Podcasts about Infrastructure

A federal watchdog questions NIST over its vulnerability database backlog. Google patches an Android zero-day. Citizen Lab exposes a powerful location-tracking platform. Malware hides commands in Steam comments. Researchers spot AI-assisted malware development. Attackers compromise Red Hat's npm namespace. DriveSurge spreads malware through ClickFix and fake updates. FreePBX patches a critical flaw. And Dashlane responds to a brute-force attack. Our guest is ⁠Laure Lydon⁠, Opening Chair for Infosecurity Europe and VP of Security and Infrastructure, Flo Health, sharing her expertise on digital health platforms. Meta's AI support bot proves a bit too eager to help. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today, Maria Varmazis speaks with ⁠Laure Lydon⁠, Opening Chair for Infosecurity Europe and VP of Security and Infrastructure, Flo Health, sharing her expertise on privacy, security, and trust in digital health platforms, especially in sensitive areas like women's health. This interview is part of our partnership with Infosecurity Europe. Selected Reading Inspector general finds NIST mistakes have made vulnerability database ineffective (The Record) Google fixes one actively exploited Android zero-day, 124 flaws (Bleeping Computer) Uncovering Webloc: An Analysis of Penlink's Ad-based Geolocation Surveillance Tech (The Citizen Lab) GoDaddy found malware on 1,980 WordPress sites using Steam as C2 infrastructure (Security Affairs) Threat Actor Uses AI to Build EDR Evasion Tools (Infosecurity Magazine) Attackers Hijack Red Hat npm Scope to Steal Cloud Secrets (Infosecurity Magazine) Hackers hijack thousands of sites for ClickFix and FakeUpdate attacks (Bleeping Computer) Critical Hard-Coded Credentials Vulnerability in FreePBX User Control Panel (Beyond Machines) Dashlane password manager users locked out by brute force attacks (Bleeping Computer) Hackers Simply Asked Meta AI to Give Them Access to High-Profile Instagram Accounts. It Worked (404 Media) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI infrastructure is breaking the old data center model.In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, I sit down with Lukas Gentele, CEO & Co-Founder of vCluster Labs, to unpack what it really takes to operate GPU infrastructure at scale in 2026.As AI workloads explode and neoclouds race to meet demand, Lukas and his team are building the operational backbone for modern AI clouds — from managed Kubernetes and tenant isolation to automated node provisioning and GPU lifecycle management.We discuss:Why traditional data center assumptions are collapsing under AI pressureWhat's fundamentally changed since the VMware eraHow an early partnership with CoreWeave shaped vCluster's trajectoryAnd the one mistake AI cloud operators are making right now that could hurt them over the next 18 monthsIf you care about AI infrastructure, GPU economics, hyperscaler strategy, or building category-defining platforms — this conversation is essential.Sponsor Info: We are strategic business advisors with decades of leadership experience and a proven track record of driving businesses' growth. We specialize in creating custom-tailored strategies to introduce your company, drive growth, build leadership teams, and ensure companies implement appropriate compensation programs. Our mission is to utilize our expansive network to benefit your company https://www.compass-strategic-advisors.com/ Connect with Lukas Gentele: Website: https://www.vcluster.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentele/ Subscribe for more founder insights and hit the bell for notifications! Follow us on our channels for exclusive startup content and behind-the-scenes insights from interviews like this one. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD?si=f5a14e779777487d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589 Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/ Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeith For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.comFrom the Host: A special shout-out to our Great Host of the Ignite Studios: https://www.ignitegtm.com/ and Producers of AI Infra5 @Plug and Play World, HQ in Sunnyvale, CALiftoff is sponsored by a strategic consulting firm and the M&A specialists at Compass Strategic Advisors - https://www.compass-strategic-advisors.com/ and The GTM Firm - https://www.thegtmfirm.com/

Anthropic Expands Mythos AI Model Access to 150 Global Partners, Meta’s new AI support assistant for account recovery was exploited by hackers to hijack Instagram accounts, and Tencent Integrates WeChat Pay with PayPal for QR Code Payments in China. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS shows ad-free. A special thanks to allContinue reading "Alphabet to Raise $80B, Including $10B from Berkshire Hathaway, to Fund Massive AI Infrastructure Buildout – DTH"

In this special live episode from the HETMA Roadshow in Mechelen, Belgium, Joe Way wraps up HETMA's first European Roadshow with conversations from the show floor at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. The episode captures the energy, lessons, and excitement of a milestone event that brought higher education AV professionals, university leaders, and manufacturer partners together to build community, share challenges, and explore the future of learning spaces in Europe.Joe opens the episode by reflecting on the success of the two-day Roadshow and the clear desire across the European higher ed AV community for more opportunities like this. While HETMA has built a proven Roadshow model in North America, this event showed that the same need for connection, collaboration, and shared problem-solving exists across Europe, even as the format must be adapted to fit regional culture, expectations, and community dynamics.The first conversation features Darta from Catchbox, who shares how Catchbox has grown beyond its iconic throwable microphone into a broader microphone and audio system for education spaces. She discusses the value of simple, teacher-friendly technology, including the Catchbox Cube, Clip microphone, handheld microphone, receiver, and built-in DSP capabilities. The conversation highlights how reducing complexity for instructors also reduces support tickets for AV teams.Joe then sits down with Tom from Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, one of the key leaders behind hosting the Roadshow. Tom reflects on the intentional design of the university's newest building, explaining that technology should enhance learning rather than force teachers to adapt to technology. The discussion centers on purposeful design, student comfort, long-term thinking, and the impressive retractable LED wall that became one of the standout features of the campus tour.Next, Kenny from Thomas More joins the conversation to talk about the behind-the-scenes work required to make the event successful. He shares how the university's AV team supports multiple campuses while maintaining a shared vision and strong internal trust. Kenny emphasizes that events like the Roadshow create the rare opportunity for peers to step away from their daily work, compare challenges, and learn directly from one another.Joe also speaks with Mia, Director of Infrastructure and Facilities at Thomas More, following her keynote on the university's approach to educational infrastructure. She explains the guiding principles behind their learning spaces, including community, ease of learning, desire to learn, sustainability, and innovation. Her perspective reinforces one of the strongest themes of the episode: the best learning spaces begin with the student and teacher experience, not the technology.The episode continues with conversations from several manufacturer partners, including Sennheiser, Crestron, Biamp, and Extron. Across these conversations, recurring themes emerge around ease of use, stability, security, inclusiveness, audio quality, hybrid learning, room consistency, USB-C integration, standardization, and the importance of long-term manufacturer support. Each partner reflects on the value of being able to meet directly with higher education professionals in a community-centered environment rather than a traditional sales-first setting.A major theme throughout the episode is that higher education institutions across regions face many of the same challenges. Whether in North America or Europe, AV teams are working to create frictionless rooms, support hybrid and active learning, stretch technology investments over longer lifecycles, reduce support complexity, and make spaces more inclusive and sustainable. The Roadshow format gives these professionals a place to compare notes, share ideas, and build relationships that continue after the event ends.The episode closes with Joe reflecting on the overall success of the first European HETMA Roadshow. The conversations, campus tour, vendor showcase, keynote sessions, and networking moments all point toward a clear conclusion: the spark has been lit. The European higher ed AV community is ready for more connection, more collaboration, and more opportunities to come together through HETMA.Guests FeaturedDarta, CatchboxDiscusses Catchbox's expanding microphone ecosystem, including the Cube, Clip microphone, handheld microphone, receiver, and built-in DSP.Tom, Thomas More University of Applied SciencesReflects on hosting the first European HETMA Roadshow and the intentional design of Thomas More's newest learning spaces.Kenny, Thomas More University of Applied SciencesShares the behind-the-scenes perspective on organizing the event and the value of bringing peers together.Mia, Thomas More University of Applied SciencesExplains the educational infrastructure strategy behind Thomas More's learning spaces, with a focus on student and teacher experience.Stefan, SennheiserHighlights the importance of education as a vertical, along with ease of use, stability, inclusiveness, acoustics, and listening fatigue.William, CrestronDiscusses the importance of networking, understanding customer needs, and supporting the future of educational environments.Peter, BiampTalks about frictionless rooms, consistent user experiences, post-pandemic AV maturity, and long-term technology quality.Leon Klinger, ExtronShares insights on USB-C standardization, BYOD and BYOM applications, signal switching, and the importance of early manufacturer engagement.Key TakeawaysThe first European HETMA Roadshow demonstrated a strong need for regional higher ed AV community-building.Technology should support teaching and learning in a seamless way, not become the center of the experience.Simple, reliable, teacher-friendly systems reduce support burden and improve classroom outcomes.European institutions are facing familiar challenges around hybrid learning, room standardization, USB-C, sustainability, and long-term support.The most successful learning spaces begin with students, teachers, pedagogy, and intentional design.Manufacturer partnerships are strongest when they are built on trust, support, training, and long-term relationships.The HETMA Roadshow model has strong potential to grow across Europe when adapted through local leadership and cultural understanding.Episode ThemesHigher ed AV community-buildingEuropean learning space designHETMA Roadshow expansionStudent-centered infrastructureTeacher-friendly technologyUSB-C and classroom standardizationHybrid learning and BYOD/BYOM spacesAudio quality and listening fatigueSustainability and long-term planningManufacturer and university partnerships

