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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin interviews Tom Armstrong, a Global Risk Director for Comcast and the President of the RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter. Tom shares what inspired him to pivot from studying music education to studying risk and insurance, and how his professors guided and inspired him into a career in risk management. Tom went directly from graduation into a risk management role, eventually landing at Comcast just as it acquired NBCUniversal, transforming from an ISP and cable supplier into a multimedia and theme park powerhouse. Tom discusses how the Risk Management Department works at Comcast. Tom tries to build long-term relationships with his interns that endure when they move on. The RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter is the host chapter for RISKWORLD 2026, held from May 3rd through the 6th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The chapter is also celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Tom shares his enthusiasm for these events and for a member reception on May 1st, linking the chapter's 75th Anniversary to RISKWORLD. Listen for ideas on advancing in your risk career and in your RIMS chapter.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:14] Public registration is open for RISKWORLD 2026, which will be held from May 3rd through 6th in Philadelphia. Visit RIMS.org/RISKWORLD to register. [:28] About this episode of RIMScast. Our guest is Tom Armstrong. He is a Global Risk Management Director at Comcast. He is also the President of the Delaware Valley Chapter of RIMS, which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Lots to discuss! But first… [:59] RIMS Virtual Workshops. The next RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Course will be on April 21st and 22nd, and then again on June 9th and 10th. Registration links are in this episode's notes. [1:13] On April 15th, we have a virtual workshop covering "Emerging Risks", led by Joseph Mayo. Register today and strengthen your risk knowledge. RIMS members always enjoy deep discounts on the virtual workshops. [1:30] Webinars. On April 16th, Zurich and World Travel Protection will present "Navigating the New Global Risk Landscape: Lessons for Business Travelers in Unstable Times". Register for webinars at RIMS.org/webinars and through the links in this episode's show notes. [1:47] Folks, for more RIMS content, head over to YouTube and subscribe to @RIMSOfficialChannel. There you will find video podcasts, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. [2:05] On with the Show! Our guest today is a Director of Global Risk Management at Comcast. He oversees construction, crime, contracts, and executive risks. [2:16] We will learn what it takes to be a Global Risk Director for one of the top communications companies in the world, as well as a household name and brand. [2:27] We're also going to talk about all the joviality surrounding the Delaware Valley Chapter as they celebrate their 75th Anniversary. They happen to be the host city for RISKWORLD 2026, so we'll learn what they have in store for us. Let's get to it! [2:43] Interview! Tom Armstrong, welcome to RIMScast! [3:10] Tom says he is fortunate to hold the positions of Global Risk Director for Comcast and President for the RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter. In each case, he is one of a team that makes it happen. [3:47] Tom shares his career path. He went to Temple University intending to major in music education, to learn to conduct high school choirs and marching bands. After two and a half years into his degree, he decided it was not for him. [4:11] Tom transferred to the business school, where he was fortunate to take an Introduction to Risk course taught by Professor Barbara Manaka, now Chairman of the department there. She told him he'd make a great risk manager. [4:27] With help from Professor Manaka, Professor Robert Drennan, and the rest of the wonderful staff at Temple, Tom finished his four-year degree in only five years! He was one of the few to be hired into a risk management role straight out of school. [4:43] He started at CDI. In 2008, the position was eliminated, and Tom moved over to Aramark. He spent about three and a half years at the risk department. Then he got a call that Comcast was looking for someone to help them with the review of insurance language in contracts. [5:01] Tom was a contractor for his first 18 months at Comcast. A new risk manager came on board, Sandy Aspinall, and he brought Tom in-house as a senior analyst to review insurance language in contracts. [5:24] Tom was able to add on some additional scope, supporting construction, property, executive risks, the crime program, and whatever comes up that needs some support. Like the rest of the team, he's happy to step up. [5:57] Tom says that he never had a great talent for music. What he really liked was the community that a marching band or a choir brought to him as a kid in high school. He has found that this industry can give him a lot of the same community. [6:09] Community is why Tom wants to be a part of RIMS. It's why he stepped up to lead a RIMS chapter. It's why he appreciates his peers at Comcast. [6:23] Tom joined RIMS through meeting participation early in his career, in 2009 or 2010. Aramark supported his involvement in visiting and joining certain meetings. In 2017, he stepped up to be Treasurer of the Delaware Valley Chapter. He's been President for about three years. [6:46] Some staffing changes happened in the RIMS and the RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter in 2017 and 2018, opening up positions like Treasurer. Tom mentions former Treasurer Deborah Saunders and former RIMS President Robert Cartwright Jr., now a huge asset to the chapter. [7:53] Tom says he enjoys his work. He is one of six Directors and Senior Directors on the team, each reporting up to Sandy Aspinall. They each have their slice of the business. Tom gets to work on some really cool stuff. [8:03] Comcast deals with cable and internet delivery. Tom says there are some fun elements to it. They deal with theme parks and movie studios. They put solar panels on roofs. When Tom joined Comcast, he thought it was a boring cable company, but it is light-years more than that. [8:42] Tom and his peers sit at the corporate level at Comcast but have responsibilities across almost all Comcast subsidiaries, with a few exceptions that have their own approach to risk. They have no line authority over any of the subsidiaries. [8:58] Tom says everything we do is through demonstrating our value and persuading through convincing arguments. Risk Management doesn't say, "You have to do it this way." [9:14] They say, "You're not going to say Risk Management approved this, unless we work together and we provide you with the advice that we think will let you do your business in a way that protects the organization while letting you do the cool and inventive things that you do." [9:39] From day one, Tom's been involved in the review of insurance language in contracts. His team reviews 1,500 contracts in a year. They care about what they're doing, from the smallest contracts to the biggest engagements. They inform business leaders to make good choices. [10:21] For Tom, contracts are a framework through which he can look at the operations of the business. If contractors are going to enter customers' homes, they need commercial general liability to make any damages right. [10:38] Similarly, for people who handle customer data, design attractions in Comcast parks, or license intellectual property that Comcast distributes. In all of those situations, Comcast cares about how they engage. [11:07] Tom says the nature of the business to which they apply the risk framework has changed again and again. When Tom came on in 2012 as a contractor, Comcast was just starting to acquire NBCUniversal. [11:22] They went from an Internet Service Provider and a cable operator to a multimedia powerhouse with theme parks, movie studios, and TV production. That was a massive shift in how Comcast operates, and Risk Management had to learn to manage a new suite of risks. [11:42] That happened in a different way when Comcast bought and started operating Sky UK a few years ago. Every time Comcast introduces another element of business, Risk Management has to figure out how that fits into how they manage risk. [12:08] Peacock is a huge piece of the puzzle in terms of how Comcast is approaching its consumers and delivering content. [12:16] From a risk perspective, it mirrors what Comcast used to do from a linear distribution, but through very new channels and with less mature partners. Risk Management has to think about how the partners are capitalizing their exposures and how that cascades onto Comcast. [12:32] A Quick Break! RIMS is once again supporting the FERMA Global Risk Manager Survey 2026. [12:43] Now in its second consecutive global edition, the survey, led by FERMA, brings together insights from Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa, offering a truly international perspective on how the risk management profession is evolving. [12:58] Surveys are anonymous, and the final report is free. The deadline to participate is March 31st. A link is in this episode's show notes. [13:08] RISKWORLD 2026 will be held from May 3rd through the 6th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. RISKWORLD attracts more than 10,000 risk professionals from across the globe. It's time to Connect, Cultivate, and Collaborate with them. [13:25] Booth sales are open now. General registration and speaker registration are also open right now. Marketplace and hospitality badges are now available. Links are in this episode's show notes, and be sure to check out RIMS.org for more information. [13:43] The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held from October 4th through the 7th in Seattle, Washington. Registration is open, and you can also submit a session. Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com and the link in this episode's show notes for more information. [14:00] Let's Return to Our Interview with RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter President Tom Armstrong!  [14:23] A former colleague told Tom: You've got to be nosy to do this job! Commonly, someone will give you an answer that they think you want to hear when you start asking risk questions. [14:36] You have to ask at least five times. Why is it like this? How are you going to achieve that? How much is this really going to cost? Your vendor said that buying insurance is expensive, but can they define expensive? For all those questions, you can't just take an answer at face value. [14:55] There has to be a level of ethics and willingness to behave with integrity, as well as a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. [15:14] Tom says most of his regular partners understand the questions he's going to ask now. He doesn't have to ask why as often as he used to, because they've already done some of that work. [15:23] Tom says it helps to know your partners and the mindset they've brought to their conversations with their vendors. [15:34] Tom has one direct report, Juliana, who started two years ago to help him with some contract review work and let him focus on other things. Over the past four years, Tom has had four different interns. Two of them just won a CICA award. [16:34] To help build the future of the industry, Tom gives work to interns not as busy work, but work that can be put to a demonstrable use. [16:42] One intern helped move file storage from a network drive to a new SharePoint. Another helped finish a streamlined intranet page to deliver advice to internal colleagues. [16:59] All of that came with a reason to go and talk to every colleague and understand how their work fits into the risk management picture. Tom tries to find ways to make the intern's work meaningful. [17:19] The two interns posted about their CICA captive award. They have kept in touch with Tom and recently texted him for advice. Tom tries to build long-term relationships. [17:42] Tom says Comcast's Risk Management department has been fairly stable for the last few years. It would be great to have more hands on deck, but there is a budget, just like there is in every department in the organization. [18:15] Tom says in Orlando, they have Universal's Epic Universe, which opened in Spring 2025. They still have Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay theme parks. Tom says Epic Universe was such a cool project to work on. Tom started on it in late 2018. [18:35] Tom says they put the park together with their partners at Universal Creative. Tom's part was to insure it. [18:52] In 2020, as COVID started to become more noticeable, Tom was just about to bind coverage on the construction program for Epic Universe. It was a massive undertaking on 2,000 acres. There were 1,200 contractors with 7,000 people on site. [19:09] Just as Tom was about to hit Bind, COVID happened. They had to pause their whole marketing efforts and, about nine months later, re-market the entire program, deal with all of the changing supply chain issues that came along with COVID. [19:25] Comcast is very proud to have opened Universal's Epic Universe last year. It has been met with enthusiastic public reception. [19:36] Justin says that this episode was recorded on March 13th, six years to the day after a national emergency was declared for COVID-19. Tom was in Italy for his wedding on that day, and they had to cancel due to COVID and come home. They finished the wedding last year. [20:13] Justin says that for a risk manager, taking a theme park from conception to completion has to be a dream job. When people tell Tom insurance is boring, he asks them if they've ever received an email about the Ministry of Magic, or a giant theme park like Epic. [20:54] Last November, Sandy took the Global Risk Management Department to Orlando for an off-site all-hands meeting. They walked through the park and experienced some of the rides. It was nice to get back to the park without a hard hat after the construction site inspections. [21:30] Another Quick Break! The Spencer Educational Foundation's Risk Manager on Campus application period will open on April 1st, 2026, and it will close on June 30th. Grant awardees, colleges, and universities are typically notified in September. [21:55] The Course Development Grant application deadline for Interval Number 2 will be on June 15th, 2026. Award notifications will be sent out in late July. [22:10] General Grant applications will open on May 1st, 2026, and the application deadline is July 30th. Internship Grant applications open on August 15th and close on October 15th. [22:22] Links to each of these grants are in this episode's show notes. Visit SpencerEd.org for more information. [22:31] Let's Conclude Our Interview with RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter President Tom Armstrong. [22:53] The Delaware Valley Chapter is celebrating its 75th year. They were close to New York, so they were the second chapter to be established. Tom said they've had a series of amazing individuals in the chapter, including Robert Cartwright, Jr., who have made the chapter what it is. [23:26] Tom says the chapter has a rich pool of talent in the Philadelphia area. "Delaware Valley" refers to the river, not just the state of Delaware. It's the Greater Philadelphia Area. Ben Franklin founded the first insurance company in Philadelphia. The city has a long history of insurance. [23:46] There are many awesome companies headquartered in Philadelphia, including Comcast and Aramark. The great professionals in the area have enthusiasm and a willingness to step in. [24:06] Tom says the chapter has a hard-headed insistence on continuing to persist. Like in a lot of organizations, coming out of COVID, it has been harder to keep people showing up in person. They hold meetings on the first Tuesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. That can be a tough trek. [24:32] Some members drive two hours to attend the meeting. The chapter is looking at the results of recent member surveys and might be making some changes to improve attendance. The chapter has a great community, and they try to foster what's already there. [25:04] Tom says the chapter has a couple of popular social events. Golf is huge. A Phillies Outing is aimed toward both rising risk professionals and mature risk professionals. Last year, they showed up at Citizens Bank Park with 65. That kind of event helps engage members. [25:35] The chapter partners with local Universities. Chapter VP Rory Magargee partnered last year with St. Joseph's University and helped them win a Black & Gold Award through Gamma Iota Sigma for the Networking for Newbies event to help students interact with professionals. [26:05] Justin says that the rising risk professionals were in high school or middle school when COVID hit. Professionals have been tracking how that would play out later on in their careers and personal lives. Students had gotten used to a virtual setting and then had to transition back. [26:49] Tom says, based on a recent membership survey, the chapter is looking at changing the upcoming programming year, starting in September, to preserve what works in the current approach and enhance it to bring in some folks who might not attend in person at 8:00 a.m. [27:31] From May 3rd through 6th, RISKWORLD 2026 will be in Philadelphia. The Delaware Valley Chapter will focus on its membership to celebrate its 75th year. [28:00] On Friday, May 1st, chapter members, some RIMS leaders, and sponsors will gather at a reception at a venue soon to be announced. Tom extends his thanks to the sponsors who are making it possible. [28:20] The chapter is passionate about Philadelphia. Tom is looking forward to RISKWORLD 2026 and showing the industry the best that Philadelphia has to offer. [28:25] It's not just the chapter's 75th year; it's also the 76th year of RIMS. It's also 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. [28:43] To learn more about the RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter and apply for membership, visit DelawareValley.RIMS.org or find them on LinkedIn, or email any of the Board members. [28:53] Tom, it has been a pleasure to see you again and to get to know you through this episode. I look forward to seeing you at RISKWORLD 2026 from May 3rd through the 6th in Philadelphia. Congratulations again on your 75th! [29:11] Special thanks again to Tom Armstrong for joining us here on RIMScast. We wish him and all the members of the RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter, past and present, a Happy 75th Anniversary! [29:23] A link to the chapter's page is in this episode's show notes. We look forward to seeing many of those Delaware Valley Chapter members at RISKWORLD, which will be held from May 3rd through the 6th in Philadelphia. Visit RIMS.org/RISKWORLD to register. [29:41] Plug Time! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in the show notes. [30:09] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [30:28] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [30:45] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [31:01] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [31:16] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. Please remember to subscribe to RIMScast on your favorite podcasting app. You can email us at Content@RIMS.org. [31:28] Practice good risk management, stay safe, and thank you again for your continuous support!   Links: RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter RISKWORLD 2026 Registration — Open for exhibitors, members, and non-members! Reserve your booth at RISKWORLD 2026! 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Returning to the TechCentral Show is ICT regulatory expert Dominic Cull, founder of Ellipsis and regulatory advisor to the Internet Service Providers' Association. Cull recently attended communications minister Solly Malatsi's policy colloquium in Pretoria – the first under a non-ANC communications minister. Cull says there is a discernibly different tone from Malatsi compared to his predecessors: more openness, more willingness to engage stakeholders and a stronger focus on evidence-based policymaking. However, while the intent is encouraging, South Africa's ICT policy environment remains inconsistent, slow and fragmented. In the podcast, Cull discusses: • Malatsi's policy colloquium and what came out of it • The state of ICT policy and regulation in South Africa • The biggest policy bottlenecks holding back growth in the ICT sector • Why government doesn't fully grasp the economic impact of digital infrastructure • The latest on the next spectrum auction • The EU's decision to hand much of the 6GHz band to mobile operators – and why South Africa shouldn't blindly copy it • What's needed to fix the Rica legislation • Why Starlink isn't coming to South Africa anytime soon Cull also shares the top priority areas he'd focus on in 2026 if he was minister of communications. It's a great discussion – don't miss it! TechCentral

