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In this episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Adam Davis McGee dive into the cutting edge of spatial computing, AI, and extended reality. Lee is on sick leave this week and we wish him a speedy recovery! Join Cathy and Adam as they unpack Meta's XR partnership with Palmer Luckey, Snap's smart glasses ambitions, and Apple's sleek AR design strategy. Cathy dives into the strange world of vibe coding and discovers anyone can gamify the pitfalls of the dating scene. The conversation also explores AI dating experiments, haptic tech in entertainment, and the evolving ethics of privacy in a spatially connected world. With insights from AWE and ILMxLAB, the hosts reflect on the shift from storytelling to “story living” and highlight key legislation shaping AI security. A must-listen for anyone tracking the future of tech-human interaction.Come for the tech, stay for the magic!Cathy Hackl BioCathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech & gaming executive, futurist, and speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, strategic foresight, and gaming platforms strategy. She's one of the top tech voices on LinkedIn and is the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company, including gaming. Cathy has worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE and has advised companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique on their emerging tech and gaming journeys. She has spoken at Harvard Business School, MIT, SXSW, Comic-Con, WEF Annual Meeting in Davos 2023, CES, MWC, Vogue's Forces of Fashion, and more. Cathy Hackl on LinkedInSpatial Dynamics on LinkedInAdam Davis-McGee BioAdam Davis-McGee is a dynamic Creative Director and Producer specializing in immersive storytelling across XR and traditional media. As Senior Producer at Journey, he led the virtual studio, pioneering cutting-edge virtual experiences. He developed a Web3 playbook for Yum! Brands, integrating blockchain and NFT strategies. At Condé Nast, Adam produced engaging video content for Wired and Ars Technica, amplifying digital storytelling. His groundbreaking XR journalism project, In Protest: Grassroots Stories from the Frontlines (Oculus/Meta), captured historic moments in VR. Passionate about pushing creative boundaries, Adam thrives on crafting innovative narratives that captivate audiences worldwide.Adam Davis-McGee on LinkedInKey Discussion Topics:00:00 Intro: Welcome to Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl06:33 Meta's Eagle Eye: Military XR Partnership with Palmer Luckey14:05 Apple's Liquid Glass: Paving the Way for AR Glasses17:25 Haptic Innovation: Apple's F1 Movie Trailer Experience19:18 Human vs AI: Why F1 Racing Needs the Human Element22:27 Browser History Dating: AI's Latest Match-Making Experiment26:27 Snap's Vision: Consumer Smart Glasses Coming in 202631:27 From Storytelling to Story Living: ILMxLAB's Immersive Future33:54 Closing Thoughts: Summer Break Announcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cribl's Field CISO Ed Bailey discusses how customers can manage the quality and quantity of data by providing intelligent controls between data sources and destinations.Topics Include:Cribl company name originCompany helps organizations screen data to find valuable insightsEd Bailey was Cribl's first customer back in 2018Data growth of 25% yearly created seven-figure cost increasesCEOs and CIOs complained about explosive data storage costsUsers demanded more data while budgets remained constrainedBailey discovered Cribl through a random Facebook advertisementCribl Stream sits between data sources and destinationsNo new agents required, uses existing infrastructure connectionsReduced data growth from 28% to 8% within yearDevelopment cycles shortened from six weeks to two weeksBailey managed global security and telemetry data systemsOperated large Splunk instance across forty different countriesTeam spent time collecting data instead of extracting valueCribl provided consistent data control plane for operationsSmart engineers could focus on machine learning solutionsMigrated from terrible SIEM to better security platformData strategy should focus on business requirements firstNot all data has the same business valueTier one: Critical data goes to expensive platformsTier two: Important data stored in cheaper lakesTier three: Compliance data in low-cost object storageSIEM costs around one dollar per gigabyte storedData lakes cost twelve to eighteen cents per gigabyteObject storage costs fractions of pennies per gigabyteAWS partnership provides scalable infrastructure for rapid growthEC2, EKS, and S3 are heavily utilized servicesCribl Search finds data directly in object storageAvoids costly data movement for search and analysisParticipants:Edward Bailey – Field CISO, CriblSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
In this special episode, recorded live from AWS's Shoreditch office, we launch a brand-new 5-part series with Amazon Web Services. You can also watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/RXWMOA46Em8 Together with Marco Kormann (AWS), we explore how Generative AI is reshaping the way consumers search, discover, and shop — and what that means for brands and retailers. To do that, we are accompanied by two star guests: Richard Lim, CEO at Retail Economics, and Charley Hackerson, CRO at Botify. Tune in to learn about: How GenAI is disrupting the consumer journey and rewriting the rules of search Why traditional SEO tactics aren't enough in an LLM-driven world What agentic retail means — and how it could transform FMCG buying behavior The role of data infrastructure and governance in staying AI-ready How leading retailers are adapting their digital strategies to remain visible and relevant
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly recognizing the importance of adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to stay competitive in the market. A recent survey indicates that 97% of small businesses utilizing voice AI agents have seen revenue increases. However, many SMBs still perceive AI as complicated or unnecessary, with 63% expressing concerns about their foundational capabilities to support AI initiatives. Despite these hesitations, research shows that 91% of SMBs that have integrated AI report revenue gains, highlighting a significant opportunity for those willing to embrace the technology.The demand for AI expertise is surging, with a notable shortage of talent in the IT sector. Over half of IT leaders report facing an undersupply of AI skills, a figure that has increased from 28% in previous years. While 90% of organizations are piloting or investing in AI initiatives, more than two-thirds of leaders have yet to see measurable returns on their investments. This skills gap emphasizes the need for IT service providers to step in as guides, helping SMBs navigate the complexities of AI adoption and implementation.Cloud spending has also surged, reaching $90.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025, driven by the need to optimize cloud infrastructure for AI applications. Major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud dominate the market, but the increasing complexity of cloud computing necessitates external expertise. IT service providers have a unique opportunity to position themselves as AI infrastructure enablers, focusing on simplifying hybrid cloud management and aligning cloud strategies with business objectives, particularly in relation to AI.Recent studies, including one from the University of Oxford, highlight the limitations of large language models (LLMs) in real-world applications, particularly in critical sectors like healthcare. While LLMs may perform well in controlled environments, their effectiveness diminishes when humans interact with them. This underscores the importance of designing AI systems that prioritize human outcomes over mere model accuracy. As companies like Zoom, MailChimp, and Microsoft launch new AI tools, the focus for IT service providers should shift from merely selling AI tools to ensuring responsible and effective deployment that delivers measurable value. Four things to know today 00:00 SMBs See AI as Key to Growth but Struggle With Skills and Strategy, Opening Door for IT Service Providers04:53 AI Boom Fuels 21% Surge in Global Cloud Spend, Forcing Providers to Tackle Hybrid Complexity and Cost Pressures07:38 AI Can Diagnose—But Can People Use It? Oxford Study Undermines LLM Utility in Critical Settings10:11 Mailchimp, and Microsoft Launch Next-Gen Tools Aiming for the Customer Experience This is the Business of Tech. Supported by: https://getflexpoint.com/msp-radio/https://www.huntress.com/mspradio/ All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech
Saviynt Co-Founder Amit Saha discusses how their AWS partnership has enabled the identity security company to deliver comprehensive identity protection while minimizing organizational friction.Topics Include:Saviynt is leading identity security provider in marketSecures human, non-human, workforce, and privileged access identitiesEliminates friction while automating organizational access management processesBiggest challenge: reducing friction in new access processesSecond challenge: visibility into accumulated technical debt problemsLost business context makes access permissions difficult to unwindSaviynt provides quick visibility to prioritize identity risksShadow IT creates ungoverned workloads and cloud applicationsNeed integration with asset management and cloud providersMust derive intelligence from multiple disconnected information sourcesAWS partnership provides access to prolific customer baseAWS security owners are same buyers for SaviyntEleven-year AWS relationship with early security competencyISV Accelerate program connects with sellers and architectsRising Star program helps stand out in crowded marketplaceFind mutual customers for successful AWS partnership storiesGenAI in bad actors' hands compromises customer securityProduct engineering uses GenAI tools for better qualityAgentic AI creates new paradigm between human/non-human identitiesAgentic AI requires dynamic, fluid access management approachesAI agents can generate their own bots needing accessZero trust principles needed at broader scale for AINext twelve months: getting ahead of GenAI curveNew AWS services launch daily in GenAI spaceContributing to new standards like MCP and A2A protocolsAWS Marketplace simplifies procurement and buyer discovery processesEDP program and migration incentives benefit ISV transactionsAWS developer-friendly startup programs accelerate time to marketCloud-native approach enables predictable scaling and AWS integrationAWS-Saviynt partnership aims for once-in-generation security impactParticipants:Amit Saha – Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, SaviyntSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members. We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members. You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) announce an extensive partnership.Air France-KLM also took it further in a partnership deal with Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض.Amadeus makes an investment in Acai Travel, who provides AI driven services to TMCs and OTAs.Uber acquires Denmark's largest taxi operator, Dantaxi.Virgin Australia launch their highly anticipated IPO.The government of Norway sell their remaining stake in Norwegian.Iberia looks outside the industry and turns to Amazon Web Services (AWS) to "accelerate their digital transformation".You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360. Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show
Generativ AI förändrar allt, men hur ska företag egentligen anpassa sig för att hänga med i utvecklingen? I veckans avsnitt gästar Tom Söderström, tidigare teknikchef på NASA och idag senior strateg på Amazon Web Services. Med över 40 års erfarenhet av innovation på högsta nivå förklarar han varför generativ AI är den största teknologiska möjligheten på decennier. "Det har aldrig varit en bättre tid att arbeta med IT och innovation. Think big, start small, scale fast." Vi pratar om hur företag måste tänka för att snabbt testa, lära sig och skala nya AI-lösningar. Missa inte! Glöm inte prenumerera på podden och följ oss på instagram
In a recent ARC Advisory Group SPARC podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Steve Blackwell, Head of the Manufacturing Center of Excellence at Amazon Web Services (AWS). We dove deep into one of the most transformative shifts happening in the industrial sector today: Software Defined Manufacturing (SDM) in the Era of Agentic AI.Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast?If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer or Our Producer Tom CabotView all the episodes here: https://thedigitaltransformationpodcast.buzzsprout.com
After an informative 45-day trial run, the Department of the Navy is getting set to expand its rollout of emerging AI capabilities for sailors, Marines and civilians to speedily adopt in support of their daily operations — via its new DoN GPT tool. Jacob Glassman, who serves as senior technical advisor to the assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, told DefenseScoop Thursday that this is a new way for the Navy to rapidly innovate and rapidly prototype. GenAI encompasses the field of still-maturing technologies that can process huge volumes of data and perform increasingly “intelligent” tasks — like recognizing speech or producing human-like media and code based on human prompts. These capabilities are pushing the boundaries of what existing tech can achieve. Still, according to Glassman, the Navy has historically “struggled with AI adoption.” Amazon has received federal authorizations that allow Anthropic's Claude and Meta's Llama AI models to be used within high-sensitivity government computing environments, the company's cloud computing division announced Wednesday. The company has achieved FedRAMP “High” authorization as well as at the Defense Department's Impact Levels 4 and 5 for use of the two foundation models in AWS GovCloud, its government cloud environment, according to a blog post by Liz Martin, Department of Defense director at Amazon Web Services. That means it's met the security requirements needed for the AI models to be used with some of the government's most sensitive civilian and military information, and per Martin, it's the first cloud provider to receive that level of authorization for Claude and Llama. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.
Hear from Prabhakar Appana, SVP and Head of AWS Ecosystem at HCLTech, about their leadership in Generative AI implementation. Prabhakar discusses HC Tech's holistic approach to Generative AI, emphasizing the importance of data strategy, security, and sustainability, while sharing success stories across healthcare, banking, and insurance sectors.
Chief Architect Russell Leighton discusses how Panther's cloud platform revolutionizes security operations by treating detections as Python code and AI enabled alert vetting turning responses from hours into minutes. Topics Include:Panther is a cloud security monitoring tool (cloud SIEM)Works at massive scale, more cost-effective than legacy systemsKey differentiator: "detections as code" written in PythonBrings software engineering best practices to security operationsEnables unit testing and version control for security detectionsRecently adopted generative AI to improve security workflowsSOC burnout is renowned due to tedious ticket processingAI has intelligence of security engineer, works much fasterExample: Alert shows "Russ Leighton removed branch protection"Old way: Manual log analysis, checking user profiles manuallyTakes hours of squinting at detailed log dataNew AI way: Automatic vetting happens in minutesAI checks user profile in Okta or IDPDetermines engineer status, assesses typical behavior patternsProvides risk assessment based on historical alert dataLow risk for engineers, high risk for unusual usersExample: HR person accessing production code is escalatedCustomer quote: Takes vetting "from hours to seconds"Panther customers get dedicated AWS accounts for securityCompany can't see customer data, only self-reported metricsAI provides summaries, risk assessments, timelines, visualizationsAlso suggests remediations like human security engineer wouldInitial concerns about putting AI in production environmentCustomer feedback exceeded expectations with feature requestsAWS Bedrock integration addresses customer security concernsUses Anthropic Claude as base LLM through BedrockCustomers can enable additional Bedrock guardrails independentlyAI transparency prevents hallucination concerns through explanationsClaude's extended thinking mode shows reasoning processAI visualizes thinking with flowcharts explaining decision processParticipants:Russell Leighton – Chief Architect, PantherFurther Links:Website: Panther.comAWS MarketplaceSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