In this episode of Construction Corner, host Dillon breaks down the massive infrastructure transformation sweeping America — and what it means for the construction industry.Dillon covers:The power grid under pressure — Why the surge in data centers and reshoring of manufacturing is driving unprecedented investment in utility infrastructure, and how FERC regulates rate increases tied to capital spending.Data center geography — Which states are winning the data center race (Northern Virginia, Texas, Eastern Oregon, Nevada, Arizona) and why California keeps losing out to regulation and permitting challenges.The $700 billion AI buildout — How the four hyperscalers (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta) are committing historic CapEx, what a gigawatt-scale facility actually costs, and why supply chain — not concrete — is the real bottleneck.Behind-the-meter power — Why major data center operators aren't waiting on utilities and are standing up their own generation (gas turbines, solar, and even small modular nuclear reactors) to turn on racks faster.Battery energy storage at scale — How megawatt-hour battery systems are being deployed at data centers to smooth load swings, support the grid, and reduce utility dependency — and why this is very different from a home Powerwall.The AI compute race — Why demand for GPUs shows no signs of slowing, how Anthropic's revenue explosion illustrates real consumption, and why this infrastructure build likely runs for at least five more years.Construction is hyper-local — A reminder that no matter how big the macro trends are, your personal economy in construction is defined by the geography and relationships where you operate.Whether you're in the trades, engineering, or just trying to understand where the industry is headed, this episode gives you a ground-level view of the biggest construction wave in a generation.

(2) Timothy Ryback introduces the key power brokers of the 1932–1933 drama. On Hitler's side is Gregor Strasser, the gregarious "socialist" organizer who built the party's national infrastructure while Hitler provided the nationalist fanaticism. Opposing them is Kurt von Schleicher, a master political strategist and "puppet master" who views politics as "war by other means." He uses Franz von Papen, a handsome but less capable aristocrat, as his political tool. Additionally, Ernst Röhm leads the SA, a private army of 400,000 brown-shirted ruffians who militarized Germanstreets alongside rival political factions.1945 BERLIN

Preview for Later Today: John Hardie analyzes the drone war in Ukraine, noting the tactical advantage Starlink and Western AI provide for mid-range strikes. He contrasts Ukrainian logistics targeting with Russia's focus on energy infrastructure and specialized tactical drones.1856 BLACK SEA FLEET

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the similar path Tim Duncan and Wemby are on to start their career, Mike Brown on facing De’Aaron Fox in the NBA Finals and the Sacramento Kings are a lost cause Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - The parallels between Tim Duncan and Wemby’s first playoff runs are insane10:25 - Mike Brown on D Fox and the Spurs in the Finals (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Bitcoin Layer 2 quietly depends on a trusted operator to order transactions and that's the single point of failure Jeremy Rubin wants to kill. In this MIT Bitcoin Expo conversation with Bitcoin Magazine's Shinobi, Rubin breaks down Char Network, a decentralized shared sequencer that lets anyone participate like a miner. He explains how staked Bitcoin gets burned the moment a participant cheats, and why anchoring proof of stake to Bitcoin avoids the pitfalls of standalone PoS chains.Grab your copy THE 2036 ISSUE

For episode 738 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Sergii Gerasymovych, the Co-Founder and CEO of EZ Blockchain, a bootstrapped data center and computing infrastructure company he founded in 2017. He pioneered flare gas Bitcoin mining, invented the world's first mobile immersion cooling mining container, and is now transitioning his infrastructure to power AI workloads. Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe. Speaker at Bitcoin 2021 and 2022 Conferences. Featured in Bitcoin Magazine and CoinDesk. 

Rebuilding a free society after infrastructure failure requires a thorough understanding of the essential elements that make a community thrive. In the face of disaster, having the right skills and knowledge is crucial for survival. This video explores the importance of emp survival techniques and off grid living in creating a self-sufficient community. By learning how to harness renewable energy sources, purify water, and grow your own food, you can help rebuild a free society that is resilient and sustainable. Whether you're a seasoned prepper or just starting to learn about disaster preparedness, this video provides valuable insights and practical tips on how to create a better future for yourself and your community. Learn how to navigate the challenges of infrastructure failure and build a stronger, more resilient society that is capable of thriving in the face of adversity.