On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage live from the Broadband Community Summit in Houston, Texas.On this edition we sit down with two representatives from Cogent Communications. We discuss the evolution of data centers, talk about Cogent's work globally, and how it is the Internet Service Provider of Internet Service Providers.Recommended Link:Cogent website

This is the fourth episode of a new podcast series curated by TechCentral's editorial team and generated by artificial intelligence tools. It's an experiment that's in beta for now, but if it works well, we'll consider making it a regular feature by launching a season 1. In this episode, we highlight some of the biggest technology news stories from South Africa and the world over the last week, as covered by TechCentral. Note that even using the most accurate and reliable sources, AI can and will occasionally make mistakes. In this episode, we look at: • Takealot's talks about hiring thousands of retrenched Post Office employees to support its e-commerce expansion plans; • Why South Africans' use of cash is costing the economy billions of rand a year, according to the Reserve Bank; • City Power's plan to roll out electric vehicle charging stations in Johannesburg; • The Internet Service Providers' Association's view of communications minister Solly Malatsi's plan to introduce equity equivalence in licensing in the ICT sector; • Intel's pivot to the “14A” manufacturing technology and what it means in its fight with TSMC for foundry customers; • Bank Zero's sale to Lesaka Technologies; and • The mental health impact of AI chatbots. Again, this podcast is experimental. We welcome your feedback. Would you like this podcast to become a regular feature? Is there anything you'd like us to improve? Is it too short or too long? Drop us a line at nexus@techcentral.co.za. TechCentral

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In today's episode, we welcome Metin Taskin, Founder and CEO of Airties, back to the podcast to talk about how Internet Service Providers are rethinking the way they deliver and manage in-home Wi-Fi. Metin tells us that user experience is becoming the new battleground for customer loyalty, and we learn that standards like Wi-Fi EasyMesh are enabling more consistent service. We also talk about why technologies like Wi-Fi 7 and 5G FWA are pushing operators to invest in smarter, more adaptive networks, and Metin shares his insight about how ISPs are using automation, data, and new testing tools to stay ahead. Tune into this episode to learn more. For Wi-Fi AllianceFor Membership InfoGeneral Contact

 #HavanaSyndrome #TargetedIndividuals #MindControl #DirectedEnergyWeapons #Surveillance #Gangstalking #MKUltra #FrequencyAttacks #ConspiracyTheory #Whistleblower #DeepState #PsychotronicWeapons #NeuralManipulation #EMFWeapons #CovertOps #TruthSeekers #AlternativeMedia #ExposingTheAgenda #UFO #Podcast #TheTypicalSkepticPodcastI got to talk with Jesse Beltran of Cosmic Clarity Solutions on his research into Havana Syndrome and Targeted Individuals. New findings are that now they are finding that CIA and FBI agents are even being targeted and people are finding Radio Frequency or RF Active Implants inside them. Find out who he thinks is behind this and what is going on and how you can get scanned to see if your emitting a frequency to where you are targeted Jesse Beltran is a Certified Master Hypnotist with a diploma in hypnotherapy from the nationally accredited Hypnosis Motivational Institute in Tarzana, California. Before his career in hypnotherapy, he served as a Firefighter Paramedic and was instrumental in establishing the paramedic emergency transportation program for the Sacramento Fire Department. He also co-founded California's third-largest Internet Service Provider, focusing on proprietary programming and pioneering high-speed data transmission via microwave technology. As President of the International Center Against the Abuse of Covert Technologies, he advocated for community welfare and safety. Currently, Jesse leads Cosmic Clarity Connections LLC, an organization dedicated to bridging science, space, and spirituality through accessible seminars. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in stress reduction, phobia management, PTSD treatment, and performance enhancement. He is also writing a book titled "Beyond Influence," which explores the impact of suggestibility in a technocratic society and its effects on adults and children.Info@cosmicclaritysolutions.comSupport The typical skeptic podcast and channel with any tips or donations, thank you

Welcome to another episode of the Great Business Minds podcast, the definitive show for the business of digital infrastructure. GBM is brought to you by Preiskel & Co, a leading award-winning City of London law firm, internationally recognised for its expertise in the digital infrastructure industry and the telecoms and tech sector work more broadly. Wherever your legal or regulatory needs are (including outer space) Preiskel & Co LLP can support you, so do feel free to reach out to them at www.preiskel.com. Recorded live at The Tech Capital's APAC Finance Forum in Jakarta, Indonesia, this episode features the fireside chat with Otto Toto Sugiri, one of Asia's digital infrastructure masterminds of the 21st century.. Pak Toto is DCI's founder and CEO, he is responsible for the overall business and the main point of communication with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, customers and public. Educated in Germany, he is an accomplished IT veteran who began his career in a software company before founding Sigma in 1989. He also founded Indonesia's first Internet Service Provider, Indonet in 1994, and holds an advisory role for Bursa Efek Indonesia. Here at the GBM podcast, we hope you enjoy this episode and do leave us a review and share it with your contacts. We invite you back again for the next episode with another big name in the digital infrastructure space. If you want to get more from the definitive podcast for the business of digital infrastructure, make sure you subscribe to Great Business Minds. See you soon! /////////////////////// This episode features our commercial partner Preiskel & Co, a leading award-winning City of London law firm, internationally recognised for its expertise in the digital infrastructure industry as well as the telecoms and tech sector work more broadly. Visit www.preiskel.com for more information. /////////////////////// Get more from the GBM Podcast on: Official Website LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

As we shift into 2025, we're going to be diving deep into the world of AI and its impact on the Business Applications space. On today's episode, we'll be joined by Robbie Morrison, the visionary CEO of Velosio. Robbie is a renowned technology leader and expert system architect, celebrated for his innovative solutions that drive efficiency and growth. With a profound expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365, cloud technologies, and infrastructure, Robbie is adept at navigating complex business environments and addressing critical challenges. His strategic implementation of scalable solutions has consistently transformed business operations. Episode Topics: What are some of the common business challenges you see organizations trying to solve with Dynamics & AI?The end customer can be considered a major driving factor when it comes to organizations taking on a business transformation process. What are some of the ways you've seen adoption D365 impact the end customer experience, and how do you see AI tying into that impact?How can organizations ensure a smooth transition and adoption of D365 and its AI capabilities?How do you see the role of AI evolving in business operations over the next few years? Useful Resources: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementation and Support | Velosiohttps://www.velosio.com/go/tech-trends-executive-roundtable/ About our Guest: Robbie Morrison is a visionary technology leader and expert system architect known for developing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and growth. As CEO of Velosio, his deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365, cloud technologies, and infrastructure uniquely positions him to navigate complex business environments. Robbie excels at addressing critical challenges, particularly for mid-market companies, by implementing scalable solutions that transform business operations. Prior to leading Velosio, Robbie founded and steered multiple pioneering technology enterprises, including the inaugural Internet Service Provider in Northwest Georgia. His forward-thinking leadership and strategic foresight have consistently propelled transformative advancements and robust growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Elon Musk held his delayed Cybercab event while also showing off a new Robovan concept and Optimus humanoid robots. Investors, however, remain concerned that the event was more show than business. Also, Chinese hackers exploited backdoor access points to major Internet Service Providers in the US. And more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The internet changed the world forever, connecting us like never before, allowing unprecedented access to information and people worldwide.  For these reasons, it's been hijacked by criminals to infiltrate and commit heinous offences, leading to an explosion of organised crime. Dr. Dennis Desmond is a former FBI special agent and counterintelligence expert who's seen the darkest corners of the digital world. In this episode, he reveals how the sinister side of cryptocurrency and the dark web is creeping into the lives of ordinary civilians, and how one of the world's most downloaded phone apps is surveilling its users, putting them at risk of prosecution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 142 with Diseye Isoun who is a recognised authority in African broadband development, focusing on expanding internet access, connectivity, and stakeholder engagement across the continent. With extensive experience in the sector, he has a deep understanding of how broadband access drives technological innovation, economic development, education, and business growth.Diseye has been instrumental in shaping the digital landscape in Nigeria, playing a key role in the establishment of Galaxy Backbone, NITDA, and Nigcomsat—foundational entities within the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. He was responsible for drafting Galaxy Backbone's mandate, introducing satellite connectivity to the government, and leading the marketing efforts for NigComSat-1.Currently, through his company Content Oasis, Diseye focuses on extending connectivity solutions to underserved areas, bridging the digital divide and empowering communities. What We Discuss With DiseyeThe evolution of the broadband landscape in Africa over the past five years and the impact of major projects such as Google's Equiano.Strategies to bridge the broadband access gap between urban cities and rural areas.Actionable steps Africa can take to close the digital divide, particularly in rural and underserved communities.Government policies that can promote better broadband penetration in underserved areas.The role of local Internet Service Providers in bridging the digital divide.Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Investing in Our Own: Why Angel Investing Is the Key to Africans Funding Africa? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at Terser Adamu, and Twitter (X) @TerserAdamuConnect with Diseye on LinkedIn at Diseye Isoun, and Twitter (X) @diseyeDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Introducing Scholarship GPS, an innovative online course that provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to secure valuable scholarships. The course features concise video lessons designed to seamlessly fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Throughout the course, you'll acquire essential scholarship skills, including: - How to identify the best scholarships based on your student's profile - Tips and best practices for scholarship applications, essays, and projects - The importance of crafting your student's Personal Narrative, a key element in winning scholarships Additionally, you will have access to helpful tools such as: - A scholarship tracking tool preloaded with quick and easy no-essay scholarships for immediate application - A scholarship checklist template to ensure completion of applications - An activity log to track your student's volunteer experiences In addition to the valuable scholarship information, what sets Scholarship GPS apart is the inclusion of bonus lessons from trusted professionals, offering expert insights into college admissions, test preparation, and other crucial aspects of college readiness. By enrolling in this program, you will not only gain valuable information about scholarships but also receive a comprehensive overview of college preparation. Go to www.scholarshipgps.com/scholarship-gps to start your scholarship journey today! ------- Do you have a power of attorney for your college-aged student yet? Make sure you have the necessary documents that empower you to step in for your student in medical or financial emergencies with Mama Bear Legal Forms. Use my code ‘ScholarshipCoach' to get 20%-off their Young Adult Power of Attorney bundle, made specifically for college students. Click here to learn more. ------- Matthew Brooks has over 25 years of experience in the field of computer science. He began his career by working for a national Internet Service Provider for 10 years, where he held a variety of technical and leadership roles in support, network operations, and I.T. service management.. He then spent 7 years at Georgia State University, where in addition to managing I.T. systems, he facilitated and taught Java programming and computer forensics. He also lead software development teams for the Center for Health Information Technology. He has spent the past 5 years teaching computer science and robotics at the secondary school level. This includes coaching state champions in both middle school CyberPatriot and VEX Robotics competitions. In our conversation, Matthew and I discussed: Why AP Computer Science is important, even for non-computer majors Getting college credit for AP Computer Science How AP Computer Science can help with college admissions and scholarships How Matthew works with students to support them in preparing for the AP Computer Science test You can get in touch with Matthew at aspire2code.com ------- This week's featured scholarships: $60,000 Hagan Scholarship $2500 Community Service Scholarship $3000 “You Can't Label People, but You Can Label Products” Scholarship $3000 “Unboxing Your Life” Video Scholarship $1000 Cornwall Alliance Essay Contest Weekender: $2500 No Essay Scholarship