Security leaders from Anthropic and AWS discuss how agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity functions to autonomously handle everything from code reviews to SOC operations.Topics Include:Agentic AI differs from traditional AI through autonomy and agencyTraditional AI handles single workflow nodes, agents collapse multiple stepsHigher model intelligence enables understanding of broader business contextsAgents make intelligent decisions across complex multi-step workflows processesEnterprise security operations are seeing workflow consolidation through GenAIOrganizations embedding GenAI directly into customer-facing production applicationsSoftware-as-a-service transitioning to service-as-software through AI agentsSecuring AI requires guardrails to prevent hallucinations in applicationsNew vulnerabilities appear at interaction points between system componentsAttackers target RAG systems and identity/authorization layers insteadLLMs hallucinate non-existent packages, attackers create malicious honeypotsGovernance frameworks must be machine-readable for autonomous agent reasoningAmazon investing in automated reasoning to prove software correctnessAnthropic uses Claude to write over 50% of codeAutomated code review systems integrated into CI/CD pipelinesSecurity design reviews use MITRE ATT&CK framework automationLow-risk assessments enable developers to self-approve security reviews40% reduction in application security team review workloadAnthropic eliminated SOC, replaced entirely with Claude-based automationIT support roles transitioning to engineering as automation replaces frontlineCompliance questionnaires fully automated using agentic AI workflowsISO 42001 framework manages AI deployment risks alongside securityExecutive risk councils evaluate AI risks using traditional enterprise processesAWS embeds GenAI into testing, detection, and user experienceFinding summarization helps L1 analysts understand complex AWS environmentsAmazon encourages teams to "live in the future" with AIInterview candidates expected to demonstrate Claude usage during interviewsSecurity remains biggest barrier to enterprise AI adoption beyond POCsVirtual employees predicted to arrive within next 12 monthsModel Context Protocol (MCP) creates new supply chain security risksParticipants:Jason Clinton – Chief Information Security Officer, AnthropicGee Rittenhouse – Vice President, Security Services, AWSHart Rossman – Vice President, Global Services Security, AWSBrian Shadpour – GM of Security and B2B Software Sales, AWSSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
Spryker's Chief Product Officer, Elena Leonova, discusses the Spryker Business Intelligence platform and how working with AWS as a strategic advisor unlocked deeper opportunities for transformative growth.Topics Include:Elena Leonova introduces Spryker as digital commerce platformSpryker focuses on sophisticated B2B commerce transactionsTraditional industries: manufacturing, industrial goods, med techCustomers sell complex equipment like MRI machines, tractorsProducts are custom-built to order through procurement processesExtensive negotiation and aftermarket servicing are requiredCompetitors focus on fashion, food - not complex equipmentSpryker exclusively hosted on AWS cloud infrastructureAWS partnership enables new capabilities and customer innovationBusiness intelligence tools and AI capabilities now availableRicoh example: global manufacturer of industrial-grade printersRicoh sells through dealers and distributors worldwideS-Diverse: new automotive software marketplace partnership platformConnects automotive manufacturers with embedded software producersSpryker Business Intelligence powered by Amazon QuickSight launchedCommerce becoming more intelligent than traditional repeat purchasesComplex equipment buyers don't purchase MRI machines weeklyPlatform provides insights into customer portal navigation patternsCombines commerce data with search, CRM, competitive intelligenceHelps merchants identify revenue optimization signals from noiseBusiness intelligence integrated directly within Spryker platformCustomers should evaluate platform's future scalability and flexibilityRevenue optimization requires understanding what metrics to improveEasy-to-use data analysis prevents information overload problemsQuickSight's GenAI capabilities enable faster executive decision-makingAWS partnership provided cost optimization and innovation confidenceElena initially viewed AWS as just hosting providerBuilding shared vision with AWS unlocked deeper collaborationAWS became trusted advisor for strategy and partnershipsGenerative AI enables multi-persona communication across customer typesParticipants:Elena Leonova – Chief Product Officer, SprykerSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
Discover how emotional intelligence is revolutionizing cybersecurity leadership in this episode of AWS Executive Insights, featuring Hart Rossman, VP of Global Services Security. Beyond technical expertise, security leaders must cultivate empathy, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills within their workforce in order to avoid burnout, reduce human errors, and realize greater productivity. Learn how AWS is transforming traditional DevSecOps team management by integrating emotional intelligence training with incident response capabilities, leading to faster resolution times and more resilient security operations. Rossman also discusses how empathy and psychological safety are becoming critical differentiators in building high-performance security teams. This conversation is essential for any leaders looking to elevate their teams' effectiveness through enhanced emotional intelligence and cultural transformation. Watch now to uncover the critical connection between EQ and security excellence.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled the independent European governance structure for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, the creation of a dedicated Security Operations Center, and the establishment of a new parent company that will be led by European Union (EU) citizens and bound by local legal requirements. Kathrin Renz, who currently serves as vice president of AWS Industries, will serve as the company's first managing director. The AWS European Sovereign Cloud will be the only fully-featured, independently operated sovereign cloud, backed by strong technical controls, sovereign assurances, and legal protections. Customers and partners using the AWS European Sovereign Cloud will benefit from the full power of AWS including the same service portfolio, security, availability, performance, familiar architecture, APIs, and innovations such as the AWS Nitro System. Launching by the end of 2025, the AWS European Sovereign Cloud will combine operational autonomy with expansive AWS services to meet the stringent sovereignty needs of European governments and enterprises. European-based control, governance, and operations AWS will establish a new European organisation and operating model for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, with a new parent company and three subsidiaries incorporated in Germany. The management team leading this new parent company will include the managing director and a government security and privacy official, who will all be EU citizens residing in the EU. AWS will establish an independent advisory board for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, legally obligated to act in the best interest of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Reinforcing the sovereign control of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, the advisory board will consist of four members, all EU citizens residing in the EU, including at least one independent board member who is not affiliated with Amazon. The advisory board will act as a source of expertise and provide accountability for AWS European Sovereign Cloud operations, including strong security and access controls and the ability to operate independently in the event of disruption. Building on deep experience running AWS services for the most sensitive workloads around the world, the AWS European Sovereign Cloud is designed with the unmatched operational resilience our customers expect from AWS. The design of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud enables it to continue operations indefinitely, even in the event of a connectivity interruption between the AWS European Sovereign Cloud and the rest of the world. European customers and governments benefit from the resilient AWS architecture that features multiple Availability Zones with independent power, networking, facilities, and security capabilities that make these critical operations possible. To support continuity even under extreme circumstances, authorized AWS employees of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, who are EU residents, will have independent access to a replica of the source code needed to maintain the AWS European Sovereign Cloud services. Experienced European leadership Kathrin Renz, the first managing director of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, is a German national who brings deep global and European expertise to the position with more than two decades of experience in the global technology sector, including key roles in European technology and large enterprises. Based in Germany and acting as the most senior leader of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, Renz will be legally bound to act in the best interest of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud and will be responsible for overseeing decisions related to corporate governance, compliance, and security, while ensuring the AWS European Sovereign Cloud complies with all applicable laws and regulations in Germany and the EU. "We're taking a unique approach with AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Customers tell us they don't want to choose between feature-limited solutions or the full power of AWS, s...