(14) Henry Sokolski discusses Russia's "gray warfare" tactics against NATO, including drone provocations and sabotage of European infrastructure, warning that the United States is not taking these threats seriously enough compared to Europe.1930

Dr. Lee Warren joins us each month to talk about self-brain surgery. Today they talk about how to make space in your life for faith.  Find Dr. Lee Warren's podcast here. Dr. Warren's book is "The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery: Connecting Neuroscience and Faith to Radically Transform Your Life." Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with Utah activist January Walker to discuss the rapidly growing concerns surrounding AI, massive data centers, energy consumption, water usage, nuclear expansion, and the future of Utah's environment.January breaks down why she believes current AI infrastructure is unsustainable, how data centers are impacting the Great Salt Lake, the risks tied to proposed nuclear projects along Utah's fault lines, and why she says humanity is approaching a critical turning point.This conversation covers technology, politics, environmental concerns, cybersecurity, energy infrastructure, and the growing debate around AI's long-term impact on society.Follow January Walker: IG

Drew and Ethan sit down with Tony Bourke to determine whether TradCore or EVPN VXLAN is right for your network. Tony is a seasoned instructor in automation, network design, and more. They explore the key factors for choosing a design, including scale and redundancy, operational complexity, and workload mobility. AdSpot Sponsor: Auvik Sponsor Auvik Network... Read more »

Drew and Ethan sit down with Tony Bourke to determine whether TradCore or EVPN VXLAN is right for your network. Tony is a seasoned instructor in automation, network design, and more. They explore the key factors for choosing a design, including scale and redundancy, operational complexity, and workload mobility. AdSpot Sponsor: Auvik Sponsor Auvik Network... Read more »

DESCRIPTION Today's episode features an explosive interview with Congresswoman Nancy Mace as she responds to accusations, fake AI videos, and growing attacks in South Carolina's heated governor race. Nancy Mace discusses: Alleged AI-generated smear campaigns targeting her Claims dark money PACs are spreading false information Why she says establishment Republicans are “terrified” Her support for President Trump and the MAGA movement The fight over South Carolina redistricting Calls for cleaning up leadership in Columbia Her plans to eliminate the state income tax Property tax reform and infrastructure investment Her stance on transgender issues and culture war battles Why she believes voters must reject political lies The conversation also covers: Trump's influence in South Carolina politics Republican infighting Debate over legislative leadership Federal grants and infrastructure spending Campaign messaging in the AI era A fiery interview focused on the future of South Carolina politics and the battle for conservative voters ahead of the June 9th election. KEY TOPICS Nancy Mace interview South Carolina governor race AI political ads Campaign controversy Trump endorsement politics Republican infighting MAGA movement South Carolina politics State tax reform Redistricting battle Culture war issues Infrastructure funding Election 2026 Political smear campaigns TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Nancy Mace responds to campaign attacks 03:40 – Claims of fake AI smear videos 07:15 – Dark money PAC accusations 10:25 – Mace discusses transgender policy battles 14:10 – Alleged Capitol assault referenced 18:45 – South Carolina Senate controversy explained 23:20 – Trump's role in the governor race 27:30 – Calls for Republican leadership changes 31:50 – Tax cuts and economic plans 36:15 – Infrastructure funding claims 40:20 – Mace pitches conservative credentials 44:00 – Final campaign message to voters THUMBNAIL TEXT OPTIONS “FAKE AI ATTACKS?!” “MACE DECLARES WAR” “THE GOP ESTABLISHMENT PANICS” “NANCY MACE UNFILTERED” “DIRTY POLITICS EXPOSED” SOCIAL MEDIA POST

Drew and Ethan sit down with Tony Bourke to determine whether TradCore or EVPN VXLAN is right for your network. Tony is a seasoned instructor in automation, network design, and more. They explore the key factors for choosing a design, including scale and redundancy, operational complexity, and workload mobility. AdSpot Sponsor: Auvik Sponsor Auvik Network... Read more »

Host David Shipley speaks with cybersecurity professional Cheryl Biswas about her journey into the industry and why she believes Arctic sovereignty must be viewed as a cybersecurity challenge as much as a geopolitical one. Biswas traces her path from political science and a help desk role at CP Rail to cybersecurity, inspired by the discovery of the Stuxnet malware and the global security community that formed around it. She discusses her experiences speaking at BSides Las Vegas, attending DEF CON, helping build a major Canadian bank's threat intelligence program, and recently earning her Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation. The conversation then shifts north. As Canada invests billions in Arctic defence, communications, transportation, and critical infrastructure, Biswas explains how every new connected system can create new cyber risks. The discussion covers threats to satellites, navigation systems used by ships and aircraft, undersea communications cables, government services, healthcare, energy systems, and the fragile supply chains that support northern communities. They also explore why collaboration with northern and Indigenous communities is essential, the importance of improving connectivity across the Arctic, and how Canada can work more closely with international partners to strengthen resilience in one of the world's most strategically important regions. Cheryl also shares advice for newcomers to cybersecurity and discusses the kind of strategic threat intelligence and research work she hopes to pursue in the future. Chapters 00:00 Weekend Show Kickoff 00:46 Cheryl's Cyber Origin Story 02:30 Stuxnet and Hacker Community 04:06 From BSides to DEF CON 05:10 Threat Intelligence Career Today 05:50 Arctic Sovereignty Meets Cyber 07:41 Canada's Arctic Reality Check 10:14 Why Cyber Matters Up North 12:07 Maritime and Navigation Risks 15:50 Undersea Cables and Fragile Supply 19:55 Solutions, Collaboration and Technology 24:22 Talk Feedback and How to Connect 25:42 Dream Role and Advice to Newcomers 29:16 Closing Reflections and Sendoff #Cybersecurity #ArcticSovereignty #Canada #CriticalInfrastructure #ThreatIntelligence #CISSP #CyberSecurityToday #DavidShipley #DEFCON #BSides #ArcticSecurity #NationalSecurity #CriticalInfrastructureProtection #ThreatIntel #CyberRisk

This month we sit down with Utilities Engineer Nathan Madenwald and Billing Supervisor Shelley Couser to discuss the launch of the new MyUtility Customer Portal for Norman residents in June 2026. The portal – the final phase of Norman's Meter Infrastructure Program – will allow water customers greater access and control of their consumption, along with the ability to set personalized notifications. Learn more at https://www.normanok.gov/MyUtilityPortal For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@NormanOK.gov Twitter - @cityofnormanok Instagram - @thecityofnorman Facebook YouTube

Co-hosts Divya Gandhi and Em Hall continue the Critical Conversations in Transportation Planning series with a conversation that challenges transportation planners to reckon with a new kind of infrastructure: the data center. Recorded at the 2026 National Planning Conference in Detroit, this episode features Manny Patole, Industry Assistant Professor at NYU's Center for Urban Science + Progress (CUSP), whose work sits at the intersection of community data science, environmental justice, and AI's hidden physical footprint. Episode URL: https://www.planning.org/podcast/from-data-centers-to-city-streets-rethinking-infrastructure-in-a-digital-age/

Andrés Martínez Reynoso, CEO of the Mexican Caribbean Tourism Board, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about the region's growth, luxury travel, new archeological access, infrastructure improvements, cruise growth and multi-destination trips across the region. Martinez Reynoso also discusses events, food, entertainment, fam trips and training opportunities for travel advisors. For more information, visit www.mexicancaribbean.travel.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox. 

