ Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaiwille/ Twitter: @foxitsoftwareea
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:34] When I think about insurance companies and documents, the image that comes to mind is rows and rows of files cabinets with lots of paper folders and paper documents. With a picture like this, you can only imagine what it takes to file and process an insurance claim! While this might have worked well in the past; nowadays, we’re generating data at an exponential level, so insurance companies really need to take a serious approach to their digital transformation strategy – and many of them are doing just that. On that note, what are the challenges that insurance companies struggle with when trying to go digital?
Kai: What we find is that most companies in the insurance space are somewhere along the way towards digital transformation. So, what I mean by that is that they absolutely, still have those rows of file cabinets, but at the same time they tend to have also already digitized millions of documents. The first challenge is lacking customer intelligence. And so, the problem here is that when your documents are still on paper, or maybe you've scanned them, and so now you have image files, like tiffs and jpegs that are not searchable. Then you really don't have access to the information in your documents. And so that means, any kind of modern AI and analytics applications to really know your customer, will be incomplete. And so that means, that organizations are potentially in danger of thinking they know their customer when they really don't.
[02:00] The challenge with just scanning and digitizing documents is that you don’t have access to the information it contains.
[05:05] An additional few seconds of opening files can cost large companies hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.
[09:06] Digital Transformation and AI are not a choice, because your competitors are already doing it.
[09:26] What can businesses do to overcome some of these challenges?
[10:04] When scanning documents, make sure they’re searchable so they’re usable by AI and analytics applications.
[14:25] Foxit Software recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called Foxit Document Transformation Services. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
[16:00] How would a company use your solution with Azure?
[17:48] How can customers find out more about Foxit Software, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace? Kai: You can access it via this link: https://bit.ly/2MALLQS.
[18:21] How do people connect with you?
[18:57] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO With Kai Wille
Connect with Instanda on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/2AKxo9W
Greg Murphy is the Executive Vice President, North America of Instanda, a company that provides core insurance capabilities through a SAAS based digital platform that focuses on ease of product creation and dynamic distribution to multiple channels.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Contact Greg: Web: https://instanda.com/us/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/instanda/ Twitter: @instandaF2X
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:43] Over the past several years, businesses have gone through a process that we call digital transformation. For those that have been slow to adopt new technology, the crisis of Covid19 forced their hand, so to speak, in terms of this digital transformation. Your company, Instanda, serves the insurance industry, which is extremely complex and highly regulated. What are some of the challenges that insurance carriers struggle with as part of their digital transformation experience?
Greg: Well, there are, I would say four things that come to mind on this topic. The first one is really, challenging companies to really, truly be transformative. I can't tell you the number of times that I've worked with companies that will say they're trying to be transformative, and the executives are very passionate about this, and have really, really, great ideas. But when you get right down to exactly what are we going to do, a lot of times we're repaving the cow path, so to speak. We're doing the same things we've done before, but with just different technologies. Right? So, really that truly being transformative, I would say, is the number one piece of that. And you have to figure out exactly how do you get into a transformative mindset? How do you think differently? How do you think outside the box?
[04:35] What can businesses do to overcome some of these challenges?
Greg: Businesses should re-envision the way products and technology are used in the company's value chain.
[06:00] Build a solid business strategy first before throwing technology in to fix problems.
[07:14] Instanda recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called Instanda. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
Greg: Instanda delivers immediate product design solutions with the ability to distribute digitally on multiple channels simultaneously.
[10:19] How would a company use your solution with Azure?
[11:40] How can customers find out more about Instanda, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Greg: You can access it via this link: https://bit.ly/2AKxo9W.
[12:18] How has partnering with Microsoft helped Instanda scale and grow your business?
Greg: Because Instanda is a Microsoft partner, the delivery of complementary capabilities through logic apps and power BI is seamless.
[13:49] How do people connect with you?
Greg: You can always connect with us via our website, https://instanda.com/us/. We are also very active on social media. A great way to interact with us is via our LinkedIn page, which is https://www.linkedin.com/company/instanda/. You can also connect with us via Twitter at @instandaF2X.
[14:25] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO With Greg Murphy
Connect with Buurst on the Azure Marketplace: https://ter.li/9pk8qh
Garry Olah is the CEO of Buurst, a company that provides trusted cloud native tools for data control, performance, and availability on many cloud platforms. Their virtual storage appliances help customers migrate on-premises data to the cloud, better manage that data, and allow applications to run at the same high performance that customers expect from their on-premises storage infrastructure.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Contact Garry: Web: https://buurst.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/softnas/ Twitter:@buurstdata Personal Twitter:@GarryOlah Partner with Buurst: https://www.buurst.com/partners/
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[01:16] Cloud is now a mature technology, and many businesses are moving their mission-critical applications to the cloud. One of the byproducts of Digital Transformation and moving to the cloud is the large amount of data that’s generated by all of our connected devices. Because cloud is so commonplace, we tend to take for granted – as we should – things like low latency access to our virtually unlimited ubiquitous cloud storage of our data. However, as a technologist, I can appreciate that a lot goes on under the hood to make these things work properly. What are the challenges that businesses struggle with when migrating mission-critical applications to the cloud?
Garry: Beyond the usual challenges of migrating large data sets to the cloud (latency, performance, how to actually move Petabytes of data), 90% of the world’s data has been created in the last two years, and that amount is projected by analysts to double every two years. At the current cloud storage prices, corporate IT budgets won't be able to keep up. Furthermore, even companies who are not price-conscious still struggle with achieving the performance they demand from mission-critical applications as they move those applications from on-prem data centers to a cloud storage environment.
[04:02] How can businesses leverage cloud in the right way?
Garry: There are obvious ways cloud storage products can help mitigate these issues. Features meant to enhance cost-efficiency include deduplication, compression, thin-provisioning, etc. For customers worried about performance, running application workloads with higher instance and VM sizes will help increase performance.
[04:12] 90% of the world’s data has been created in the past 2 years.
[04:17] Within the last decade, data has doubled every 2 years.
[06:26] Buurst recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called SoftNAS. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
Garry: Buurst SoftNAS frontends native Azure storage (managed disk and Blob) to overcome Azure storage limitations. The SoftNAS virtual appliance also allows for greater flexibility to better customize an application's performance versus price and can go beyond the capacity caps of Azure.
[09:43] How would a company use your solution with Azure?
Garry: The SoftNAS virtual appliance is available through the self-service Azure Marketplace or through a BYOL Azure Marketplace listing. The deployment through Azure Marketplace does not change how the underlying software functions.
[11:44] How can customers find out more about SoftNAS, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Garry: You can access it via this link https://ter.li/9pk8qh.
[12:50] How has partnering with Microsoft helped Buurst scale and grow your business?
[14:00] How do people connect with you?
[14:35] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO With Garry Olah
Connect with CadDo on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/3crgxGq
Marcus Hanke is the Founder of CadDo, a company that provides data-driven insights and concentrated intelligence to organizations and individuals who care about sustainability as much as profitability.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Contact Marcus: Web: https://caddo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35650704 Company Video: https://youtu.be/1-9FKgLEPLY Microsoft partnership opportunities for partners with Financial Services solutions: FSiIndExp@microsoft.com
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[00:51] The United Nations enacted 17 goals for sustainability to be attained by the year 2030. This is known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs. No matter what side of the political spectrum you’re on, everyone can agree that sustainability is in our best interest. For example, having things like clean air, clean water, elimination of hunger, and so on, are good things to have. Yet, the perception out there is that sustainability will cost me money, which is why I love your company’s description of serving organizations who care about sustainability as much as profitability. And talking about profitability, nothing says profits like Financial Services. What are the challenges that Financial Services companies struggle with regarding managing a profitable business that’s also sustainable friendly?
Marcus: Intelligent real-time analysis of ESG (Environmental, social, and governance factors) and SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) data is beyond the resources and capabilities of most organizations. Organizations are awash with data and unable to develop insights or respond and model change. ESG and SDG reporting isn't an option - it is a must-have, and organizations can't meet the requirements.
Avrohom: What can people do about this?
Marcus: Firstly, create a consistent international ESG framework for all Financial service organizations to report against, similar to international accounting standards.
[03:33] During the first quarter of 2020, ESG friendly companies saw an increase of $40 billion.
[05:27] CadDo recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called CadDo ESG. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
Marcus: CadDo is a turnkey Azure solution, turning Big Data into concentrated intelligence: concise, clear and actionable. Whether you are an investor or a corporation, we deliver the metrics you need to make responsible investment decisions.
[08:01] Sustainability is no longer a nice to have. It’s a must have.
[11:08] How would a company use your solution with Azure?
Marcus: A global investment Bank with $1 trillion under management can be live and operational with CadDo’s Azure marketplace ESG solution within weeks, managing and reporting ESG at individual asset or security level by fund, across the whole organization and to its clients.
[13:16] How can customers find out more about CadDo ESG, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Marcus: You can access it via this link: https://bit.ly/3crgxGq.
[16:22] How has partnering with Microsoft helped CadDo scale and grow your business?
[17:55] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for partners with Financial Services solutions?
[19:42] How do people connect with you?
[20:30] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
[20:40] Sustainability is not a choice. People understand that they have to do the right thing.
[20:50] We have to look at future generations and what they’re going to be left with.
AskTheCEO With Marcus Hanke
Connect with Matillion on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/2M8LqF1
Matthew Scullion is the CEO of Matillion, a company that reduces the complexity of a company’s data journey by providing rapid time to value with data integration and data transformation software for cloud data warehouses.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Contact Matthew: Web: https://matillion.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matillion-limited/ Twitter: @matillion Microsoft partnership opportunities for Storage and Data partners: StorageAndData@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:53] Cloud is now a mature technology, and many businesses are moving their mission-critical applications to the cloud. One of the byproducts of Digital Transformation and moving to the cloud is the copious amount of data that’s generated by all of our connected devices. As we know, data, for its own sake, doesn’t have that much intrinsic value. The real value is in the analytical information and business intelligence that we gather from that data. Of course, that’s much easier said than done. What are the challenges that businesses and large enterprises struggle with when it comes to unlocking that hidden value from within their data?
[01:50] Every company needs to compete by using data.
[02:07] Cloud gives businesses the ability to compete using data.
[05:39] What can businesses do to overcome some of these challenges?
Matthew: There are various ways to potentially solve data management and data transformation challenges highlighted above. Enterprises can still continue to manage on-premises ETL platforms for data transformation. If a company has decided to adopt a cloud strategy, there are various SaaS based data pipeline providers to help move data into a cloud data warehouse. Once data is in the cloud, there are various technologies (provided by cloud provider or 3rd parties) that can help to then perform transformations. Companies can also continue to leverage ETL developers to manually write SQL jobs for transformations.
[10:21] Matillion recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called Matillion ETL for Azure Synapse. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
Matthew: Matillion provides purpose-built data transformation for Microsoft Azure Synapse. Matillion enables Enterprises to easily integrate with over 100 data sources and then create data orchestration and transformation jobs to prepare data for analytics. Matillion is also cloud-native, taking advantage of the speed, scale, and economics of the Azure cloud platform.
[17:24] How would a company use your solution with Azure? Matthew: Matillion products (Matillion ETL for Azure Synapse and Matillion ETL for Snowflake on Azure) are both available on the Azure Marketplace. Enterprises seeking to acquire Matillion can easily select a Matillion product, select the size of the Azure instance needed, and then deploy Matillion within the virtual environment.
[19:39] How can customers find out more about Matillion ETL for Azure Synapse, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Matthew: They can access it via this link: https://bit.ly/2M8LqF1.
[20:19] How has partnering with Microsoft helped Matillion scale and grow your business?
[21:47] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for Storage and Data partners?
Matthew: For more information you can send an email to storageanddata@microsoft.com.
[22:26] How do people connect with you?
[23:00] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO With Matthew Scullion
Connect with ZettaLabs on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/2Ag7mLK
Eliud Polanco is the CEO and Co-Founder of ZettaLabs, a company that creates software that simplifies and automates the processes of organizing, cleaning, and creating analytically-ready structured data inside Data Lakes, at petabyte scale.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Contact Eliud: Web:https://www.zettalabs.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/zettalabs Twitter: @zettalabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZettaLabs-349320402331435/ Microsoft partnership opportunities for companies with Financial Services solutions: FSiIndExp@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:45] If there is one thing that Digital Transformation has resulted in, it’s the deluge of data for every business in every industry. Your company, ZettaLabs, serves the Financial Services industry, which is highly regulated and extremely vulnerable to Cyberattacks. What are the challenges that Financial Services companies struggle with regarding managing and securing their sensitive data?
Eliud: Many Financial Services firms have poor data quality - the data is created and managed in silos, data is missing or is inaccurate and does not reconcile, etc. This leads to downstream degradation of business capabilities e.g. firms can't trace customers across all of their product relationships, can't fully capture all risk exposures across all of their counterparties, fully reconcile information between front, middle and back offices (Risk has different competing information about positions compared to Finance), etc. The impact is missed cross-sell / up-sell opportunities, business decisions made on bad/stale information, and regulatory actions, penalties, and fines. In order to mitigate these risks, a sizable amount of the IT budget (~20%, which can be about $450m per year in a Tier 1 Global Bank) is required to be allocated just to data and controls, which crowds out spending on revenue-producing initiatives.
[01:31] Banks have created more data in the last three years than in the past 50 years combined!
[02:18] ZettaLabs recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called ZettaSense. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
[08:32] How would a company use your solution with Azure?
[09:44] How can customers find out more about ZettaSense, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
[10:35] How has partnering with Microsoft helped ZettaLabs scale and grow your business?
[12:30] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for partners with Financial Services solutions?
Eliud: For more information you can send an email to FSiIndExp@microsoft.com.
[13:00] How do people connect with you?
[14:42] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO With Eliud Polanco
Connect with Jitsuin on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/2M1ZHDe
Krishna Anne is the CEO of Jitsuin, a company that bring you the transparency, collaboration and automation you need to move fast and fix things while boosting Digital Transformation.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Contact Krishna: Web: https://jitsuin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jitsuin/ Twitter: @jitsuin_inc Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnaanne/ Personal Twitter: @krishna_anne Microsoft partnership opportunities for Manufacturing partners: MFGMarketplace@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:43] IoT is a major component of many business’ Digital Transformation strategy, and the number of deployments has gone up exponentially, year over year, with a projected number of 20.4 billion devices installed by the end of this year. One of the things that worry me, as someone who is active in the CyberSecurity industry, is that when thinking about a manufacturing plant where there might be hundreds of thousands of disparate connected devices on the network, you really need to have a solid operational plan in place just to keep the devices patched and updated. How can Manufacturing plants and Operators of Essential Services - such as Utilities, Transportation, Smart Infrastructure and Healthcare, secure themselves when embarking upon their digital transformation journey?
[02:01] Data is the new oil, and the data needs refinement.
[02:38] Krishna: Two thirds of Digital Transformation projects fail because there is no trust in the data, or security is lacking.
This could be solved by having a history and knowing who did what to a thing. And automate detecting and fixing of vulnerabilities at the earliest - Creating trust in the device and data generated from it.
[04:07] Jitsuin recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called Archivist Security Twin Platform. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
[07:26] How would a manufacturing facility use your solution with Azure?
[08:22] How can customers find out more about Archivist Security Twin Platform, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Krishna: You can access it via this link: https://bit.ly/2M1ZHDe.
[08:50] How has partnering with Microsoft helped Jitsuin scale and grow your business?
[09:58] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for manufacturing partners?
Krishna: For more information you can send an email to MFGMarketplace@microsoft.com and get started with the Microsoft Manufacturing group and Marketplace Rewards.
[10:20] How do people connect with you?
Krishna: You can connect with us via our website, which is https://jitsuin.com/. We’re also on social media. Our LinkedIn page is: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jitsuin/, and you can follow us on Twitter at: @jitsuin_inc.
To reach me personally, you can connect with me on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnaanne/ and on Twitter at: @krishna_anne.
[11:00] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO with Krishna Anne
Connect with Augmentir on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/36ABqhc
Russ Fadel is the CEO and Co-Founder of Augmentir, a company that is the first of its kind to combine enterprise augmented reality with artificial intelligence and machine learning to intelligently close skills gaps, so that frontline workers can perform their jobs with higher quality and increased productivity, while driving continuous improvement across the organization.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Web: https://www.augmentir.com Twitter: @augmentir LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/augmentir YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoU1HEGNwHCDPO2Tp-PQXEg Personal Twitter: @RussFadel Microsoft partnership opportunities for Manufacturing partners: MFGMarketplace@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:00] The global pandemic of Covid19 has accelerated a wave of digital transformation in every industry. Entire workforces have been transitioned to work from home. Companies are also looking to leverage technology to fill the gaps left by a reduced workforce. What are the challenges that manufacturing plants and industrial operations are struggling with in today’s post-Covid19 world?
Russ: Our target market has historically faced 3 primary challenges within the frontline workforce: 1) the widening skills gap, which is being magnified by an aging/retiring workforce and tight labor market; 2) loss of tribal knowledge (from senior workers), and inability to capture and share that tribal knowledge as a corporate asset; and 3) inability to deliver continuous improvement across the workforce due to lack of insight into how workers are performing their jobs.
[04:21] How manufacturing leverages technologies like AI & VR to assist employees while accommodating social distancing.
[05:22] Augmentir recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called Augmentir. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
[06:17] How would a manufacturing facility use your solution with Azure?
[08:32] How can customers find out more about Augmentir, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Russ: You can access it here: https://bit.ly/augmentir-on-azure.
[09:10] How has partnering with Microsoft helped Augmentir scale and grow your business?
[10:45] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for manufacturing partners?
Russ: For more information you can send an email to mfgmarketplace@microsoft.com and get started with the Microsoft Manufacturing group and Marketplace Rewards.
[11:00] How do people connect with you?
Russ: You can visit our company website at https://www.augmentir.com. You can also follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/augmentir and on Twitter at @augmenter. Also, feel free to check out our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoU1HEGNwHCDPO2Tp-PQXEg. You can connect with me personally on Twitter at @RussFadel.
[11:35] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
[12:00] After COVID, we’re going to have to adapt to the “new normal” by investing in digital technologies that enable us to observe social distancing.
[13:05] The final frontier of digital transformation is the front-line workforce.
AskTheCEO with Russ Fadel
Connect with DataDx on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/3aYRTwC
Kate Othus is the CEO of DataDx, a company that provides the insights medical practices need to achieve long-term and sustainable business results.
Kate is interviewed by Tyler Cohen Wood, an 18+ year veteran of the Cyber Intelligence industry and healthcare entrepreneur.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Web: https://datadx.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datadx/ Twitter: @DataDxInsights Instagram: @DataDxInsights Azure Marketplace: bit.ly/3aYRTwC
Contact Tyler: Web: http://www.tylercohenwood.com/ Twitter: @TylerCohenWood
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[00:41] When it comes to digital transformation, we typically think of large enterprises and global corporations. But really, every sized business is going through a digital transformation in their own unique way. Since your business focuses on individual medical practices, what are some of the challenges that doctors and small and medium healthcare providers face when trying to go digital?
Kate: That's a great question, Tyler. Healthcare, in general, is experiencing significant challenges, especially right now. Predicting volumes and effectively managing operations to meet those changes is a struggle. Having appropriate cash and inventory reserves to sustain any changes in practice patterns, is another. And in addition, there are a lot of clinical initiatives that are changed, due to policy regulations and whatnot. And sometimes, even the thought of a digital transformation is quite daunting and quite expensive for healthcare businesses. So, they struggle to afford it.
It does force them; however, to continue to operate on antiquated, and sometimes, even analog systems. Those issues end up compounding into one pretty incredible issue, which is, the inability for healthcare at large to predict and calculate the cost per unit of care. So, as patients, when we go to consume care, we often walk in not knowing what it's going to cost. Whether that's to the doctor or for a hospital visit.
[02:57] DataDx recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace to address some of the challenges we just discussed. Tell us about it.
[06:36] What are the key drivers for success in a pediatric practice?
[08:06] How would a healthcare provider use your solution with Azure?
[08:30] How can customers find out more about the DataDx solution, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Kate: You can access it at https://bit.ly/3aYRTwC.
[09:01] How has partnering with Microsoft helped DataDx scale and grow your business?
[10:12] How do people connect with you?
Kate: You can connect with us on our website at https://datadx.com/. We’re also on social media. You can connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/datadx/ and on Twitter and Instagram at @DataDxInsights.
[10:39] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners?
Kate: For more information, you can send an email to HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com.
[10:58] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
[12:12] What inspired you to build DataDx?
AskTheCEO with Kate Othus
Learn more about Microsoft's Commercial Marketplace: https://aka.ms/SellThroughMarketplace
Paul Maher is the general manager of the Industry Experiences team at Microsoft, a group that helps partners drive technology innovation moving to the Microsoft Azure cloud and enabling online sales by using the Microsoft commercial marketplace as a new distribution model.
As part of this discussion, we shared how a partnership with Microsoft, the use of the Azure cloud platform and services, and the commercial marketplace, empower Microsoft partners to innovate, while scaling and growing their business.
Web: https://azure.com Twitter: @PaulJFMaher @Microsoft LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauljmaher/ Microsoft's Commercial Marketplace: https://aka.ms/SellThroughMarketplace
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:12] Cloud is a big buzzword nowadays, and everyone is jumping on the cloud bandwagon. However, the benefit of building solutions in the cloud is not just about technology innovation, but also the ROI from a business perspective. As someone who manages a team focused on industry, can you share some more information on the business ROI of building solutions in the cloud?
[02:34] The driving force behind cloud.
[02:47] Data is growing to 44 zettabytes by the end of 2020 and will grow to 163 zettabytes per year by 2025.
[03:15] Analysts predict analytics to be a $200M global market by 2020.
[03:31] 2020 will see $1T in IT spending related to cloud.
[04:38] The business benefits of cloud: Cloud provides businesses with operational agility, quicker time to market, security, and reliability.
[07:51] Cloud eliminates hardware refreshes and its associated maintenance costs.
[08:25] Tell us about Microsoft’s online distribution model called the Commercial Marketplace.
[09:15] B2B buyers prefer to gather their own information online and not interact with a sales rep.
[10:22] The online marketplace is a distribution model for partners to see their software and services.
[10:40] There are 2 storefronts. The first is called Azure Marketplace which is predominately suited for IT professionals looking for technology building blocks, like API’s, etc.
[10:55] The second one is called Appsource, which is focused more on line of business software solutions.
[14:55] Can you share a few stories that highlight how businesses have become extremely successful by partnering with Microsoft?
[21:09] Covid-19 has impacted everyone, and we’re now living in what’s called the “new normal”. Can you share with us some of the work you’re doing to help partners succeed in today’s “remote only” world?
[26:06] I’ve really enjoyed hearing the success stories about the Commercial Marketplace. For people considering joining the Microsoft Partnership, how transformative is the Commercial Marketplace in helping people scale and grow their businesses?
[26:40] The Commercial Marketplace is as transformative for businesses as cloud is being from a technology perspective.
[30:19] Where can people go to learn more about the Commercial Marketplace?
Paul: They can go to https://azure.com and https://aka.ms/SellThroughMarketplace.
[31:00] And how can people connect with you, personally.
Paul: You can connect with me on Twitter at @PaulJFMaher and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauljmaher/.
[31:18] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO with Paul Maher
Connect with Cloudticity on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/2WlyNg9
Gerry Miller is the founder and CEO of Cloudticity, a company that helps health care organizations innovate fast on the cloud while staying HIPAA compliant.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Web: https://www.cloudticity.com/ Twitter: @cloudticity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloudticity Personal Twitter: @GerryMiller Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrymiller Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners: HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:09] The healthcare industry is in the midst of its digital transformation, with many companies moving their mission-critical applications to the cloud. What are some of the challenges that healthcare organizations face when starting out on their journey to innovate on the cloud?
[01:56] The only viable way to consume, store, and process large quantities of data is with Cloud.
[02:06] The pandemic has driven the acceleration of cloud migrations, with work from home and the extra strain on the healthcare industry, in particular.
[02:17] Working in the cloud is very different than working in the data center.
[02:46] As you know, healthcare is one of the most regulated industries in the United States, with regards to security and compliance around data privacy. It’s also the most at-risk and vulnerable to data breaches and ransomware attacks. I saw a statistic where health care data sells on the black market for $250 a record, as opposed to a little over $5 for something as relatively innocuous as credit card data! How do healthcare organizations deal with this kind of security risk when going to the cloud?