NWN Corporation has acquired InterVision Systems, a managed services provider known for its innovative IT solutions and a strong partnership with Amazon Web Services. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance NWN's offerings in customer experience, cybersecurity, and intelligent infrastructure, solidifying its position in the North American technology market. With the addition of 1,600 new accounts and approximately $470 million in sales, NWN is set to significantly improve its market presence and accelerate the digital transformation journeys of its clients. CEO Jim Sullivan emphasized that this move will allow NWN to provide a comprehensive suite of AI-managed services, positioning the company as a leader in the emerging AI-native platform MSP sector.Empath, a training and education platform for managed service providers, has successfully raised $2 million in funding backed entirely by industry insiders. This initiative aims to deepen community engagement and give MSPs a stake in the platform's growth. Co-founder Wes Spencer highlighted the importance of having funding from within the MSP ecosystem, fostering loyalty and advocacy among investors who are also customers. While the funding model is innovative, concerns remain regarding its scalability and governance, particularly as future funding rounds may require traditional venture capital or private equity involvement.The podcast also discusses the introduction of AI agents by major tech companies like Microsoft, Snowflake, and Google, which are reshaping the managed service provider landscape. These AI tools are designed to enhance data analysis and automate workflows, allowing businesses to operate more efficiently. As AI agents become more integrated into everyday operations, MSPs must adapt their service offerings to meet the evolving needs of their clients, focusing on governance, data management, and workflow alignment.Finally, the episode touches on a collaborative effort among major tech firms to create a public glossary for state-sponsored hacking groups and cybercriminals. While this initiative aims to reduce confusion in the cybersecurity landscape, critics argue that it does not address the underlying challenges of attribution and operational defense. The podcast emphasizes the need for standardized threat intelligence delivery to help MSPs navigate the complexities of cybersecurity and build trust with their customers. Four things to know today 00:00 NWN's $470M InterVision Deal Signals Strategic Shift Toward End-to-End AI-Managed Services04:18 Empath Raises $2M from MSPs, Blending Customer Ownership with Startup Capital07:09 AI Agents Go Mainstream: From MSP Operations to M365 and Edge, the Stack Is Shifting10:19 Glossary Effort Shows Progress on Language, Not Yet on Coordination Supported by: https://getnerdio.com/nerdio-manager-for-msp/ All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech
In this episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler unpack the latest breakthroughs in AI and their ripple effects across industries. Cathy dives into the strange world of vibe coding and discovers anyone can gamify the pitfalls of the dating scene. They discuss how AI democratizes app creation, they examine Business Insider's bold move toward a 70% AI-driven newsroom, Apple's strategic push into gaming, and XR military collaborations from Meta and Microsoft. From wearable AI to the future of digital work, Cathy and Lee offer a sharp, balanced look at how AI is reshaping our world.Come for the tech, stay for the magic!Cathy Hackl BioCathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech & gaming executive, futurist, and speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, strategic foresight, and gaming platforms strategy. She's one of the top tech voices on LinkedIn and is the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company, including gaming. Cathy has worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE and has advised companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique on their emerging tech and gaming journeys. She has spoken at Harvard Business School, MIT, SXSW, Comic-Con, WEF Annual Meeting in Davos 2023, CES, MWC, Vogue's Forces of Fashion, and more. Cathy Hackl on LinkedInSpatial Dynamics on LinkedInLee Kebler BioLee has been at the forefront of blending technology and entertainment since 2003, creating advanced studios for icons like Will.i.am and producing music for Britney Spears and Big & Rich. Pioneering in VR since 2016, he has managed enterprise data at Nike, led VR broadcasting for Intel at the Japan 2020 Olympics, and driven large-scale marketing campaigns for Walmart, Levi's, and Nasdaq. A TEDx speaker on enterprise VR, Lee is currently authoring a book on generative AI and delving into splinternet theory and data privacy as new tech laws unfold across the US.Lee Kebler on LinkedInKey Discussion Topics:00:00 Intro: Welcome to Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler03:45 The Rise of Vibe Coding: Non-Developers Creating Sophisticated Apps15:30 Business Insider's AI Adoption and the Future of Journalism25:45 The Hidden Cost of Replacing Entry-Level Jobs with AI35:20 Social Media's Evolution in the Age of AI Content45:15 Apple's Gaming Strategy: Studio Acquisition and Platform Development55:30 XR Military Contracts: Meta, Microsoft, and Palmer Luckey's Partnership01:05:00 Next Week at AWE: Live Broadcasting and Upcoming Conversations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ActiveFence CEO Noam Schwartz discusses how his company evolved from protecting platforms against user-generated harmful content to helping companies deploy public-facing AI safely at scale.Topics Include:Noam Schwartz introduces himself as ActiveFence CEOFormer intelligence officer specializing in open source intelligenceMission: protect online experiences for everyone everywhereOnline platforms constantly hammered by various attacksAttacks include cybersecurity, abuse, hate speech, spamCompanies playing endless whack-a-mole game with violationsNeed scalable solution that works across languages/formatsDeveloped enterprise-grade technology for sophisticated companiesAmazon became customer and great partner early onGenerative AI introduction changed the game completelyLLMs non-deterministic unlike traditional programmed chatbotsSame input produces different outputs each timeAI deployed in customer support, healthcare, airlinesNew risks when models speak on company's behalfOne bad output creates legal and reputational damageCompanies need to deploy public-facing AI safelyTransition affects healthcare, finance, gaming, government sectorsBuilding on years of user-generated content expertiseNo specific ChatGPT moment triggered their AI pivotActiveFence was AI company since day oneModel companies like Amazon, Nvidia asked for helpRealized their expertise perfectly suited for AI safetyStaying on top of AI developments is impossibleFocus on customer adoption, not every new releaseMain enterprise challenge is trusting AI technologyUnrealistic expectations for 100% accuracy from AIMost companies will license existing models, not buildSecurity solutions remain independent like traditional cybersecurityParticipants:Noam Schwartz – CEO and Co-Founder, ActiveFenceOfer Oringher – Software and Technology Account Manager, AWSSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
In this episode, Wendy Liebmann talks to Justin Honaman, Head of Worldwide Retail & Consumer Goods Business Development at Amazon Web Services, about the impact of the latest technologies transforming business. They discuss:How generative AI is the next big thing – at least for a moment.How the issues are around tariffs have turned CPG and retail conversations back to supply chain – for the moment.How AI is now part of every business discussion -- and not the next big thing.How companies win in this new technology age only if the CEO is totally engaged.And, the continuing speed at which everything is changing. Fast. Send us a textVisit our website for transcripts and video podcasts. Subscribe and rate us with your favorite podcast app!
In this episode, host Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield Senior Analyst Amber Walsh, who shares insights from her latest research on the growing water demands of high tech. With billions in investment flowing into semiconductor fabs and data centers, these sectors are becoming major players in the water space—and are quietly reshaping infrastructure strategy from the ground up. Bluefield's water experts unpack key trends, including: The increasing reliance on ultrapure water and advanced reuse systems in next-gen semiconductor manufacturing. How the rise of artificial intelligence is intensifying thermal loads, forcing data centers to adopt more water-intensive cooling technologies—and driving new investment in water management. The emergence of Water-as-a-Service models and public-private partnerships, as firms like Intel, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services rethink how they finance and manage water infrastructure. This episode offers a clear view of how data centers and semiconductor fabs are becoming central to the conversation around water strategy—and why utilities, investors, and vendors should be paying close attention. If you enjoy listening to The Future of Water Podcast, please tell a friend or colleague, and if you haven't already, please click to follow this podcast wherever you listen. If you'd like to be informed of water market news, trends, perspectives and analysis from Bluefield Research, subscribe to Waterline, our weekly newsletter published each Wednesday. Related Research & Analysis: U.S. Water for Data Centers: Market Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2025–2030 U.S. & Canada Industrial Water & Wastewater Market: Key Trends and Forecasts, 2024–2030 Investment Pours into Spain Data Centers
Frank Ford, Partner at Bain & Company, discusses how organizations can drive meaningful change through "micro-battles" - a method of tackling tough business problems in small, winnable chunks that can later be scaled across the organization. He explains why traditional large-scale transformations often fail (with only 12% success rate) and how focusing on specific, time-bound challenges with clear sponsorship can lead to more effective organizational change.