Critical Cyber Security Alerts: Major Vulnerabilities and Exploits Unveiled In today's episode of Cyber Security Today, host Jim Love discusses a series of alarming cyber security incidents. Topics include a sophisticated attack exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in a popular network management platform, critical patches from SonicWall and Google addressing severe vulnerabilities, and an update on the National Public Data hack revealing deeper security issues. Learn about the latest threats and essential security measures you need to take now. 00:00 Introduction and Headlines 00:22 Sophisticated Cyber Attack on ISPs 02:43 SonicWall Firewall Vulnerability 04:29 Google Chrome Zero-Day Exploit 06:23 National Public Data Breach Update 07:58 Conclusion and Additional Resources

Episode 346 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Scott Weller, CTO & Co-Founder at EnFi. The formula for a thriving tech ecosystem ideally looks something like this: * Entrepreneurial-minded person works for startups and learns a ton. Perhaps they even witness success at scale to an exit. * Said person takes lessons learned and builds their own company to an exit. * Said person then starts to mentor and invest back into the ecosystem to fund the next generation of companies. * Said person eventually finds an idea that they can't get out of their head and launches another company. This is the case for Scott, as he was involved in tech from an early age and connected with a talented group of entrepreneurs who were building the first generation of online gaming where he witnessed a couple of exits. He then co-founded and was the CTO of SessionM which led to a successful exit to Mastercard. He was angel investing and advising companies when he and another successful entrepreneur, Josh Summers, saw a problem which was a perfect opportunity to disrupt an industry using AI. Josh has the same startup founder pedigree as he was part of the WHERE team that was acquired by PayPal and then went on to found Clypd which was acquired by Xandr. The two have come together to build a company called EnFi which recently announced $7.5M in seed funding led by Unusual Ventures with participation from Boston Seed, Argon Ventures and Impellent Ventures. EnFi is accelerating complex credit analysis and risk monitoring with AI Assistants for bank and private lending origination, underwriting, and portfolio management teams. In this episode of our podcast, we cover: * A discussion about the AI landscape in the Boston tech scene. * Scott's background story and his early involvement with one of the very first Internet Service Providers called Intelecom Data Systems as a teenager. * Working at an early stage web gaming startup called Gamesville which was acquired by Lycos. * GameLogic and the early innovation of working with regulated games and the level of innovation in terms of patent creation which was acquired by Scientific Games. * Being early to market with an online video product for SMBs called SnapYap that he started with others. * The founding story of SessionM with Mark Hermann & Lars Albright and how the company evolved through the years, plus its acquisition by Mastercard and how things materialized post-acquisition. * SessionM's involvement in building the very successful mobile app for Starbucks and its bonus & loyalty campaigns. * The background story and all the details about EnFi and how they are disrupting the market. * Common startup mistakes that he sees entrepreneurs make over and over again. * And so much more.

Join us as Tom, Eyvonne, and Russ hang out for another roundtable. We start the show talking about Tom's plant (is it real or ... ??). What does copyright have to do with Internet Service Providers? Should the two topics be related at all? What can the IETF do about Internet centralization?

Opinion: Why small internet service providers don't want net neutrality. Donald Kimball of the Washington Policy Center believes closing the digital divide and providing more choice for consumers in the broadband space are laudable goals, and small to medium ISPs are essential in achieving them. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-why-small-internet-service-providers-dont-want-net-neutrality/ #Opinion #Columns #Commentary #DonaldKimball #WashingtonPolicyCenter #SmallInternetService #Consumers #Broadband #MediumInternetServiceProviders #InternetRegulations #FederalCommunicationsCommission #WashingtonState #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

210. Bel Air Internet | Terry Koosed is the Founder of Bel Air Internet, a Los Angeles based Internet Service Provider, and a leading authority on successful entrepreneurship. He has founded and successfully run seven companies in the high-tech industry during the past 40 years, sometimes concurrently, and is what some would call, a serial entrepreneur.   Listen to Part II, right now: How Exceptional Customer Service made Bel Air Internet a Leading Provider (A Continuation of EP 210).   *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Contact Info, Resources Mentioned, & the Fabulous 4 Questions on this episode visit our website: Terry Koosed. ***   If you have land in Arkansas, then check out: https://bubba-land.com/arkansas/  