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting and business solutions, who operate a Global Delivery Centre in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, today announced a landmark strategic partnership with Mistral, one of world's leading AI companies. As part of this collaboration, TCS has become the first global systems integrator partner for Mistral Forge, Mistral's advanced system for enterprises to build frontier-grade AI models grounded in their proprietary enterprise knowledge and domain-specific data. The partnership combines Mistral's frontier AI capabilities with TCS' deep context of enterprise customers, domain knowledge and engineering excellence, to help organisations scale enterprise AI responsibly with greater speed. As part of this strategic collaboration, TCS will leverage Mistral Forge to build custom AI models for enterprises. It will help customers deploy their data and enterprise context to improve decision outcomes. This collaboration draws on TCS' strong global presence across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia-Pacific to deliver AI solutions tailored to industry needs, operations and regulatory requirements. The partnership will initially focus on sectors like banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), manufacturing, healthcare, and the public sector, where trusted AI adoption is becoming increasingly critical. TCS will also establish a dedicated Centre of Excellence for Mistral to drive joint innovation, build industry-specific solutions, support project delivery, and accelerate client value through early access to Mistral's beta models. The Centre of Excellence will serve as a strategic hub for advanced talent, focused training, and the capabilities needed to design, deploy, and govern AI solutions. Arthur Mensch, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Mistral, said, "TCS' global scale and contextual industry knowledge make them an ideal partner for Mistral. Together, we are enabling enterprises worldwide to move from experimentation to AI deployment with systems that are open, production-ready and aligned with their strategic and operational requirements." K Krithivasan, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director at TCS said, "The partnership with Mistral reinforces TCS' commitment to scaling enterprise AI with trust, control, and measurable business outcomes at the core. This partnership expands TCS' AI ecosystem, uniquely positioning TCS to create a differentiated solution proposition for our clients. Together with Mistral, we will solve for specific industry challenges, regulatory requirements, and sovereign needs for our enterprise customers." As part of its broader Infrastructure to Intelligence AI strategy, TCS continues to invest across infrastructure, models, data, application, platforms and physical and digital intelligence. This aligns with TCS' ambition to become the world's largest AI-led technology services company, underpinned by a five-pillar strategy focused on embedding AI across the enterprise, scaling AI-led delivery capabilities, and driving measurable business outcomes for clients.

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, will showcase the latest advancements in its AI-Ready solutions portfolio, designed to support next-generation AI factories and large-scale digital infrastructure, during Datacloud Global Congress 2026. As governments and businesses globally continue to accelerate investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to drive economic growth, AI infrastructure is becoming one of the defining industrial challenges of the decade. According to Morgan Stanley Research, nearly $3 trillion of AI-related infrastructure investment is expected to flow through the global economy by 2028, while Gartner forecasts worldwide AI spending will exceed $2.5 trillion in 2026 alone. Central to the AI revolution are data centers, which are transforming into the AI factories of the future. As AI workloads become more compute-intensive, operators are facing unprecedented demands around power availability, rack density, cooling and infrastructure resiliency. Throughout Datacloud Global Congress, which takes place from the 1st to the 4th June 2026, Schneider Electric will demonstrate how organizations can deploy AI-ready infrastructure responsibly through next-generation power architectures, liquid cooling technologies, intelligent software, and digital services. Keeping pace in the race for AI On 2nd June at 10.30am, Frédéric Godemel, EVP, Energy Management Business at Schneider Electric, will join executives from Oracle, DATA4, QTS Data Centers and CBRE for the Keynote Panel, entitled 'How is the Data Center Ecosystem Keeping up with AI Demand', to discuss why neocloud's have become the next disrupter in the market, how their deployments differ from hyperscale and enterprise requirements, and how Europe can keep pace in the race for AI. Additionally, on the 2nd June at 12pm, Schneider Electric will host a panel discussion exploring how operators can de-risk their energy investments via innovative project structures, stronger utility collaboration, and greater engagement with local governments. Thierry Chamayou, Vice President of Cloud and Service Providers in EMEA at Schneider Electric, will join industry experts from GreenScale, Trench Group, Kao Data, JSM Group and Solar Turbines to discuss the strategies needed to support responsible AI infrastructure growth. "AI is fundamentally reshaping the future of digital infrastructure, creating new demands around power, cooling and resiliency, at unprecedented scale," said Marc Garner, Global President, Cloud and Service Provider Segment, Schneider Electric. "At Datacloud Global Congress, we will demonstrate how collaboration across the ecosystem is enabling the next generation of AI factories and helping organizations build scalable, resilient and sustainable infrastructure, built for the AI era." Design, build, simulate and operate On the 1st June at 12pm, Sébastien Cruz-Mermy, VP Datacenter Innovation at Schneider Electric, will lead a technical innovation session focused on the future of AI factories and the infrastructure strategies required to support them. During the session, Sébastien will explore how ultra-high-density rack design, next-generation DC power delivery architectures and resilient cooling strategies are becoming critical to enabling the future of AI infrastructure at scale. The session comes as Schneider Electric continues to expand its AI infrastructure ecosystem. Later, Schneider Electric and NVIDIA will also co-host an exclusive invitation-only executive briefing, bringing together senior leaders and industry experts to discuss the evolving landscape of AI-driven infrastructure and explore NVIDIA's 5?Layer Cake framework, including the DSX Blueprint, supported by Digital Twins, that bridge the gap between design, deployment, and operations. Designed as a high-level executive networking experience, the event will feature strategic discussions focused on how advanced technologies are reshaping data centers and accelerating innovation at...