Over the past two decades, Bret Taylor has quietly helped shape the arc of Silicon Valley.From co-creating Google Maps to steering Facebook, Salesforce, and OpenAI, he's been behind some of the most consequential products in tech. Now, with his new company Sierra, he's starting from zero—again.In this conversation, Bret opens up about how founders navigate identity, why the best ideas often come from everyday friction, and how staying relentlessly focused can unlock real momentum in AI.Guest: Bret Taylor, Co-Founder of SierraChapters:00:00 Trailer00:49 Introduction01:57 Saving OpenAI09:15 Overwhelming yet capable of a lot13:36 Father and founder16:49 History is written by the victors22:13 How you price matters35:58 Stickiest piece of software49:48 The first realtime social network55:34 Facebook CTO who rewrote Google Maps1:02:10 Least known, most impressive1:11:39 The best way to predict the future1:16:22 Most personally passionate1:21:22 Currency of reputation1:27:17 Away from work1:28:35 Who Sierra is hiring1:28:58 What “grit” means to Bret1:29:18 OutroMentioned in this episode: Google Maps, Salesforce, OpenAI ChatGPT, Meta Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Google, Marissa Mayer, Excite, MSN, AltaVista, Amazon, Harvey, Airbnb, Coinbase, Apple, John Doerr, Cursor, Codeium Windsurf, Perplexity, xAI, Kleenex, Amazon Web Services (AWS), FriendFeed, Tumblr, Kevin Gibbs, Google Maps, Yelp, Trulia, iOS App Store, Blackberry, Facebook Messenger, Marvel Avengers, Slack, Quip, Leonardo da Vinci, Clay Bavor, Microsoft, Eric Schmidt, Alan Kay, Brian Armstrong, Brian Chesky, Shopify, SiriusXM, Patrick CollisonLinks:Connect with Bret TaylorXLinkedInConnect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins
Jeff Moncrief discusses Sonrai Security's Cloud Permissions Firewall, and the best practices for using AI-powered summaries and orchestration to ensure security at all points.Topics Include:Jeff Moncrief introduces Sonrai Security and Cloud Permissions FirewallFocus on achieving least privilege access in AWS quicklyLightweight orchestration layer secures IAM from inside outEliminates need to write hundreds of individual policiesCustomers struggle with identity risk in CNAP/CSPM toolsGenerative AI adoption driving top security use casesBedrock and AI agents mentioned daily by customersProduct managers should consider underlying platform security risksAI models have control over infrastructure they run onIdentity is fundamental infrastructure enabling AWS AI modelsSonrai uses Bedrock capability inside Cloud Permissions FirewallJust-in-time access provides temporary, time-boxed AWS accessBedrock generates session summaries from audit logs automaticallyPlain English insights show what happened during sessionsSession summaries improve audit compliance and incident responseCustomer with 1000 accounts manually deployed service controlsFriday afternoon deployment caused very bad weekend disasterPolicy inheritance issues broke child accounts and OUsPlanning and orchestration essential for scaling AI securitySonrai platform built 100% cloud-native on AWSCoordinates service control policies and resource control policiesJust-in-time access relies on IAM Identity CenterParticipates in ISV Accelerate and AWS MarketplaceSecurity best practices start with identity as foundation"Hackers don't hack, they just log in" philosophyEliminate standing privileges with just-in-time access patternsRestrict AI services by user, location, and accountReview over-permissioned or inactive third-party vendor accessActionable insights through useful logging and AI summarizationFuture focus on protecting new services and permissionsParticipants:Jeff Moncrief – Field CTO & Director of Sales Engineering, Sonrai SecurityLinks:Website – Sonraisecurity.comAWS Marketplace – Sonrai SecuritySee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
En el Radar Empresarial de hoy analizamos a Anthropic: según cuenta en exclusiva Reuters, la tecnológica consigue llegar a la cima de los 3.000 millones de dólares en ingresos, lo que la coloca en una de las compañías a seguir dentro del mundo de la Inteligencia Artificial. Y es que muchos de estos ingresos provienen del campo de la IA, donde la compañía tiene numerosos tratos con algunas de las empresas más importantes del mundo. Estos ingresos en su mayoría vienen de la venta de modelos de IA a otras compañías. De todas ellas, hay dos de las siete magníficas: Amazon, que ha invertido en la empresa 8 mil millones de dólares, y que utiliza sus servicios de programación y a cambio Anthropic utiliza Amazon Web Services como su principal proveedor de nube. La otra compañía es Google: la empresa se sirve de los modelos de lenguaje de Anthropic, conocidos como Claude. En una entrevista para la CNN, Amodei aseguró que que la IA podría destruir hasta un 20 % de empleo en cinco años. Además, el director ejecutivo advirtió al gobierno estadounidense de que los efectos podrían ser devastadores si no se prepara el terreno. Para él, los cambios en la tecnología siempre han existido, pero no a la velocidad que ha ocurrido con la Inteligencia Artificial. Lo más chocante de la entrevista es que un hombre de su posición vaticine estas malas condiciones laborales. ¿Por qué Amodei lanza estos mensajes? El crecimiento de Anthropic le ha sacado a la palestra y le ha creado como era de esperar rivalidades, sobre todo con Open AI. De hecho, Amodei desempeñó labores como vicepresidente de investigación hasta 2021. El desarrollo de las dos ha dejado estas dos alianzas: Amazon-Anthropic y Microsoft y OpenAI. Aunque con una diferencia: Open AI con su Chat GPT está enfocado al consumidor mientras que Anthropic está creciendo a través de sus servicios a empresas. Anthropic fue fundada en 2021 por antiguos miembros de OpenAI, en particular los hermanos Dario y Daniela Amodei, momento en el que ambos dejaron la compañía de Sam Altman. De hecho, una de las razones por la que los dos dejaron la compañía fue la asociación entre OpenAI y Microsoft, ocurrida en 2019.
Every aspect of Amazon is leveraging artificial intelligence, says Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services. Garman discuss Amazon’s AI roadmap and reflects on his first year in the role with Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Technology.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Akanksha Bilani of Intel shares how businesses can successfully adopt generative AI with significant performance gains while saving on costs.Topics Include:Akanksha runs go-to-market team for Amazon at IntelPersonal and business devices transformed how we communicateForrester predicts 500 billion connected devices by 20265,000 billion sensors will be smartly connected online40% of machines will communicate machine-to-machineWe're living in a world of data delugeAI and Gen AI help make data effectiveGoal is making businesses more profitable and effectiveVarious industries need Gen AI and data transformationIntel advises companies as partners with AWSThree factors determine which Gen AI use cases adoptFactor one: availability and ease of use casesHow unique and important are they for business?Does it have enough data for right analytics?Factor two: purchasing power for Gen AI adoption70% of companies target Gen AI but lack clarityLeaders must ensure capability and purchasing power existFactor three: necessary skill sets for implementationNeed access to right partnerships if lacking skillsIntel and AWS partnered for 18 years since inceptionIntel provides latest silicon customized for Amazon servicesEngineer-to-engineer collaboration on each processor generation92% of EC2 runs on Intel processorsIntel powers compute capability for EC2-based servicesIntel ensures access to skillsets making cloud aliveAWS services include Bedrock, SageMaker, DLAMIs, KinesisPerformance is the top three priorities for successNot every use case requires expensive GPU acceleratorsCPUs can power AI inference and training effectivelyEvery GPU has a CPU head node component Participants:Akanksha Bilani – Global Sales Director, IntelSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon/isv/