Dr. Michael Waller: You've heard about weaponization of the FBI & CIA, now they're weaponizing the internet: FCC weaponization allows them to push Internet Service Providers to embrace ‘digital equity'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1304 - Full Version Release Date: February 24, 2024 Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Denny Haight, NZ8D, Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Mike LaFountain, KE2AWY, Eric Zitell, KD2RJX, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jessica Bowen, KC2VWX. Produced and edited by George Bowen, W2XBS. Approximate Running Time: 1:50:22 Trending headlines in this week's bulletin service: Podcast Download: https://bit.ly/TWIAR1304 Trending headlines in this week's bulletin service 1. AMSAT: SpaceX Delays Crew-8 Astronaut Launch to Make Way for Private Moon Mission 2. AMSAT: Upcoming Rideshare Launch to Include Amateur Payloads 3. AMSAT: Satellite Shorts From All Over 4. RAC: Potential for Canada to Ban SDR Devices 5. WIA: 100 New DAB+ Transmitters On The Air Across France 6. WIA: New Summits On The Air Group Is Growing For West Malaysian Hams 7. TECH: Anywhere There's A Camera, Now There Is A New Security Risk 8. ARRL: Line Up And Sign Up Club Activity To Generate Club Funds 9. ARRL: Amateur Radio Operators Needed For Help With Solar Eclipse Project 10. ARRL: Winter Season Section Manager Election Results 11. ARRL: Former Vice Director Of The ARRL Hudson Division, Bill Hudzik, W2UDT, Silent Key 12. ARRL: 105th Anniversary Of The American Legion To Be Celebrated With A Special Event Station 13. ARRL: World Amateur Radio Day Theme Is Chosen 14. Girl Scouts Contact The ISS / The ISS Digipeater Is Back On The Air 15. New Amateur Radio Regulations Are Now In Effect In The United Kingdom 16. FOLLOW UP: Lingering Questions Surround Missing Radio Tower 17. New Amateur Radio Regulations Now In Effect In Australia 18. VHF Repeater Abilities Tested During Indian DxPedition 19. Trained Skywarn Weather Spotters Needed For Upcoming Hurricane Season 20. ISS Crew 8 Astronauts Delayed By Launch Of Lunar Lander 21. Amateur Radio Software Award Honors The Innovative Spirit 22. Award Honors DX Century Club Elmers 23. Why Was The Eiffel Tower Kept? 24. SCI: Earth Has Received Power Beamed From A Satellite In Space For The First Time 25. ARRL: Senators Wicker & Blumenthal Introduce S.3690 To Eliminate Private Land Use Restrictions on AR 26. RAC: Barrie Crampton, VE3BSB, appointed to Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame 27. ARRL: Amateur Radio As An Educational Tool Represented To Policymakers In Washington DC 28. ARRL: Highlights From The 2024 Orlando HamCation 29. ARRL: Registration Deadline For The HamSCI Sixth Annual Workshop Is March 1st 30. ESA: European Space Agency Proposes New Ham Satellite Payload, Seeks Comments 31. ARRL: Amateur Antennas Would Be Protected Under Proposed New Law In South Carolina 32. Upcoming Conventions and Contest Announcement Plus these Special Features This Week: * Our technology reporter Leo Laporte, W6TWT will be here to talk about shared computing programs, and Internet Service Providers with data caps. * Working Amateur Radio Satellites with Bruce Paige, KK5DO - AMSAT Satellite News * Foundations of Amateur Radio with Onno Benschop VK6FLAB, will tell you how to write to your countries regulator about beacon and repeater licenses. * The DX Corner with Bill Salyers, AJ8B with news on DXpeditions, DX, upcoming contests and more. * Weekly Propagation Forecast from the ARRL * Bill Continelli, W2XOY - The History of Amateur Radio. This week, Bill takes us in The Wayback Machine to the mid and late 1940's to discuss what the post war amateur bands were like after the big frequency shuffle, and how amateurs learned about something called TVI, and a little invention called an amplifying crystal. ----- Website: https://www.twiar.net X: @twiar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari RSS News: https://twiar.net/?feed=rss2 Automated (Full): https://twiar.net/TWIARHAM.mp3 (Static file, updated weekly) Automated (1-hour): https://www.twiar.net/TWIAR1HR.mp3 (Static file, updated weekly) ----- Visit our website at www.twiar.net for program audio, and daily for the latest amateur radio and technology news. You can air This Week in Amateur Radio on your repeater! Built in identification breaks every 10 minutes or less. This Week in Amateur Radio is heard on the air on nets and repeaters as a bulletin service all across North America, and all around the world on amateur radio repeater systems, weekends on WA0RCR on 1860 (160 Meters), and more. This Week in Amateur Radio is portable too! The bulletin/news service is available and built for air on local repeaters (check with your local clubs to see if their repeater is carrying the news service) and can be downloaded for air as a weekly podcast to your digital device from just about everywhere. This Week in Amateur Radio is also carried on a number of LPFM stations, so check the low power FM stations in your area. You can also stream the program to your favorite digital device by visiting our web site www.twiar.net. Or, just ask Siri, Alexa, or your Google Nest to play This Week in Amateur Radio! 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In this episode of Unlicensed Podcast, we're gonna take a deeper dive into VoIP solutions from Atheral LLC. Our guests are Daniel White and Veronica Perrin, who will tell their story of growing their business, what struggles they face and what's their expectations about future and VoIP services.Atheral's white-label, client-centric VoIP platform is designed for Internet Service Providers. They aim to provide a world-class voice-switching platform with industry-leading support that decreases end-user churn while being geo-redundant, highly available, and scalable. Their platform is deployed by fixed wireless and FTTH ISPs, ranging from privately held to municipal and utility-owned providers.http://rfelements.com/https://atheral.com/

Today, we're excited to chat with Scott Belsky - author, entrepreneur, investor and Chief Strategy Officer at Adobe. Matt + Scott discuss the impact of AI on creative work, how Adobe is incorporating AI across their products, and what the future creative tools landscape might look like.This session was recorded live at a recent Data Driven NYC, our in-person, monthly event series. If you are ever in New York, you can find us on Eventbrite by searching for "FirstMark Capital". Events run monthly and are free and open to everyone. And as always, if you enjoy the MAD podcast, please subscribe and leave us a comment.Data Driven NYC YouTube ChannelFirstMark Capital Eventbritetwitter.com/scottbelskyImplications, by Scott Belskytwitter.com/mattturcklinktr.ee/mattturckShow Notes: [00:53] How Adobe uses AI to enhance user experience, streamline onboarding and automate tasks across their product suite;[01:30] How AI impacts Adobe's business, making creative processes accessible with features like the context bar in Photoshop;[02:13] Firefly's journey: internal decisions, training challenges, and a commitment to using licensed material for ethical AI;[03:58] Moral considerations in Firefly's development: the decision to use licensed material, commercial viability, and addressing user comparisons;[05:52] Adobe's homegrown approach to generative AI models: in-house development and partnerships for specific capabilities like LLM;[06:08] Adobe Sensei's 10-year evolution: developing AI technologies, the non-profit Content Authenticity Initiative, and content credentials establishing asset provenance;[09:17] Adobe's new AI advancements: Firefly Image Model 2, Generative Match, and the vector model for illustration;[11:16] Firefly Editor's revolutionary image editing: dynamically generating pixels, real-time object manipulation, and Adobe's commitment to pushing technological boundaries;[12:41] Rapid integration of AI features: Firefly models and playground, surfacing on a website for user testing, and collaboration within Adobe's design organization;[14:32] How Adobe's AI and data teams are structured and leveraging in-house development for competitive advantage;[15:47] Future of work and creativity: AI's impact on raising the bar for digital experiences, accelerating creative processes, and the evolving landscape of personalized social content;[19:11] Leveraging technology to reduce friction, streamline processes, and unlock creative flow;[20:09] Impact of AI on business models: questioning time-based pricing, anticipating a shift to value-based models, and reconsidering compensation for creative professionals;[21:10] Parallels with historical Internet Service Providers, the rapid evolution of ideas, and reflections on sustainable business models;[24:53] Scott's criteria for evaluating AI investments: valuing skeptical entrepreneurs, acknowledging temporary uniqueness, and emphasizing empathy with customers;[26:40] Navigating challenges in 2023: Tough decisions for entrepreneurs, evaluating conviction, and the importance of sticking together through the "messy middle”;

In this episode, join Dave and Jacquie as they sit down with Zach Koncir, Tech Lead at Riot Games, and Ashwin Raghuraman, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS supporting Riot Games. Dive into the dynamic world of Riot Games, the creative force behind iconic titles like League of Legends (LoL) and Valorant. Discover Riot's innovative approach to reshaping the gaming experience with Riot Direct. This initiative has revolutionized the way Riot collaborates with Internet Service Providers, moving from traditional 'hot-potato routing' to intelligent packet routing. This shift significantly reduces player ping times, a critical factor in competitive esports gaming. We also explore Riot Games' strategic move to the cloud, particularly their adoption of Kubernetes, which marks a transformative step in their game development process. This transition not only streamlines operations but also opens up new horizons for innovation and agility in game creation. In a groundbreaking move, Riot Games has introduced 'Voice Toxicity Tech' to foster healthier, more inclusive gaming communities. This episode delves into how this technology combats negative behavior, ensuring a respectful and enjoyable environment for all players. Join us as we discuss how Riot Games is leveraging cloud technology to redefine game development and create extraordinary player experiences today! Ashwin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwinraghuraman/ Zach on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zkoncir/ Jacquie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/devopsjacquie Jacquie on LilnkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelyne-grindrod/ Dave on Twitter: twitter.com/thedavedev Dave on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski Cloud and The Rise Of Esports | WIRED Brand Lab https://www.wired.com/video/watch/cloud-and-the-rise-of-esports Riot Games re:invent sessions (2021/2022) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Opqwna6gY&t=248s - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGK-ojM7ZMc&t=4s - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJIkTH3HMAk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L1K_moG-dY Riot Games Partnership Press release: - https://www.riotgames.com/en/news/improving-the-esports-experience-with-project-stryker-and-aws - https://venturebeat.com/games/riot-games-and-aws-are-teaming-up-to-deliver-fresh-esports-content/ Riot Direct - https://technology.riotgames.com/news/leveling-networking-multi-game-future#:~:text=Riot%20Direct%20is%20basically%20a,for%20critical%20game%2Drunning%20processes. Riot Games Tech Blog - https://technology.riotgames.com/ Project Stryker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YYEoatPKuc LoL Worlds 22 Opening Ceremony - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzRi2JyRlvw LoL Worlds 23 Opening Ceremony - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH8A79BrTEY AWS Riot Games Page: https://aws.amazon.com/sports/riot/ Riot Games – Valorant - https://playvalorant.com/en-us/ Riot Games – League of Legends - https://www.leagueoflegends.com/ Riot Games – League of Legends Wild Rift - https://wildrift.leagueoflegends.com/ Subscribe: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rQjgnBvuyr18K03tnEHBI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aws-developers-podcast/id1574162669 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065378 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/aws-developers-podcast/PC:1001065378 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/AWS-Developers-Podcast-p1461814/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f8bf7630-2521-4b40-be90-c46a9222c159/aws-developers-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjk5NDM2MzU0OS9zb3VuZHMucnNz RSS Feed: https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:994363549/sounds.rss