[04:35] About 60% of small healthcare organizations will experience successful cyberattacks in any given year, of which 90% of them will be put out of business within the year.
[05:06] Cloudticity recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called Cloudticity Oxygen for Azure. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
[05:25] Cloudticity Oxygen is a managed services, managed security, and managed compliance environments for healthcare organizations on Microsoft Azure.
[06:05] How would a healthcare organization use your solution with Azure?
[09:58] How can customers find out more about Cloudticity Oxygen, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Gerry: You can access it via this link: https://bit.ly/2WlyNg9.
[11:05] How has partnering with Microsoft helped Cloudticity scale and grow your business?
[12:26] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners?
Gerry: For more information you can send an email to HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com.
[12:39] How do people connect with you?
Gerry: You can visit our website at https://www.cloudticity.com. You can also follow us on Twitter at @Cloudticity, or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloudticity. If you'd like to reach me, personally, you can connect with me on Twitter at @GerryMiller, or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrymiller.
[12:52] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
[13:23] Cloud is the best enabler for being able to do what healthcare does best.
AskTheCEO with Gerry Miller
Connect with P360 on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/3cSzUJ6
Anupam Nandwana is the CEO of P360, a company that powers the life-sciences industry with solutions for pharmaceutical sales and marketing enablement, clinical trials, patient journey, analytics, and more.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Web: https://p360.com Twitter: @P360_Solutions @SwittonsIoT LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/p360 Personal Twitter: @anupam_nandwana Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandwana Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners: HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:13] Every business is experiencing disruptions during the public health crisis of Covid19, and healthcare is no exception. A critical supply-chain that must continue during this time is the physician/pharmaceutical relationship. Doctors need to continue getting their supplies, and people need to be able to get their medicine, regardless of what is going on in the world. What are the challenges pharmaceuticals and biotech companies are struggling with, regarding maintaining that critical supply-chain relationship with physicians during a major public health crisis?
Anupam: There is a growing gap between physicians and pharma. As an industry, pharma has historically allowed any customer journey. Additionally, the delay in moving to digital transformation and adopting newer technologies such as IoT and AI has created a major gap between pharma and physician relationships. This situation has worsened with coronavirus, where field sales are restricted from calling on physicians. There will be a new normal post-COVID, which will require a change in how pharma connects with physicians.
[01:58] The health-pharma-physician relationship is paramount to everything that happens in our healthcare system.
[04:50] Healthcare has significantly changed since Covid19.
[05:12] What can pharmaceuticals and biotech companies do to maintain their relationship with physicians during times of disruption?
[06:22] One challenge to overcome is that doctors aren’t used to delivering remote services.
[07:24] Another challenge we need to overcome is that we might be living in the era – not of a lockdown, but rather an era of frequent lockdowns or shutdowns.
[08:24] P360 recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called Swittons. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
[11:53] How would a healthcare organization use your solution with Azure?
[16:32] How can customers find out more about Swittons, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Anupam: You can access it via this link: https://bit.ly/3cSzUJ6.
[17:30] How has partnering with Microsoft helped P360 scale and grow your business?
[19:30] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners?
Anupam: For more information, you can send an email to HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com.
[19:51] How do people connect with you?
[20:24] What inspired you to build P360?
[23:02] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
[23:12] Covid19 has brought about an acceleration of digital transformation.
AskTheCEO with Anupam Nandwana
Connect with Omnipresence on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/2VuqEFo
Tarun Mathur is the CTO of Omnipresence, a leading Tech firm focused on the global life sciences industry, that has launched the world's first life sciences Customer Experiences Management solution for the Azure marketplace.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Connect with Tarun: Web: https://www.omnipresence.io/ Twitter: @Omnipresence_io LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/indegene-omnipresence/ Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners: HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:48] Customer experience management is vital to businesses of every size, and in every sector, and healthcare is no exception. Statistics show that healthcare is typically slow to adopt new technologies – any kind of technology, due to a myriad of reasons, ranging from compliance to risk aversion. What are the challenges healthcare organizations face with regard to implementing a new customer engagement solution?
[02:09] In healthcare, businesses end to want to stick to their comfort zone and let other people make the mistakes. They then rush to be number two in line to implement change.
[03:12] Why is customer experience management so important to the healthcare industry?
[04:09] Omnipresence recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called CXMNow. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
[04:28] CSMNow is designed to deliver on the big picture around customer experience.
[07:55] How would a healthcare organization use your solution with Azure?
[08:57] How can customers find out more about CXMNow, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Tarun: You can access it via this link: https://bit.ly/2VuqEFo.
[09:43] How has partnering with Microsoft helped Omnipresence scale and grow your business?
[10:56] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners?
Tarun: For more information, you can send an email to HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com.
[11:16] How do people connect with you?
Tarun: You can visit our website at https://www.omnipresence.io/. You can also follow us on Twitter at @Omnipresence_io or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/indegene-omnipresence/.
[11:44] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you would like to share with the audience?
[12:45] In healthcare, we’re all going to come out a lot stronger by delivering a new customer experience for patients, providers, and everyone in the industry.
AskTheCEO With Tarun Mathur
Connect with ezDI on the Azure Marketplace: https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/ezdiinc.nlp
Chetan Parikh is the CEO of ezDI, a company that helps health care organizations unlock the power of their unstructured data and is revolutionizing the healthcare industry by extracting valuable information, from unstructured texts, at a very high level of accuracy using their state-of-the-art natural language processing (NLP).
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Connect with Chetan: Web: https://ezDI.com Twitter: @ezDIInc @chetanparikh LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/ezdi-inc/ Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners: HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:08] With the advent of Electronic Health Record systems, also known as EHR, health care organizations officially entered the digital world.
And with that new status, comes a new set of challenges. It's one thing to collect data. It's another matter, entirely, to actually get useful information out of it.
What are some of the challenges that healthcare organizations face regarding extracting actionable intelligence which is trapped in the form of unstructured raw data?
[02:26] The most important interaction in healthcare is when the physician meets with the patient.
[03:42] One major problem in healthcare is that the data is siloed.
[05:30] The reason why it has been difficult for healthcare to get electronic communication between providers, payers, and pharma is because each organization has a different requirement for their data.
[06:03] The problem in healthcare is that we are data rich but information poor.
[06:24] The reason why it has been difficult to solve this problem is that healthcare organizations are not technology experts. They are most knowledgeable in finding the right treatments for their patients.
[07:12] ezDI recently launched a new offering, on the Azure marketplace targeting healthcare organizations, called NLP as a Service. Can you share with us some information about this solution, and how it will help health care organizations extract useful information out of their unstructured data?
[09:01] What is NLP?
[09:35] How do you teach AI to understand context? You use a knowledge graph.
[11:18] Azure enables bridging the gap between different siloes by adopting an industry-standard format for data called FHIR.
[11:57] How would a healthcare organization use your solution with Azure?
[13:51] How can customers find out more about the ezDI solution set, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace? Chetan: Customers can find more about our solution on our website: https://ezDI.com/azure. You can also procure it on Azure by going to https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/ezdiinc.nlp?tab=Overview and subscribing to our solution.
[14:39] How has partnering with Microsoft helped ezDI scale and grow your business?
[15:33] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners?
Chetan: For more information, you can send an email to HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com.
[16:42] How do people connect with you?
Chetan: People can connect with us via email at sales@ezDI.com or call us at +1 (866) 473-5655 / +1 (502) 498 4590. They can also visit our website www.ezDI.com or follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/ezdi-inc/ and on Twitter at @ezDIInc and @chetanparikh.
[16:47] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO With Chetan Parikh
Connect with Praemo on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/2VqJg91
Paul Boris is the Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of Praemo, a company that fills the critical gap in industrial productivity by leveraging analytics to transform under-utilized data into operation-critical insights.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace have empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Connect with Paul: Web: https://praemo.com/ Twitter: @PraemoAI @PaulBorisPraemo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/praemo/ Microsoft partnership opportunities for manufacturing partners: mfgmarketplace@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:48] IoT deployments have gone up, year over year, with a projected number of 20.4 billion devices installed by the end of this year. While many device manufacturers like to paint a picture of customers using only their products in the customer’s environment, the reality is that many manufacturing facilities have all kinds of IoT devices installed in there. As we know, one of the benefits of having an Industrial IoT solution is the ability to obtain actionable analytics from your devices. That is hard enough to attain on a single manufacturer’s platform, let alone a hodgepodge of hundreds of thousands of disparate devices across an industrial manufacturing facility. What are the challenges industrial operations run into when trying to convert IoT-collected data into useful insights?
[01:48] Everyone is in a rush to drive more data and IoT devices into the operation.
[01:59] The biggest challenge is that people don’t think they have data at all. The data they have is incomplete.
[02:35] Another challenge in manufacturing is securely transferring data from IoT devices. With the prevalence of the cloud, this is no longer a major issue.
[03:05] Businesses spend too much time normalizing the data versus getting things done. Then, when something changes, they have to start all over again.
[04:24] Getting things done is better than trying to get things done perfectly.
[05:23] What can manufacturing facilities do to overcome the challenge of generating useful insights from their IoT data?
[05:50] Start with what you have and work your way up from there.
[06:17] Don’t lose “good” on behalf of pursuing great.
[06:29] Begin by creating some insights. Those insights will guide you to what the next best action is, and how you may drive your process forward.
[08:50] Praemo recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called Razor. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
[08:50] How manufacturing facilities can leverage AI and Machine Learning to optimize their operations.
[11:48] Paul shares an analogy for the right way to leverage analytics from an airline’s in-flight emergency.
[14:12] How would a manufacturing facility use your solution with Azure?
[15:13] How can customers find out more about Razor, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
[16:03] How has partnering with Microsoft helped Praemo scale and grow your business?
Paul: Microsoft really understands how to work with small companies.
[17:23] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for manufacturing partners? Paul: For more information, you can send an email to mfgmarketplace@microsoft.com and get started with the Microsoft Manufacturing group and Marketplace Rewards.
[17:52] How do people connect with you?
Paul: You can visit our website at https://praemo.com/. You can also follow us on Twitter at @PraemoAI or look us up on LinkedIn. My personal Twitter account is: @PaulBorisPraemo.
[18:17] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO with Paul Boris
Connect with PathPresenter Education on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace: https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/pathpresentercorporation.pathpresentereducation?tab=Overview
Dr. Rajendra Singh is the founder and CEO of PathPresenter, a company that provides a web-based service to connect pathologists, radiologists, clinicians, and life science researchers to share medical data and build tools for enhancing medical education, patient care, and management.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Contact Rajendra: Web: https://pathpresenter.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathpresenter.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajendra-singh-md-56b17642/ Twitter: @pathpresenter Twitter: @mydermpath Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners: HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:10] We’re currently in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic where hospitals and health care providers are struggling to care for an enormous amount of patients, let alone the deluge of patients that flooded our healthcare system within the past few weeks. There are so many tools out there, such as Cloud and AI, which can empower our physicians and healthcare workers to deliver better care, yet it does not look like people are adopting them. What are the challenges physicians and healthcare providers face with regard to leveraging existing technologies to deliver better and more efficient patient care?
[02:10] The reason why we have not found a cure for Covid-19 is that we do not understand the underlying pathophysiology.
[02:57] There is a lack of available tissue to properly understand the pathophysiology of Covid-19.
[03:29] What’s the biggest challenge in finding a cure for Covid-19?
[04:06] To cure Covid-19, we need to understand how it works. And to do that, we need to be able to access patient data from all over the world. We can’t limit ourselves to just a local population.
[05:02] The power to cure Covid-19 is in collaboration.
[05:27] How is PathPresenter helping the public in finding a cure for Covid-19?
[06:59] PathPresenter recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called PathPresenter Education. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
[10:32] How would a healthcare provider use your solution with Azure?
[11:20] How can medical schools provide real-world healthcare training in an age of social distancing.
[11:40] How doctors around the world can collaborate on patient care with TeleHealth.
[13:54] How can customers find out more about PathPresenter Education, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Rajendra: You can find us by searching for PathPresenter on the Azure Marketplace.
[14:42] How has partnering with Microsoft helped PathPresenter scale and grow your business?
[16:14] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners?
Rajendra: For more information, you can send an email to HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com.
[16:36] How do people connect with you?
Rajendra: You can visit our website at https://pathpresenter.net/. You can also follow us on Twitter at @pathpresenter. You can also connect with me personally on Twitter at @mydermpath.
[17:12] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO With Dr. Rajendra Singh
Nancy Gorski is the founder and CEO of Strategic Mobility Group, an innovative technology provider that designs and integrates mobile solutions for enterprises.
Contact Nancy: Web: https://smg3rx.com/ Twitter: @NancySMG3 Twitter: @SMG3Rx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-mobility-group/
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:36] Enterprise Mobility is a growing market, and a critical component of every business’s IT strategy. In fact, according to a report by Market Research Future (https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/byod-enterprise-mobility-market-6699), the global market for Bring Your Own Device And Enterprise Mobility is expected to grow from $39 billion in 2017 to $94 billion by 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.86%. Healthcare has typically been slower than most industries to adopt new technology, due to a myriad of reasons, ranging from compliance to risk aversion. What are the challenges healthcare organizations face with regard to embracing enterprise mobility?
[01:28] Healthcare organizations are slow to adapt to change due to human nature.
[02:27] The third leading cause of death in the United States is medical errors, and 46% of them are preventable.
[02:27] Mobile Technology in healthcare can drastically reduce the number of preventable medical errors.
[04:00] Implementing a Mobile Technology solution in healthcare can be overwhelming. With the right technology partner, implementation & adoption can be done super efficiently and very successfully.
[04:23] How can healthcare organizations overcome their challenges with adopting enterprise mobility technology?
[06:12] The right systems integrator will bring the expertise required to guide you in creating your Mobile Technology implementation plan.
[07:07] Strategic Mobility Group is a leader in Enterprise Mobility and has created innovative solutions geared towards solving the mobility challenges in healthcare. Tell us about how you help solve these challenges.
[10:03] When designing a mobile solution, the user interface (UX) is a critical factor to consider.
[12:16] Due to Covid19 many healthcare organizations are being forced to expand their horizons to look at new technological solutions.
[15:24] How do people connect with you?
Nancy: You can connect with us on our website: https://smg3rx.com/. You can also connect with us on Twitter: @SMG3Rx and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-mobility-group/.
[16:00] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO With Nancy Gorski
Connect with ClearDATA on the Azure Marketplace: https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/cleardatanetworksinc-4386736.cleardata_comply_self_service?tab=Overview
Matt Ferrari is the CTO of ClearDATA, a company that serves the mission-critical system needs and regulatory requirements of healthcare organizations.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Connect with Matt: Web: https://www.cleardata.com/ Twitter: @cleardatacloud LinkedIn: ClearDATA Networks Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners: HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:36] When it comes to digital transformation, healthcare has typically been slow to adopt Cloud-based technology, due to the many industry regulations around data privacy. What are some of the challenges that healthcare companies encounter when trying to innovate on the Cloud?
[01:42] Three key changes that happen inside the public cloud in a healthcare environment are: (1) Regulatory Changes (2) Application Changes (3) New features & capabilities inside the cloud
[02:44] The biggest challenge for healthcare organizations when migrating to the cloud is how do we embrace all these public cloud technologies without having these capabilities in-house?
[03:17] A lot of the capabilities that the public cloud brings now, will accelerate the way healthcare organizations leverage their own in-house talents.
[03:53] ClearDATA recently launched a new offering called ClearDATA Comply. What is it, and how does it support healthcare innovation?
[06:42] How would a healthcare provider use your solution with Azure?
[08:31] How can customers find out more about the ClearDATA Comply solution, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Matt: You can access it via this link: https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/cleardatanetworksinc-4386736.cleardata_comply_self_service?tab=Overview.
[09:01] How has partnering with Microsoft helped ClearDATA scale and grow your business?
[10:58] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners? Matt: For more information, you can send an email to HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com.
[11:21] How do people connect with you?
Matt: You can visit our website at https://www.cleardata.com/. You can also follow us on Twitter at @cleardatacloud.
[11:37] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
[11:37] The public cloud plays a key role in healthcare.
AskTheCEO with Matt Ferrari
Connect with XentIT on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/3a1WRZy
Roopangi Kadakia is the Senior Vice President and CTO of XentIT, an Information Technology firm specializing in Cybersecurity & Compliance, Secure Cloud and DevSecOps, and Information Technology Resale & Integration Services.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace has empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Connect with Roopangi: Web: https://xentit.com/ Twitter: @XentIT LinkedIn: XentIT Email: MaAzure@xentit.com Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners: HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:51] The Healthcare Industry is in the midst of its digital transformation, with many Enterprise Health care companies moving their mission-critical applications to the Cloud. As you know, Healthcare is one of the most regulated industries in the United States. How do health care organizations that leverage Cloud stay up to date with compliance?
[01:40] Healthcare organizations need the following 3 things for good compliance: (1) good security (2) good governance (3) good monitoring.
[02:22] How do you define good governance in healthcare?
[04:54] The cybersecurity industry is currently experiencing a shortage of about 3.5 million people. We’re also constantly hearing about hospitals and healthcare facilities being shut down by hacks and ransomware attacks. Wouldn’t the cloud make health care providers more vulnerable? How can health care organizations stay up to date with Cybersecurity?
[07:39] Many healthcare organizations are having difficulty finding the right security skills.
[08:12] Healthcare organizations might actually become more secure by going to the cloud.
[09:48] How would a healthcare provider use your solution with Azure?
[12:10] How can customers find out more about the XentIT solution set, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Roopangi: You can access it via this link: https://bit.ly/3a1WRZy.
[12:37] How has partnering with Microsoft helped XentIT scale and grow your business?
[14:05] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners?
Roopangi: For more information, you can send an email to HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com.
[14:20] How do people connect with you?
Roopangi: You can visit our website at https://xentit.com/. You can also follow us on Twitter at @XentIT and email us at MaAzure@xentit.com.
[14:53] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO with Roopangi Kadakia
Connect with SyTrue on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/2JqldQS
Kyle Silvestro is the founder and CEO of SyTrue, a company that leverages Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning to substantially reduce the time it takes for a healthcare expert to identify what is clinically or administratively relevant within a medical record.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace have empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Connect with Kyle: Web: https://sytrue.com/ Twitter: @clinicalNLP @SyTrueInc Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners: HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS: [00:49] We’re currently in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic where health care providers and payers are experiencing an exponential increase in their workload. The ramifications of this increase would be a proportionate exponential increase in the amount of data that will be generated. How are insurance companies digitizing the billions of new health records in order to convert them into useful data?
[01:16] The challenge we’re having is that data is being generated as images, which then needs to be converted to text, and from there to useful information.
[01:41] How much data is created in healthcare today?
[02:12] How has COVID-19 impacted the volume of healthcare data that’s generated?
[02:25] How do you handle this incoming influx of information?
[03:06] What is the challenge the World Health Organization is having regarding our medical data?
[03:12] The major challenge with our medical data is that you can only read so much data, so fast.
[03:43] How can Health Insurance companies leverage AI and analytics to help fight Covid-19 related insurance fraud?
[04:59] SyTrue recently launched a new offering on the Microsoft Azure marketplace, called SyHealth. Tell us about it and how it addresses some of the challenges we just discussed.
[04:59] How is SyTrue helping fight Covid-19?
[06:15] How can the public use your solution to fight Covid-19?
[09:46] How would a healthcare organization use your solution with Azure?
[10:57] How can customers find out more about the SyHealth solution, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Kyle: You can access it via this link: https://bit.ly/2JqldQS
[11:22] How has partnering with Microsoft helped SyTrue scale and grow your business?
[11:49] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners?
Kyle: For more information you can send an email to HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com.
[12:07] How do people connect with you?
Kyle: You can visit our website at https://sytrue.com/. You can also follow us on Twitter at @clinicalNLP or @SyTrueInc.
[12:34] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
AskTheCEO with Kyle Silvestro
Connect with KenSci on the Azure Marketplace: http://bit.ly/2V1LBaJ
Sunny Neogi is the Chief Growth Officer at KenSci, a company whose platform allows healthcare organizations to tap into the vast amounts of data and transform them into AI-led insights.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace have empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Connect with Sunny: Web: https://www.kensci.com/ Twitter: @KenSci Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners: HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:46] Healthcare is starting to see major transformations with industry leaders increasingly embracing technologies such as cloud and Artificial Intelligence. What are some of the key data and infrastructure challenges that healthcare providers and payers deal with when starting out on their journey to innovate on the cloud?
[03:38] The new Healthcare AI will predict who will get sick and how to prevent it.
[04:47] In response to the rapidly growing amounts of electronic healthcare data, there is a new data standard to help simplify the management of health data called FHIR, which stands for Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources. Microsoft recently launched an ‘Azure API for FHIR’, what is it and how does it support healthcare innovation?
[07:20] Adopting standards for data will unlock the ability for doctors to compare your symptoms with many other people like you, over time, so that they can predict the future of your health and give you an opportunity to act upon it.
[08:00] Leveraging the Azure API for FHIR, KenSci recently launched a new managed service offering targeting healthcare organizations – SMART on FHIR based data & AI accelerator. Can you share some information on how this AI accelerator will help simplify the transition of data to the cloud for healthcare organizations?
[08:49] Transforming data to a standard format is an ongoing process. It’s not a one-time job.
[11:12] What are some of the key features that this offering will provide customers with?
[12:24] An advantage to having your data in a standardized format is the ease of applying business intelligence analytics to your data.
[14:45] Healthcare is the most regulated industry in the United States, and security and compliance around data privacy is a really big deal. Can you share some information on how Microsoft and KenSci together address concerns around security and data privacy with the FHIR offering?
[15:14] Healthcare data is our most precious data.
[15:20] In Healthcare, data privacy, data security, and data governance need to be established in the beginning. It’s not a post-facto thought process.
[17:23] How do people access and get started with this offering?
Sunny: You can access it via this link: http://bit.ly/2V1LBaJ
[18:52] How has partnering with Microsoft helped KenSci to scale and grow your business?
[20:33] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners?
Sunny: For more information, you can send an email to HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com.
[20:53] How can people connect with you?
Sunny: You can visit our website at https://www.kensci.com/ or follow us on Twitter at @KenSci.
[21:17] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
[22:43] When you bring amazing partnerships together, magic happens.
Connect with ElectrifAi on the Azure Marketplace: electrifai.imageai electrifai.procurementai electrifai.revenueai
Edward Scott is the founder and CEO of ElectrifAi, a company that leverages Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning via their suite of products to drive profit improvement, increased performance, and risk reduction.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace have empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Connect with Ed: Web: ElectrifAi.net LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrifai Twitter: @electrifai Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners: HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:48] Artificial Intelligence is very prevalent nowadays, especially in HealthCare, and providers are converting their data to digital format to leverage the benefits of the latest innovations in technology. What are the challenges health care providers face when trying to go digital?
[01:16] The principal challenge that providers and payers face is that their data is stored on many different systems.
[01:57] Essentially, the principal issue is the disparate disconnect of data across different systems.
[02:24] The second challenge providers face is that their data is frozen.
[03:09] How are we working towards finding a cure for Coronavirus?
[06:20] To leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in health care, you need to be able to access the data.
[06:32] How is ElectrifAi helping HealthCare providers through its Artificial Intelligence-based solution set?
[06:32] How health care providers can leverage Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to capture missed charges on their medical bills.
[08:40] With RevenueAI hospitals increase their billing to 6 times that of the cost of the solution, within 6 months.
[09:45] How health care providers can improve their procurement process using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
[15:05] Disparate disconnected data is one of the biggest problems in digital health.
[17:08] How would a healthcare provider use your solution with Azure?
[17:08] How can customers find out more about the ElectrifAi solution set, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Ed: You can access our solution set via one of the following links: electrifai.imageai electrifai.procurementai electrifai.revenueai
[18:26] How has partnering with Microsoft helped ElectrifAi scale and grow your business?
[19:13] How do people connect with you?
Ed: You can visit our website at https://ElectrifAi.net. You can also follow us on Twitter at @electrifai.
[19:30] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners?
Ed: For more information, you can send an email to HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com.