Discover the #1 lesson for entrepreneurs in real estate success with Alex Burch, founder of Veritass Equity Partners. In this episode of the Command Your Brand Show, Alex reveals how he transitioned from a thriving 13-year career in tech at Amazon Web Services to building a $55M real estate portfolio. Learn the secrets behind scaling a business, the power of mentorship, and finding your niche in real estate investing. Whether you're looking to start your own journey in real estate, overcome the fear of leaving a 9-to-5, or build generational wealth, Alex shares actionable tips and hard-earned wisdom. From managing multifamily properties to identifying the right partners and markets, this conversation is packed with insights to help entrepreneurs succeed.Ready to take the leap? Subscribe for more expert advice, and check out Command Your Brand to learn how to enhance your visibility and grow your brand. Visit Veritass Equity Partners' website to learn more about Alex's incredible work and investment opportunities. Let's build your success story today!#businessdevelopment #firsttimehomebuyers #realestatecoaching #milliondollarlisting #realestateinvesting#commercialrealestate #financialfreedom #howtoraisecapital #realestatecoaching #realestateinvestingCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:03 - Who is Alex Burch02:47 - Taking the Leap into Real Estate05:33 - Challenges in Real Estate07:21 - Advice for Beginners in Real Estate09:08 - Scaling Your Real Estate Business10:51 - Finding Your Niche in Real Estate13:01 - Questions to Ask a Mentor14:18 - Lessons Learned in Real Estate18:05 - Identifying the Right Fit in Real Estate21:37 - Future of the Real Estate Market27:42 - Successes and Rewards in Real Estate29:36 - Where to Find Alex Burch________________________________________________________________________⇩ LOOKING TO COMMAND YOUR BRAND? ⇩BOOK A CALL: With Our Team to See How We Can Helphttps://commandyourbrand.com/book-a-call/BOOK: Grab Your Copy of Our Book, Command Your Brand: Grow Your Impact, Income and Influence in the New Media Landscape, Rated the # PR Book on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Command-Your-Brand-Influence-Landscape/dp/B0CJXGKD15________________________________________________________________DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST & GIVE A 5 STAR RATING!:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ro/podcast/command-your-brand/id1570323509SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wE8jDVdlpsDCmNx8sYZTQ?si=41fd776e1a6b43be(also available Google Podcasts & wherever else podcasts are streamed_________________________________________________________________⇩ OTHER VIDEO PLATFORMS ⇩➤ RUMBLE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rInZbdlLiU_________________________________________________________________⇩ SOCIAL MEDIA ⇩➤ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CYBmedia➤ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/commandyourbrand➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/commandyourbrand_________________________________________________________________➤ CONTACT: INFO@COMMANDYOURBRAND.COM
This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Varsity Tutors.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Personalized learning has long been the gold standard in education—but for most educators, it's also been out of reach. Time, staffing, and resource limitations have made it difficult to truly tailor instruction for every student. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing that.In this edWeb podcast, the final session of our three-part series, we explore how AI enables personalized learning at scale, giving educators the tools to meet every student where they are—and help them move forward with confidence. Join Anthony Salcito of Varsity Tutors and Mary Strain of Amazon Web Services as they demonstrate how AI is being used to:Pinpoint learning gaps and provide real-time, data-informed interventionsAutomatically adapt instruction based on student progress and engagementSupport individualized pacing, practice, and enrichmentEmpower teachers with actionable insights to better support diverse learning needsWhether you're building out RTI/MTSS tiers, supporting multilingual learners, or simply looking to move beyond one-size-fits-all teaching, this session provides a future-ready framework for implementing scalable personalization in your schools. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.View part one: The State of AI in Education: A Journey from Resistance to TransformationView part two: Harnessing AI to Empower Educators for Professional Growth and Student SuccessVarsity Tutors for SchoolsDeliver personalized live learning to every student with our customizable, all-in-one platform.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.
Simon Jack, the BBC's business editor, speaks to Matt Garman, chief executive of Amazon Web Services - part of the retail giant Amazon, and the world's largest cloud computing company.Mr Garman started his career at AWS as an intern, and has risen to oversee a global network of huge data centres, providing IT resources for businesses worldwide. In this conversation, he shares his vision for the future of big tech through cloud computing and artificial intelligence, and the potential for economic growth and opportunity he believes they hold.He also sets out his support for the role for nuclear technology in powering the data centres at that sit at the heart of big tech - and the risks of over-regulation, dismissing claims that the industry is uncompetitive and dominated by huge corporations such as his. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Simon Jack Producers: Lucy Sheppard, Viv Jones Editor: Richard Fenton-SmithGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.
Victoria Chin of Asana and Michael Horn of AWS demonstrate how Amazon Q integrates with Asana to enable AI-powered workflows while dramatically reducing manual work and improving cross-functional collaboration.Topics Include:Victoria Chin introduces herself as Asana's CPO Chief of StaffMichael Horn from AWS discusses customer feedback on generative AIAI agents limited by quality of data pulled into themAmazon Q Business created to analyze information and take actionHundreds of customers using Q Business across various industries dailyAWS hosts most business applications, ideal for AI journeyAmazon Q has most built-in, managed, secure data connectors availableQ Index creates comprehensive, accessible index of all company dataSecurity permissions automatically pulled in, no manual configuration neededSupports both structured and unstructured data from multiple sourcesVictoria returns to discuss Asana's integration with Q IndexBillions invested in integrations, but usage still lags behindTeams switch between apps 1000 times daily, missing connectionsRoot problem: no reliable way to track who/what/when/whyContent platforms store work but don't manage or coordinateAsana bridges content and communication for effective teamwork scalingAI disrupting software, but questions remain about real valueSoftware must provide structured framework to guide LLMs effectivelyAI needs data AND structure to separate signal from noiseAsana Work Graph maps how work actually gets done organizationallyWork Graph visualized as interconnected data, not rows and columnsMost strategic work is cross-functional, requiring multiple teams collaboratingTraditional integrations require manual setup and knowing when to useQ Index gives Asana access to 40+ different data connectorsUsers can ask questions, get answers with cross-application contextAI Studio enables no-code building of workflows with AI agentsProduct launch example shows intake, planning, execution, and reporting stagesAI can surface relevant documents, research, and updates automaticallyChat is tip of iceberg; real power comes from embedded workflowsIntegration evolves from feature-level to AI-powered product-level connectionsParticipants:Victoria J. Chin – Chief of Staff / Product Strategy, AI, AsanaMichael Horn – Principal Head of Business Development – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, AWSSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon/isv/
Hear from Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO of e&, in a discussion about the company's remarkable transformation from a telecom provider to a global technology leader. Dowidar shares his leadership philosophy of being bold while creating an innovation-friendly culture that doesn't punish failure, emphasizing how this approach has helped e& become one of the fastest-growing brands in the world with operations in 38 markets. The conversation also delves into e&'s strategic partnership with AWS and their joint vision for advancing digital transformation in the UAE and broader Middle East region, with particular focus on AI adoption and closing the digital divide.
Host Gil Bashe welcomes Dan Sheeran, Amazon Web Services' General Manager for Healthcare and Life Sciences – in a far-reaching conversation about technology's impact on health. The discussion explores how cloud computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) are accelerating innovation from drug discovery to patient care. Dan Sheeran shares insights from his front-line experience as a digital health entrepreneur and AWS leader, emphasizing a mission-driven approach to improving global health outcomes. Key themes include speeding up the development of new therapies, expanding telehealth access, strengthening healthcare security, and applying Amazon's customer-centric ethos to healthcare. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen
Erick Ho is CEO and co-founder of Function Network, a decentralized AI protocol launching on Base. Prior to this, Erick served as a Senior Software Engineer at Coinbase and advised seed to Series A startups as a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services. He focuses on scalable infrastructure and decentralized systems. He holds a Computer Science degree from Louisiana State University.
Erick Ho is CEO and co-founder of Function Network, a decentralized AI protocol launching on Base. Prior to this, Erick served as a Senior Software Engineer at Coinbase and advised seed to Series A startups as a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services. He focuses on scalable infrastructure and decentralized systems. He holds a Computer Science degree from Louisiana State University.