Drones aren't just weapons of war; they're becoming first responders, infrastructure inspectors and guardians of the grid. Adam Bry, who leads the top drone manufacturer in the US, shows how autonomous drones are transforming emergency response and public safety — from detecting faulty power lines and preventing wildfires to catching crime in real time. During his talk, he demos the technology live from the TED stage, piloting a drone in Tokyo from his laptop in Vancouver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the previous episode of N is for Networking, Jennifer “JJ” Jabbusch gave us a thorough overview of Network Access Control (NAC) for wired networks. This week we’re going wireless! JJ walks us through the major differences between wired and wireless NAC, how 802.1X is more seamless in Wi-Fi deployments, the unpredictability of web portals,... Read more »

In this episode, I take you through how I set up a Cardano node at home using a low-cost HP Elite mini PC, why I decided to do it this way, and how I'm thinking about turning it into a machine that can help pay for itself over time.The main goal here was to reduce the cost of running relay infrastructure for my Cardano stake pool, but in doing that, I can also use this node for other things, too, like a private submit API and other services that may earn rewards over time.I walk through the full setup flow I followed, including installing Ubuntu, enabling SSH access, hardening the server using the CoinCashew guide, deploying the Cardano node with Guild Operators, setting it up as a background service, using Mithril snapshots to speed up sync, and checking everything with gLiveView.If you've been thinking about running your own home relay, or you want to understand how a low-cost machine can fit into a wider Cardano infrastructure setup, this one will help.Tutorials and references used in this setup:CoinCashew Cardano stake pool guideCoinCashew Ubuntu hardening guideCoinCashew topology guideGuild Operators node setup guideTimestamps0:00 Why I bought this mini PC1:02 Turning it into a profitable machine2:08 Reducing relay costs for my stake pool3:24 Whats a Cardano submit API does5:10 Other services this node can run6:22 Installing Ubuntu on the HP Elite mini PC8:40 Switching Ubuntu to command-line boot10:12 Enabling SSH and remote access12:08 CoinCashew server hardening guide13:35 Setting up SSH keys properly15:22 Configuring SSH and changing the port17:48 System updates and fail2ban19:42 UFW firewall rules and opening port 600021:18 Chrony time sync setup22:44 Guild Operators install and dependencies26:10 Choosing binaries and Mithril tools28:34 Deploying the node as a systemd service30:12 Setting CPU cores and installing htop31:40 Configuring gLiveView and mempool tracing33:26 Mithril snapshot setup35:14 Downloading the Cardano DB snapshot37:08 Starting the node and checking status38:20 Topology configuration and relay peers40:05 Final checks in gLiveView41:22 Final thoughts and next stepsIf you want, I can also turn this into a shorter, tighter Spreaker version with less SEO language and more natural podcast copy.DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.

Rural Route with Trent Loos is a television program on BEK TV that carries forward the mission of Trent's long-standing radio show: connecting rural and urban America. Airing weekdays at 7 a.m. CT, the show dives into the critical issues that impact our ability to access safe, reliable food and energy. From agricultural policy and food production to energy independence and rural livelihoods, Trent brings decades of experience and honest, boots-on-the-ground insight to every episode. Broadcasting from the heart of the Great Plains, Rural Route is a trusted voice for those who understand that the strength of a nation begins with its land, its producers, and its commitment to self-reliance.

Recorded live at Data Center World 2026, Data Center Frontier Editor in Chief Matt Vincent sits down with Phillip Koblence, COO of NYI and co-founder of Nomad Futurist, for the latest installment of Nomads at the Frontier. The conversation explores the accelerating realities of AI infrastructure buildouts, the industry's growing focus on community engagement, workforce shortages, and the shift toward inference-driven deployments following NVIDIA GTC 2026. Koblence discusses why major interconnection hubs and edge-adjacent urban facilities may become increasingly important in the inference era, the operational realities of deploying AI infrastructure in legacy carrier hotels like 60 Hudson Street, and why the industry can no longer remain invisible to the communities where it builds. Additional topics include: The continuing surge in digital infrastructure demand Why conference attendance reflects sustained industry expansion Power constraints and energy storage discussions emerging at Data Center World AI factories and the evolving economic role of data centers Workforce shortages across engineering and skilled trades Nomad Futurist's workforce development initiatives with Infrastructure Masons and I Am The Armed Forces The growing complexity and diversity of the data center ecosystem “Every element of everything within the data center has a full sub-vertical industry associated with it,” Koblence says during the discussion. “People would be surprised how large of an ecosystem is involved in creating the digital economy that exists today.” Listen now for a candid, fast-moving conversation on the state of AI infrastructure and the future of digital infrastructure development.

On episode 38 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride speak with Graham Christensen, CEO of Determinate Systems, about the evolution of the Nix ecosystem and why more organizations are embracing reproducible infrastructure. They discuss secure package management, enterprise adoption challenges, open source business models, and how AI tooling is rapidly reshaping software engineering workflows.

In this episode, Nathan Freystaetter, CEO & Financial Analytics Engineer, Go Fig, joins the podcast to discuss how his company is helping mid-market CFOs modernize financial operations with AI-driven data infrastructure and automation.

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on something I think a lot of entrepreneurs are silently struggling with right now: burnout that doesn't come from lack of ambition… but from lack of infrastructure.We live in a world where information is everywhere. AI can generate content, strategies, scripts, videos, and ideas in seconds. So the question is no longer, “Do you know what to do?” The real question is: can your business actually support the growth you're chasing?After hosting our first Access Collective dinner experience in Scottsdale, I left thinking deeply about proximity, alignment, leadership, and the kind of businesses entrepreneurs truly want to build moving forward. Because behind the polished brands and social media highlights, so many business owners are overwhelmed, mentally overloaded, and stuck in reactive mode.In this episode, I share my honest thoughts on the shifting landscape of business, coaching, content, AI, and why I believe the future belongs to entrepreneurs who prioritize simplicity, systems, human connection, and sustainable growth.If you've been feeling overwhelmed by constant change, exhausted from trying to keep up, or questioning what actually matters anymore in business… this conversation is for you.Things I Cover In This Episode:Why burnout is often an infrastructure problem not a motivation problemThe hidden cost of running your business from your headHow AI is changing coaching, marketing, and entrepreneurship in real timeWhy more information is no longer the answerThe pressure entrepreneurs feel trying to keep up with content trendsWhat people actually crave right now: depth, trust, perspective, and connectionWhy simplicity is becoming the new luxury in businessThe shift from building louder businesses to building smarter businessesQuestions every entrepreneur should be asking in this season of growthIf this episode spoke to you, share it with another entrepreneur who needs this reminder and don't forget to follow the Play Bigger Podcast so you never miss an episode. ---

Hosts Ned and Kyler compare notes on everything they've been doing with AI, including the successes they’ve enjoyed and headaches they've suffered building and implementing AI agents. They talk about how AI has sped up their workflows, how managing multiple AI agents is akin to raising toddlers, the necessity of using deterministic scripts for increased... Read more »