[20:00] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
Connect with eCare21 on the Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/2TFOs78
Vadim Cherdak is the founder and CEO of eCare21, the leading Virtual Care platform for the delivery of Connected Health for patients with chronic conditions. Based in New Jersey and Florida, eCare21 is the first end-to-end solution for Virtual Care that creates a seamless workflow for delivering healthcare in the home to improve patient outcomes.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace have empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Connect with Vadim: Azure Marketplace: https://bit.ly/2TFOs78 Web: http://www.ecare21.com/ Twitter: @eCare21 Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners: HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:51] The nature of Healthcare-based services is changing to what’s known as value-based care. First of all, what does that mean? Also, what are the challenges healthcare providers face with regard to shifting to a value-based care paradigm?
[01:07] Value-based care is a paradigm shift from caring for “sick” to caring for “health”.
[02:19] 20% of patients with multiple chronic conditions consume 65% - 70% of Medicare spending, the biggest demographic being seniors.
[02:30] Minimizing and preventing unneeded hospitalization of seniors can save a lot of money for Medicare, as well as families.
[03:30] People are healthier, and living longer than ever before, but we are not better off when it comes to chronic diseases.
[04:05] How is your company, eCare21, helping healthcare providers deliver value-based care?
[05:07] Starting from 2015, Medicare started adding payment codes to incentivize doctors to provide value-based care.
[06:35] While we can’t entirely eliminate personal caregivers and human interactions, we can leverage modern technology, such as wearables, to provide monitoring of vitals for when caregivers aren’t present.
[08:53] How would a healthcare provider use your solution with Azure?
[09:37] How can doctors leverage mobile applications to deliver better care?
[11:26] Mobile applications and wearables enable doctors to scale.
[12:34] How can customers find out more about the eCare21 solution, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace?
Vadim: You can access it via this link: https://bit.ly/2TFOs78
[13:18] How has partnering with Microsoft helped eCare21 scale and grow your business?
[14:29] Connected Health is about building health.
How do people connect with you?
Vadim: You can visit our website at http://www.ecare21.com. You can also follow us on Twitter at @eCare21.
[16:12] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners?
Vadim: For more information, you can send an email to HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com.
[16:40] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
Connect with cliexa on the Azure Marketplace: http://bit.ly/CLX-MFST1
Mehmet Kazgan is the CEO of cliexa, a company that leverages Artificial Intelligence via their suite of products to enable providers to collect clinical metrics and compliance data for quality reporting electronically; saving time and resources over the standard paper process.
As part of this discussion, we shared how their partnership with Microsoft, their use of Azure, and the Azure Marketplace have empowered them to scale and grow their business.
Connect with Mehmet: Web: https://www.cliexa.com Twitter: @cliexa or @mrkazgan Azure Marketplace: http://bit.ly/CLX-MFST1 Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners: HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:51] Artificial Intelligence is very prevalent nowadays, especially in HealthCare, and providers are converting their data to digital format to leverage the benefits of the latest innovations in technology. What are the challenges HealthCare providers face when trying to go digital?
[01:21] Some of the biggest challenges HealthCare providers face when trying to go digital are keeping up with administrative challenges and keeping up with the data.
[02:22] How is cliexa helping HealthCare providers through its Artificial Intelligence-based solution set?
[02:22] We collect the necessary information, and package it for the doctors, the way they would like to see it.
[02:53] For Artificial Intelligence to be effective in HealthCare, you need to have a valid data-set that you can apply, and have the system learn from it using machine learning, so that you can predict things for the doctors.
[03:33] Leveraging AI and Machine Learning during intake can increase HealthCare efficiency, by cutting doctor visit time by 10 minutes per patient visit!
[04:12] What is so innovative about cliexa? Doesn’t everybody collect data?
[06:02] Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Digital Health helps doctors cross-reference symptoms across all patients and demographics.
[07:04] Finally, a cure for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
[08:06] HealthCare should evolve, as the bacteria and viruses are evolving. This is why collecting the right data is so important.
[09:12] Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can help eliminate unknown medicine side effects by analyzing large data feeds.
[09:35] How can Artificial Intelligence help better diagnose patients’ quality of life maladies?
[10:39] How can HealthCare providers leverage wearables to provide preventative care?
[13:06] Wearables are game-changers in HealthCare because if you can control the symptoms when they’re small, you might be able to avoid needing medication, or even invasive action, down the road!
[13:55] How would a healthcare provider use your solution with Azure? [15:10] How can customers find out more about the cliexa solution set, and procure it through the Azure Marketplace? Mehmet: You can access it via this link: http://bit.ly/CLX-MFST1
[15:50] How has partnering with Microsoft helped cliexa scale and grow your business?
[17:20] How do people connect with you? Mehmet: You can visit our website at https://www.cliexa.com/. You can also follow us on Twitter at @cliexa.
[18:01] How can people find out more about Microsoft partnership opportunities for healthcare partners? Mehmet: For more information, you can send an email to HealthcareIndExp@microsoft.com.
[18:22] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
I had the privilege of being interviewed by Reuben Dreiblatt, editor in chief at Faveeo, on some of the latest trends in Disruptive Technologies.
Contact Reuben: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reuben-dreiblatt-93719558/ Twitter: faveeo Web: https://www.faveeo.com/
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS: [00:28] How will the 5G rollout affect the Internet Of Things?
[01:18] 5G will enable us to scale mass deployment of IoT devices in every sector
[02:32] 5G will enable Connected Infrastructure for Smart Cities and Autonomous Vehicles V2X.
[03:40] 5G will make human-driven vehicles much safer – not just Autonomous Vehicles!
[04:00] Will TeleHealth enable doctors to perform surgery on Mars from Earth?
[04:59] We’re going to see the rollout of IoT increase exponentially, as a result of 5G going mainstream.
[05:05] Will older devices still function after 5G goes mainstream?
[07:20] 5G will influence the Manufacturing of IoT in terms of CyberSecurity.
[08:35] We are installing 127 IoT devices per second! With the number of exposed records per Data Breach rising each year, we need to focus on CyberSecurity to reduce our vulnerability. 5G will exacerbate this due to its scalability.
[08:59] An IoT device is an entry-point to your network.
[09:14] The Industrial IoT is especially vulnerable to Data Breaches due to having hundreds of thousands of Connected Devices on their networks.
[09:14] IIoT is extremely vulnerable to Cyberhacking because it’s challenging to apply & keep track of Cybersecurity patches to hundreds of thousands of disparate endpoints on a regular basis.
[09:26] Hackers need only a single open door to get in – we need to guard thousands of doors to keep them out! This presents a big CyberSecurity challenge.
[09:36] Today’s technology is already obsolete! How do we secure against the threats of tomorrow?
[10:50] 5G will influence the adoption of full-lifecycle patch management for the Internet Of Things.
[13:24] What excites you most about the future of AI and what do you fear?
[13:24] 5G is a gamechanger with regards to CyberSecurity, as billions of IoT devices will be deployed due to the new scalable network. This will require leveraging AI to keep networks secure.
[14:15] Frictionless & Fun - In the future Smart City residents will utilize NLP (Natural Language Processing) to query 5G enabled busses to determine the number of available seats or query a Smart Camera on the bacteria level of stored produce - among many other exciting applications!
[15:14] An exciting AI application is Conversational Commerce – if you’re out of coffee, your Smart Home coffee maker will replenish it for you!
[18:30] For Smart Home manufacturers AI is a gamechanger, as it converts the sale of IoT devices from a transaction, to a recurring revenue stream via a technology called Conversational Commerce.
[23:21] How do we mitigate fears of threat actors leveraging AI to cause us harm?
[25:00] We need women & minorities to help us fight the CyberSecurity war against evil applications of AI. Diversity and Inclusion is the answer.
[27:41] How do we encourage young women to choose careers in CyberSecurity?
[32:07] Will AI create more jobs than it destroys?
[34:27] You have to be willing to educate yourself if you wish to become impervious to AI Disruption.
[38:19] Is there a consensus on the importance of Data Privacy these days?
[42:11] Organizations that demonstrate prioritizing their customer’s Data Privacy will have a competitive edge in the marketplace, as they will have earned Consumer Trust.
You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/us7Rpoxxx68
Robert Smith is the founder & CEO of Fan Health Network which provides enterprises with turnkey well-being programs, including fun challenges. They connect you directly to professional athletes, sports personalities, and celebrities who want you to improve your fitness, diet, and well-being. Robert is also a Fox Sports Analyst and Former NFL Running back.
Narinder Makin is the founder and CEO of Healthper USA, a company that offers an engagement services platform that is used to create well-being programs and digital interventions. Healthper is the underlying platform on which the Fan Health Network programs are built on top of. Narinder is a technologist and Innovator with a deep passion to solve problems for the masses.
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Connect With Robert: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-smith-51517657/ Twitter: @robert26smith Web: www.fanhealthnetwork.com
Connect with Narinder: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narinder-makin-68416922/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthper Twitter: @narindermakin Twitter: @healthper Web: www.healthper.com
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:26] Avrohom: Employer wellness programs are on the rise, with an average cost of $742 per employee, per year, according to a 2017 survey conducted by UnitedHealthcare. What are the drivers behind the growing trend of employer wellness programs?
[02:26] Avrohom: What are the challenges faced by companies looking to offer employer wellness programs?
Robert: Either you are just checking out whether to have a wellness solution or are coming from an existing well-being offering that had an anemic engagement or looking to extend a current well-being offering, we cover it all.
You can start with HUDDLE where you engage with the celebrities including Hollywood, TV and Sports personalities, and run a holistic challenge like Find Your Purpose & Get Moving or a Take a Hike Step Challenge that can be run independently or co-exist with your existing solution.
You can mature to a HEALTHY YOU program that includes personalization and complete program customization with challenges, coaching, branding, and incentives.
[12:49] Where did this idea, for Fan Health Network, come from?
[14:39] How has partnering with Microsoft helped you grow and scale your business?
[17:54] Avrohom: There is definitely a huge emphasis, nowadays, on healthy living as evidenced by the growing market on wearable technologies; which, according to a recent report by PRNewswire, is estimated to reach a market size of over $57M by the end of 2022. Besides corporate wellness, where else do you see Fan Health Network playing a role in the overall healthy living marketplace?
Robert: Fan Health Network envisions not only to increase the participation in device reported data through its integrated experience but also sustain the engagement through its rich influencer network and incentive capability.
At Fan Health, we believe that our engagement capabilities promote device adoption in workplace populations. It also drives to increase data collection for patient engagement solutions that are either Digital Therapeutics Interventions or Provider backed interventions.
[20:21] Avrohom: How do people connect with you?
Links to Azure Market Place: 1. Take A Hike Challenge https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/fanhealthnetwork.msmp_takeahike_01?tab=Overview 2. Healthy You https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/fanhealthnetwork.healthyyou_01?tab=Overview 3. Find Your Purpose & Get Moving Challenge https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/fanhealthnetwork.challenge_fpgm_01?tab=Overview 4. HUDDLE https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/fanhealthnetwork.msmphud_transact_01?tab=Overview
You can watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eiZi7--wzgA
Misha Rangel, the Senior Product Marketing Manager for IBM to share shared her insights on a recent IT Infrastructure spending study that was conducted by Forrester Research on behalf of IBM Systems.
The study can be accessed here: ibm.biz/Avrohom-HMC-Study
One of the key findings mentioned in the report is that on-premises solutions continue to play a key role in IT Infrastructure spending decisions, with 90% of IT decision-makers agreeing that on-premises infrastructure is a critical part of their hybrid cloud strategies.
Another key finding of the report is that IT decision-makers anticipate that more than half of mission-critical workloads and 47% of data-intensive workloads will be run either on-premises or in an internal private cloud within the next two years. This does not mean that organizations have stopped investing in on-premises. Misha goes into this topic in greater detail during our discussion.
Another key finding is that companies that delay IT Infrastructure upgrades are opening themselves up to serious vulnerabilities.
Misha Rangel has spent 13+ years as a product marketing leader for B2B technology companies.
Contact Misha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misharangel/ Twitter: @misharangel Web: ibm.biz/Avrohom-HMC-Study
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:34] IBM just published the findings of an IT Infrastructure study conducted by Forrester Research. Can you help us understand, what are the current trends for IT Infrastructure spending?
[01:44] What’s driving the conversations around IT Infrastructure refresh?
[03:13] As you know, many companies are delaying upgrading their infrastructure, for various reasons. Be it budget cuts, lack of resources, or something else. What are the ramifications to delaying an infrastructure upgrade?
[03:13] Companies that delay IT Infrastructure upgrades are opening themselves up to serious vulnerabilities.
[04:54] Security doesn’t stop at the software level. Hardware has a security component, as well.
[05:21] One of the things the Forrester study talks about is that we’re seeing growth in Public Cloud spending across all types of workloads. Does this also refer to mission-critical workloads, or are there any kind of workloads where, perhaps, an on-prem or a hybrid cloud configuration might be a better choice?
[10:25] Where can people go to learn more about the Forrester IT Infrastructure study? ibm.biz/Avrohom-HMC-Study
[11:02] How do people connect with you?
[11:36] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
[11:40] Being consistent with IT Infrastructure refreshes can make a big difference with regards to preventing risks and threats to a company.
[12:17] Maintaining consistent IT Infrastructure refreshes is like going for an annual checkup at your doctor.
Debra Ruh is a Global Disability Inclusion Strategist, Market Influencer, internationally recognized keynote speaker, published author, branding expert, successful entrepreneur, and an exceptional mother. She is the host of the popular program: Human Potential at Work.
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:43] We are at the cusp of the mainstream adoption of 5G, which will enable us to massively scale up our install base of connected devices. When thinking about IoT, there will be so many applications for Smart Homes, Smart Industries, and Smart Cities. This also means that there will be lots of competition for IoT manufacturers (and this is not necessarily limited to the field of IoT), which means that they have to really understand what their customers want, and HOW they’re using their products, in order to stay ahead of the game. What are the challenges that manufacturers have about understanding how people use their products?
[01:23] Many manufacturers assume one size fits all.
[01:23] Listening to your customers about how they use your technology gives you a competitive edge in the marketplace.
[05:35] How do Diversity and Inclusion apply to Autonomous Vehicles?
[07:05] Technologies like autonomous vehicles enable seniors and people with disabilities greater independence.
[07:05] One of the key benefits emerging technologies offers seniors is the freedom to age in place, on their own terms.
[08:52] How can technology help seniors and people with disabilities?
[09:00] Smart Home technology enables people with disabilities to live independently while keeping them safe.
[12:30] Smart Home technology can ensure that seniors are taking their pills!
[14:27] Emerging Technologies, such as Autonomous Vehicles and Smart Homes, can give seniors back their independence and dignity.
[15:49] CyberSecurity and hacking are topics that dominate today’s social media discussions. Can you help us understand, what are the CyberSecurity challenges for seniors and people with disabilities?
[21:07] How can we protect seniors and people with disabilities from online predators?
[21:07] A great resource to educate seniors about the Cybersecurity pitfalls of the online world is Scott Schober’s book, CyberSecurity is Everybody’s Business.
[21:07] The world is changing so fast that we have to keep educating ourselves about the latest technologies.
[22:00] Jack Ma, Founder of Alibaba once said: “Today, making money is very simple. But making sustainable money while being responsible to the society and improving the world is very difficult.” As the world is changing, what obligations do corporations have to show that they care more about people than profits?
[22:36] Many corporations are realizing that Tech For Good and complying with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can also be good for profits.
[24:35] Younger generations have vowed that they won’t do business with companies that don’t make a difference in the world.
[25:53] Diversity and Inclusion is good for profits!
[26:04] By valuing Diversity and Inclusion you turn your employees into your most vocal fans.
[26:11] Mattel programmed Barbie with AI to speak to girls about employment options. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned when Barbie told girls to choose careers in Fashion, as opposed to becoming a computer scientist! It turns out that they programmed their programmer’s inherent biases into the AI.
[29:00] How do people connect with you?
[30:09] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
[34:42] We have to care about all people. We need to understand what it means to be human, and how do we celebrate that.
Tina Gravel is the Senior Vice President of Channels and Alliances at Cyxtera Technologies, where she helps businesses migrate their mission-critical applications to The Cloud. She is an award-winning executive with more than 25 years of experience in the IT outsourcing, cloud, security and SaaS industries.
Contact Tina: Web: TinaGravel.com Twitter: @tgravel
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:09] Cloud is becoming more prevalent in the Enterprise space, with companies migrating more of their mission-critical applications to The Cloud. One of the more recent buzzwords permeating today’s vernacular is Hybrid Cloud. What does Hybrid Cloud really mean?
[02:47] What are the considerations businesses need to have when thinking about moving their mission-critical applications to The Cloud?
[03:53] A critical requirement for mission-critical applications is uptime. After all, you can’t have a global bank just go offline during a stock trade! One of the inherent benefits of migrating to The Cloud is the Service Level Agreement for guaranteed uptime. Many providers use a term called five 9’s of reliability. IBM just launched the z15 mainframe platform which offers seven 9’s. What do all these 9’s mean, and why are they important to businesses?
[05:24] The more 9’s you have, the more expensive it is!
[05:24] With regards to Cloud migrations, you need to balance the service level you want, with what you can afford to pay for.
[07:03] How does Cyxtera help businesses with their Cloud migrations?
[10:44] It’s no question that Cloud is the way to go for Enterprises that are launching brand new mission-critical applications. However, in the real world, the playing field is not so cut and dry. Let’s say, for example, that one of your core business applications is a COBOL program, which resides on a server in a backroom closet and stores its data in a huge flat file. First of all, how do you even begin to “cloud-enable” this ancient application along with its archaic flat-file database? The second challenge is that for that last 50 years no one has had to worry about cybersecurity. The application is running on a server in a secure location, and no one has access to it. As soon as this crucial and sensitive application moves to the cloud, suddenly, you have a new problem to worry about! Is it even worth it?
[13:33] What is Zero Trust?
[15:57] When migrating to The Cloud, make sure to only provide access to people who absolutely need it.
[17:49] How do people connect with you?
[18:17] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
We are living in an era of information overload, where there is an overabundance of information, yet at the same time, it’s hard to ascertain what’s credible and what’s not. Technology changes rapidly, and innovation is on the rise. How can we educate ourselves to know: (1) What products are available on the market? (2) What solutions to search for? (3) Which technology trends will be long-lasting, and which ones will become fads?
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
This episode of #AskTheCEO features a presentation Avrohom Gottheil gave in New Delhi, India for India’s First Annual Deep Tech Summit, titled Deep Tech for All.
[08:05] Paul Colmer, a digital coach and global influencer in Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Digital Disruption, shares his perspective on how everyone’s going to get disrupted, and predicts that this will even affect Governments!
[11:11] We discussed the reason behind the latest trend of speech enabling smart devices. “Time is the new currency, and that is what’s driving the mass adoption of voice-based technology in the marketplace”, said Avrohom
[13:30] J. Dianne Dotson, Science Fiction Writer and Research Scientist, shares how in the future we will be able to leverage AI to search global DNA databases, such as 23 and me, and analyze people’s genomes for disease-causing proteins so that we can disable them and stop diseases from spreading, right from the source.
[15:47] Jola Burnett, VP of GfK Consumer Life in NYC, studies the consumer behavior that drives industry trends. Jola answers the question about whether people will accept companies leveraging AI for their customer interactions. Jola spoke about a scenario where you call into a contact center and ask to speak with a representative but got routed to an AI instead. “Does the customer have an out?”, she asks. It all boils down to the customer experience on whether or not people will accept interactions with AI.
[18:00] Inma Rodriguez, VP of 5G Core, Cloud & OSS, for Ericsson’s Europe and Latin America Market Area, shares her perspective on the considerations business executives need to think about before making an investment in 5G technology
[20:29] Avrohom discusses the Cybersecurity implications of adding massive amounts of IoT devices on our networks. We’re adding 20.4 billion devices by 2020, yet the number of records exposed during data breaches are shooting up exponentially. From January – November 2019 there have already been 4 billion records exposed!
[22:40] To combat the increasing volume of Cybersecurity threats we need to follow the three S’s: Share Information, Secure our networks, and Serve our communities.
[23:40] Kai Hermsen, Global Coordinator for Siemens’ Charter of Trust, introduces this global initiative of 17 companies that are working together to bring trust to a Digital World.
[27:34] Mirko Ross, CEO asvin.io in Stuttgart, Germany shares some of the challenges associated with patching IoT devices.
[32:02] We must serve our community by inspiring and mentoring our children, especially our girls, so that they feel comfortable choosing careers in Cybersecurity.
[37:17] Tyler Cohen Wood is a cyber-authority with 18+ years of highly technical experience. She is working on a very ambitious initiative to inspire girls all around the world to become excited about choosing careers in Cybersecurity. Her project is the all-new Cybergirlpower Conference, which is launching in the summer of 2020. The project’s website is https://cybergirlpower.com/.
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Rob Kirk has been with IBM and Lenovo for a combined 32 years of experience in the PC industry.
As currently a member of Lenovo's Technical Client Advisor unit, Rob covers Corporate and Healthcare customers, providing technical expertise regarding Lenovo's end-user services, products, and capabilities. With a strong focus on Lenovo's security products and solutions, Rob has been a part of the team representing Lenovo at conferences like BlackHat and Ignite, among other public events. Lenovo makes some of the best and most secure products in the PC industry, and Rob Kirk is part of the team that presents them to the marketplace and educates customers in their use.
Lenovo site filled with imaging and security information, plus much more! https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT504220
Read more about Lenovo Thinkshield: http://bit.ly/ThinkShield
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:25] Rob, I’m so excited to be speaking with you today, because not a day goes by without us hearing about the dreaded Data Breach. Whether it’s a computer getting hacked, or someone’s laptop getting stolen, it seems like CIOs and CISOs have their work cut out for them. What are some of the considerations CIOs should be having when thinking about selecting their next refresh of computing endpoints without having that additional worry about data breaches?
[00:55] Securing against a data breach starts way before assets even come into the company!
[01:05] Cybersecurity is a holistic process which starts with a vetted secure supply chain.
[02:45] Step 2 of Cybersecurity is ensuring that all software has been updated to the latest release level.
[03:00] How Lenovo helps companies maintain the Cybersecurity status of their assets, even when the customer’s IT department removes the pre-loaded OS.
[04:00] What client security advisory process does Lenovo have in place, in the event they get hacked and breached?
[05:50] A docking station is a Cybersecurity vulnerability!
[08:40] The process of security needs to extend to cover the full life cycle of the product.
[09:28] One of the things that keep me up at night, as a person who is very active in the Cybersecurity industry, is the fact that no matter how secure your technology is today – even if it’s a veritable Fort Knox; impervious to any and all attacks known to man – you and I both know that in 6 months from now, a new vulnerability will either be discovered, or created by new technology that’s unimaginable, even today. I’m certain that CISCOs around the world are concerned about that as well. How can we EVER be secure from threats that don’t even exist yet?!
[11:00] Manufacturers that have few updates on their website should be taken as a warning sign.
[11:20] Manufacturers that have many updates, listed on their websites, means that they’re paying attention.
[12:50] Even if you have a secure device, end-users are a major Cybersecurity vulnerability!
[14:30] Facial recognition and biometrics help with Cybersecurity by preventing people from seeing you type a password.
[15:19] When using a laptop in a public area, facial recognition can trigger your monitor to blur when it detects someone looking over your shoulder.
[16:49] As a global leader in secure computing endpoints, can you share some best practices on how businesses can be Cyber-Safe without slowing people down or sacrificing on productivity?
[19:31] What are some of the considerations business executives need to have when selecting their next computing assets, to cut down on occurrences of end-users disabling security software?
[22:11] How do people connect with you?
[26:18] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
[26:30] “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is the wrong philosophy when it comes to Cybersecurity!
Inma Rodriguez is the VP of 5G Core, and Cloud Solution and Service Line for Ericsson’s Europe and Latin America Market Area, where she supports Digital Services Operators and their customers with complex Cloud transformation projects, including the introduction to 5G technology.
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:42] Inma, I’m so excited to be speaking with you today, because 5G is one of the most talked-about technologies in the market, as it is seen as an enabler of things from Smart Cities to Healthcare; and Ericsson is a global leader in 5G as well as a trusted partner in helping businesses prepare for 5G. What are some of the considerations business executives need to think about before making an investment in 5G technology?
[01:40] 5G will be more than just an incremental upgrade from 4G. It will be an enabler to many enterprises for their digitalization process.
[03:10] 5G will enable healthcare providers to remotely deliver emergency medical care during the wait for an ambulance!
[04:50] Many businesses in your market area are still on 3G, and in the bigger cities, some of them might already be on 4G. What are your customers struggling with as they prepare for the jump to 5G, and how is Ericsson supporting them?