Today we sit down with Evan Swarztrauber to anlayze the resurrection of the Title re-classification of Internet Service Providers, otherwise known as net neutrality. While net neutrality is an important principle, when weaponized by the FCC and the federal government, it could have disastrous consequences for investment, free speech, and innovation across the board. Evan Swarztrauber is senior advisor at the Foundation for American Innovation and a former FCC policy analyst. Most importantly, he's the host of the Dynamist Podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/2Y0XBFBASZUuUN0z8hOl9n Evan's twitter: https://twitter.com/SayreEvan Website: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio ***PODCAST***  Podcast Index: https://bit.ly/3EJSIs3 Apple: http://apple.co/2G7avA8  Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3iXIKIS RSS: https://omny.fm/shows/consumerchoiceradio/playlists/podcast.rss Our podcast is now Podcasting 2.0 compliant! Listen to the show using a Bitcoin lightning wallet-enabled podcasting app (Podverse, Breeze, Fountain, etc.) to directly donate to the show using the Bitcoin lightning network (stream those sats!).  More information on that here: https://podcastindex.org/apps  Produced by the Consumer Choice Center. Support us: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 76 of Linux Out Loud, we catch up on recent experiences, including Wendy's switch to faster internet with Starlink and the OTA update on Matt's TCL 20 Pro 5G smartphone. We discuss Nate's transition to Wayland on openSUSE, using multiple microphones for better audio quality, and the benefits of multiple monitors. Lastly, we touch on browser profiles and invite listeners to share their thoughts. With Nate back, the friendly banter is too. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-76/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))

Intelligence researchers lament that X has become so rife with disinformation that there's no good way to use it while tracking tumultuous events like the war in Israel. The FCC is gearing up for a fight with US broadband companies. And did Disney unknowingly use an AI-generated stock image to promote Loki season 2? Plus more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast, Christopher speaks with Brent Christensen, President and CEO of the Minnesota Telecom Alliance (MTA). The MTA is a trade association that currently represents 41 holding company members operating over 70 companies across the state, including cooperatively-owned, family-owned, and publicly-traded Internet Service Providers. Most are rural broadband providers.Chris and Brent dive into a discussion about the Enhanced Alternative Connect America Model (Enhanced A-CAM), which is focused more on smaller providers than the Connect America Fund (CAF), and how so many smaller providers are surpassing the 25/3 Mbps speed requirement associated with that program by building fiber-to-the-home networks that will serve their subscribers long into the future. The two discuss the challenges and complications of the various federal broadband moneys coming into Minnesota, how they interact with one another, and how these collective funding opportunities might be efficiently leveraged to connect the most Minnesotans to high-quality broadband. ★ Support this podcast ★

Clasp your hands together and mumble intently your needs to a vacant space. That's called prayer. Does it work? What about when you read Hebrew from that little blue book in your shull? Did your prayers work then? Or how about when you wrapped that leather strap called Tefillin around your arm? Did Hashem hear you? The truth is, no one knows. Depending on who you talk to, they either swear by it and tell the tales of a mass revelation or the effort is sadly futile. What are we to think? Brad Weber, Founder and CEO of Avita Digital, is a proud student of Torah study and prayer. He is also a cancer survivor. His insights on his approach to prayer will leave you pleasantly surprised. Chaz Volk, host of Bad Jew, was equally surprised by Weber's answers on prayer, our connection to G-d, and how we personally grow from adding intention into our day-to-day. About Brad: Brad considers it a privilege to work with amazing companies and grow their online revenues and protect their reputation. A results-oriented, serial entrepreneur with multiple public and private exits, Brad loves tech, learning, teaching and using a hybrid marketing model to grow online businesses. Some of Brad's achievements in his three decades of digital marketing and management include pioneering comprehensive e-commerce solutions to early Internet businesses with Card.com. Card.com offered integrated affiliate tracking and robust chargeback risk mitigation and was quickly acquired. Brad later co-founded Interactive Telecom Network (ITN), establishing and maintaining rapid growth for one of the region's largest Internet Service Providers. As ITN's Chief Operating Officer, Brad led teams of 100+ in sales, online marketing, information systems, engineering, content management, e-commerce and customer service. This included spearheading the company's pioneering movement into organic SEO and cutting-edge PPC strategies.  ITN grew from a start-up to $45M in annual revenue in just a few short years and was sold to the publicly traded New Frontier Media.  Brad next co-founded BeNetSafe, a forward-thinking company that created and launched the first automated reputation management solution for diverse clients including individuals, companies and specialized government applications.  Brad remains grateful to support clients with expansive growth and exceeding profit goals. His mission in the creation of Avita Digital in 2003 continues to be the development of new strategies and better programs for companies that rely on digital marketing services to build better brands and ensure a good online reputation. While thinking up new digital innovations, Brad enjoys yoga, hiking, traveling and learning how to better serve Avita's clients. Connect with Brad Weber www.AvitaGroup.com Connect with Bad Jew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod TikTok @BadJewPod

PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1276 Release Date: August 12, 2023 Here is a summary of the news trending This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, Terry Saunders, N1KIN, Denny Haight, NZ8D, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Dave Wilson, WA2HOY, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, Bob Donlon, W3BOO, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jessica Bowen, KC2VWX. Produced and edited by George Bowen, W2XBS. Approximate Running Time: 2:10:51 Trending headlines in this week's bulletin service: Podcast Download: https://bit.ly/TWIAR1276 Trending headlines in this week's bulletin service 1. FCC: FCC Launches Technical Inquiry Into Using AI and Other Tools to Manage Spectrum 2. Would We Recognize Extraterrestrial Technology If We Saw It? 3. AMSAT: AMSAT At Huntsville Hamfest August 19-20, 2023 4. AMSAT: International Amateur Radio Union Coordinates Two Digipeating Satellites 5. AMSAT: SpaceX Launches Worlds Heaviest Communications Satellite 6. NASA: NASA Successfully Reestablishes Communications With Voyager 2 7. WIA: International Amateur Radio Union Region One Interference Report 8. NRAO First Wave Completed 20 Weeks of Amateur Radio Learning Program for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Learners 9. FCC: FCC Declines Request to Extend Comment Period on Shortwave Modernization Petition 10. NASA: NASA Will Fund 5 Science Experiments For Great North American Solar Eclipse 11. ARRL: ARRL Video Helps Members Navigate Digital Magazines 12. ARRL: Looking For A New Job? The FCC Is Recruiting Field Agents 13. ARRL: National Sunflower Day Is August 15, 2023, The ARRL Kansas Section Will Be Hosting A Sunflower Net 14. ARRL: The New England Amateur Radio Festival, NEAR-Fest, Will Be Held On October 13 - 14, 2023 15. ARRL: The 3rd Annual Masonic Lodges On The Air (MLotA) 16. Former Director Of Engineering For Hubbard Communications and Long Time Radio Engineer Ron Kazda SK 17. SpaceX Rocket Tears A Hole In The Ionosphere Again 18. New Jersey Club Revives The QRP Club 19. Hurricane Watch Net Is Seeking Bilingual Control Operators 20. RSGB Hosts Amateur Television Now On Permanent Display At Bletchley Park 21. The African Telecommunications Union And The IARU Expand Amateur Radio Use During Emergencies 22. Spain's PocketQube Satellite Experiences Satellite Issues 23. AMSAT: US Air Force Research Laboratory presents its annual Hack-A-Satellite Competition 24. NEWS: Forging Taiwan's civil defense with amateur radio 25. ARRL: Amateur Radio Operators have an opportunity to take part in a new HAARP experiment 26. ARRL: National Lighthouse Day 2023 and National Lighthouse/Lightship Weekend 27. Upcoming Conventions, HamFests and Contest Listing from the ARRL 28: ARRL: ARRL Latest Board Meeting Minutes and Annual Report have been published Plus these Special Features This Week: * Our technology reporter Leo Laporte, W6TWT will be here to talk about shared computing programs like SETI and Folding At Home, and he will look at why some Internet Service Providers utilize data caps * Working Amateur Radio Satellites with Bruce Paige, KK5DO - AMSAT Satellite News * Tower Climbing and Antenna Safety w/Greg Stoddard KF9MP, will discuss a few important climbing tips for beginner climbers. * Foundations of Amateur Radio with Onno Benschop VK6FLAB, will attempt to answer the question How Fast Is Morse? * The DX Corner with Bill Salyers, AJ8B with news on DXpeditions, DX, upcoming contests and more. * Weekly Propagation Forecast from the ARRL * Bill Continelli, W2XOY - The History of Amateur Radio. This week, Bill climbs aboard The Wayback Machine and takes us to the year 1912 to see what early amateur radio was like, and to witness the formation of The American Radio Relay League. * SPECIAL: The Rain Hamcast will present a special flashback, a talk entitled My Early Days as A Ham voiced by Dick Helton/W9CTY, for years a familiar voice on Chicago WBBM News Radio 78. This talk was delivered before the North Short Radio Club in Highland Park, Illinois. ----- Website: https://www.twiar.net X: @twiar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari RSS News: https://twiar.net/?feed=rss2 Automated: https://twiar.net/TWIARHAM.mp3 (Static file, changed weekly) ----- Visit our website at www.twiar.net for program audio, and daily for the latest amateur radio and technology news. Air This Week in Amateur Radio on your repeater! Built in identification breaks every 10 minutes or less. This Week in Amateur Radio is heard on the air on nets and repeaters as a bulletin service all across North America, and all around the world on amateur radio repeater systems, weekends on WA0RCR on 1860 (160 Meters), and more. This Week in Amateur Radio is portable too! The bulletin/news service is available and built for air on local repeaters (check with your local clubs to see if their repeater is carrying the news service) and can be downloaded for air as a weekly podcast to your digital device from just about everywhere. This Week in Amateur Radio is also carried on a number of LPFM stations, so check the low power FM stations in your area. You can also stream the program to your favorite digital device by visiting our web site www.twiar.net. Or, just ask Siri, Alexa, or your Google Nest to play This Week in Amateur Radio! This Week in Amateur Radio is produced by Community Video Associates in upstate New York, and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. If you would like to volunteer with us as a news anchor or special segment producer please get in touch with our Executive Producer, George, via email at w2xbs77@gmail.com. Also, please feel free to follow us by joining our popular group on Facebook, and follow our feed on Twitter! Thanks to FortifiedNet.net for the server space! Thanks to Archive.org for the audio space.

Noah Lieberman was excited by flight from his first experience flying on a DC3 around Mexico as an 8 year old. Affectionately known as the Gooney Bird, the DC3 has found a warm spot in a lot of our hearts. Noah was keen to become an aerospace engineer. He also wanted to learn how to fly. Shortly after beginning his pilot training as a teenager, he ran out of funds. He later went to university and continued his career in the tech industry, repairing hardware and later delved into software development. He cemented his belief in customer service while working in tech support, which was evident while running Coradine. If you have ever found the need to reach out to Coradine, you will understand what I'm talking about. With a young family, he needed to make a strategic decisions to chase his dream of working in aerospace. Moving across the country and a new adventure began working, building websites for an Internet Service Provider. After several frantic years in the burgeoning website industry, Noah decided to make a big decision to get back to his dream of flight.Noah continued his path to become a pilot. He was surprised by the amount of paperwork required to keep track of the flying details. Having been an Apple fan for several years, he decided to make his own database for his flying training. He was sure that other Mac users would be interested, so he posted it on a shareware service and quickly pilots from all over the world began adopting his “personal logbook”.Pilots began to ask for specifics to their own needs and different logbook requirements for Civil Aviation organisations all around the globe. The launched on day one of the Apple App Store, being one of two aviation apps. This coincided with AirVenture Oshkosh, with hundreds of pilots arriving at his small booth announcing the launch of LogTen, by Coradine.15 years and more than 150 000 customers later, LogTen has become the most successful logbook program for professional pilots.I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Send me a message with any questions or comments about Noah or the podcast.This episode is proudly brought to you by PilotInsure. Reach out to PilotInsure to keep your destination alternate intact. Get in touch:www.pilotinsure.co.za info@pilotinsure.co.zaGet in touch with Alex: alex@alexmacphail.co.zahttps://www.instagram.com/alexmacphail99/https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogulwww.alexmacphail.co.za#flyingmogul #highperformance #excellence 

Calvin is the Founder and CEO of Melon Mobile, South Africa's newest Mobile Network. While the service is recent on the scene, the team have been building the product for the past two years. Calvin has more than two decades experience combining entrepreneurship, internet service provider and providing efficient simple solutions to everyday life.Calvin was born into a family of farmers, originally resident in Zimbabwe. During his school years his family moved to South Africa and continued farming in the Northern Eastern corner of South Africa, near Louis Trichardt, also known as “Fightertown RSA”, as this is where the Fighter Squadrons of the South African Air Force are based.   He went straight into business consulting with Accenture, before a family need brought him back to the farming town of Louis Trichardt once more. When Calvin's father passed away, he was needed to help the family. It was during this period where Calvin put his entrepreneurial mind to the test, combining tech and farming. Calvin quickly made a name for himself solving farming problems with his simple tech solutions. The tech business pulled him back to Gauteng and his journey continued.Years down the line, Calvin was head hunted to set up a business unit with the mighty MTN brand. The “big yellow machine” as he affectionately refers to MTN, wanted Calvin to set up the home fibre and mobile data division, to run in parallel to their already dominant voice business. Calvin rallied his team and dubbed the new division “supersonic”, and boy did the success come quickly. Within 2 years, supersonic won best Internet Service Provider in South Africa 2019.Our journey crossed paths when he reached out to me to set up a remote call centre, during the crazy work-from-home and school-from-home era of 2020. Demand for internet rocketed and he needed to scale a team quickly. Digital Care was born to support supersonic with customer care.Please enjoy this conversation with Calvin Collett. Send me a message with any questions or comments about Calvin or the podcast.This episode is proudly brought to you by PilotInsure, straight and level insurance. PilotInsure brings trusted insurance solutions to both commercial and private pilots. This includes loss of licence, life cover, disability, investments, and key man insurance. Get in touch with PilotInsure today, to make sure you have your destination alternate intact.         info@pilotinsure.co.zawww.pilotinsure.co.za Get in touch with Alex: alex@alexmacphail.co.zahttps://www.instagram.com/alexmacphail99https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogulwww.alexmacphail.co.za

This week, Michael tells James and Chris the magnificent story of a special man who fused his love of rocking with his passion for drinking and driving. It's Vince Neil from Mötley Crüe. Enjoy!PLUS: another instalment of popular segment Weird, Way Cool… or Whatever?Evil Men cast member Michael Balazo is recording a live standup album at Toronto's Comedy Bar on Thursday, June 22 @ 9:30PM and Friday, June 23 @ 7:00PM. It'd be great to see you there. BUY TICKETS HERE.***SPONSORS:If you're looking for an easier way to take supplements, increase your energy and live your best life, Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/EVILMEN. Check it out.Protect your online privacy and stop Internet Service Providers from always looking over your shoulder and profiting off your data. Sign up for Private Internet Access, the world's most transparent VPN provider! To subscribe, head to PIAVPN.com/EvilMen and get an 82% discount! Seriously… 82%! That's just $2.03 a month, and you also get 4 extra months completely for free!***Support Evil Men on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE bonus episodes and special treats. Follow Evil Men on Twitter and Instagram. And rate and review us wherever possible!And keep track of past Evilometer scores at Evilpedia, created by listener Christian Miles.Brought to you By: The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast, Christopher tunes in from Broadband Communities in Houston for an interview with Mark Ouellette, CEO of Axiom Technologies. Axiom is an Internet Service Provider based in Machias, Maine, the county seat for the large, rural county of Washington along the state's eastern border. Christopher and Mark discuss Axiom's publicly-owned and accountable network model, and its work across 12 projects, of which the ISP is on its third build. They also discuss the entrepreneurial spirit and community-mindedness of Maine's small ISPs, which is apparent in Mark's ultimate mission: to give people a connection that allows them to create their own economy.    ★ Support this podcast ★

Juan Carlos Bosacoma is the President of CIO Landing, an IT-managed solutions company with offices in Northfield, Chicago, and Miami. Founded in 2002, CIO Landing (previously known as IT Consulting Associates) provides outsourced Chief Information Officer (CIO) and IT services to small and medium-sized businesses.  Born and raised in Bolivia, Juan Carlos was exposed to entrepreneurship at an early age and founded a company after receiving his MBA in finance and general management from the University of Chicago. He is the author of Sitting Duck: Why Your Business is a Cybercriminal's Ideal Target and a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Chicago chapter. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran interviews Juan Carlos Bosacoma, the President of CIO Landing, about the lessons learned in his entrepreneurial journey. They discuss the secrets to a successful partnership, how the 9/11 tragedy impacted Juan Carlos' business, and the benefits and challenges of having a diversified workforce.