AWS leaders commemorate the podcast's 100th episode while looking ahead to expanded coverage of technology partners and continued focus on generative AI, modern data strategies, agentic AI solutions and more!Topics Include:Episode 100 celebrates milestone of AWS software companies podcastWeekly podcast shares ISV stories, best practices, guidanceToday features AWS leader thoughts on ISV communityArym Diamond heads North America data and AI salesSpecialist team helps win deals, create happy customersISV customers do cutting-edge work on AWS platformISVs create force multiplier effect for entire companyBuilding community through podcast video and audio contentKristen Backeberg leads global ISV partner marketing at AWSPodcast featured 157 ISV leaders from 121 companiesReached over 30,000 listeners across 90+ countries worldwideISV partners drive cloud innovation across all industriesAWS supports growth from startups to enterprise leadersAPN network designed to help partners succeed, scaleOlawale Oladehin directs ISV solutions architecture in North AmericaPodcast shares customer insights, journeys, and innovationsAWS technology continues evolving to meet customer needsCarol Potts leads North America ISV sales at AWSPodcast started less than two years agoFirst episode titled "Data the Engine for Growth"Customer obsession drives everything AWS does for ISVsDeep collaboration focused on joint ISV success partnershipsVishal Sanghvi heads ISV marketing for North AmericaISVs face pressure delivering products at generative AI paceModern data strategy foundational for ISV product successFavorite episodes include Snowflake, Wiz, Coupang discussionsAWS offers programs for every ISV persona typeFuture episodes focus on generative AI, cybersecurity, dataAgentic AI becoming important for production phase evolutionPodcast expanding scope to include technology partnersParticipants:Kristen Backeberg – Director, Global ISV, Solutions Enterprise and Alliance Partner Marketing, Amazon Web ServicesArym Diamond – Director, US ISV Specialists, Amazon Web ServicesOlawale Oladehin – Director, ISV, Solutions Architecture, North America, Amazon Web ServicesCarol Potts – GM, ISV Sales Segment, North America, Amazon Web ServicesVishal Sanghvi - Head of ISV Field Marketing, North America, Amazon Web ServicesSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
Step inside AWS's cutting-edge approach to network protection with AWS VP and Distinguished Engineer Tom Scholl. In this eye-opening conversation, discover how threat detection tools like MadPot are helping AWS identify and disrupt DDoS-as-a-service providers who sell attack capabilities on the dark web. Scholl reveals how AWS's massive network scale provides unique insights into emerging threats, enabling proactive security measures and even the take down of criminal organizations like Anonymous Sudan. He also discusses AWS's approach to seamless security integration and the importance of implementing strong "front door" security measures to reinforce potential entry points in your network. This conversation is a must-watch for CISOs and security leaders looking to enhance their cloud security posture in 2025 and beyond.
Join AWS executives Tony Chor (VP, Builderworks) and Becky Weiss (VP, Distinguished Engineer) as they discuss implementing generative AI in enterprise software development. This conversation reveals how organizations are finding unexpected value in AI-powered "outer loop" tasks like documentation and ticket management, rather than just code generation. The executives share insights on managing workforce concerns, highlight how junior engineers are often leading AI adoption, and discuss the democratization of development through AI tools. Whether you're navigating developer resistance to AI or looking to maximize its benefits, this discussion offers practical perspectives on integrating generative AI into development workflows, complete with strategic advice for leaders on experimentation and adaptation in this rapidly evolving technology landscape.
I'm joined by my sister Melanie LeGrande—an absolute force in the world of social impact, philanthropy, and corporate responsibility! With 20+ years of experience leading powerful initiatives for Major League Baseball, the Baltimore Ravens, and Amazon Web Services, she shares how entrepreneurs like us can give back in meaningful ways—no matter what stage of business we're in.We talk about using your time, talent, and treasure to make a difference, how small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect, and ways to integrate service into your brand in an authentic, impactful way!I'm only a DM away on Instagram:https://instagram.com/angiejanineConnect with Melanie on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanielegrande/Connect with Melanie on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mel_onthemap/For full show notes and links from today's episode, visit:https://angiemcpherson.com/41
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly discusses the University of Pittsburgh's new Cloud Innovation Center with Amazon Web Services, focusing on health sciences and sports analytics. Other stories include a survey showing generative AI surpassing cybersecurity in 2025 tech budget priorities, and a novel method for redesigning business workflows using conversational AI. Tune in for the latest in education technology and AI advancements. For more insights, visit campustechnology.com. 00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome 00:14 University of Pittsburgh and AWS Collaboration 00:48 Generative AI Surpasses Cybersecurity in Tech Budgets 01:31 Conversational Process Model Redesign 02:03 Conclusion and Further Resources Source links: University of Pittsburgh Partners with AWS on Cloud Innovation Center Survey: Generative AI Surpasses Cybersecurity in 2025 Tech Budgets Researchers Develop AI-Powered Method for Business Process Redesign Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.
EA Rockett, VP Legal at Adobe and "legal CTO," discusses how to effectively implement generative AI within organizations through a structured yet enabling approach. Rockett shares Adobe's six-dimensional framework (A through F) for evaluating AI use cases, which helps teams think through everything from the technology and data inputs to the intended audience and objectives. The conversation also explores how organizations can move beyond the "do more with less" mindset to embrace AI ethically, emphasizing the importance of starting with AI ethics rather than policies and procedures to create a foundation for responsible AI implementation.
In ERP news this week, Oracle announced new cloud services – Oracle Banking Retail Lending Servicing Cloud Service and Oracle Banking Collections Cloud Service, Sage announced significant progress in its ongoing collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), OneStream announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and Epicor announced at its Epicor Insights 2025 user conference, the general availability of its latest agentic AI capabilities of Epicor Prism and predictive ML of Epicor Grow AI. Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup
Executive leaders from UneeQ and Zeta Global discuss the revolutionary impact of AI technologies that enable enhanced customer experiences and improved sales performances.Topics Include:Dave Cristini introduces panel on AI in advertising and marketing.Panel explores personalized experiences at scale with privacy focus.UneeQ creates AI-powered digital humans for brand interactions.Zeta Global uses AI to optimize customer messaging.LLMs combined with traditional ML empowers marketers to create models.Marketers can now build models without needing data scientists.AI agents integrated into systems can take action, not just respond.Agent chaining orchestrates sophisticated marketing actions automatically.AWS Bedrock provides tools to shape AI marketing future.Hyper-personalization becoming more achievable through AI automation.Ethics requires authenticity in brand AI representation.Transparency about data usage builds customer trust.Win-win approach: AI should augment teams, not just reduce costs.Integration difficulties remain a major challenge for AI implementation.AI agents have limited context windows and memory.Solution: Create specialized agents with persistent viewpoints.Companies need strong integration capabilities before implementing AI.Privacy regulations impact AI use in global marketing.Highly regulated industries require careful AI implementation strategies.Generative AI creates compliance challenges with unpredictable outputs.Digital humans eliminate judgment, revealing new customer insights.Banking clients discovered customers didn't understand financial terminology.Zeta improved onboarding with AI agents for data mapping.AI data mapping increased NPS scores and accelerated monetization.CMOs and CIOs increasingly collaborating on AI initiatives.Tension exists between marketing (quick wins) and IT (security).Strategic alignment with approved infrastructure enables scaling AI solutions.CEOs have critical role in aligning AI goals across departments.Internal AI use case: practicing sales with digital humans.Sales teams achieved 500% higher sales through AI role-playing.Participants:Danny Tomsett – Chief Executive Officer, UneeQRoman Gun – Vice President, Product, Zeta GlobalDavid Cristini – Director, ISV Sales, North America – Business Applications, AWSSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
Ever wonder how AWS protects the data of millions of customers while staying ahead of evolving security threats? Get a peek behind the curtain as AWS CISO Chris Betz discusses threat intelligence tools and cloud security at scale. In this candid conversation, AWS Enterprise Strategist Clarke Rodgers sits down with Betz to discuss AWS's philosophy of "invisible security" - protecting customers seamlessly without disrupting their operations. Learn how AWS leverages tools like MadPot, Sonaris, and GuardDuty to detect emerging threats and enhance security operations. Betz also shares valuable insights on board communication, talent development, and building versus buying security solutions at scale.