[06:55] 5G Technology is more than just the speed. It encompasses the entire infrastructure!
[07:44] What is Network Slicing?
[11:05] 5G is so new that people might be struggling to visualize the migration process, end to end, so it's wonderful that you're actually working with real people who are already implementing this technology! Who's doing it right, and what kind of new market opportunities are some of these service providers experimenting with?
[13:46] Telefonica, Vodafone, Telecom Italia, and Swisscom are paving the way with regards to their implementation of 5G.
[14:30] There’s an event coming up shortly, it’s the SDN NFV World Congress in The Hague, Netherlands. I know you will be speaking there. What will be some of the hot topics at this event?
[16:22] How do people connect with you?
[17:04] Inma, it’s very fortuitous that we’re speaking now because we’re recording this conversation during the month of October, which is Global Diversity Awareness Month. As a Woman in Tech, do you have any words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
[17:04] We need to ensure that we make a career path in technology attractive to women and teenage girls.
Adam LG Ring is a startup mentor who’s helped many startups & organizations change the world for the better. He has 25 years' digital experience and has helped businesses through the digital transformation process, as well as comply with GDPR data privacy regulations.
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:06] Entrepreneurship is a really hot topic, nowadays. I believe it’s because of the way the gig economy has completely altered the way people earn a living, that people are turning to entrepreneurship en masse as they believe it to be their only ticket to financial freedom. What are your thoughts on this topic?
[03:45] What is TechForGood?
[05:19] Data Privacy is a human right.
[05:45] Businesses that look after their user’s Data Privacy have a competitive edge in the marketplace.
[11:19] You’ve worked with many GDPR clients, so you know that Data Privacy is a serious thing. With the ubiquity of Artificial Intelligence, what role do you see it having in helping businesses keep their customer’s data safe?
[12:33] AI and Machine Learning have become so commonplace that, unfortunately, people are mistakenly using the terms interchangeably. Can you share with us the proper definitions and applications of those terms?
[15:23] Let’s make sure our young people learning AI can invent things, because in 10-20 years, the Artificial Intelligence that will be, won’t be anything like the AI everyone’s predicting.
[17:00] Why do you need to leverage AI for Data Privacy and Cybersecurity?
[21:54] Just like we’re advancing with AI for good, hackers are developing AI for bad, and without any oversight.
[22:55] Tony Flath: In the future, it’s going to be a war of machines.
[23:39] According to an article published by Forbes in 2015, 9 out of 10 startups fail. This is a really big number and very painful, especially considering the way we started our conversation where startups are a critical component of our economy. Where do Entrepreneurs go wrong?
[28:00] Successful Entrepreneurs are the ones who get a co-founder.
[28:15] You can’t rely on employees to have the same passion as founders do, because they don’t have the same equity in the business.
[28:55] What is the one question that will determine if an entrepreneur will be successful?
[29:53] I understand that you help startups to not repeat the mistakes that others before them have made. Can you share with us a little bit about the work that you do?
[32:27] How do people connect with you?
[36:08] Do you have any parting words of wisdom that you’d like to share with the audience?
Xavier Gomez is founder & COO of INVYO, a SaaS company that uses machine learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to help financial institutions see tomorrow’s opportunities in Fintech. He is also Co-Editor-in-Chief at Invyo Insights powered by INVYO, a global provider of Fintech insights and analysis. As a banker, Xavier has been sharing his vision of the sector with industry pioneers over the past 18+ years.
He holds a certification from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) specialization Fintech (2016) and is a graduate of HEC Paris in Private Equity (Leadership Executive program in Private Equity in partnership with AFIC – French Association of Investors for Growth) in 2017.
In 2000, he started his career at Credit Suisse (private banking) in Paris as a portfolio management consultant (2000-2004), selling structured products in Zurich, Switzerland (2005-2007), assistant vice president in charge Investment Consulting in Paris (2007 – 2008), Vice President in charge of Investment Consulting (2009 – 2013) in Paris, Director in charge of investment and trading in Paris and Treasurer of Credit Suisse France. From 2016 to 2018, he became Global Senior Portfolio Manager and Asset Allocator at Pictet & Cie.
He is an expert in banking, finance, and economics as well as banking and digital transformation.
He is interested in the digital economy and especially in innovations in the field of finance (Fintech), an area in which he sometimes writes some articles in the specialized media. Moreover, he is a speaker in various global FinTech conferences around the world.
Contact Xavier: Web: https://invyo.io LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xavier-gomez-0202796/ Twitter: @Xbond49
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:23] From what you’ve seen, what are some of the challenges FinTechs face when doing a Digital Transformation?
[04:40] Cybersecurity and Trust are extremely important factors in FinTech.
[06:30] What are the opportunities for FinTech in Africa?
[07:00] FinTech firms need to have a good Cybersecurity solution.
[07:20] Can you provide some examples of companies that are doing Digital Transformation correctly? Who’s doing it right?
[07:36] What lessons can we learn from FinTech leaders such as JP Morgan, Chase, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs regarding Digital Transformation?
[11:00] eCommerce providers such as Amazon and Alibaba will disrupt FinTech by commoditizing banking as a service.
[13:00] FinTech incumbents can’t afford to be complacent, as major disruption is taking place by startups.
[15:00] The biggest challenge for FinTech startups is earning Consumer Trust in B2C.
[16:20] I understand that you work with FinTechs. Can you share with us the ways you help them through the Digital Transformation process?
[21:27] How big is the Business Intelligence Market?
[21:27] The Business Intelligence Market will be $340bn by 2023 with an annual growth of 15% beyond that.
[21:57] AI is critical for Business Intelligence because more data isn’t better – you need the RIGHT data!
[23:36] Data is the new oil of the 21st Century, and Analytics is the combustion engine.
[25:00] You don’t need more data. You need the right data!
[25:15] How do people connect with you?
[25:42] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
Tina M. Tarquinio is the director of the IBM Z team, building the mainframe of the future. Currently, she leads a team of forward-thinking engineers building the z/OS Operating System, focused on enabling workloads to be flexible, and creating a true end to end DevOps experience.
In her time at IBM, she has held both technical and leadership roles, across multiple platforms (IBM Z, Power, Storage and x86) and disciplines. Her roles have always had close ties to where development teams and clients intersect, helping clients be successful while feeding back into development, and facilitating discussion around future product roadmaps. A certified IT specialist, she has written several IBM Redbooks around High Performance Computing, and has acquired both patents and publishes for her work. Currently, she is leading teams to develop and bring to market, technology for the next era of application agility for IBM Z workloads and driving the next generation of DevOps for z/OS – the operating system that powers the worlds business.
Since graduating from the University of Albany with B.S. degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, she has been active in local schools, encouraging students at all levels to study sciences. She enjoys mentoring many early tenure and women engineers at IBM, as well as being on the advisory board for CIS Programs at a local college.
Her interviews with Amazing Women working on the mainframe, can be found at ibm.biz/ttarticles
Contact Tina: Blog: ibm.biz/ttarticles Twitter: @tinatarq
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:45] What is IBM Z?
[01:20] With the growing prevalence of Cloud, companies are leveraging it for their mission-critical workload. There is Public Cloud and Private Cloud, which many people are familiar with, and then there is the Hybrid Cloud. What does Hybrid Cloud actually mean?
[02:39] IBM uses the term “five 9’s” with regards to the reliability of the IBM Z Platform. Many companies use that term as well. What does it mean?
[04:17] In addition to availability, you also need scalability. Just because an app is available, doesn’t mean it has an acceptable response time.
[05:50] Uptime is extremely critical because 80% of the time, if your application doesn’t work people won’t come back. Of the 20% who do come back, if your app is still unresponsive, 100% of them won’t return a third time!
[06:46] It’s all about the User Experience. IBM Design Thinking is all about what is the true end-user experience.
[08:12] With social media platforms like Twitter, customer’s frequently share their feedback – positive and negative – with the world, instantaneously.
[08:39] Trends in the market are changing, and people need to respond to changes quicker.
[10:45] Software development in a Hybrid Cloud environment is a delicate balance between leveraging the flexibility of Hybrid Cloud and making sure that nothing goes wrong.
[11:00] How to manage the risks associated with Cloud.
[11:30] What’s scaring people with regards to moving mission critical infrastructure to the Cloud?
[12:12] The backbone of many Hybrid Clouds is IBM Z.
[13:05] How do people connect with you?
[13:42] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
Mirko is Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Worx, a mobile Software Development Company.
He is also the co-founder of asvin.io, a new venture that provides a secure, open source-based update and patch delivery for the Internet of Things. Mirko is a well-practiced international speaker and coach on the field of Open Innovation, Internet of Things, IoT Security, and disruptive business modeling.
Contact Mirko: Web: https://www.digital-worx.de/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/digital.worx.de Twitter: @mirko_ross
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS: 00:30 –Mirko, as we know, you’re a Cybersecurity expert, not a day goes by where we don’t hear about some data breach or ransomware attack. What concerns me greatly about all this, is that with the prevalence of IoT and Industrial IoT, we’re putting all these connected devices all over the place, and some of these devices were not manufactured with security in mind. Tell us about some of the challenges that the industry faces.
02:00 –To drive this message home, some of these IoT devices were hacked to mine Bitcoins, or to form a Botnet to carry out malicious attacks. If these devices are so easy to hack, what can we do about it? We can’t just bring them all back and fix them?
03:00 – California passed a security bill in 2018 banning default passwords in connected devices, removing a major attack vector for connected devices.
04:00 – What’s the big deal if my smart toaster gets hacked?
04:15 – What dangers can a smart toaster pose to FinTech executives?
05:00 – Just because devices are secure today doesn’t mean they are protected against the threats of tomorrow. How do you go about securing devices that are already deployed in the field, and possibly in hard to reach places?
06:20 – You need a good patch management strategy for all connected devices.
06:25 – There should be NO single connected device out there that does not have the ability to be updated.
07:00 – The Law of Economics will drive IoT Security
07:10 – Liabilities will drive Cyber Security of Consumer Devices
08:50 – Implementing an Over The Air Cyber Security Patch Management Strategy will yield more favorable Cyber Security insurance rates.
10:13 – What’s the challenge with patching IoT devices? Why can’t you just connect to them remotely and update them?
10:35 – Many IoT devices reside at the Edge with no direct IP connection, making it challenging to patch them.
11:10 – The large scale of deployed Industrial IoT devices makes it difficult, if not impossible, to apply patches manually.
11:30 – A big challenge with IoT devices is Lifecycle management – After a period of time you can’t get replacement parts for it anymore! To address this issue, you need a support contract with your vendor to maintain the hardware and software for a set period of time.
14:00 – To maintain a secure infrastructure we need to move to a Hardware as a Service model – HaaS.
14:45 – What are some of the risks with allowing people to patch their own Industrial IoT Devices?
18:00 – A patch downloaded from the Internet might actually be Malware in disguise!
18:25 – We need a chain of trust from the publisher of the patch all the way down to the application of the patch onto the device.
19:00 – How did you get started in this?
21:15 – How do people connect with you?
22:05 – Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
J. Dianne Dotson is a science writer and science fiction author. She published HELIOPAUSE: THE QUESTRISON SAGA: BOOK ONE in 2018, and its sequel EPHEMERIS: THE QUESTRISON SAGA: BOOK TWO in 2019. Dianne gained a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and used her skills in laboratory and clinical research. She began content and science writing in 2010. Currently, Dianne works as a freelance science writer, novelist, short story writer, watercolorist, and volunteer.
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[00:30] Give us a short synopsis of The Questrison Saga.
[07:13] As you know, #AskTheCEO is a technology show, where we talk about technologies, such as IoT, Cybersecurity, AI, and the tie-in to Science Fiction is that science fiction influences technology. As a Sci-Fi writer, and a research scientist, what technology trends are you seeing, that might have been influenced by Science Fiction?
[07:13] Star Trek influenced technology! [08:07] The movie Gattaca influenced AI in HealthCare, such as Genomics. [08:07] What is the future of healthcare? [10:15] Sci-Fi influences AI to deliver mental health care. [12:00] The future of AI is Fairness – it will eliminate bias, such as racial, gender, and color.
[13:48] I’m truly amazed by the constant and rapid innovation in technology, such as AI, The Internet of Things, and 5G. Just imagine, within a few short years (if not sooner), there will be billions of these connected devices connecting our cities, homes, and businesses. We’re literally living in science fiction! [14:28] What will the future be like? [14:50] We have replicators! [16:24] Virtual Reality will help deliver better mental health care by connecting people around the world.
[17:24] Question from Tamara McCleary, CEO Thulium: As a novelist and someone who has a visionary mind, what would the Singularity look like? [19:25] Question from Tamara McCleary, CEO Thulium: They say real life is stranger than fiction. How does real life fuel your science fiction writing? [22:30] Question from Jola Burnett, VP GfK Consumer Life: What are some of the sources of inspiration for the Sci-Fi world - and the technology/tools that exist in this universe? [25:00] We live in a time of powerful technology, but it’s our connection to each other that forms our happiness and well being. The technology is just the icing on the cake.
[25:14] I understand that when you’re not writing spellbinding novels, you’re working with clients on projects, such as writing about technology, the environment, and other interesting topics. What kinds of topics do you love to write about, and how do people connect with you to engage you on a project? Connect with Dianne here: https://jdiannedotson.com/
[28:43] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
Melissa Sassi is a Startup Program Manager at IBM focused on empowering early-stage entrepreneurs to transform their lives through technology and business mentorship.
She is a division-level lead for IBM’s Call for Code initiative which involves preparing for and responding to natural disasters with technical innovation.
Prior to joining IBM, she spent several years in Microsoft's Airband Initiative where she was an impact investor focused on internet and energy access. She is currently, Co-Chair of IEEE's Digital Skills Working group and is a founding member of the Coalition for Digital Intelligence with the World Economic Forum, OECD, IEEE, and the DQ Institute.
She is the Founder & CEO of MentorNations, a youth-led digital literacy movement, which aims to inspire underserved communities via access, skills, and utilization of technology. She holds two master's degrees in supply chain and finance and is working toward her PhD in international business. Her research focus is the digital inclusion of indigenous communities.
Contact Melissa: Twitter: @mentorafrika
More information on IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator: https://developer.ibm.com/blogs/ibm-launches-ibm-hyper-protect-accelerator-powered-by-ibm-linuxone/
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[02:26] With the onset of the “gig economy” many people are turning to Entrepreneurship to go for their dreams as well as make an impact in the world. However, as you know, most small businesses fail within their first year of business. What kinds of resources does IBM offer to help startups become viable during their critical first year in business and beyond?
[03:44] IBM Hyper Protect will help FinTech and HealthTech startups with technologies, such as AI and Blockchain.
[04:00] Most small businesses fail during their first year in business. To avoid becoming a statistic, FinTech and HealthTech entrepreneurs turn to accelerators, such as IBM Hyper Protect.
[04:59] IBM is looking for FinTech and HealthTech startups with under $1M in revenue, and less than 5 years old.
[05:08] IBM is offering FinTech and HealthTech startups a business in a box!
[06:30] One of the goals with IBM’s Hyper Protect Accelerator is to focus on solving Sustainable Development Goals, such as eliminating poverty or creating a more balanced economy.
[07:00] What kind of technology does IBM offer startups as part of the IBM Hyper-protect Accelerator?
[07:11] IBM is offering $120k in free Cloud credits per startup!
[09:36] What are some of the unique challenges faced by FinTech and HealthTech startups?
[11:56] Thinking about the IBM Hyper-protect Accelerator, I’m sure there are many businesses that are watching this video right now that are thinking, let’s sign up right away. Others might not be so sure. What do you think is holding them back, and what might you say to these ambivalent Entrepreneurs?
[12:45] For companies dealing with high level of PII (Personally Identifiable Information), IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator is a game-changer.
[14:12] For startups that don’t have access to capital, why pay for a Cloud Solution, when IBM will give it to you for free!
[ 16:17] How can people participate in IBM Hyper-protect, and where can people go to connect with you?
[18:28] Do you have any parting words of wisdom to share with the audience?
Maor Cohen is an Entrepreneur at heart, and a former combat soldier, who served his country as part of an elite undercover commando unit.
He’s the founder and CEO of New York-based Pickspace, a global booking platform for shared office space, where he’s built the Airbnb of offices; a disruptive new solution for busy entrepreneurs around the world.
Prior to starting Pickspace, he was the founder and president of IESC, the International Student Entrepreneurship Community, where he gathered students from places such as, MIT, NYU, Columbia, BU, and Princeton, to name a few.
He’s extremely passionate about his work, which is devoted to a single purpose: to inspire and improve the way communities around the world collaborate in workspaces.
Contact Maor: Web: https://pickspace.com Fundraising Link: http://pickspace.pipel.biz/ Twitter: @_pickspace_
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:15] Airbnb is a model that many entrepreneurs strive to emulate, and it looks like you nailed it with Pickspace. Tell us a little bit about the market you serve, and the solution developed for them.
[01:38] Pickspace is the Booking.com for offices.
[03:27] Next generation coworking spaces give entrepreneurs the flexibility to try out the facilities before making a commitment.
[03:30] What tools can coworking spaces use to help them become profitable?
[03:50] Only 25% of coworking spaces are profitable!
[04:45] Pickspace is about connecting People, Communities, Technology, and Real Estate.
[05:16] As a busy entrepreneur myself, I can certainly relate to what you’re saying. Take me through a day in the life of a consumer of a Pickspace client co-working facility.
[08:41] Pickspace is a pioneer in next-generation coworking spaces, connecting people and bringing them together.
[10:46] Now, with Smart Homes, Smart Cities, and Smart Infrastructure being popular buzzwords nowadays, certainly you’re also making use of this technology. How does IoT and Artificial Intelligence play a role in the profitability of a 21st-century business in the real-estate industry?
[11:24] Next generation coworking spaces focus on the personalization of the user experience.
[13:38] Building coworking as a service with IoT and AI.
[14:05] 75% of coworking spaces are losing money.
[15:56] Once coworking spaces go above 70% occupancy, they start to become profitable. Here is how Pickspace helps facility owners get there.
[16:25] A common mistake among coworking space managers is how they calculate occupancy.
[18:28] How did you get started with this business? – Maor shares his inspirational entrepreneurial journey, along with practical advice on how to find your passion, and get started with building your dreams.
[24:04] I understand that Pickspace is currently doing fundraising. How can people get involved with that?
Kai Hermsen is the Global Coordinator for the Charter of Trust with Siemens, where together with his team in the Central Technology department, he is driving the Siemens Cybersecurity Strategy, Initiatives, and Innovation.
Previously, he was head of Security Business Strategies for Siemens, as well as a Project Manager in Siemens Management Consulting in Germany and India.
He is at the front lines of the Digital Transformation battlefield.
Contact Kai: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kai-hermsen-6b4b9021/ Twitter: @HermsenKai Web: http://www.charter-of-trust.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:48] Your presentation on Charter of Trust talks about the opportunities and risks associated with Digital Transformation. Can you elaborate on that?
[05:11] What is the Charter of Trust?
[05:11] The Charter of Trust is an initiative comprised of 17 companies that are trying to establish trust in a digital world.
[09:27] What type of companies make up the Charter of Trust?
[10:19] Will the Charter of Trust become a certification authority?
[13:40] Doing Cybersecurity the right way gives you the license to play in the field of digitalization.
[13:54] What would IoT Manufacturers need to do to conform to the Charter of Trust?
[14:48] The Charter of Trust is a CEO activity.
[15:28] A company’s Cybersecurity strategy needs to be driven by the CEO.
[16:07] A proper Cybersecurity strategy is like cooking. You can’t add salt later!
[18:54] What do you think is the next step for Siemens with regards to Charter of Trust?
[23:32] Trust is the new gold!
Neil Cattermull is a global Cloud technology influencer and leading independent analyst, who consults, educates, and delivers Cloud strategies for vendors and client organizations.
His specialties include: Service Delivery Management, Business Continuity Management, Technical Architecture, Management Consulting, and Cloud Computing.
He’s held multiple Director level positions at international banks and financial service delivery firms, such as IBM, Olivetti, ADP Telerate, Thomson Financial, Merrill Lynch, and West LB.
He has created many startup technology firms and is ranked in the Top 50 for the technology market.
Contact Neil: Twitter: @NeilCattermull LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilcattermull/
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
01:06 Recently, IBM was in the news regarding their merger with Red Hat. As someone who specializes in Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions, help us understand, why did IBM acquire Red Hat?
02:40 IBM Cloud PaaS is also built on open source technology.
03:32 What is Hybrid Cloud, and why are people interested in it?
04:52 For the layperson, what is the difference between Hybrid Cloud & Public Cloud?
07:21 Is IBM looking to compete with AWS with the Red Hat acquisition?
09:05 How to avoid Cloud sticker shock when migrating to IaaS / PaaS!
11:43 One of the reasons cited for IBM’s acquisition of Red Hat is their Kubernetes distribution. What is Kubernetes? What is Red Hat doing with it? And why is IBM interested in it?
14:02 Let’s talk about Mergers and Acquisitions in general. Why would a company want to acquire or merge with another company?
33:15 You need multiple lines of defense for Internet Security and Cybersecurity.
34:54 When starting a business, always start with the end in mind.
QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
18:20 Neville Huang – CEO Neurozo Innovation, New Taipei City, Taiwan - It's said that IBM acquiring RedHat will have a significant impact on Cloud services. In your opinion, how will the prevalence of Cloud impact Cybersecurity?
20:40 Neville Gaunt - Founder MindFit Ltd, UK - What large corporate merger or acquisition has ever given 1+1 is greater than 2?
23:37 Jan Barbosa - Brand Ambassador at beBee Inc., Puerto Rico – Can you name two recent good mergers, and two really bad ones?
28:27 Paul Colmer, Digital architect, coach, and trainer with ALC Training & Consulting in Brisbane, Australia - Does the acquisition mean we'll see IBM hit the IoT consumer market....ala Alexa / Google Home?
30:55 Ken Herron - CMO UIB, Orlando, FL - For those of us who create Internet of Things Solutions for our customers, in 2019 what are the 3 top things we should be looking out for to improve the security of our solutions?
Mr. Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a 45 year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Since the beginning of Mr. Schober’s BVS tenure in 1989, the company’s product line of wireless test and security instruments has increased to over 100 products with a core focus on Wi-Fi, Cellular, WiMAX, LTE, IoT and advanced radio devices. As an experienced software engineer, Schober has developed cellular test instruments used for measuring, optimizing and plotting signal coverage, primarily for the initial cellular build-out throughout the United States. Scott’s recent focus has been development (patent pending) of BVS’ cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a ‘no cell phone policy’ in various markets including government, corporate, military, educational, correctional and law enforcement. Thousands of these security tools have been deployed throughout every state in the U.S. and around the world.
Mr. Schober is a highly sought after subject expert on the topic of Cybersecurity and wireless technology for media appearances and commentary. He is often seen on ABC News, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera America, CBS This Morning News, CGTN America, CNBC, CNN, Fox Business, Fox News, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, MSNBC and many more. His security advice is heard on dozens of radio stations such as National Public Radio, Sirius XM Radio, Bloomberg Radio, and The Peggy Smedley Show. He regularly presents at conferences around the globe discussing wireless technology and its role in the current Cybersecurity breaches along with his vision for best practices to stay safe in the future. Scott has been interviewed in WSJ, Forbes, Fortune, Success, NY Daily News, Newsweek, USA Today, and The New York Times.
Scott educates all business around the world about how to prepare for a future of Cybersecurity and corporate espionage, opening their eyes to this ever deepening black hole of liability. He has spoken at SecureWorld, ShowMeCon, GovSec, Counter Terror expo, ISS Americas, Espionage Research International, Connected World, ConstrucTech, IEEE and GSM World Congress as well as many business events. Mr. Schober was a VIP attendee at two Concordia Summits both held in New York and was selected to appear in an interview discussing national security. He is a regular contributor on Huffington Post, Fortune Magazine, and blogs for IBM, SecureWorld, HP’s Business Value Exchange, and TripWire’s State of Security.
Contact Scott: Web: https://www.bvsystems.com/ Web: https://scottschober.com/ Email: scott@bvsystems.com Twitter: @ScottBVS Twitter: @HackedAgainBook Twitter: @BVSystems
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[00:54] The Japanese cryptocurrency firm Tech Bureau Corp said about $60 million in digital currencies were stolen from its exchange, highlighting the industry’s vulnerability despite recent efforts by authorities to make it more secure. What exactly transpired?
[01:52] Why do Cryptocurrency exchanges keep on getting hacked?