Haroon Inam is Co-founder and CEO of DG Matrix, a company that makes the world's most compact Power Router, aggregating distributed energy for GenAI datacenters, microgrids, fleet electrification, and associated systems. As AI workloads drive unprecedented electricity demand and legacy grid infrastructure struggles to keep pace, DG Matrix has commercialized the world's first multi-port solid-state transformer to meet the energy needs. In this episode, Inam explains why transformer bottlenecks, distributed generation, and 800V DC architectures are reshaping the future of power delivery for AI infrastructure. He discusses DG Matrix's product strategy, manufacturing scale-up plans, and the role of software-defined power systems in next-generation data centers. Finally, Inam shares his take on the future of distributed microgrids and “cellular power” and how to scale power electronics manufacturing. DG Matrix recently closed a $60 million Series A led by Engine Ventures that MCJ is proud to have participated in.  Episode recorded on May 13, 2026 (Published on May 26, 2026) In this episode, we cover:  (00:00) Overview of DG Matrix  (01:41) Introducing the Founders: Haroon Inam and Dr. Bhattacharya (05:25) How traditional grid architecture became constrained for AI workloads (09:57) Solid-state transformers (SST), multi-port systems and voltage classes (12:18) Why early SST efforts struggled economically (13:13) How DG Matrix's multi-port architecture works (16:48) Comparing DG Matrix hardware footprint to legacy power systems (20:08) Transformer shortages and data center infrastructure bottlenecks (24:27) DG Matrix's medium-voltage and low-voltage product strategies (27:55) Product rebranding and current commercial deployments (30:45) Partnerships with EPC firms, battery providers, and turbine manufacturers (34:27) Manufacturing scale-up plan and hyperscaling production (36:36) Supply chain strategy to avoid rare earth dependencies (38:16) Reliability engineering and software-defined power systems (43:47) DG Matrix's go-to-market and hybrid hardware/software business model (46:36) The vision for distributed “cellular power” (48:14) Utilities, microgrids, and the future of interconnected distributed infrastructure Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Recorded live at Google Marketing Live 2026, Phillip and eCommerce reporter Nicole Silberstein sit down with Ashish Gupta, VP & GM of Merchant Shopping at Google, who is behind the foundational commerce infrastructure powering the Shopping Graph and Universal Commerce Protocol. Gupta breaks down the GML announcements: UCP's expansion beyond shopping into hotels and food delivery, the multi-item Universal Cart that spans Search, Gemini, YouTube, and Gmail, and why the future of agentic commerce still depends on merchants nailing the fundamentals. A Shopper for Every Shopper Key takeaways: UCP is expanding beyond shopping into hotel bookings and local food delivery, giving every shopper their own personal shopper. The Universal Cart lets shoppers buy multiple items at once across Google surfaces, streamlining the buying experience as shoppers venture from inspiration to discovery and comparison. Merchants remains the seller of record no matter where the transaction is completed, tackling industry concerns about disintermediation. Conversational attributes enrich product feeds so AI can match nuanced shopper intent. Winning in agentic commerce starts with the fundamentals: feeds, first-party data, and UCP readiness. In-Show Mentions: Google Marketing Live 2026 and Google I/O 2026 Universal Cart & Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) Further Reading: Google Imagines a Future Where Everyone Shops in Ads — A special edition of The Senses that distills the week's key announcements Episode 463: LIVE @ Google I/O: Universal Cart, Agentic Payments, and the Protocols Powering the Agent-Mediated Economy — Companion interview with Suresh Ganapathy Episode 464: LIVE @ Google Marketing Live: How Google Is Taking the Drudgery Out of Shopping— Companion interview with Nick Fox Google Solidifies Its Place in the AI Race — Insiders coverage of Google's UCP debut at NRF 2026, the foundation for this week's announcements [Member Brief] Agentic Commerce and the eCommerce Site's New Existential Crisis — How agentic platforms are reshaping the role of the branded eCommerce site Associated Links: Learn more about  Check out Future Commerce on YouTube Check out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and print Subscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce world Listen to our other episodes of Future Commerce Have any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hosts Ned and Kyler compare notes on everything they've been doing with AI, including the successes they’ve enjoyed and headaches they've suffered building and implementing AI agents. They talk about how AI has sped up their workflows, how managing multiple AI agents is akin to raising toddlers, the necessity of using deterministic scripts for increased... Read more »

Episode 267- Shared Infrastructure Games and Bus Time to deep dive the new hotness... from 1999.  In this episode we do a deep dive on Splotter's first major hit Bus and discuss other shared infrastructure games.  Why are we drawn to these crowded, brutal logistics puzzles?   Timestamps   3:00- shared infrastructure games 32:00- Bus deep dive   Other Games Mentioned Barrage, Brass Birmingham, Medina, Keyflower, Food Chain Magnate   Preplanners Geekway to the West 2026 recap is coming soon!  Also, Paul is going to take us through a tier list of his favorite designer: Phil Walker Harding!   Music and Sound Credits Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/.  Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA Intermission Music: music elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Bell with Crows by MKzing -- https://freesound.org/s/474266/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 hammer v2.wav by blukotek -- https://freesound.org/s/337815/ -- License: Creative Commons 0   Contact Follow and reach us on social media on Bluesky @decisionspace.bsky.social. If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com. This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com. Byeee!

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a sweeping piece of legislation that just cleared its first major hurdle on Capitol Hill. The House Transportation and Infrastructure committee has overwhelmingly approved the BUILD America 250 Act by a decisive sixty-two to two vote, drawing rare bipartisan praise from both OOIDA and the American Trucking Associations. Two provisions in the sprawling, thousand-plus-page bill are generating particular attention from truckers: mandatory bathroom access at facilities where drivers are delivering or loading cargo, and expanded funding for commercial vehicle parking under an improved version of Jason's Law, which is named after a driver murdered in 2009 while parked at an abandoned gas station. Next, we head north to examine a damning government audit that's exposing widespread failures in commercial driver training oversight. Ontario Auditor General Shelley Spence's office sent undercover secret shoppers to six truck driving schools, uncovering shocking compliance gaps where two private career colleges provided only fifty-nine and eighty-one hours of training, well below the province's mandatory minimum of one hundred three point five hours. The audit also revealed that Ontario's Ministry had never inspected fifty-four of the province's two hundred sixteen registered private career colleges offering Entry Level Training as of March 2025, despite industry groups warning officials as early as 2017 that stronger compliance measures were desperately needed. Finally, we cover a high-profile interstate legal battle over commercial driver licenses and immigration. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court rejected Florida's attempt to sue California and Washington over the issuance of CDLs to immigrants who are not legally authorized to be in the United States. The case stemmed from a deadly crash on Florida's Turnpike in August 2025 involving a truck driver from India who held a valid CDL issued by California, with Florida's Attorney General seeking an injunction barring the two states from issuing licenses to applicants who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The court's refusal to hear the case leaves existing CDL licensing rules in California and Washington intact. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailRaffi Khatchadourian, Account Technical Leader at IBM, shares his expertise - from AI deployments to infrastructure and more. Raffi dives into the latest trends and insights in the field of artificial intelligence and data science. Tune in for practical advice and real-world examples from a leading expert in the industry.01:37 Meet Raffi05:43 Success AI Deployments13:08 Replayability22:22 AI, A Services PoV25:52 Small Models vs Large Models29:04 Infrastructure's Impact on AI32:37 Mac Minis34:43 Guardrails36:58 Rapid Fire QuestionsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/raffi-khatchadourianWebsite: https://www.ibm.com/think/artificial-intelligenceWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

Send us Fan MailRaffi Khatchadourian, Account Technical Leader at IBM, shares his expertise - from AI deployments to infrastructure and more. Raffi dives into the latest trends and insights in the field of artificial intelligence and data science. Tune in for practical advice and real-world examples from a leading expert in the industry.01:37 Meet Raffi05:43 Success AI Deployments13:08 Replayability22:22 AI, A Services PoV25:52 Small Models vs Large Models29:04 Infrastructure's Impact on AI32:37 Mac Minis34:43 Guardrails36:58 Rapid Fire QuestionsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/raffi-khatchadourianWebsite: https://www.ibm.com/think/artificial-intelligenceWant to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next.  The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun. 