Annapurna Labs is not a household name, but its chips play a major role in Amazon Web Services and the company's broader AI strategy. WSJ Science of Success columnist Ben Cohen explains. Plus, Apple is facing an existential crisis: Should it keep focusing on hardware or pour its energy into improving its software, namely Siri? WSJ senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern describes what the two paths could look like for the iPhone-maker. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OpenAI is making moves to go public. Apple and Anthropic are teaming up for vibe coding. And Google is quietly continuing its dominance with a quiet update to the world's most powerful AI model.Once again, the big names are shaking up the AI space. Don't burn hours a day trying to keep up. Spend your Mondays with Everyday AI and our weekly 'AI News that Matters' segment. You'll be the smartest person in AI at your company.Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Have a question? Join the convo here.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Anthropic and Apple AI PartnershipApple AI Coding with Anthropic's ClaudeOpenAI's Wind Surf AcquisitionAI Search Engines in Apple's SafariOpenAI and FDA Drug Approval TalksGoogle Gemini 2.5 Pro IO EditionAmazon AI Coding Tool KiroOpenAI's Nonprofit Control DecisionTimestamps:00:00 "Everyday AI: Podcast and Newsletter"03:44 Apple Eyes External AI Partnerships07:12 OpenAI's Wind Surf Acquisition Disrupts Coding10:28 Windsurf Model Selection and Future14:24 Apple's AI Search Engine Shift20:45 FDA-OpenAI AI Drug Approval Talks22:50 AI Literacy Challenges27:14 "Gemini 2.5 Pro Unveiled"31:27 Advanced AI Coding Tools Emerging34:50 OpenAI Governance and Structure Shift36:50 OpenAI-Microsoft Partnership Revamp Talks42:40 Tech Giants Shake Up AI LandscapeKeywords:Anthropic, Apple, Vibe coding, Google Gemini, 2.5 pro IO edition, OpenAI, Microsoft partnership, IPO, Artificial General Intelligence, AI coding models, Claude SONNET, Swift Assist, Anthropic's Claude, Wind Surf, $3 billion acquisition, AI IDE, Race car driver analogy, AI search engines, Safari, Perplexity AI, ChatGPT, Search engine market, FDA, Drug approval process, AI-assisted scientific review, Google IO edition, Web dev arena leaderboard, Amazon Web Services, AI-powered code generation, Kiro, Multimodal capabilities, OpenAI nonprofit arm, Public Benefits Corporation, Equity stake, Microsoft partnership renegotiation, $13 billion investment, SoftBank, Oracle, Stargate projectSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner
For episode 518, Brandon Zemp is joined by Srini Parthasarathy, CTO of Shardeum. Srini joined Shardeum with over 30 years of experience in CTO and lead engineering positions in both the traditional and blockchain technology industries. Immediately prior to his new role, Mr. Parthasarathy served as CTO of Game of Silks, Inc. Previous to Mr. Parthasarathy's role at Game of Silks he served as Chief Crypton of Crypton Labs, VP of Engineering for DraftKings, Inc., and Enterprise Architect for Amazon Web Services. He also held several CTO and lead engineering positions for firms such as Ioconic, iMedicor, iDistribute, and Animatix Studios, Inc.
This week on the GeekWire Podcast: The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence takes center stage in business technology spending, in Washington D.C., and in the global tech power struggle. We break down a headline-grabbing U.S. Senate hearing on AI and U.S.–China competitiveness, featuring testimony from Microsoft’s Brad Smith and OpenAI’s Sam Altman. There was also a fun Seattle tech callback in the form of a hot-mic moment from Sen. Maria Cantwell during Sen. Ted Cruz's opening statement. Plus, we dive into a new global survey from Amazon Web Services showing just how quickly companies are making generative AI their top tech priority — even ahead of cybersecurity. U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: ChatGPT will ‘probably not’ replace Google as top search engine Previously: Microsoft asks Trump to loosen chip export limits Bloomberg: Trump plans to rescind AI chip export curbs Amazon Web Services Generative AI Adoption Index Generative AI tops cybersecurity in 2025 tech budget priorities, new AWS study finds With GeekWire co-founders Todd Bishop and John Cook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How is AI transforming professional soccer? Join AWS Enterprise Strategist Matthias Patzak and Hendrik Weber, SVP of Sports-Technology Innovation at Bundesliga (DFL), for an inside look at how Germany's premier football league is revolutionizing the fan experience through real-time data analytics. Weber discusses how the DFL collects and uses real-time match data, including player tracking and event annotation, to enhance live commentary and support team strategies. Tune in to hear about the company's data-driven AI journey and the challenges it faced balancing experimentation against fan expectations. Discover how one of Europe's top leagues leverages data strategy to stay competitive in the evolving world of sports entertainment.
Ash Pembroke, Portfolio CTO of Caylent, discusses the critical balance of data accuracy in the era of Gen AI for the benefit of boosting innovation.Topics Include:Ash Pembroke, Portfolio CTO of Caylent, self-identifies as a "recovering data scientist."Caylent is an AWS native services company.Data quality remains an issue despite Gen AI.Contrasts legalism versus mysticism in data quality.Legalism: accurate data when applications need it.Mysticism: insights that help decision-making.Traditional data foundations approach is being challenged weekly.Gen AI developments force rethinking of solution architectures.Teams share solutions through giant Slack threads.Example: Vector databases questioned after model context protocol.Still do traditional data assessments, but stay flexible.Integration and data processing constantly get abstracted.Data strategy equals architecture strategy equals business strategy.Traditional approach: standardize data across engineering teams.New approach: allow business users to innovate.Bring valuable techniques back to the organization.Case study: North Sea wind turbine alerts.Initially seen as data quality issue, revealed new predictive failure signal.Gen AI enables local experimentation by business users.Blurring lines between enterprise enablement and software building.BrainBox AI case study: energy optimization across buildings.Architecture decisions impact ability to scale products.Work with business edges rather than looking for patterns.Gen AI can process information from these working groups.Think about data as a product, not asset.Redimensionalize dependencies across your organization.Now's a good time to attack data quality.New tools help visualize complexity across organizations.Participants:· Ash Pembroke – Portfolio CTO, CaylentSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon.com/isv/
For many brands, AI is revolutionizing customer experience, but with increased adoption comes widespread concerns about job displacement, ethical risks, and trust. Is AI truly enhancing human capabilities, or is it simply replacing them? And how can companies balance efficiency with responsibility in AI-driven CX? Joining me today is Pasquale DeMaio, Vice President of Customer Experience Services at AWS. Pasquale DeMaio Vice President, Customer Experience Services at AWS Pasquale is the Vice President of Amazon Connect at AWS, an organization he founded in 2015 to help companies of any size deliver superior customer outcomes at lower cost. Under his leadership, Amazon Connect is enabling businesses to transform the way they engage with their customers at every interaction. With this vision, Amazon Connect has become one of the fastest-growing products in AWS history, and now enables tens of thousands of AWS customers to support more than 10 million daily customer interactions across sales, customer service, and engagement. Pasquale has 20 years of experience in delivering world-class B2B and B2C products. Prior to AWS, Pasquale led products in machine learning, augmented reality, mobile, and maps. His specialties include operating SaaS at world-leading scale, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and driving UX and technology innovation. Resources AWS Connect: https://aws.amazon.com/connect/ Introducing The Next Generation of Amazon Connect: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/contact-center/introducing-the-next-generation-of-amazon-connect/ Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company