[02:34] How can we, as consumers, protect our cryptocurrency investments?
[05:47] Blocksafe Technologies developed products that can protect your digital wallet.
[08:12] How can the Cryptocurrency industry restore consumer trust?
[11:05] A recent report came out regarding some guy who drove off with a brand new Tesla Model 3, which he stole from Mall of America, by using only his cellphone! I'm not sure which thing to be more concerned about - that he hacked into a car & stole it, or that it was done using a smartphone! What's going on here?
[17:20] We need secure OTA Patching for cars!
Jola Burnett is Vice President at GfK Consumer Life, where she consults with many Fortune 500 clients, looking at disruptive shifts and forces to make sense of the future (and she is really obsessed with the future!).
She studies US and global consumers, as well as, disruptions and innovation, around the world, to guide her clients on how to connect with today’s and tomorrow’s consumers, to pinpoint white space opportunities and high growth areas and tailor marketing strategies to future proof their business.
Her category expertise includes technology, retail, health, media & entertainment, PR & marketing, consumer packaged goods, personal care, beauty & fashion, government and non-profit. She is a frequent speaker at numerous conferences including the Marketing 2 Moms Conference, The Market Research Event, The Media Insights Conference, the North American Shea Trade, and the AMA Marketing Conference. She also moderated a panel of experts at the Debunking Millennials Mediapost event in NYC. She is a columnist at MediaPost and Customer Think, and the author of “In the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Customers Remain King, and many other industry blogs.
Contact Jola: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jola-burnett-2024869/ Twitter: @JolaBurnett
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[02:15] How are millennial moms driving adoption of smart home technology? [05:39] The top 3 influencers of new technology for moms are: Effortlessness, Time, and Data Privacy. [10:13] Innovation must make sense to the consumer. Moms are the consumers. [10:45] How can technology help moms become the super moms they aspire to be? [13:17] The speed of innovation is behind the massive growth of AI & Robotics. [15:20] GenZ is your crystal ball to future consumer trends. [16:16] What are the differences between Millennials and Genz, as it pertains to the way they use technology?
Questions from the audience:
[18:31] Jan Barbosa - Is AI democratization viable? [22:35] Juan de la Cruz - How do you analyze the market demands for an innovation or product which doesn't yet exist? [26:52] Mirko Ross - Will consumers accept interaction with an AI-based user interface in the same way as a human to human interaction? [31:55] AI is likely to become an extension of your brand. Its personality should match your brand. [33:05] Nick Tang - Will consumers be annoyed that AI is chatting with them for the easy items? [34:01] Neurozo Innovation - Is it possible that physical stores will go extinct in the future? [41:04] Neville Gaunt - The UK has lost several large high street brands because of a shift from physical to online. Will the high street as we know it just disappear? [42:57] Jo Peterson - How will AI build on the advantages of e-commerce to make it a-commerce? [46:16] Audrey DeSisto - The majority of consumers fear AI will replace their jobs. Do you feel this is due to speed and precision, or cost? [48:33] Ken Herron - How can we prepare ourselves to successfully work alongside and for new robot co-workers? [52:37] Johannes Drooghaag - Will consumer behavior influence the implementations of blockchain beyond crypto? [55:10] Tony Flath- What are some of the biggest breakthroughs that we'll see in AI and Healthcare over the next year? [58:34] Anubhav Yadav - Will we ever be forced by machines to live in a MATRIX world once someone's AI disrupts the whole IoT, and technology dependent society? [59:22] Jaymie Cutaia - How do you see blockchain transforming the way we think of cybersecurity? [1:00:27] Jolene Stillinger - How do you feel about our mall touch directories facial recognizing us and collecting data? [1:03:28] Code Brew Labs - The use of technology in construction firms can be considered minimal until one learns about the endless benefits of AR and VR tools in the same.
Paul Colmer is an engaging digital architect, coach, and trainer, who empowers others through the transfer of knowledge.
He is currently working for ALC Training & Consulting in Brisbane, Australia, where he develops and runs public and custom courses tailored to their clients’ needs. He also coaches and mentors his clients, empowering them to bring cloud, cybersecurity, agile expertise, and best practices to their organizations.
Prior to this, he was a Senior Principal Cloud Architect for DXC Technology, where he was a joint winner of the Citrix System Integrator Award 2017 for Innovation on the DXC Shared Platform.
His passion is helping people develop and grow, through compelling stories and experiences.
Contact Paul: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcolmer/ Twitter: @MusicComposer1
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[02:46] There is massive disruption taking place in every industry, thanks to the rapid advancement in technology, such as Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Robotics, and so on. As someone who works in, and mentors people on, the forefront of cutting edge technology, what kinds of trends are you seeing regarding Digital Disruption?
[03:15] How do you define Digital Disruption?
[04:20] How do you define Digital Transformation?
[05:14] Prediction: Every industry will be disrupted, including governments!
[06:50] GDPR in EU is a form of disruption.
[07:44] There are forms of GDPR that have been adopted as law all around the world.
[10:52] A Digital Transformation project is not complete without a robust Cybersecurity strategy. What are you seeing out there, with regards to the ways companies employ Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Protection?
[11:02] What are the top 5 Cloud Security Threats?
[11:02] The #1 Cloud Security Threat is a Data Breach.
[13:20] How to get through a data breach.
[13:20] A data breach is inevitable. The key is how you will react when it happens.
[14:09] Another buzz word that people hear over, and over again, is BigData. What is that?
[14:38] A few thousand records is called “Little Data” (up to 100k rows).
[15:07] BigData is about making good business decisions around very large sets of data.
[16:20] Our personal habits are contributing to the huge volumes of data.
[19:42] What is Machine Learning?
[21:01] The Tesla Driverless Car
[22:33] Blockchain: Beyond the hype
[23:28] McKinsey: It will take many years for Blockchain to go into production. https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/digital-mckinsey/our-insights/blockchain-beyond-the-hype-what-is-the-strategic-business-value.
[23:28] The challenge with Blockchain is scalability
[24:05] Will Quantum Computers solve the challenges with Blockchain?
[26:22] Quantum Computers raise Cybersecurity fears
[27:08] Another component to Digital Transformation is migrating to The Cloud. In an article published by ZDNet in November 2018, they wrote about Guinness World Records and stated that Cloud Computing is the key to their digital transformation. What do businesses need to know as they contemplate migrating to The Cloud?
[30:30] Can you tell us about some of the technical courses you teach, and what kinds of businesses would benefit the most from these classes?
What is the business opportunity with eSports Marketing?
Alex Martin is a workaholic, software engineer, creator, and gamer. He’s the founder & CEO of esports and professional gaming startup, athletes.gg.
Prior to starting athletes.gg, he was an Integrations and Professional Services Manager at Tenfold, where he managed a large engineering team, as well as relationships with partners and Enterprise customers.
Prior to joining Tenfold, he held several positions as Lead Software Engineer. Most recently, at Springbox, where he lead many projects for large Enterprise clients; and prior to that, at Help.com, where he built up their entire engineering foundation for both, the code and the culture.
He started programming computer games when he was just 8 years old! In his senior year of college, he realized that building things is what he loved to do, so he joined the amazing world of startups and never looked back.
Connect with Alex: Twitter: @suitupalex Instagram: @suitupalex Web: https://athletes.gg Email: alex@athletes.gg
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:16] Many people don’t get the gaming industry. They think it’s just a bunch of kids playing video games. However, as we’ve seen with games like Pokémon Go, there are real world business implications to every kind of business leveraging this demographic. Can you help us understand what is the gaming industry?
[01:16] eSports is geared mainly towards Millennials and GenZ, and is a $905M industry, having grown over 30% from 2017.
[03:56] eSports differs from Traditional Sports in that you can make it big, literally overnight, thanks to the Internet.
[05:00] As a business – or marketer – why should I care about gaming? I’m too busy trying to make money than to follow the latest game tournaments!
[05:35] How are companies like NFL, RedBull, and Geico leveraging eSports to grow their businesses?
[07:39] As a marketer that’s looking to take advantage of this newly discovered demographic, what challenges am I likely to run into, that I should know about?
[10:00] Now, you actually built a business, athletes.gg, around this. Tell us about it.
[12:05] What is an eSports Agg score?
[12:05] How are eSports athletes measured?
[12:05] How can businesses choose the right eSports athlete for influencer marketing?
[13:35] How do companies, like Underarmour and Nike select eSports athletes for influencer marketing?
[16:10] Can you give us some examples of how brands would leverage a platform like yours to identify influencers?
[16:10] How do companies, like Uber leverage eSports athletes for influencer marketing?
[16:10] How can the average business select and negotiate with eSports athletes for influencer marketing?
[19:04] The mission of athletes.gg is to empower young athletes.
[20:10] Why millennials are uniquely suited as CEOs of eSports related businesses.
[20:56] How did you get started with this business?
[24:40] Can you talk about some of the emerging technologies being used in gaming, such as AR, VR, AI, and IoT?
[27:25] Robot assisted surgeries use a controller similar to an Xbox!
[29:35] How to educate yourself on leveraging eSports for marketing your business.
Bill Mew is a leading advocate for digital ethics and digital transformation. A former global leader for IBM Financial Services Sector, CMO for Compare the Cloud and Cloud Strategist for UK Cloud, he is a strategic advisor to a number of leading tech firms, including Govtech specialist Advice Cloud. As an evangelist for the transformational value of technology, he is the world’s top social influencer on #Govtech, a top commentator on #Cloud, and also one of the judges of the UK Cloud Awards. As a campaigner for data privacy and other ethical issues in technology, he is also the world’s top social influencer on #Privacy. He appears almost weekly on broadcast TV and Radio, is a prolific author of articles and blogs, as well as being exceedingly socially engaged.
Contact Bill: Twitter: @BillMew Email: bill@mewera.biz
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[ 01:48] Can you explain to the lay-person, what is digital ethics all about, and why is it so important?
[01:48] Facebook data breach
[04:04] A decade ago, people expected companies to take action for issues such as, Diversity, Sustainability, and Global Warming. Nowadays, it’s Privacy & Data Security.
[05:20] If there is a perception of a lack of trust, people won’t do business with you.
[07:58] Companies need to have some form of privacy assessment.
[09:03] To protect your brand, companies need to be prepared for a data breach.
[13:00] Companies are potentially liable for the criminal actions of their employees, such as a data breach.
[13:50] Class action lawsuits are starting to emerge in response to companies’ behavior during a data breach.
[14:57] How do you define Digital Ethics?
[15:15] Digital Ethics is defined as having a cultural approach across an organization that is as responsible for data, as anything else of equal value.
[16:40] Will GDPR be coming to the US?
[18:00] Why companies need a Digital Ethics consultant.
[22:20] A small Cloud provider in the UK beat Amazon & Google by differentiating themselves with Data Privacy & Data Sovereignty.
[26:33] France is giving up the Google browser in favor of local Qwant, citing concerns about US Tech domination.
[27:30] Under the Cloud act, any company that operates in the US is subject to seizure by the US Government.
[30:00] Every kind of business, from every industry, is impacted by Digital Ethics.
Jennifer Esposito is the Worldwide General Manager of Health and Life Sciences at Intel Corporation.
She believes that technology - like AI, VR/AR, 5G and computer vision - have the power to accelerate the transformation of healthcare and to improve health, quality of life, safety and security worldwide. She works with companies, organizations, and governments around the world to help make this digital transformation real, today.
With 20 years of experience, she brings deep healthcare, life sciences and biotechnology industry expertise along with a foundation in information and communication technology, and a view that spans across multiple other industries. Jennifer regularly advises startups. During her time at GE Healthcare she became a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and earned a patent for a system and method for a very early industrial internet of things solution around radiation safety in medical imaging. She is the co-chair of the Global Health Security Agenda Private Sector Roundtable and sits on the boards of Digital Square and USA Healthcare Alliance.
Contact Jennifer: Twitter: @Jennifer_Espo Web: https://www.intel.com/health
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:40] How is healthcare leveraging Predictive Analytics to not only improve the quality of care patients receive, but also to save lives?
[03:07] What is Digital Phenotyping?
[04:15] Healthcare providers can easily and safely tweak drug doses during clinical trials by leveraging the stream of Data from the Patient.
[04:41] How to address governance of patient data?
[05:33] How would you define Artificial Intelligence, as it pertains to Healthcare?
[06:53] In order to properly leverage the benefits that AI and ML can offer to Healthcare, we need to break down the silos that exist in Digital Health, and this includes access to EMRs.
[09:28] Precision Medicine is about leveraging all the sources of data, together, in a way that’s unique to the patient.
[10:00] How would you define Value-Based care?
[10:33] Value-based care means paying for results: Quality VS Quantity.
Questions From the Audience:
[12:05] Zelig Weinstein – Former Director Neuro-Radiology & Interventional Radiology, Bethesda Naval HospitalD – I know you have experienced the health system as a patient yourself. Can you tell me how, if at all, technology played a role?
[14:40] Hazlo Emma - ThextraordinariOnly.com - What measures have you put in place to ensure that products are available, accessible, and affordable to the end user?
[16:33] Tricia Howard - Client Manager, Optiv- How is VR being used for training purposes?
[18:37] Anubhav Yadav- How can we bring AI into the equation of Physical health?
[19:58] Mirko Ross - CEO asvin.io - There are some great stories, how AR /VR is used in psychotherapy.
[23:15] Ken Herron - CMO UIB - We have long dreamed about "#ArtificialIntelligence curing cancer." From your perspective, what disease do you think will see the greatest near-term impact from our continued advances in #AI?
[25:13] Jan Barbosa - beBee Inc.- Could AI deliver NOW a safe, cost effective way to detect / treat NOT only cancer, but Alzheimers and Parkinsons, as well?
[27:36] Sudha Jamthe - CEO IoT Disruptions- What is the biggest digital transformation challenge you are seeing in Healthcare, with regards to adopting AI and predictive analytics?
[29:38] Neville Gaunt - Founder MindFit Ltd, UK - Will AI keep the cost of development down in the health industry and provide more effective health care for young people?
[31:30] Mike Quindazzi - US Digital Alliances Sales Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers- How should we contemplate end of life decisions as AI increasingly influences diagnostics and treatments?
[32:29] What are some of the ways Intel is making a difference in healthcare?
[34:53] What's next for healthcare?
Tony Flath is the founder of TManSpeaks, a tech and media consulting practice, focusing on Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, HR Tech, Social Media, and Emerging Technologies. His aim is to help organizations keep their information protected, make better use of cloud computing, and more effectively use various technologies as well as social media.
He is an advocate for Millennials and Generation Z, a big supporter of Global Goals for Sustainable Development.
He is the host of the popular VLOG TmanSpeaks.
Contact Tony: Web: https://tmanspeaks.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyflath/ Twitter: @TmanSpeaks
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:28] There is a term that you hear a lot when speaking about education called STEM. As a supporter of young people, what is STEM and why is it important?
[02:42] One of the challenges we hear about all the time is that there aren't enough qualified candidates for high tech jobs, such as in the field of Cybersecurity. What's your opinion on what should be done to address this challenge?
[05:21] Rob May, Human Firewall - All users need to be trained, as they are all considered perpetrators and vulnerabilities, with regards to Cybersecurity.
[09:00] Hacks and data breaches are happening at an alarming rate. According to Statista, as of mid-2018, there were 668 data breaches, exposing 22.41 million records of data! How can we leverage emerging technologies, such as AI, Machine Learning, and Cloud in order to bolster our data security?
[09:45] Traditional Cybersecurity is about perimeter and endpoint control. We need next-generation tools that have application visibility.
[11:40] SIM - Security Information Module - provides event monitoring.
[20:17] Cybersecurity - it's a war of machines!
[23:00] Blockchain & AI will help us better identify and control threats and security.
[23:29] It seems like everyone is into Digital Transformation these days. What do CIOs need to know in order to implement a successful digital transformation project?
[25:54] Cloud or on Prem?
David Schwartz is a partner at Gerstman, Schwartz, Malito, LLP, a Government relations, and litigation law firm. He has spent his entire career practicing law as a litigator and for the past decade as a lobbyist and advocate on behalf of businesses, trade associations, not-for-profits, and individuals.
He lobbies for a wide variety of large corporations, not-for-profits, trade associations, and individuals. He is also a prolific political fundraiser, having raised hundreds of thousands of dollars nationally.
He has been a regular guest, legal, and political commentator for the Fox News Channel, NBC Today Show, MSNBC, Headline News, CNN, WABC, Fox & Friends, WPIX, Court TV and for the ESPN morning show.
He served the People of the State of New York as an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County from 1993 through 1997.
He also served as a board member of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Inspector General Management Advisory Board; The American Bar Association; Brooklyn Bar Association; and has served as Vice-Chairman to the Criminal Courts Committee and Criminal Justice Committee - just to name a few.
Contact David: Web: Gothamgr.com gerstmanschwartz.com Schwartzdefense.com Twitter: @schwartzdefense Phone: +1 516-880-8170
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:16] Tell us about your firm, and what you do. Disruptors of the Disruptors!
[03:06] There is massive disruption taking place in every industry, thanks to the rapid advancements in technology, such as IoT, AI, Robotics, and so on. Regarding Uber, what did you do to fight against this disruptive technology on both the lobbying and legal fronts?
[08:10] First Uber cap in the US.
[11:10] What's the issue with Uber? Why did they get sued? Why stifle progress?
[15:40] Data privacy protection is a big deal nowadays, with over 80 countries enacting some form of data protection legislation. As we all know, the European data privacy law, GRPR, took effect in May of 2018. What does this mean to American businesses?
[22:23] Data breaches are happening at an alarming rate, with far reaching consequences. According to a report by AT&T, 25% of businesses prefer to spend their Cybersecurity budget on insurance, which means they're "covered" financially in the event of a breach, rather than shoring up their cyberdefenses. As a consumer, that does not give me a comfort feeling that my data is protected. What are the legal ramifications of an arrangement like this?
[25:31] Basic encryption can solve 99% of your data security problems. [26:45] Buying Cybersecurity Insurance without a strong security strategy is like playing Russian Roulette! [29:52] Google spent $18M lobbying against GDPR in the US.
[33:09] Let's say the unfortunate happens. A worst-case scenario. You got breached, all your customer's data was posted on the dark web, and your reputation was dragged through the mud. How do you recover and get back on track?
Questions from the audience: [42:05] Ken Herron - CMO Unified Inbox, Orlando, FL - Will GDPR be coming to the US?
[44:22] Sudha Jamthe - CEO IoT Disruptions and Author of 2030 The Driverless World, Silicon Valley - My question is related to KenHerron’s question about data privacy from a diff perspective. What do lobbyists in US want to stop in GDPR like law becoming a bill in US? Given the US stakeholders what is realistic to become data Laws in US? [49:25] Mirko Ross - CEO asvin.io in Germany commented - When data leaks cost more money than earnings they're collecting, the #US industries might turn around.
[46:18] GDPR is an affirmative act that you must affirmatively agree, to the use of data by 3rd parties.
[51:50] Praveen Swaraj, Telecom Manager, Dubai - Can you address the difference between privacy of data use by companies, and liability issues of sharing user data wth 3rd parties?
Sudha Jamthe is the CEO of IoTDisruptions.com and a globally recognized Technology Futurist with 20+ year mix of entrepreneurial, academic and operational experience from eBay, PayPal, GTE, and Harcourt. She is the author of "2030 The Driverless World: Business Transformation from Autonomous Vehicles" and 3 IoT books, teacher of IoT and Autonomous Vehicles business courses at Stanford Continuing Studies and at DriverlessWorldSchool.com.
She enjoys shaping new technology ecosystems and mentoring leaders on digital transformation. She chairs the strategic advisory council of Barcelona Technology School and an Ambassador for FundingBox Impact Connected Cars (H2020) Community. She has an MBA from Boston University.
Contact Sudha: Web: IoTDisruptions.com Twitter: @sujamthe YouTube: http://bit.ly/2yh1Epp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sujamthe/
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:25] What is Cognitive IoT? IoT + AI. [05:22] Cognitive IoT applications in Smart Cities. [06:00] Facial recognition will become our ID. [07:22] Medical applications for Cognitive IoT. [11:03] Cognitive IoT focus is to save lives. Example: Stop treadmill based on multiple data sources which indicate the person is having heart problems. [16:48] Topics covered in Sudha's course. [21:38] Intelligent toasters & refrigerators! [22:38] Pivoting your career to IoT & student success stories. [29:21] Discussion on some of the guest speakers. [30:00] Connected doorbells. [32:20] Blockchain for supply chain - smart refrigerator.
Paul Maher has over 20 years in the IT industry across a variety of technology-focused roles. He was recently asked to return to Microsoft to build a new team in Azure engineering called Industry Experiences. The team is focused on helping industry customers and partners with their move to the cloud. Prior to Microsoft, he was the CTO at Milliman, where he and his team built one of the largest solutions that exist on Azure today, called Integrate, for Actuarial Modeling and Financial reporting. Prior to that, he led the Global Cross-Industry Partner team at Microsoft. He is in popular demand at Microsoft to talk about cloud because of his extensive experience developing solutions in the cloud, as well as working with some of the largest customers World Wide on their move to the cloud.
Contact Paul: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauljmaher/ Twitter: @PaulJFMaher Email: Paul.Maher@microsoft.com
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:18] What is the Microsoft Azure Industry Experience? [05:36] While the trends are showing that companies are flocking to the Cloud, due to cost reductions and other benefits, according to a report by research firm 451 Research, "Most companies end up spending more on their cloud infrastructures than they did with installations in their own data centers." What's your take on this, and do you think it will inhibit the growth in Cloud Computing? [04:21] What is Microsoft Azure, and how can people use it? [05:36] A successful Cloud Migration requires applying common sense and governance. [09:55] How to keep your Cloud / IaaS costs down. [11:32] Is The Cloud for everyone, or are there specific business profiles that are the best fit for The Cloud? [12:10] The Cloud is open and accessible to all, at a price point that fits. [12:48] Let's talk about compliance. We all know about the new data protection regulation, GDPR, and the seriousness of not adhering to its mandates. Yet, this presents a new set of problems, where businesses are incurring, sometimes, large expenses, for compliance. What options does Azure provide, for companies that have to be compliant, without breaking the bank? [13:17] Microsoft Azure was built with Security & Compliance at the heart. [14:00] 90% of Fortune 500 companies trust their business to the Microsoft Azure Cloud. [14:51] Visit the Microsoft Azure Trust Center: https://microsoft.com/en-us/overview/trusted-cloud [15:16] What is the biggest incentive for migration to the Cloud for SMBs? [19:24] Microsoft is committed to GDPR compliance across their Cloud services, and they provide GDPR related assurances in their contractual commitments. Dez Blanchfield - Founder & Chief Data Scientist at Gara guru, a Cloud Consulting firm in Sydney, Australia - He's also podcast host of Conversations with Dez: [17:15] Has there been a noticeable post GDPR increase in demand for & adoption of Private / Hybrid Cloud from Microsoft’s existing enterprise and government clients, for Microsoft Azure, through offerings such as the Microsoft + HPE Azure private cloud “stack”?
[24:23] Ken Herron - CMO Intelligent IoT Messaging Company, Unified Inbox, Orlando, FL - Microsoft is a BIG company. And Azure is an equally big platform. For those of us who aren’t so big, what please is the process for us to “get started”?
[26:56] Jake Mytelka - Founder of The Suite Corner, New City, NY
[30:50] Ian Moyse - Cloud Influencer and Director at Cloud Telephony provider Natterbox - What should channels look out for and should we expect in the next phase of cloud disruption?
[35:45] Quantum Computing
Yuval Boger served as chief executive, chief marketer, and evangelist for technology companies, from seed stage to NASDAQ. He led business and product development programs that generated over $200M in revenue.
As CEO of Sensics, and a VR/AR pioneer, he created a business with industry leaders in consumer electronics (Samsung, LG, Microsoft, Apple, Intel), defense and medical.
A frequent presenter at conferences, he authored a popular syndicated blog on VR and hosted a podcast interviewing CEOs and other industry leaders.
He also co-founded two companies: Unwired Express (enterprise software) and Talia Technology (medical devices)
Contact Yuval: Web: http://www.TheChargeGuy.com/ Web: http://www.wi-charge.com/ Twitter: @TheChargeGuy Twitter: @WiChargeLTD
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[01:03] Your company, Wi-Charge, developed a new method of charging devices wirelessly. Can you tell us about it?
[02:00] Why did it take so long for such a solution to be developed?