Military bases are no longer guaranteed sanctuaries. As cyberattacks, drones, long-range missiles, and space-based threats expand the battlefield, U.S. installations must be treated as operational assets, not just support infrastructure. In this episode, Brian Stites, ETI Visiting Fellow and Chair of NDIA's Cyber Warfare Division, speaks with Brig. Gen. Guy Walsh, USAF (Ret.), Executive Vice President and COO of National Defense Industrial Association, and Daryl Haegley, Technical Director for Control Systems Cyber Resiliency for the Department of the Air Force, about what it means to “fight the base.” The conversation examines how military infrastructure is moving beyond static compliance and audit reporting toward real-time resilience, operational readiness, and validated assessment under duress. The discussion also explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technology can help identify vulnerabilities, support resilience planning, and improve decision-making for installation commanders facing increasingly complex threats. Additionally, the episode highlights why vendors, operators, engineers, and cyber professionals must work together to maintain mission readiness when critical infrastructure is degraded. Read ETI's related White Paper “FIGHT THE BASE: UNIFIED CONSTRUCT FOR USAF INSTALLATIONS AS FORWARD OPERATING WEAPONS PLATFORMS”:  https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/publications/brief-series/fight-the-base For updates on our content, sign up for our weekly mailer: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up SAVE THE DATE: 2026 NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition September 9-10, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington DC Convention Center: ndiatechexpo.org Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0 Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3 Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications on emerging technology, check out our website at: ndiaeti.org #EmergingTech #CyberResilience #CyberAttacks #CriticalInfrastructure #DefenseInnovation

Peggy Smedley and Boris Martin, Engineers Without Borders USA, talk about healthcare workers that are fighting to save lives without the basics like clean water, safe sanitation, and dependable energy. He says the question of fair, equitable access to infrastructure is seldom in the news and people don't pay much attention to it, but health often is. They also discuss: · Engineering solutions and community partnerships that can help. · Stories from around the world. · How innovation can help solve this global problem. https://ewb-usa.org

Hosts Ned and Kyler compare notes on everything they've been doing with AI, including the successes they’ve enjoyed and headaches they've suffered building and implementing AI agents. They talk about how AI has sped up their workflows, how managing multiple AI agents is akin to raising toddlers, the necessity of using deterministic scripts for increased... Read more »

Welcome back to Liftoff with Keith, the show where we sit down with the founders, operators, and industry leaders building the future in real time.Today's guest is one of the most respected voices in digital infrastructure — Dean Nelson.Dean has spent nearly four decades at the center of the internet economy, helping build more than $10 billion in digital infrastructure across four continents for companies like Sun Microsystems, eBay, PayPal, and Uber.He's also the founder of Infrastructure Masons, a global community uniting the builders of the digital age, now celebrating its 10-year anniversary.In this episode, we unpack the explosive growth happening across AI infrastructure and data centers — including staggering projections that the industry could spend $500 billion this year alone, scale toward $3 trillion by 2028, and potentially hit $7 trillion by 2030.The conversation explores:Why the industry could spend $7 trillion by 2030The explosive rise of AI infrastructureThe shift toward inference and edge computingCommunity and environmental pressures facing data center growthThe labor and construction challenges slowing deploymentWhy Texas has become ground zero for AI infrastructure expansionAnd how power availability may become the defining constraint of the AI eraIf compute scaled like this but power didn't… are we effectively bottlenecking the AI era on energy infrastructure?This is a fascinating conversation about the future of AI, data centers, infrastructure, and the physical systems powering the next generation of innovation.Let's lift off.Connect with Dean Nelson: Website: https://imasons.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannelson/ Publication: https://imasons.org/publications/ Sponsor Info: We are strategic business advisors with decades of leadership experience and a proven track record of driving businesses' growth. We specialize in creating custom-tailored strategies to introduce your company, drive growth, build leadership teams, and ensure companies implement appropriate compensation programs. Our mission is to utilize our expansive network to benefit your company https://www.compass-strategic-advisors.com/ Subscribe for more founder insights and hit the bell for notifications! Follow us on our channels for exclusive startup content and behind-the-scenes insights from interviews like this one. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD?si=f5a14e779777487d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589 Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/ Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeith For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.comFrom the Host:A Special Shout out to our Great Host of the Ignite Studios: https://www.ignitegtm.com/ and Producers of AI Infra5 @ Plug and Play World HQ in Sunnyvale, CALiftoff is Sponsored by - Strategic Consulting firm and the M&A specialists at Compass Strategic Advisors - https://www.compass-strategic-advisors.com/ and The GTM Firm - https://www.thegtmfirm.com/ #AIinfrastructureexpansion #Digitalinfrastructuretrends #Datacentergrowth #Powerandenergyconstraints #Waterstewardship #Skilledlaborshortages #Communitypushback #Digitalsovereignty #dgecomputingandAIinference #PrivateAImodels #Largescaleinfrastructureconstruction

If you've ever rebuilt the same staff training from scratch, paid for a speaker who inspired everyone for two weeks and then disappeared, or stayed up late wondering what to train on next — this episode is for you.Chanie breaks down the four training patterns that keep school leaders stuck in activity instead of infrastructure, explains why most staff culture problems are predictable skill gaps (not personality issues), and introduces the Staff Culture Infrastructure Vault — a decade of field-tested, ready-to-use training assets available to only 100 schools before it's permanently retired.In this episode:- The four training traps and why none of them build lasting culture- Why one-time events don't change behavior — and what actually does- The teachable skills most teachers were never formally trained on- What training infrastructure looks like and how to deploy it across your school yearTune in and stop reinventing the wheel.Resources Mentioned:Get Chanie's book, This Can't Be Normal: https://thiscantbenormal.comExplore the Staff Culture Infrastructure Vault: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/vaultApply for Leadership HQ: https://schoolsofexcellence.com/applyFollow Chanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaniewilschanski/Join the Schools of Excellence Lounge on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolsofexcellenceloungeMentioned in this episode:Staff Culture Infrastructure VaultTrain your team on the fundamentals most teachers were never formally taught. $2,273 of proven staff training tools — yours for just $347: https://discovered.thrivecart.com/the-school-culture-foundations-vault/