[03:39] How safe is wireless charging?
[05:32] Wireless charging demo!
[07:30] How does wireless charging fit into Industry 4.0?
[07:40] The challenge with IoT deployments is that sensors need power.
[08:00] What is the challenge with powering IoT sensors?
[08:32] Why battery-powered IoT sensors is a bad idea.
[09:34] Wireless power will be a key enabler for successful IoT deployments.
[10:45] Smart Cities will enable you to wirelessly charge your phone at bus stations!
[11:12] Use cases for Wireless Charging.
[13:15] How ecological is wireless charging?
[14:37] How secure is wireless charging?
As a Global Executive in Branding & Creative Design, Nova Lorraine's journey reflects over 15 years of influence and expertise in entrepreneurship, branding and creative design. She specializes in brand leadership, content development, marketing and design strategy for brands in fashion, art, culture, and technology. A prior contributor for the Huffington Post, and Editor in Chief of Raine Magazine, she has become a consultant and trusted advisor to a number of brands, seeking to penetrate new markets, lead within those markets and engage their customers on a more intimate basis.
During her 10+ year tenure with Raine Magazine, she has interviewed some of the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs, socialites and leaders, such as Mark Cuban, Nicky Hilton, Viscountess Emma Thynn, Kendall Jenner and Daymond John to name a few.
She also enjoys speaking as a guest lecturer for several institutions including Penn State University’s Business School, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship program.
Contact Nova: Web: https://rainemagazine.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/novalorraine/
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[01:32] Tell me a little bit about Raine Magazine and the work that you do? [04:25] What are some of the challenges facing the Fashion Industry, which is being solved by high tech? [08:23] How can technology assist people with shopping for clothes online? [08:23] Augmented Reality can help people try on clothes virtually. [09:14] Digital Mirrors will allow consumers to try on clothing in real time, via the use of Augmented Reality. [09:14] Digital Mirrors and AR brings the fashion show experience to the online world. [09:41] AR enables virtual concierge service for online retail. [10:34] Design your own shoes with augmented reality! [11:25] A frequent topic on this show, AI is front and center in every single industry. What AI applications are you seeing in Fashion? [12:08] BigData is processed into small bytes if enriched information, which enables online retailers to create a personalized profile for each individual user. [13:49] How will AI answer the age-old question, "Does this dress make me look fat?" [16:24] Why, sometimes, good technology isn't adopted by the masses. [16:57] What kinds of vulnerabilities are you seeing in Fashion, with regards to Cybersecurity? [19:06] What kinds of Blockchain applications are you seeing in Fashion? [21:22] What's next for Fashion?
Kai Grunwitz is an Innovative and established executive with a high impact career in conceptualizing, developing and, driving business strategies on behalf of dynamic enterprises.
He is currently the Senior Vice President EMEA at NTT Security in Frankfurt, Germany, where he is responsible for both the business and the development of go-to-market strategies for consulting & managed security areas, working with his team in various client projects across the region.
Prior to joining NTT Security, he was Vice President Consulting Northern Europe at Oracle and a member of the country leadership team in Germany, Head of Professional Services Central Europe at Sun Microsystems as well as co-owner of a consulting company focusing on Datacenter Services.
He has nearly 25 years of experience in top management positions in the IT industry and is a frequent keynote speaker covering topics around Cybersecurity and the Digital Society.
Contact Kai: Website: https://www.nttsecurity.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaigrunwitz/ Twitter: @KaiGrunwitz Email: Kai.Grunwitz@nttsecurity.com
Kai's Blog: https://insight.nttsecurity.com/u/102da71/kai-grunwitz
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[01:30] What is your opinion on AI in Cyber? [03:31] We're finding more and more, nowadays, that there is a battle between good & evil with AI. [03:30] With AI, it's machines fighting machines! [06:05] Cybercriminals are not only as sophisticated as we are, they are professionals. [06:27] Cybercriminals are building new technologies that other cybercriminals can use as well. [06:27] Cybercriminals are not just attacking your company, they're also selling the technology to other companies! Cybercrime as a service! [06:48] Whatever technology we have, cybercriminals have as well. [08:15] Your company, NTT Security, is using a framework to secure digital transformation. Can you tell me about it? [11:10] You need to protect your data, because hackers are trying to steal your data. [14:00] Cybersecurity solutions can't be one size fits all. [15:10] Why do we still see a lot of digital transformation projects focusing on functions without involving Cyber Security early on? Is it still the case? [15:41] Digital transformation is not optional, nowadays. It's a do or die question. [16:00] According to IMD in Switzerland, 4 out of 10 companies, currently leading in their sector, will disappear in the next 5 years! [17:50] Security by design approach - Cybersecurity must be a part of the development of new products, as trust is needed to win buy-in of consumers. [20:27] Companies are ready to pay ransom, but they're reluctant to increase Security budgets. What is the challenge for digital transformation in this context? [24:07] In the future, hacks and ransomware will become much more targeted, targeting critical infrastructure, such as airports, power plants, etc. [25:06] Companies today are not well prepared for data loss. [26:26] In cyber security AI is one of the hottest topics, while at the same time, we also talk about skill shortages. Do you think in 10 years from now we will have hordes of security experts without jobs? [27:25] AI will not take away jobs. AI will change the types of jobs available. [29:09] We need our education system to prepare our children for the workplace of the future. [31:10] What do we need to do, to prepare ourselves, to truly leverage the advantages of living in a digital society? [32:10] The focus of a Smart City should be to improve the lives of its residents. [34:32] Is a Managed Services Provider a solution for all the CyberSecurity challenges? [36:55] What is your advice and best practice experience to engage employees in proactive cyber resilience? [38:33] Do you believe that a cyber security insurance is important for SME's? [40:25] Appsec or infosec?
Kevin Jackson is a globally recognized cloud computing expert, Thought Leader, Industry Influencer and Founder/Author of the award winning “Cloud Musings” blog. He has also been recognized as a “Top 100 Cloud Computing Influencer and Brand” by Onalytica 2017, and a “Top Federal IT Blog” (FedTech Magazine 2015,2016). Internationally recognizable firms that have sponsored blog posts authored by him include Cisco, Microsoft and IBM. He has also been featured in podcasts and online video with Dell, IBM, Intel, and National Public Radio. In May 2018 he was awarded an Information Security Leadership Award for his work in the US Federal Government Sector by the President, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2.
Contact Kevin: Web: https://www.govcloudnetwork.com/#screen_1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjackson/ Twitter: @Kevin_Jackson
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[01:23] Tell us a little bit about yourself and the work that you do. [02:04] Cloud Computing enables new business models that attract global revenue streams. [02:55] Thanks to The Cloud, you no longer need capital to build infrastructure for a business, because businesses are information based. [03:28] What are some of the challenges businesses face with regards to data security, when migrating to the Cloud? [03:28] The biggest challenges when migrating to The Cloud is managing the deluge of data. [03:45] The typical information worker will create 1MB of data/sec. [04:35] How is the classification of data managed at such a large scale? [05:03] Nowadays, the creation of data has exploded! [05:15] Due to the large volume of data, organizations can no longer afford to store all the data they use in everyday business. [07:30] According to a report published by AT&T, 25% of companies planned to spend their Cybersecurity budgets on Cybersecurity insurance, which means they're "covered" financially in the event of a breach. As a consumer, that does not give me a comfort feeling that my data is protected. What do you think is the solution to this? [08:00] Financial risk is only one of the issues associated with data breaches. Reputational risk and business ecosystem risk can be much more damaging. [10:11]We hear about data breaches happening all the time. Once a business moves their data to the Cloud, if a breach occurs, who is responsible? The company, the Cloud vendor, or both? Are there any special considerations for GDPR? [10:11] Data Protection is always the responsibility of the entity that collects the data (the data controller). [11:42] Wonder upon wonder! The Russian Federation has a law that all personal data of Russian citizens are to remain within the physical boundaries of Russia. [12:28] The executive of Putin shut down LinkedIn across all of Russia! [13:00] There is no national general data protection law in the United States. [13:30] The difference in data collection between US and EU, is that in the US it's opt in, VS opt out for EU. [15:29] What's next for data security? [15:45] In EU, Data Protection is a basic Human Right. [15:56] in EU you have the right to be forgotten. [18:25] Change is constant and accelerating.
Ken is a top influencer on IoT and 4th most followed CMO on Twitter. He is the Chief Marketing Officer for Singapore based intelligent IoT Messaging Company, Unified Inbox. He's also a popular author and frequent speaker on Leveraging technology for marketing.
He helps Global Brands increase their revenue and market share by leveraging technology to develop stronger emotional connections between businesses and their customers.
Contact Ken: Web: shout.ms Web: UnifiedInbox.com Twitter: @KenHerron
Social Solutions Show: iTunes: http://apple.co/2gMuHaO Modern Life: https://modernlife.network/socialsolutions/
To get started with Ask William, go to https://askwilliam.unificationengine.com/smart-contact.html on your phone to download the vCard.
In addition to sending him a photo of one of the drawings from his collection, you can ask him directly about the plants (and birds) in his drawings (e.g., nutmeg, jasmine, gandarusa, styphelia, chempaka, pagoda flower, durian, china chestnut, silk cotton tree, lipstick tree, crepe ginger, elephant’s foot, life plant, pepper, clove, crested wood partridge, greater coucal, etc.), and ask him general questions about the museum.
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[01:27] Before we jump into some exciting news about your company's accomplishments with AI, can you just give our audience a quick overview on what Intelligent IoT Messaging is?
[03:40] AI learns over time. [04:10] What kinds of businesses would be a good fit for Intelligent IoT Messaging? [05:36] An app is a fixed interface. What you see is what you get. [05:36] With an app, you have to change consumer behavior when making an update. [07:47] An app i great for multiple choice questions. [09:40] Your company, UIB, recently announced a major accomplishment called Ask William. Can you tell me about it? [10:15] Giving art a voice. [11:30] Take a photo and get a response. [12:00] UIB's Ask William is a virtual tour guide. [13:38] The AI industry is headed towards personalization and personality - the customization of experience. [15:50] AI makes every business global! [18:39] How did Ask William get its name? [20:07] I imagine that Ask William is becoming somewhat of a celebrity in Singapore, sort of like Siri. Are there any "hidden" features like jokes or witty lines that people can trigger? [22:00] What's next for Ask William? [23:10] What next for Unified Inbox?
Will Lassalle is Chief Information Officer at Lynx Technology Partners & Co-Founder of JLS Technology USA.
He is an accomplished, results-driven Technology, Security, & Risk Executive with an MBA and 20+ years’ experience & success leading Information Technology teams. Will is Co-Founder of JLS Technology USA. Will has a proven track record of successful portfolio management, organization building and leadership abilities in the areas of: Information and Cyber Security, Systems Development, E-Commerce, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Strategic Planning, and Entrepreneurship.
Will holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, an MBA in Project Management and Masters Certificate in Executive Leadership from Columbia University.
Will holds numerous Certifications including: PMP~ ITIL V3 ~ Six Sigma Green Belt ~ Project+ ~ MCSE: Security ~ MCSA: Security ~ CCNA~ Security+ and others.
Will has been recognized as a thought leader in Information Technology/Information Security, as a top 20 Most Social CIO in the Huffington Post, a top 20 most influential Chief Information Technology Officer, Top 100 Data Security Influencer and sought-after speaker at events.
Will sits on the board of SIM South Florida, and a couple of Startups currently in Stealth-mode.
Contact Will: Web: http://jlstech.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wlassalle/ Twitter: @wlassalle
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[01:25] AT&T recently published a Cybersecurity report stating that "The C-suite still has a significant lack of understanding of cybersecurity basics—the hygiene and the threats, the bad actors. And it's after the fact, after they've been breached, that the board actually does something about it—and that's true in even some of the largest companies." Furthermore, they go on to state that 25% of companies plan to spend their cybersecurity budgets on Insurance! Where is this disconnect coming from?
[04:15] Equifax Breach [07:15] Elon Musk says he's going off of Facebook because we can't trust them. [14:35] Tell us a little bit about JLS Technology USA & what kinds of solutions do you provide to the marketplace? [14:35] Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Governance, Compliance. [18:40] Telecos & Contact Centers are extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks, due to the wealth of personal information in their databases. How can they protect themseves from the daily barrage of cyberattacks, such as phishing, ransomware, and other social engineering based attacks? [22:30] How is Blockchain being leveraged for data security? [22:30] IAM Platform & Background check verification in Blockchain. [22:30] Combat Healthcare Fraud by Verifying the person in the Blockchain. [25:49] What kind of AI tools are being introduced for Cybersecurity? [25:49] AI is needed because there aren't enough people to fill Cybersecurity jobs! [31:29] What's going to be the next disruptor in data security? [32:30] When calling into a contact center, you can't tell anymore if you're speaking to a human or a chatbot!
Diego Tamburini is the Principal Manufacturing Industry Lead, on the Microsoft Azure Industry Experiences Team, where he focuses on ensuring that Azure delivers the best cloud platform for Manufacturing customers, and sharing Microsoft’s cloud story with decision makers and influencers. Prior to joining Microsoft, he worked as the Manufacturing Industry Strategist for Autodesk, where he helped define the vision for Autodesk in manufacturing, and was an evangelist of Autodesk’s thought leadership in the industry, by delivering talks, writing, and engaging with the media and industry analysts. Contact Diego: Twitter: @DiegoTamburini LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegotamburini/
Links to Microsoft resources for Manufacturing, as discussed during the interview: Azure IoT: https://aka.ms/AskTheCEO/IoT Azure IoT Solution Accelerators: https://aka.ms/AskTheCEO/IoTAccelerators Azure IoT Central: https://aka.ms/AskTheCEO/IoTCentral
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS: [01:30] What are some of the ways today's technology, such as IoT, AI, Machine Learning, etc. is impacting businesses in the Manufacturing Industry? And how is Microsoft making a difference in the marketplace? [01:30] Manufacturing is becoming a data driven industry. [03:15] Microsoft has the best Industry and Enterprise ready Cloud platform, for software developers that want to develop industry solutions on top of it. [08:43] Predictive Maintenance is enabled by Predictive Analytics, which increases efficiency and reduces downtime. [10:00] Smart Manufacturing is for everyone. Not just the most advanced or biggest companies. [11:20] By now, every industry is developing countless use cases for what's rapidly becoming the ubiquitous Blockchain. How is Blockchain being leveraged to benefit Manufacturing? [11:20] Manufacturing leverages Blockchain to prevent counterfitting of parts. [11:20] Manufacturing leverages Blockchain to verify authenticity of Digital Files (i.e. 3D Printing blueprints). [14:41] In what ways are you seeing 3D printing make an impact in Manufacturing? [18:39] Not to get into politics, we're currently in the midst of some pretty intense trade war negotiations. How can Smart Manufacturing help US Companies with their competitiveness in the global marketplace? [21:14] Should we be concerned about robots taking away our jobs? [22:00] We are now in the 4th Industrial Revolution. [23:00] Don't fight automation, embrace it. [23:30] Automation is about the shifting of jobs. Focus on retraining existing workforce and becoming more agile, as the change is coming faster and faster. [28:09] What do you think is going to be the next disruptor in Manufacturing? [31:01] Soon, robots will schedule their own maintenance!
Questions from the Audience: [31:45] Jonathan Goga - Recruitment Consultant at Alto, Cheltenham, UK - The IoT industry will experience huge growth over the next decade. What is Microsoft doing to close the skills gap, and up skill existing talent? [34:00] Richard Gold - London, UK - Large companies are moving to Cloud-based systems. What are the implications for the end consumer? Bennet Bayer - Former Global CMO @ Huawei, Seattle, WA: 1. [36:50] As more VAR's become MSP's, what does the Microsoft Cloud-first strategy mean for the Enterprise Channel Partner? 2. [38:01] What keeps you awake at night? [38:44] Mark Dresdner - Business Owner, Office Evolution, Hackensack, NJ - At what point will smart technology in manufacturing enable US manufacturing to compete from a cost perspective, with factories in countries like China? [38:44] Automation has created jobs in higher wage countries, such as the US. [42:52] Ken Herron - CMO Intelligent IoT Messaging Company, Unified Inbox, Orlando, FL - Manufacturing is complex and expensive. What do you view as the low-hanging fruit for companies?
Syed Zaeem Hosain (“Z”) is the Chief Technical Officer and a founding member of Aeris.
He has over 35 years’ experience in the semiconductor, computer, and telecommunications industries, including product development, architecture design, and technical management.
Prior to joining Aeris, he held senior engineering and management positions at Analog Devices, Cypress Semiconductor, CAD National, and ESS Technology. He presented papers and participated on panel sessions at conferences on machine-to-machine (M2M) networks, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and cellular technologies for M2M and IoT.
He serves as Chairman of the IoT M2M Council (IMC), International Forum on ANSI-41 Standards Technology (IFAST), and the Global M2M Realization Forum (GM2MRF), and is on the Board of the Mobility Development Group (MDG).
Contact Syed: Web: https://aeris.com
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[01:24] At the rapid pace with which technology is progressing, it is estimated that there will be between 50-100 billion connected devices by 2020, with many of them being devices in motion. What are some of the challenges you've encountered with mobile IoT devices?
[03:16] Tell us a little bit about Aeris and the different ways with which you help businesses overcome the challenges with mobile IoT devices?
[07:35] What are the connectivity challenges for Autonomous Vehicles?
[07:35] Dispelling the myths of 5G capabilities for Autonomous Vehicles.
[07:35] 5G won't allow you to remotely control Autonomous Vehicles.
[11:50] Defining the term Connected Cars.
[12:45] Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2X) considerations.
[14:52] According to the USDA, agriculture accounts for approximately 80% of the Nation's consumptive water use, and over 90 percent in many Western States. What this means is that we're not drinking this water! In addition, we're dealing with a growing population, and climate change, which will increase our requirements for drinkable water. What can we do about this?
[20:55] One of the things I haven't yet discussed on this show is Cold Chain. We know that when we need milk, we go to the refrigerator. When we're out of milk, we go to the store and buy more. What people aren't even aware of is what goes into getting perishables from their point of origin to your regrigerator!
[20:55] Cold Chain is criticial for delivering vaccines, as 90% of vaccines delivered in Africa are damaged.
[24:16] IoT Technology saving lives of children.
[25:00] One industry that is heavily reliant on IoT Technology is the shipping industry, which according to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is about 90% of global trade! With millions of products traveling our seas on a daily basis, how do our global shipping partners keep track of everything?
[25:00] Within the next 10 years, low Earth orbit sattelites will be leveraged to assist with tracking of shipped materials.
[27:38] V2X Technology being leveraged for Port Management.
[29:08] What's next for IoT Mobility?
[31:34] Sudha Jamthe, Author of 2030 The Driverless World: AI today is specialized to do one task each, and all models are training offline and run as inference models in a live vehicle or an IoT module. Given this reality, what is needed for autonomous trucks to act in real time, based on their diagnostic data, to make decisions to refuel themselves, or go for service, to someplace without human intervention?
Anthony Begando is a serial Entrepreneur, having developed and led numerous ventures ranging from healthcare software companies, consulting firms, outsourcing operations, and tech-enabled service businesses. He had the opportunity to serve clients ranging from the military, Fortune 500 firms, major health systems, middle-market ventures, growth-stage firms, and ground-zero start-ups.
Within the healthcare space, he is passionate about developing ventures, or solutions that improve practitioner engagement and cohesion, extend capabilities and patient access through telemedicine, improve patient experience, and reduce costs through consolidation and automation.
He has a 27-year track record of assembling and leading cohesive, synergized teams, that collectively accomplish great things.
Contact Anthony: Web: https://www.procredex.com/ Web: https://hashedhealth.com/blockchain-healthcare-blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adbegando/
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[01:19] Your company, Professional Credentials Exchange, has come up with an innovative idea on leveraging Blockchain for Healthcare. Can you tell us about it?
[01:19] Healthcare provider credentialing is a 4-6 month process.
[06:10] How will you incentivize practitioners and insurance companies to join the collective on the Blockchain?
[06:37] Every day that a hospital practitioner doesn't bill, the hospital forfeits $7,500. That's $150k / month, and $900k / 6 months!
[09:38] Credentialing is a perpetual process.
[13:33] What are the major components of the exchange infrastructure? Why use Blockchain?
[17:53] According to an article posted by Forbes, we have an epidemic of health data breaches across the country, and 40% of those breaches come from people who already have access to health records in some form or another -- what we call insiders. How do you address the governance of the data inside the Blockchain?
[23:46] How does something like this scale effectively in such a large market?
[26:31] What, in your opinion, are the keys to building a successful application leveraging blockchain technology?
[27:49] Why can't you store large amounts of data on a blockchain?
[27:49] Blockchain is not a database. It's a distributed transactional ledger.
Questions from the Audience:
[29:10] Ken Herron - CMO Intelligent IoT Messaging Company, Unified Inbox, Orlando, FL - Hi Anthony! If you were to ask three smart people what Blockchain is, you'd likely get three (if not more) different answers. As patients are one of healthcare's key stakeholders, how do you suggest Blockchain, how it is being used, and why, be explained (preferably proactively) to patients?
[31:37] Bennet Bayer - Former Global CMO @ Huawei and long-time Microsoft distributor and channel champion, Seattle, WA- How do you separate Blockchain from the cryptocurrency discussion?
Dr. Johannes Drooghaag is the CEO of Spearhead Management, in Germany. He is an accomplished speaker in the areas of Executive Leadership, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Agile Business Management. He has authored many publications on areas of High-tech, such as Cybersecurity, as well as other business related topics.
Currently, he mentors executives and startups on areas of IT, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Agile Business Management, Supply Chain, Executive Leadership, and Emotional Competence.
He earned a doctorate in Operations Management, Manufacturing, and Applied Information Technology, an Executive MBA in Executive Leadership, and an MBA in Manufacturing Supply Chain.
Contact Johannes: Web: https://johannesdrooghaag.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannesdrooghaag/ Twitter: @DrJDrooghaag
Links Mentioned in the Interview: Internet Safety for Kids: https://johannesdrooghaag.com/workshops/internet-safety-for-parents-and-teachers-of-smart-kids/
Siemens Charter of Trust: https://www.siemens.com/innovation/en/home/pictures-of-the-future/digitalization-and-software/cybersecurity-charter-of-trust.html
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SHOW NOTES: [01:23] As an accomplished Cybersecurity industry expert, what keeps you up at night? [01:23] What keeps Johannes Drooghaag up at night is people using technology (i.e. connected kids' toys) without being aware of the associated risks. [01:23] Industrial automation was built last century without security considerations. [05:36] Trump's Soccer ball [07:22] How will GDPR play a role in how smart device data is collected? [11:30] Wherever we go we leave electronic fingerprints. [14:13] What are some practical ways that people can protect themselves from cybercriminals? [22:59] What types of innovation are you seeing in Industry 40? [22:59] Industry 40 is about creating flexible industries. [22:59] How Industry 40 enables efficient manufacturing of cars. [25:30] What are some of the innovate ways AI is being applied to HealthCare? [25:30] AI is helping physicians better diagnose and treat patients. [31:48] What are some practical applications for Blockchain? [31:48] Blockchain is minimizing waste for automotive recalls by enabling us to select only the vehicles that have the actual defect. [38:37] Quantum Computers and their impact on Cybersecurity. [42:50] Siemens Charter of Trust - we're obligated to provide updates and patches during a product's lifetime. This will become the gold standard. [44:55] We, as consumers, must educate ourselves on our security options. [45:50] What's next for Industry 4.0? More Transparency. Cleanup of older industries that pollute the environment. [45:50] Can we retrofit older devices or replace them? [45:50] AI will be bigger than BigData because it gives us capabilities to make complex decisions in realtime. [45:50] Blockchain adds a fingerprint of everything we do online. [47:45] Fight child slavery with Blockchain.
David Houlding is the Worldwide Healthcare Industry Leader on the Microsoft Azure Industry Experiences Team led by Paul Maher.
David has more than 24 years of experience in healthcare spanning provider, payer, pharmaceutical, and life sciences segments worldwide, and has deep experience and expertise in privacy, security, compliance, blockchain, and AI (Artificial Intelligence) / ML (Machine Learning), and cloud computing. David has led the successful creation and deployment of a wide range of solutions to help reduce the cost of healthcare and improve patient outcomes. Prior to joining Microsoft in 2018 David served for over 10 years at Intel Health & Life Sciences where he was the Director of Healthcare Privacy & Security, responsible for enabling healthcare organizations worldwide to achieve compliance with regulations and data protection laws, and implement effective privacy and security programs.