In this episode of Maximize Your Hunt, host Jon Teater discusses various aspects of hunting property management with guest Perry Battin. They explore personal hunting experiences, the importance of infrastructure, the value of consulting, and the role of fire in habitat management. The conversation emphasizes the need for simplicity in land management practices and the benefits of experiencing different hunting regions. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various aspects of land management, focusing on the cultural differences in agricultural practices, the importance of collaboration with farmers, and the need for long-term planning and infrastructure in property improvement. They emphasize the significance of addressing erosion and poor agricultural practices while encouraging listeners to consider diverse perspectives in land management. The conversation concludes with advice on taking a gradual approach to farm improvement and the value of consulting with experts. Takeaways The podcast focuses on maximizing hunting property. Personal experiences in hunting and family life are shared. Infrastructure, especially roads, is crucial for property management. Hunting in different states offers unique experiences and challenges. Consulting work allows for creative input on property management. Key principles in land management include security cover and predictability. Fire is an effective tool for habitat management and landscape reshaping. Nutrient cycling is essential for healthy ecosystems. Simplicity in management practices can lead to better outcomes. Experiencing diverse ecoregions broadens understanding of wildlife management. Cultural differences impact agricultural practices significantly. Collaboration with farmers can lead to better land management solutions. Erosion is a critical issue that needs addressing in farming. Creating a multi-year plan is essential for property improvement. Infrastructure, like roads, is vital for effective land management. Listening to multiple sources can provide diverse insights. Long-term commitment is necessary for farm improvement. Slow and steady progress is more effective than rushing changes. Access to land is crucial for management activities. Different perspectives can enhance land management strategies.   Social Links https://whitetaillandscapes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/ https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it take to rebuild the foundation of public health in the United States, and why did it take 30 years to get here? Director of the Division of Jurisdictional Support, CDC's Public Health Infrastructure Center, Stacey Madison Jenkins breaks down the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), a $4.6 billion investment reaching more than 100 health departments nationwide. Designed to strengthen the core of the system, not just respond to crises, PHIG is funding workforce expansion, modern data systems, and the everyday capabilities that keep communities safe. Jenkins explains how a nationwide shortage of 80,000 public health workers pushed the system to the brink, and how targeted investments are already putting thousands of professionals back into the field. From improving food safety inspections in Texas to doubling clinic capacity in Oklahoma and modernizing disease tracking in Nebraska, the results are tangible, local, and often invisible when they're working well.This work is supported by funds made available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce, through OE22-2203: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.Public Health Infrastructure Grant: Resources & Impact - PHIG

How Government Dependency Destroys Freedom: America is being conditioned to believe dependency is compassion and success is selfish. In this episode, Professor Nicholas Giordano exposes how government growth, fraud, and victimhood politics are eroding self-reliance, capitalism, and the American spirit. From the Vance fraud task force uncovering massive abuse in taxpayer-funded programs to New York City's fiscal collapse and California's homelessness disaster, this episode breaks down how bloated bureaucracies fail repeatedly while demanding more money and more power. The conversation explores the dangerous connection between economic dependency and political control using the ideas of Milton Friedman and Thomas Sowell, while explaining why capitalism, personal responsibility, and self-governance remain essential to preserving liberty. What You'll Learn: How government dependency weakens freedom and expands political control  Why fraud, waste, and abuse are actively protected by the political class  What Milton Friedman and Thomas Sowell understood about economic freedom  How failed government programs continue growing despite terrible results  Why rebuilding self-reliance and accountability is essential to saving the republic  

It's Women's Health Month — which means a lot of awareness messaging and a lot of conversation about why women's health matters. But today, we're going a level deeper. Because awareness doesn't save lives. Action does. Infrastructure does. Investment does. And honest conversations about why the system isn't working equally for everyone — those matter too. My guest today is Jenica Patterson — a neuroscientist turned health systems architect who is doing the hard work of figuring out why women's health is so chronically underinvested and what it will take to fix it. She leads the Women's Health Network at the Milken Institute, one of the most powerful cross-sector coalitions in this space. Before that, she built a $113 million federal program at ARPA-H (the Advanced Research Project Agency for Health) specifically designed to fast track innovation in women's health. Komen is focused on breast health access — and the sobering reality that where you live and what you look like still determine whether you get a timely mammogram, an accurate diagnosis or the best possible care. Jenica has the research, the relationships and the conviction to tell us exactly why that is — and what's possible. Key Takeaways: Women's health inequities are systemic, not individual. Nearly 30% of U.S. counties do not have a mammography machine. Women's health has historically been underrepresented in research and clinical development. Innovation alone is not enough without integration. Momentum in women's health is growing. Chapters 00:00 Jenica Patterson's journey from neuroscience to women's health systems leadership 05:45 Why women's health is at a major inflection point 08:40 The shocking mammography access gaps across the United States 14:02 Why solving women's health requires system-wide integration 20:03 Where momentum and hope are growing in women's health equity Learn more at realpink.komen.org and komen.org breastcancer #survivorship #womenshealth #cancersupport #realpink Real Pink, by Susan G. Komen, shares real stories and expert insights to support people navigating breast cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship.

1. Renewed Strategic Threat from Cuba Despite the Cold War being considered over, Cuba is again being viewed as a potential military staging ground for U.S. adversaries. The concern is not nuclear missiles like in 1962, but modern drone systems. 2. Drone Warfare Changes Everything Drones are: Cheap, mobile, and hard to detect Capable of low-altitude flight (avoiding radar) Effective in large swarm attacks Examples cited: Russia using Iranian drones in Ukraine Drones attacking infrastructure like power grids 3. Geographic Danger Cuba is only ~90 miles from Florida, making it: Extremely close for drone operations A potential launch platform against U.S. cities, ports, and infrastructure 4. Growing Alliance Against the U.S. Increasing military and intelligence cooperation between Cuba, Russia, and Iran Activities include: Naval visits Political meetings Agreements on military and intelligence coordination Iran also expanding influence across Latin America 5. “Gray Zone Warfare” Strategy Adversaries may avoid direct war and instead use: Drone attacks Cyber warfare Infrastructure sabotage Disinformation Goal: Disrupt the U.S. without triggering full-scale conflict 6. Potential Attack Scenarios Drone swarms launched from Cuba could target: Military bases Airports Power grids Ports and fuel systems Even small attacks could cause: Economic disruption Public panic 7. U.S. Vulnerabilities Current weaknesses include: Limited counter-drone defenses Unprepared local law enforcement Vulnerable infrastructure Borders are a possible entry point for equipment or operatives Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.