In his current role at Microsoft, David works with key partners and industry influencers to enable healthcare organizations make use of cloud computing and related technologies to reduce healthcare costs, and enable new transformative healthcare use cases to improve patient outcomes, leveraging strategic technologies such as such as AI / ML, blockchain, IoMT (Internet of Medical Things), and others. David has a proven track record for innovation with 5 patents granted by the USPTO.
David currently holds the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), and CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) credentials, and has a Master of Applied Science in Data Compression and Digital Signal Processing from Simon Fraser University, Canada.
Contact David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/DavidHoulding/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidhoulding
Links Mentioned in the Interview: AI Blueprints: aka.ms/aiblueprint Azure Blockchain Workbench: aka.ms/bcworkbench
Healthcare on 5G: https://bit.ly/2KzdpKy
5 Practical Use Cases Anchoring Blockchain in Healthcare: https://bit.ly/2v9ffgq
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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:
[00:52] What are some of the amazing things people are doing with Microsoft Azure in the Healthcare Industry? [01:32] How is AI playing a role in Healthcare? [01:32] How can we leverage AI to enable doctors to spend more time with patients? [01:12] AI will augment and assist, rather than compete with professionals. [06:07] Fight healthcare fraud with AI & Machine Learning. [06:20] How is Azure Cloud Backend playing a role with IoT and IoMT? [06:20] What is the importance of an IoT Gateway in Healthcare (IoMT)? [09:14] How does an IoT Edge Gateway compare with fog computing? [09:58] The role of Azure Sphere in securing IoT/IoMT devices. [09:58] Ramifications of hacking in healthcare. [13:37] What type of Blockchain applications are you seeing in Healthcare? [15:42] A good use case for Blockchain in healthcare is Drug Supply Chain integrity. [16:44] A good use case for Blockchain in healthcare is medical device track and trace (ex. if there is a recall), as patient safety is involved. [17:52] Blockchain is like a Car Fax for medical devices. [18:07] Using Blockchain for Healthcare directory information synchronization helps expedite insurance payments to policyholders. [19:20] Blockchain can be leveraged to verify medical provider credentials. [24:20] Microsoft AI Blueprint [28:06] Azure Blockchain Workbench [28:47] What do you think will be the next disruptor in Healthcare? [28:47] How will 5G Technology pave the way for IoMT? [32:04] How can we build trust in the Cloud for Healthcare applications? [39:52] What are the advantages and disadvantages of tech giants like Microsoft being in the healthcare space? [47:20] What do you see as the most significant challenges to the Internet Of Medical Things? [50:48] How can AI disrupt healthcare?
Anthony Delgado is an American software developer and serial entrepreneur widely known as a professional hacker in the developer community.
Anthony Delgado is a serial entrepreneur and software developer, the Chairman of Disrupt University, an alternative education company that offers various coding boot camps and online learning programs, as well as the CEO and Co-Founder of Disrupt Digital, a full-service digital agency servicing SMB clients around the world.
Anthony has won numerous hackathons sponsored by Fortune 500 tech companies like Google, IBM, Intel, Facebook and Microsoft and hosted by organizations including Rutgers University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the AT&T Developer Summit in New York City. He has worked with a wide variety of different companies including sports, media, entertainment, healthcare, government agencies, and non-profits.
Anthony is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council, an invite-only organization for technology executives and thought leaders. I am a writer and contributor to the technology column of Forbes Magazine, the #1 Entrepreneurial Publication in the World with over 55 Million Monthly Visitors.
Contact Anthony: Web: http://anthonydelgado.me/ Web: https://disrupt.digital/we-out-here/ Email: me@anthonydelgado.me
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Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
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SHOW NOTES: [03:32] What kind of security vulnerabilities should we be aware of? [16:49] What are the new disruptors in transportation? [16:49] Why OTA updates are imperative for Self-Driving cars! [21:15] Governments using Face Recognition Technology on their citizens.
Irma is a Boston-based Innovation Catalyst at the intersection of health, technology, humanity and storytelling.
Named in the Top 30 Women in Tech, she is recognized as a top influencer in DigitalHealth, HealthTech, PersonalizedMedicine and IoT. Irma’s career spans two decades in product development, technology management and consulting, including tenures with Integra Life Sciences, IBM and most recently, Google. She now combines deep technical expertise, product development experience and patient advocacy with storytelling and community engagement at eViRa Health, a B2B marketing consultancy.
Irma additionally indulges her passion for innovation and storytelling by working with entrepreneurs as a coach and consultant. Whether it’s helping to perfect their pitch for a competition, finding just the right way to tailor the message for a specific audience, or guiding on business strategy, Irma’s empathetic approach and servant leadership has gotten rave reviews.
Irma is an invited speaker, she has been recognized as a top 10 influencer in major health industry events like ConnectedHealth, HIMSS, xMed, CES and HLTH.
Deeply committed to service and lifelong learning, she serves on the board of a non-profit Ideas in Action and is a co-founder, curator and program director at TEDxBeaconStreet. Since 2012, Irma coached dozens of TED Speakers, many of whom delivered their TEDx talks in life sciences, medical technology and healthcare innovation.
Irma earned Master of Science degree in Systems and Software Engineering from Boston University and Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from Tufts University.
Contact Irma: Web: eViRaHealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irmaraste Twitter: https://twitter.com/irmaraste Medium: https://medium.com/@irmaraste YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpz6mUCCbvPP_27f4j5XJDQ Schedule a time to chat: http://bit.ly/bookIrma
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Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
You Tube: https://bit.ly/2N2BNWO iTunes: https://apple.co/2NI5P39 Sound Cloud: https://bit.ly/2gOp67y
SHOW NOTES: [10:00] 5G Technology enables billions of sensors. [10:00] IoMT - Internet of Medical Things - Connected Health [10:00] What are Future Trends in HealthCare? [14:10] Where is TeleHealth being Adopted? [16:55] What are the challenges when it comes to Digital Health? [21:58] Will AI take away jobs in healthcare? [24:37] What are your thoughts on nanotechnology? [31:22] What will be the next disruptor in Healthcare? [33:42] How has technology changed dentistry? [35:42] Where do Entrepreneurs go wrong?
Mirko is Co-Founder and CEO of digital worx, a mobile Software Development Company.
In 1998 he founded his first company in the technology sector. Since 2017 he is technical lead Advisor at Blackpin Secure Communication, Lead Architect at building the Agriculture IoT Platform Large Scale Demonstrator of KATANA project under HORIZON 2020 and Member of the advisory board of DigitCode a company focussing the improvement of reliable communication in the Internet of Things.
Since 2012 he teaches Web Engineering and mobile Software Development at Heilbronn University. Mirko is involved in public and private research activities for open standards and disruptive business models in the Internet of Things. He is a member of the Internet Of Things Council, a worldwide IoT think tank.
As part of the European Commission’s Future Internet program, he supports and builds startups in the fields of eHealth and industrial IoT. In this function, Mirko is coaching SME and Startups in the European SME Instrument and FI-Business Program.
Since 2017 Mirko is a member of the IoT Security Expert Group of the European Agency of Network and Information Security ENISA. And Mirko is project coordinator of the digital health research project MITASSIST. He is a Member of the IOTA Evangelist Network (IEN) to promote Blockchain and Distributed Ledger technologies. Together with international Partners he working on secure indexing and search on the Internet of Thing at the HORIZON2020 Project IoTCrawler. With asvin.io he co-founded a new venture to provide secure open source based update and patch delivery for the Internet of Things.
Mirko is a well-practiced international speaker and coach on the field of Open Innovation, Internet of Things, IoT Security, and disruptive business modeling.
Contact Mirko: Web: https://www.digital-worx.de/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/digital.worx.de Twitter: @mirko_ross
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SHOW NOTES:
[02:10] I've seen statistics, where researchers estimate that there will be 50 billion connected devices by 2020. We've all heard about recent hacks, such as connected printers mining bitcoins, or gas pumps dispensing unlimited gasoline. As connected devices become more prevalent and numerous in our homes and businesses, how can we ensure that they stay up to date, in terms of security?
[17:52] Blockchain has been touted as the digital Fort Knox, impervious to hacks, and virtually unalterable. But is that really true?
[20:50] Over The Air patching of IoT devices may be an attack in disguise!
[23:27] Many companies are just now understanding the impact that “doing IoT” will have on their businesses (it’s called “business transformation” for a reason!). For companies who feel like they’re a "little behind" in getting started, what is your advice to help them to get the most out of their IoT investments?
Kayne McGladrey is an Award-winning Business Driver, Account Hunter and Servant Leader who's led a very successful career in professional services and high-tech environments.
Previously, he held leadership positions in professional services management, systems engineering, solutions delivery, program implementation and large-scale budgeting with Centrify Corporation, AT&T Wireless and other high-tech firms in the US and Canada. He built and led multi-functional teams through practice startup, sales support, and IT operations.
He also served as Chairman of the eight-person Executive Board with the 5th Legislative District, representing 300,000 voters in Washington State between 2004-2006.
Kayne is also an industry expert in Cybersecurity.
Contact Kayne: Web: http://www.kaynemcgladrey.com/ Twitter: @kaynemcgladrey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaynemcgladrey/
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SHOW NOTES: [01:23] What are the most pressing Cyber threats to businesses?
[03:30] Why is diversity, and hiring more women, so important for Cybersecurity?
[07:54] Why do cybercriminals go after our data?
[24:11] With cybercriminals spoofing GPS signals, how concerned should we be about them redirecting self-driving cars?
[25:21] What's next in Cybersecurity and Cybercrime?
[31:40] Where do Entrepreneurs go wrong?
[37:19] Social Media today is essential in business. Is there any danger in being "too social" on social media, and sharing too much private information, that cyber thieves might use against us?
Ken Morris is an entrepreneur, executive, and advisor with deep domain expertise in cybersecurity, medical devices, healthcare, financial services, professional and collegiate sports and IT/OT.
Following years as an executive with Boston Scientific and Guidant Corporation, he founded a number of startups, including an award-winning strategic advisory firm. Most recently he founded KnectIQ, which provides transformative cybersecurity innovations for endpoint protection, IT and OT environments, financial services, global data privacy, critical national infrastructure, and medical device and health data security.
Ken serves on multiple boards and frequently presents internationally on cybersecurity and infosec in healthcare, medical technology, financial services, law, data privacy, critical national infrastructure, the GDPR and pending e-Privacy regulations. His passions are developing the next generation of leaders and a bit of music here and there.
Book recommendation that Ken mentioned during the discussion: The title is “The Ingenuity Gap.” The author is Thomas Homer Dixon. https://homerdixon.com/writing/general/the-ingenuity-gap/
Contact Ken: Website: https://www.knectiq.com/ Email: secure@knectiq.com Phone: +1 (651) 343-3117 Twitter: @kenwmorris
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SHOW NOTES:
[01:32] Given your experience in Cybersecurity, what keeps senior executives up at night? [02:53] How do you resolve the question of securing medical devices?
[14:05] What role will Blockchain play in Cybersecurity in the coming years?
[16:55] What is the root cause of data breaches in corporations?
[24:17] Where do Entrepreneurs go wrong?
Florian Rotberg is the Managing Director of invidis consulting, and founded the digital signage boutique consultancy in 2006.
He held several senior positions in the communication and travel industry before focusing on trends and strategies in digital signage and digital-out-of-home.
invidis consulting GmbH is a renowned European consulting firm for digital signage, with expertise in consulting, research, communications and events.
Contact Florian: Web: https://invidis.de/ Twitter: @FlorianRotberg
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SHOW NOTES:
[00:51] There is a growing emphasis on Smart Cities and Smart Enterprise, or Industrial IoT. How does digital signage play a role in this industry?
[03:25] What are some of the challenges with deploying voice applications (such as Alexa) with Digital Signage?
[04:30] How to reconcile the demand for personalization with Data Privacy Protection, in digital signage?
[6:40] Walmart gets patent to leverage AI/Speech Analytics to analyze customer service by cashiers.
[7:30] Touchmapping is a technology where sensors give you analytics on products people pick up & then put pack on the shelf! Most retailers measure only point of sale.
[08:18] Digital signage is not icing on the cake – Digital needs to be fully integrated to deliver RoI.
[09:10] What role does digital signage play along the customer journey?
[10:00] Trivia Question: Why are digital signs vertical and not horizontal?
[10:27] What is the next disruptor in digital signage?
[12:50] AI will help retailers display their wares by predicting where people will look!
[20:45] Where do Entrepreneurs go wrong?
[22:46] If you can go back in time, what would you do differently?
[24:50] Where are you looking to take this business in 5 years?
Arthur C Price is a versatile, knowledgeable and innovative Senior Executive and strategist with many years of experience within IT, cyber security, technological innovation, team building / leadership, vendor management and administrative / network operations and digital transformation. He delivers strong financial management skills, creates attainable quality goals, comprehends critical issues associated with threat mitigation, and ensures client satisfaction. He’s always been considered a leader, mentor, and motivator both in and outside of Corporate America.
Early in his career, Mr. Price joined the United States Air Force as a distinguished graduate of West Virginia University Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps in 1987.
In 2017, Mr. Price accepted a position with Tata Consultancy Services Cyber Security Practice as an Executive Consultant/Delivery Partner for their 1st and 2nd largest accounts in North America. His responsibilities included ensuring contractual obligations with the clients are met along with successful cyber security project life cycle management and conclusion.
Link to PwC's Annual Corporate Directors Survey Tells Us About Cyber Risks article mentioned on the interview:https://securityintelligence.com/what-does-pwcs-annual-corporate-directors-survey-tell-us-about-cyber-risks/
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SHOW NOTES:
[3:29] It's troubling that there isn't enough expertise out there right now.
[5:00] Why are there not enough women in cybersecurity, and how to get women and young people into cyber careers?
[7:00] What is the problem with Corporate Strategy for Cybersecurity? We don't look at Cybersecurity in a holistic persepective.
[8:00] Can CISOs sell security to CEOs?
[8:15] What is the root cause of data breaches in corporations?
[8:50] How to fund cybersecurity in corporations?
[11:00] How does a board of directors invest in IT?
[11:30] How do you advise a board of directors on how important Cybersecurity is, and why it is critical to businesses?
[11:30] How do you prepare the board of directors to make business decisions in case of a data breach?
[16:00] Blockchain & IAM will change the way we look at data protection.
[16:50] What keeps Arthur motivated?
[18:53] Where do Entrepreneurs go wrong?
[25:09] What role will Blockchain play in Cyber in the next 5 years?
[29:00] IT & Cyber are business decisions.
Cybersecurity & Hacking with Scott Schober
Mr. Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a 45 year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Since the beginning of Mr. Schober’s BVS tenure in 1989, the company’s product line of wireless test and security instruments has increased to over 100 products with a core focus on Wi-Fi, Cellular, WiMAX, LTE, IoT and advanced radio devices. As an experienced software engineer, Schober has developed cellular test instruments used for measuring, optimizing and plotting signal coverage, primarily for the initial cellular build-out throughout the United States. Scott’s recent focus has been development (patent pending) of BVS’ cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a ‘no cell phone policy’ in various markets including government, corporate, military, educational, correctional and law enforcement. Thousands of these security tools have been deployed throughout every state in the U.S. and around the world.
Mr. Schober is a highly sought after subject expert on the topic of Cybersecurity and wireless technology for media appearances and commentary. He is often seen on ABC News, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera America, CBS This Morning News, CGTN America, CNBC, CNN, Fox Business, Fox News, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, MSNBC and many more. His security advice is heard on dozens of radio stations such as National Public Radio, Sirius XM Radio, Bloomberg Radio, and The Peggy Smedley Show. He regularly presents at conferences around the globe discussing wireless technology and its role in the current Cybersecurity breaches along with his vision for best practices to stay safe in the future. Scott has been interviewed in WSJ, Forbes, Fortune, Success, NY Daily News, Newsweek, USA Today, and The New York Times.
Contact Scott: Web: https://www.bvsystems.com/ Web: https://scottschober.com/ Email: scott@bvsystems.com Twitter: @ScottBVS Twitter: @HackedAgainBook Twitter: @BVSystems
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Kudzaishe Munangi is the CEO and founding member of South African based Acquaint, and has widespread interest in the Blockchain industry.
Acquaint is a peer to peer real estate asset trading platform, which leverages blockchain technology to provide on-chain trading, with real-time settlements using, crypto currencies.
Prior to launching Acquaint, he spent a significant amount of time managing and selling residential real estate properties.
In 2016, he was head of sales for South African based Circulation Systems.
Contact Kudzaishe: Web: https://www.acquaint.biz/ Twitter: @kmunangi13 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kudzaishe-munangi-927791151/
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Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth. Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action. Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Dr Ned Sahin is a neuroscientist and neurotechnology entrepreneur.
He holds degrees in neuroscience from Harvard (PhD), MIT (Master’s), Williams College (BA), and completed post-doctoral fellowships at UCSD Medical School and the Salk Institute in San Diego, and a visiting year at Oxford.
His academic work has been published in journals such as Science and Nature Neuroscience, and he has been invited and presented his research and his innovations in dozens of cities in over two dozen countries. His PhD dissertation, investigating the neural intricacies of the human language system via intracranial electrodes placed insider the brain as part of epilepsy surgery, won the prize for the best dissertation across all departments at Harvard that year. At MIT, he won several teaching prizes.
He also worked at Bell Labs and in startups and mid-sized companies, in Boston, San Diego, London, and Dublin; and has been the Principal Investigator for seven government contracts for wearable brain monitoring systems to assess and improve cognitive/mental states.
He founded Brain Power, LLC to bring neuroscience ideas and technological innovations to people with special challenges who can directly benefit from them the most.
Since founding Brain Power, he has won awards such as “40 Under 40” business people from both Boston Business Journal and Medtech Boston, the Scientific Achievement Award from Birch Family Services, “50 on Fire” notable people in Boston, and other honors as well. He has been covered in hundreds of media articles or TV appearances since founding Brain Power a few years ago.
He is deeply passionate about the Mission of Brain Power, and honored to work amongst the great Team members who take that mission “from potential to reality®”!
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Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth. Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action. Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Erik is the CEO of IoT ONE, a leading source of information and insight regarding Industrial Internet of Things vendors and solutions, where he helps Companies develop their customer bases, partner ecosystems, and innovation strategies.
He is also the Chair of the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) Smart Factory Task Group (SFTG), and the Shanghai Director of Startup Grind, where he works with IIC members to reduce risk for early adopters of Industrial IoT technologies in manufacturing. Through Startup Grind he supports the development of Shanghai's innovation ecosystem.
About IoT ONE IoT ONE’s mission is to accelerate adoption of Industrial Internet of Things technologies. It is widely believed that adoption of Industrial IoT will eventually reshape the way the global economy operates. However, we are at the initial stages of the technology life cycle. We enable IoT adoption by providing the granular information that decision makers need to make investments in new technologies and projects. We also support go-to-market by providing market and customer insight, executing marketing campaigns, and developing channel partners. Lastly, we facilitate co-innovation between technology providers, end users and startups.
Contact Erik: Website: www.iotone.com
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Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth. Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action. Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
The AI in our lives, with Tamara McCleary
Tamara is an International branding expert, technology futurist, marketing/digital strategy consultant, and Thulium CEO. She is ranked by Klear in the Top 1% of global Social Media Influencers and listed as one of the Top 50 Social Influencers of 2015, 2016, and 2017 by Onalytica. She ranks Top 5 in AI, Robotics, & IoT. Top 50 inn Big Data as well as Top 15 Machine to Machine (M2M), Top 50 Blockchain & Top 50 Digital Transformation influencer 2016. She was named #1 Most Influential Woman in MarTech by B2B Marketing and ranked by LeadTail as the 2nd most mentioned person on Twitter by Chief Marketing Officers. She is also an IBM Futurist & creator of the trademarked RelationShift® method. She is a frequent keynote speaker, and was ranked as the #1 social influencer at numerous recent conferences in 2016 & 2017 including: IBM Amplify, DistribuTECH, Enterprise Connect, Channel Partners, RSA, NAB Show, Gartner Security, and IBM Interconnect.
Contact Tamara: Web: http://thulium.co/ Web: http://tamaramccleary.com Twitter: @TamaraMcCleary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaramccleary/
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Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
The Industrial IoT IIoT Landscape, with Lucian Fogoros.
Lucian is the Co-founder and managing director of IIoT-World.com. He is an entrepreneurial software engineer with global business leadership experience and a passion for the digital transformation and the Industrial Internet of Things. He's been working in the industrial software and automation industry since 1998, holding various positions in software development, product development, training, pre-sales, global product management, Merger & Acquisition integration and global marketing.
He served as the World Trade Center Cleveland Representative for Eastern Europe, as a board member for the Promisepartner.biz, and as a lecturer at Cleveland State University.
He was also selected to represent the United States in Europe on technology and services for the economic trade mission lead by Dr. Samuel Bodman, undersecretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
He currently serves on the Board of Industry Advisors, Engineering Technology, Cleveland State University.
Contact Lucian:
Web: http://iiot-world.com/ Twitter: @fogoros Twitter: @IIoT_World Email: info@iiot-world.com IIoT World
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Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
The Social Solutions Show with Ken Herron
Ken is a top influencer on IoT and 4th most followed CMO on Twitter. He is the Chief Marketing Officer for Singapore based intelligent IoT Messaging Company, Unified Inbox. He's also a popular author and frequent speaker on Leveraging technology for marketing.
He helps Global Brands increase their revenue and market share by leveraging technology to develop stronger emotional connections between businesses and their customers.
Contact Ken: Web: shout.ms Web: UnifiedInbox.com Twitter: @KenHerron
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Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
2030, The Driverless World, with Sudha Jamthe.
Sudha Jamthe is the CEO of IoTDisruptions.com and a globally recognized entrepreneurial, thought leader at the junction of IoT and AI. She brings twenty years of digital transformation experience from building organizations, shaping new technology ecosystems and mentoring leaders at eBay, PayPal, Harcourt, and GTE. She enjoys building partnerships at the cross-section of industry, academia and emerging entrepreneur ecosystems. She advises corporate and city leaders on regional economic development using technology with a focus on innovation gaps and social equality.
She is the author of '2030 The Driverless World' about the junction of Autonomous cars and Cognitive IoT. She is the author of three IoT books, 'IoT Disruptions,' 'IoT Disruptions 2020' and 'The Internet of Things Business Primer' and taught the first IoT Business course at Stanford Continuing Ed School. She is the producer of 'The IoT Show' on YouTube. Sudha is a champion for STEM programs and 'Girls Who Code,' and hosts mentor programs for kids.
Contact Sudha: Web: IoTDisruptions.com Twitter: @sujamthe YouTube: http://bit.ly/2yh1Epp
Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449
Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Data Security with Elizabeth Zalman
Elizabeth Zalman is the Co-founder & CEO of strongDM, the definitive data security product. Previously she was Co-Founder and CEO of the cross-device profile company Media Armor. After its acquisition, she served as VP of Analytics at the acquirer, Nomi. Prior to Media Armor, she led the client analytics and media optimization team at Dotomi (now Conversant), generating an annual $500M in incremental revenue for 50 of the IR Top 100. With over 15 years' experience leading data-driven organizations, she is an expert in analytics, data privacy, and security.
Contact Elizabeth: Web: https://www.strongdm.com/ Email: liz@strongdm.com Twitter: @strongdatam Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth...
Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449
Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Dissecting Digital Health with Dr. Louise Schaper
As leader of Australia’s peak body for digital health, Dr Louise Schaper is a passionate advocate for the transformation of healthcare. Committed to the improvement of health outcomes enabled through innovative uses of technology and information, she has a global reputation in health informatics and digital health and is shaping a new future for HISA. With a background as an occupational therapist, Louise has a PhD in technology acceptance among health professionals, is a graduate of Stanford’s Executive Leadership Program, a Certified Health Informatician and a Salzburg Global Seminar Fellow. Louise has delivered over 100 conference presentations, has written for academic and industry publications and text books, is host of the Dissecting Digital Health podcast and she is always online.
Dr Louise Schaper, PhD FACHI CHIA • Chief Executive Officer, Health Informatics Society of Australia (HISA): Australia’s Digital Health Community • Honorary Research Fellow and Sessional Lecturer, Health and Biomedical Informatics Centre (HaBIC), The University of Melbourne • Certified Health Informatician Australasia • Fellow Australasian College of Health Informatics • Australian representative to the International Medical Informatics Association
Contact Dr. Louise: Web: https://www.hisa.org.au/ Email: ceo@hisa.org.au Twitter: @louise_schaper Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisesch... Medium: https://medium.com/@louise_schaper/
HISA Upcoming Events: https://www.hisa.org.au/calendar/
Dissecting Digital Health Podcast by Dr. Louise Schaper: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-149529250 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/diss... Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihuvw...
Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449
Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Open Source Communications & IoT with Peter Krautle
Peter Krautle is the CEO at Louisa Voice which specializes in Open Source PBX and SIP technology. Peter is also a writer for the Tech Talk section of MeadowlandsUSA, with a circulation of 10,000 subscribers.
This episode is unique in that it features 2 interviews. Peter is interviewed on Louisa Voice, and he then turns the tables on me and interviews me about IoT and Cloud Based Technology.
Contact Peter: Web: http://www.louisavoice.com/
Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449
Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Urban Farming with Jonathan Bernard, Square Roots.
Jonathan Bernard is an urban farming Entrepreneur with Square Roots in New York City. In November of 2016, Square Roots chose ten urban farming entrepreneurs to run their own farms and build their own businesses. Founded by Tobias Peggs and Kimbal Musk, Square Roots is an urban farming accelerator that runs for one full year, before selecting a new cohort year after year.
Before becoming an entrepreneur, he studied accounting in college and worked in the field for a few years. Later realizing he really wasn't happy, Jonathan decided to follow his passion for cooking and growing food, and very coincidentally discovered Square Roots, which at the same time was planning to start their first ever program. He's now seven months into the program and ridiculously grateful he took this leap of faith.
Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable in urban agriculture, and fields lots of questions from our awesome global audience! What are the pain points of farmers? How do you explain #IoT to farmers? What specific agriculture IoT use cases have the highest ROI? Are indoor grown foods nutritionally equivalent to those that are grown outdoors? Check out this value packed episode to find out!
Contact Jonathan: Web: https://www.streetleafs.com/ Twitter: @streetleafs Instagram: @squarerootsjonny
Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449
Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Submarine Cables with Mike Cunningham
Mike is the CEO of Crosslake Fibre. Crosslake Fibre is developing a fibre optic cable from Toronto to Buffalo, NY through Lake Ontario to provide a physically diverse, lower latency route from Toronto to the USA.
Contact Mike: http://crosslakefibre.com/
Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449
Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Cybersecurity & Hacking with Scott Schober
Mr. Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a 45 year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Since the beginning of Mr. Schober’s BVS tenure in 1989, the company’s product line of wireless test and security instruments has increased to over 100 products with a core focus on Wi-Fi, Cellular, WiMAX, LTE, IoT and advanced radio devices. As an experienced software engineer, Schober has developed cellular test instruments used for measuring, optimizing and plotting signal coverage, primarily for the initial cellular build-out throughout the United States. Scott’s recent focus has been development (patent pending) of BVS’ cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a ‘no cell phone policy’ in various markets including government, corporate, military, educational, correctional and law enforcement. Thousands of these security tools have been deployed throughout every state in the U.S. and around the world.
Mr. Schober is a highly sought after subject expert on the topic of Cybersecurity and wireless technology for media appearances and commentary. He is often seen on ABC News, Bloomberg TV, Al Jazeera America, CBS This Morning News, CGTN America, CNBC, CNN, Fox Business, Fox News, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, MSNBC and many more. His security advice is heard on dozens of radio stations such as National Public Radio, Sirius XM Radio, Bloomberg Radio, and The Peggy Smedley Show. He regularly presents at conferences around the globe discussing wireless technology and its role in the current Cybersecurity breaches along with his vision for best practices to stay safe in the future. Scott has been interviewed in WSJ, Forbes, Fortune, Success, NY Daily News, Newsweek, USA Today, and The New York Times.
Contact Scott: Web: https://www.bvsystems.com/ Web: https://scottschober.com/ Email: scott@bvsystems.com Twitter: @ScottBVS Twitter: @HackedAgainBook Twitter: @BVSystems
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Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449
Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Augmented Reality and HoloLens Technology with Max Doelle
Maximilian Doelle is Chief Prototyper at Kazendi - a lean innovation studio that exists to challenge processes and enlighten minds for a changing world.
Max works to inspire companies towards better customer engagement by demonstrating the opportunities that come with emerging technologies. With his team, he is speeding up innovation and challenging the status quo through radical iteration. Kazendi has now delivered over 10 commercial HoloLens projects for clients such as Liverpool Victoria insurance, Allianz, Anglian Water, Selligent and many others. Therefore, the team is now considered Europe’s experts on prototyping for HoloLens.
Contact Max: Web: https://www.kazendi.com/ Email: max@kazendi.com
You Tube Video Mentioned on our Interview regarding how Augmented Reality is paving the way in which organizations can serve their customers for the better:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eeUP...
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Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Leverage Social Media for B2B Sales with Evan Kirstel
98% of top sales people say #socialselling is 'extremely critical' to the closing of deals, and 47% acquired a new client by #leadgeneration on Twitter!
As a top B2B IT influencer with 125K Twitter followers Evan can help massively grow your online audience and leverage social media as a B2B sales networking, lead generation and thought leadership tool. He has been named on the top 20 most mentioned and RTs by Both CIOs and CMOs on Twitter in 2016. Member of influencer programs at Huawei, Pitney Bowes, IBM, ANA, DellEMC and others.
With 20+ years of sales, alliances & Biz Dev experience in the telecom and IT arena, Evan brings a unique perspective on opportunities in the Unified Communications & Collaboration segment, including deep knowledge of social, mobile, and the voice/video/web collaboration market and cloud technology.
He has a solid understanding of emerging Cloud & mobile technology and market convergence dynamics, along with a strong track record in selling and marketing disruptive technology to enterprise and service providers.
His social media “Klout" score is 80 (Catching up with Barak Obama, who has a 99)
In 2016 Evan has been ranked according to Onalytica :(http://www.onalytica.com) #1 influencer in Unified Communications, #6 Influencer in IoT, #5 influencer in Cloud.
Contact Evan: Web: www.evankirstel.com Twitter: @evankirstel Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evankirstel/
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Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Soft Skills are Key in Cyber and Technology Careers!
At only 26 years old Deidre Diamond was the Vice President of Sales for the national technical staffing agency Motion Recruitment, in charge of leading the hiring, training and development of hundreds of technical recruiters from an entry-level college graduate hiring model.
Diamond took this almost 15 years of technical staffing experience to Rapid7 (NYSE:RPD) as their first Vice President of Sales. Diamond’s leadership resulted in Rapid7’s new sales revenue increasing from $800,000 to $20M in under four years—consequently creating $45M in new revenue generation. Diamond then became the CEO of Percussion Software, where she led the new content marketing software releases and learned the operations and execution of digital marketing, content marketing and web development.
Diamond is now the Founder and CEO of national cyber security staffing company CyberSN and the not-for-profit organization #brainbabe (brainbabe.org). Because Diamond herself was hired as an entry-level college graduate and trained to lead technology service and cybersecurity organizations, she believes the tech community needs to expand its awareness of what it means “to be in tech” and “to be in cybersecurity.” In 2016, Deidre joined ICMCP as a Strategic Board member, working to include more diversity hires in the cyber security community.
Contact Deidre: Web: https://cybersn.com/ Email: deidre_diamond@cybersn.com
Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449
Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Ian Moyse, is Sales Director of Cloud Telephony provider Natterbox and has been a leader in the cloud industry for over 12 years.
Ian sat on the Boards of Eurocloud, FAST and the Cloud Industry Forum and is a judge on the UK Cloud Awards.
Ian has been rated #1 Global SaaS influencer (Klout) and #1 cloud Social influencer 2017 (Onalytica) http://www.onalytica.com . He is widely published on Cloud and is an approved writer for Cloudtech and has been published by the National Computing Centre.
Ian was awarded UK Sales Director of the year by Institute of Sales & Marketing and is widely known as a leading Social Seller.
Ian can be found and followed on Twitter and LInkedin.
Contact Ian: Twitter: http://www.ianmoyse.cloud/ Linked In: http://www.ianmoyse.co.uk/ Web: http://www.natterbox.com/
Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449
Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Network Security and SD-WAN Technology With Erik Knight
Erik Knight is the founder and CEO of SimpleWan. He is a foremost expert in the field of cyber security having over 20 years of experience in securing businesses from cyber hacks and identity theft. Due to his leadership, SimpleWan is now recognized globally, as an affordable defense system for businesses so that IT specialists can track real-time statistics, network health such as temperature, traffic, latency, link connectivity and more, on all of their devices from the dashboard and respond to threats immediately. Prior to SimpleWan, Knight started COMVOICE, an early to market hosted VoIP company, and also an IT company; both successfully sold and rolled up by other companies. Knight also developed DirtSearch.org, which is a free background search site. Knight currently has a series of patent pending; all involving development and inventing new technologies. His specializations & experience include: Oracle DB; MYSQL/PHP; Cisco CCNA; Microsoft; Windows/Servers; and FreeBSD/Centos/Linux/Solaris. With programing experience in over eight computer languages, Knight’s technologies and security experience has been reviewed by and used by fortune 500 companies and government organizations. He is a strong believer in investing back into the community. His philanthropy includes: Operation Home Front, St Joseph Hospital, Toys for Tots, Christmas Angel Program, ChildHelp USA, Make a Wish Foundation, Team Lizzy Bell, The Cade Purdue Foundation, CRS (Children’s Rehabilitation Services), and many more. Knight has been quoted as an industry expert and is a regular on NewsMax’s The Daily Wrap, Enterprise Tech, WSJ Radio, Government Technology, Chase News & Stories, American Express, among several other top tier publications. You can find his commentary and latest thoughts and opinions on the cyber security industry here: https://sites.google.com/a/simplewan....
Contact Erik: Web: https://www.simplewan.com/ Web: attackmap.org Email: erik.knight@simplewan.com Twitter: @futurefirewall
Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449
Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Advancing Women In Technology with Michelle Ragusa-McBain
Michelle is a 12 year Cisco veteran, who currently serves as a Sales/Channel Segment Operations Manager. She was recently recognized as winner of the prestigious Cisco World Wide Channel Organization Award for Innovation and Growth as well as honored numerous times including the Commitment to Excellence Award for my work in the IT channel. She lead various influential roles within the Cisco Community: Worldwide Lead for Rewards and Recognition, Employee Engagement, and Volunteer and Give Back, as well as an active member of Cisco’s Empowered Women’s Network. Outside of Cisco, she serves as Chair of CompTIA’s Advancing Women in IT Executive Council, where she focuses on outreach to encourage young women to pursue careers in technology, and helps companies create cultures to not only attract but retain women, and millennials. In addition Michelle has recently joined the CRN advisory board for Women in the Channel. She has been recognized as one of the Global SMB 150 channel leaders by SMB Magazine; and was most recently named in Entrepreneur Magazine as One of the Four People to encourage Girls to pursue a career in Tech by Todd Thibadeaux, CEO of CompTIA.
Contact Michelle: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/micheller... Twitter: @MichelleRagusa Facebook: www.facebook.com/michelle.ragusa Instagram: @miragusa Email: miragusa@cisco.com Web: travelthroughoureyes.com/
Advancing Women In Technology: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups/91776... Facebook: www.facebook.com/advancingITw... Twitter: @CompTIA_AWIT
Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449
Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Intelligent IoT Messaging with Ken Herron
Ken is a top influencer on IoT and 4th most followed CMO on Twitter. He is the Chief Marketing Officer for Singapore based intelligent IoT Messaging Company, Unified Inbox. He's also a popular author and frequent speaker on Leveraging technology for marketing.
He helps Global Brands increase their revenue and market share by leveraging technology to develop stronger emotional connections between businesses and their customers.
Contact Ken: Web: shout.ms Twitter: @KenHerron
Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449
Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
B2B Marketing for Technology Companies with Perry Nalevka, Penguin Strategies.
Perry is the CEO of Penguin Strategies, a company that helps B2B Technology Companies better meet their business goals through inbound marketing. They are especially focused on Cybersecurity, Cloud, IT Infrastructure, and Telecom Technologies.
In the past 15 years Perry has Co-Founded and been part of Executive leadership in B2B technology startups/leaders both in Israel and the US: REGED, Bolt, MobileMax, OpenLegacy, Daitan Group, IPGallery & Penguin Strategies.
In his efforts to grow companies and generate new business, Perry found that the proper blend of Marketing Automation (Hubspot & Marketo), Technology, networking and Social Media bring great results. He shares that knowledge and experience with his customers.
He works with customers in Israel, Europe and the US.
Contact Perry: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pnalevka/
Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449
Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth.
Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action.
Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
How to Build a Successful Channel.
Jay McBain is an accomplished speaker, author and innovator in the IT industry. Named to the Top 40 Under Forty list by the Business Review, Top 20 Global Channel Visionary by ChannelPro, #19 Newsmaker by CDN Magazine, Top 50 Global Channel Influencer by Penton, Top 100 Most Respected Thought Leader by Vertical Systems Reseller Magazine, member of Global Power 150 by SMB Magazine, and the Top 250 Global Managed Services Executives by MSPmentor.
Jay is often sought out for keynotes, consulting, thought leadership and industry guidance. He has spent his 22 year career in various Executive sales, marketing, channel and strategy roles within IBM, Lenovo and Autotask. Most recently, as the Co-founder and CEO of ChannelEyes, he led a startup that disrupted the social, mobile and predictive analytics software industry for channel programs.
Jay currently serves as Chairman emeritus of the CompTIA Vendor Advisory Council and Managed Services Community. He is a Board member of the Channel Vanguard Council, Ziff Davis Leadership Council, and CRN Channel Intelligence Council.
As a futurist, and long standing member of the World Future Society, Jay is a recognized expert in the future or partnering and the study of emerging computing models.
An avid blogger, community and social media expert, Jay has developed an innovative “dandelion marketing” approach engaging in a wide range of communities across hundreds of groups around the world.
He has lived in Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Raleigh, and Albany, New York. He actively gives back to the community and has been on the board of the United Way, National Cristina Organization and Junior Achievement.
Specialties: Technology Futurist, Channel Management and Strategy, Sales Leadership and Coverage, Community and Social Media, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, and Managed Services.
Contact Jay: Web: http://www.jaymcbain.com Twitter: @jmcbain
Contact Avrohom: Web: http://www.simiplex.com Email: avrohomg@simiplex.com Twitter: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340
SimiPlex Technologies helps companies increase their revenues and market share by leveraging our human to machine (H2M) communications platform to make chatting with smart devices as easy as chatting with friends. For example, with our intelligent IoT messaging, Smart Kitchen Commerce users would be able to shop from anywhere on their favorite communications platforms — including SMS, email, social media, messaging, and chat channels — without having to download a separate app!
SimiPlex Technologies provides you with the latest state of the art technology so that you can remain ahead of the competition and focus on doing what you do best, which is running your business, without worrying about your IoT devices.
Learn more about SimiPlex Technologies here: http://www.simiplex.com
See how intelligent IoT Messaging lets you talk to your devices. Click here for a demo: http://demo.unifiedinbox.com/
Struggling with IoT? Don’t know what your strategy should be, or not seeing the business results you need from your current strategy?
Schedule an IoT Workshop for your team today! Half-day and full-day sessions are available, customized to your specific needs to help you to achieve your business’ objectives with the IoT best practices for the smart home, smart enterprise, and smart city solutions being implemented by top global companies and government agencies right now in Singapore, Dubai, and Germany.
For more information, or to book your 2017 IoT Workshop in Israel, Canada, or the US, contact avrohomg@simiplex.com.
How to cut IaaS spending in half.
Eric Didier OneKloud Founder and CEO
Originally from the Champagne capital of the world, Reims in France, serial entrepreneur Eric Didier is a very international, San Francisco local.
His company OneKloud, offers a disruptive solution for companies that employ Cloud infrastructure, with an easy-to-implement platform that controls this corporate IaaS spending before it happens, allowing companies to cut this expense by up to half, reclaim the control of their IT budget, and actually help teams to work smarter.
Eric has worked building fast growing companies with clients and teams in North and South America, Europe, China and India. He champions borderless innovation and knows how spot a hot project.
Contact Eric: Email: eric@onekloud.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdidier/
Contact Avrohom: Web: http://www.simiplex.com Email: avrohomg@simiplex.com Twitter: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340
SimiPlex Technologies helps companies increase their revenues and market share by leveraging our human to machine (H2M) communications platform to make chatting with smart devices as easy as chatting with friends. For example, with our intelligent IoT messaging, Smart Kitchen Commerce users would be able to shop from anywhere on their favorite communications platforms — including SMS, email, social media, messaging, and chat channels — without having to download a separate app!
SimiPlex Technologies provides you with the latest state of the art technology so that you can remain ahead of the competition and focus on doing what you do best, which is running your business, without worrying about your IoT devices.
Learn more about SimiPlex Technologies here: http://www.simiplex.com
See how intelligent IoT Messaging lets you talk to your devices. Click here for a demo: http://demo.unifiedinbox.com/
Struggling with IoT? Don’t know what your strategy should be, or not seeing the business results you need from your current strategy?
Schedule an IoT Workshop for your team today! Half-day and full-day sessions are available, customized to your specific needs to help you to achieve your business’ objectives with the IoT best practices for the smart home, smart enterprise, and smart city solutions being implemented by top global companies and government agencies right now in Singapore, Dubai, and Germany.
For more information, or to book your 2017 IoT Workshop in Israel, Canada, or the US, contact avrohomg@simiplex.com.
How to Maintain Relevancy in a Rapidly Changing World.
Yvonne a recognized thought leader in how to maintain relevancy in a rapidly changing world. Her impact has earned her recognition as WSJ Woman of Note, Silicon Valley Woman of Influence and the Boardlist Top 20. Her passion is partnering with leading companies to grow their businesses leveraging technology, agile leadership and diverse teams. Yvonne also is a vocal advocate for the growing interdependence of technology and diversity.
Currently, Yvonne is the Chief Information Officer at New Relic, a digital intelligence platform company. She joined New Relic to prepare the company for its IPO and subsequently has led key growth initiatives contributing to more than doubling revenues within 2 years. Previously, Yvonne held multiple leadership positions at VMware, scaling the company from $2B to $6B. Yvonne began her career as a software engineer at Accenture, where she held a variety of leadership roles over 17 years.
Yvonne serves on the Board of Directors for Bitium, where she advises the cloud-based identity platform provider on technology trends and go-to-market expansion opportunities; the Board of Trustees for Harvey Mudd College, a premier engineering, science and mathematics college in the United States, and on the Board of Directors for the Athena Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of diversity in the boardroom.
Yvonne is the proud mother of 3 kids and many pets. She is also an avid traveler and uses her experiences abroad to deepen her understanding of human interaction and experience.
Contact Yvonne: Web: https://newrelic.com/ Twitter: @ytechdata LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnewas...
Contact Avrohom: Web: http://www.simiplex.com Email: avrohomg@simiplex.com Twitter: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340
SimiPlex Technologies helps companies increase their revenues and market share by leveraging our human to machine (H2M) communications platform to make chatting with smart devices as easy as chatting with friends. For example, with our intelligent IoT messaging, Smart Kitchen Commerce users would be able to shop from anywhere on their favorite communications platforms — including SMS, email, social media, messaging, and chat channels — without having to download a separate app!
SimiPlex Technologies provides you with the latest state of the art technology so that you can remain ahead of the competition and focus on doing what you do best, which is running your business, without worrying about your IoT devices.
Learn more about SimiPlex Technologies here: http://www.simiplex.com
See how intelligent IoT Messaging lets you talk to your devices. Click here for a demo: http://demo.unifiedinbox.com/
Struggling with IoT? Don’t know what your strategy should be, or not seeing the business results you need from your current strategy?
Schedule an IoT Workshop for your team today! Half-day and full-day sessions are available, customized to your specific needs to help you to achieve your business’ objectives with the IoT best practices for the smart home, smart enterprise, and smart city solutions being implemented by top global companies and government agencies right now in Singapore, Dubai, and Germany.
For more information, or to book your 2017 IoT Workshop in Israel, Canada, or the US, contact avrohomg@simiplex.com.
A deep dive into Amazon Web Services and Living your passion.
Notice: All statements are the interviewee's personal opinion and may not reflect Amazon's messaging or positioning.
Julio is a software engineer and educator, fascinated by learning processes - machine and human. Cares for Developer Relations at Amazon Web Services, presenting the greatest and latest from the cloud and bringing back user experiences. Before that, worked at Red Hat, Borland, Governments, Telcos, Startups and too many pet projects.
Julio shares his knowledge and wisdom by educating us on the technology called The Cloud. We covered topics ranging from The Amazon product suite to Green Energy. From Machine Learning to Vendor Locking. We even discussed how your business can survive a full blown Zombie Apocalypse! Check out this episode for a fun educational discussion on Cloud technology as well as how you can make a difference in the services that Amazon offers.
Contact Julio: Web: http://julio.cloud Twitter: @jmfaerman twitch.tv/aws
Contact Avrohom: Web: http://www.simiplex.com Email: avrohomg@simiplex.com Twitter: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340
SimiPlex Technologies helps companies increase their revenues and market share by leveraging our human to machine (H2M) communications platform to make chatting with smart devices as easy as chatting with friends. For example, with our intelligent IoT messaging, Smart Kitchen Commerce users would be able to shop from anywhere on their favorite communications platforms — including SMS, email, social media, messaging, and chat channels — without having to download a separate app!
SimiPlex Technologies provides you with the latest state of the art technology so that you can remain ahead of the competition and focus on doing what you do best, which is running your business, without worrying about your IoT devices.
Learn more about SimiPlex Technologies here: http://www.simiplex.com
See how intelligent IoT Messaging lets you talk to your devices. Click here for a demo: http://demo.unifiedinbox.com/
Struggling with IoT? Don’t know what your strategy should be, or not seeing the business results you need from your current strategy?
Schedule an IoT Workshop for your team today! Half-day and full-day sessions are available, customized to your specific needs to help you to achieve your business’ objectives with the IoT best practices for the smart home, smart enterprise, and smart city solutions being implemented by top global companies and government agencies right now in Singapore, Dubai, and Germany.
For more information, or to book your 2017 IoT Workshop in Israel, Canada, or the US, contact avrohomg@simiplex.com.
The Telecom Landscape with Douglas Green
Telecom Reseller is the leading news source for the Unified Communication, Cloud and Collaboration. Available online, in print, by podcast, eBulletin and broadcast, Telecom Reseller reports on all aspects of enterprise grade communications, with a special focus on the needs of organizations that either use or sell Avaya, Cisco, NEC, Mitel, Shoretel, Aastra, Lync and in formats that includes premises and cloud. Over 40,000 readers enjoy one or more of our news services each month.
Doug is married, one daughter aged sixteen, and currently serves as vice president, and is the former president of Congregation Kol Ami in Vancouver WA. Kol Ami's synagogue building project began while Doug was president in 2007 as five year plan to buy land, secure funding, design and construct a complete synagogue. The synagogue, Vancouver WA's first, opened in 2012.
Specialties: Professionally reporting, publishing, multimedia news services. Volunteer dedicated to the ongoing development of the local Jewish community and the economic development of the region.
Contact Doug: Web: https://telecomreseller.com/ Email: publisher@usernews.com
Contact Avrohom: Web: http://www.simiplex.com Email: avrohomg@simiplex.com Twitter: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340
SimiPlex Technologies helps companies increase their revenues and market share by leveraging our human to machine (H2M) communications platform to make chatting with smart devices as easy as chatting with friends. For example, with our intelligent IoT messaging, Smart Kitchen Commerce users would be able to shop from anywhere on their favorite communications platforms — including SMS, email, social media, messaging, and chat channels — without having to download a separate app!
SimiPlex Technologies provides you with the latest state of the art technology so that you can remain ahead of the competition and focus on doing what you do best, which is running your business, without worrying about your IoT devices.
Learn more about SimiPlex Technologies here: http://www.simiplex.com
See how intelligent IoT Messaging lets you talk to your devices. Click here for a demo: http://demo.unifiedinbox.com/
Struggling with IoT? Don’t know what your strategy should be, or not seeing the business results you need from your current strategy?
Schedule an IoT Workshop for your team today! Half-day and full-day sessions are available, customized to your specific needs to help you to achieve your business’ objectives with the IoT best practices for the smart home, smart enterprise, and smart city solutions being implemented by top global companies and government agencies right now in Singapore, Dubai, and Germany.
For more information, or to book your 2017 IoT Workshop in Israel, Canada, or the US, contact avrohomg@simiplex.com.