This week, Briana Okyere is joined by Steve Hufford, Managing Director and COO at Raymond James Investment Banking. Briana and Steve talk about Steve's journey of becoming a COO, the importance of having mentors and the potential of AI replacing managerial roles. Briana and Steve discuss:- Steve's indirect path to becoming the COO.- One of the earliest Internet Service Providers, Earthlink.- How to make good decisions.- The importance of having patience and persistence as a young company.- What the role of a CEO signifies in this day and age.- How AI can be incorporated into managerial roles.This episode is brought to you by Tonkean. Tonkean is the operating system for business operations and is the enterprise standard for process orchestration. It provides businesses with the building blocks to orchestrate any process, with no code or change management required. Contact us at tonkean.com to learn how you can build complex business processes. Fast.#Operations #BusinessOperations

Join Drew & Mike as they discuss issues with USBC on everything, the adoption of solid state buttons on iPhone 15, & the future of Internet Service Providers taking over all our memberships!0:00 Timestamps0:19 Intro1:10 Negative USB-C stories???12:45 Ringer switch16:30 HomePod mini update18:31 Ringer switch continued27:00 Mike's Apple Music experience45:13 Paramount problems52:25 Apple TV+1:04:20 New Desk1:08:45 We're just going back to cable1:27:10 Starlink talk1:50:50 Final thoughtsDrew: https://twitter.com/TailosiveTechMike: https://twitter.com/GamerikeRandy: https://twitter.com/RandyVazquezPublished: 3-25-2023, Recorded: 3-23-2023© Tailosive Podcasts 2023 | All Rights Reserved

Kurt Scholle is an entrepreneur who understands what it is like to own your own business and to be responsible for the livelihoods of your employees. He measures business success only one way: profits. He founded Web Asylum in 1996 and has had equity interests in a couple of local Internet Service Providers that delivered high-speed Internet and reliable web hosting. Website success and social media are passions. Kurt speaks on developing successful website strategy, Internet Marketing and Social Media, including Twitter and Facebook workshops.

Bridge Internet Corporation is a rural internet service provider. They have recently partnered with Verizon to bring better service to their clients. Bridge Internet is a great opportunity for someone that wants to go into business ownership. In this podcast, we will discuss all the ins and outs of being a Bridge Internet franchisee! Visit Bridge Internet Corporation Website: https://corporate.bridgeinternet.com/ Tired of your job? Thinking of starting or buying a business? Take our Biz Quiz to filter through over 10,000 business opportunities today! https://www.vettedbiz.com/quiz-test/ Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ 00:00 Introduction 00:31 About Trip Camper & Bridge Internet Corporation 04:48 Bridge Internet's Financial Model 05:37 Q&A – What is the competitor like? 06:55 How Bridge Internet Corporation Model Works 09:44 Q&A – How do you not compete with the cell phone signal? 10:21 About Their Partnership with Verizon 11:57 Q&A – What is the cost of Bridge Internet? 15:31 Q&A – Do you work month to month? Or do clients have to sign up for a year? 19:43 About Being aBridge Internet Franchisee 24:48 Q&A – What are the total out-of-pocket expenses? 31:09 Q&A – Are there ways that franchisees can finance with an SBA or Equipment Loan? 33:17 Q&A – How long is the Bridge Internet equipment good for? 37:37 Q&A – Are there any other items you think are important for someone that might want to go into business ownership? 39:38 Conclusion #BridgeInternetCorporation #FranchiseFindings If you are looking for more information, you can connect with us through our networks: https://www.vettedbiz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/vettedbiz/ https://www.facebook.com/vettedbiz https://www.tiktok.com/@businessandfranchiseinus

On today's Heavy Networking podcast, Kevin Myers joins us for a whitebox conversation. Kevin helps Internet Service Providers build their networks, and has noticed increased adoption of whitebox switches. Why? Are the problems whitebox solves for these ISPs the same you might have at your company? Should you consider whitebox instead of Cisco, Juniper, or Arista? Maybe…and maybe not.

On today's Heavy Networking podcast, Kevin Myers joins us for a whitebox conversation. Kevin helps Internet Service Providers build their networks, and has noticed increased adoption of whitebox switches. Why? Are the problems whitebox solves for these ISPs the same you might have at your company? Should you consider whitebox instead of Cisco, Juniper, or Arista? Maybe…and maybe not. The post Heavy Networking 650: Whether And How To Adopt Whitebox Switches appeared first on Packet Pushers.

On today's Heavy Networking podcast, Kevin Myers joins us for a whitebox conversation. Kevin helps Internet Service Providers build their networks, and has noticed increased adoption of whitebox switches. Why? Are the problems whitebox solves for these ISPs the same you might have at your company? Should you consider whitebox instead of Cisco, Juniper, or Arista? Maybe…and maybe not.

On today's Heavy Networking podcast, Kevin Myers joins us for a whitebox conversation. Kevin helps Internet Service Providers build their networks, and has noticed increased adoption of whitebox switches. Why? Are the problems whitebox solves for these ISPs the same you might have at your company? Should you consider whitebox instead of Cisco, Juniper, or Arista? Maybe…and maybe not. The post Heavy Networking 650: Whether And How To Adopt Whitebox Switches appeared first on Packet Pushers.

On today's Heavy Networking podcast, Kevin Myers joins us for a whitebox conversation. Kevin helps Internet Service Providers build their networks, and has noticed increased adoption of whitebox switches. Why? Are the problems whitebox solves for these ISPs the same you might have at your company? Should you consider whitebox instead of Cisco, Juniper, or Arista? Maybe…and maybe not.

On today's Heavy Networking podcast, Kevin Myers joins us for a whitebox conversation. Kevin helps Internet Service Providers build their networks, and has noticed increased adoption of whitebox switches. Why? Are the problems whitebox solves for these ISPs the same you might have at your company? Should you consider whitebox instead of Cisco, Juniper, or Arista? Maybe…and maybe not. The post Heavy Networking 650: Whether And How To Adopt Whitebox Switches appeared first on Packet Pushers.

What is the ping tool, what is it used for, and where did it come from? We learn about the man who first created ping, why it's not an acronym for anything, and why gamers care about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we take a look at a new IPTV service called Vidgo and the five reasons why services like Vidgo are taking subscribers away from Cable and Satellite TV Services. Can they stem the flow? Perhaps but it's unlikely they will do what is needed. We also read your email and the news of the week. News:  Disney+ update adds Atmos Spatial Audio on Apple TV 4K, breaks Atmos on Android TV Nest cameras can now, at long last, livestream to Chromecast with Google TV TCL REPORTS 10.15M GLOBAL SMART TV SHIPMENTS OVER THE FIRST HALF OF 2022 LG debuts CineBeam projector lineup Other: NextGen TV: Auton, Anywave Launch Broadcast Internet Trial in Bend, Oregon | TV Tech Vidgo IPTV Service Stream with Vidgo for 110+ channels of LIVE sports, entertainment news, local, and so much more. Every Vidgo subscription gives you access to 14,000+ shows and movies, with 100+ hours of new content added daily. Timeless hits, blockbuster movies, classics, and new releases - all at your fingertips. Grab your popcorn and get comfy! More info… 5 Reasons The Cable and Satellite Services are losing Subscribers We have talked about Cable and Satellite systems dying a slow death for quite some time. This is a slow death that has been going on for almost ten years. Today we talk about what is causing it and how the cable companies can not only reverse it but thrive. The most obvious is that there are streaming alternatives that provide on demand entertainment. Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Apple as well as the networks provide streaming content. You no longer need a set top box provided by cable and satellite companies to watch anything that is being broadcast to the masses. Ironically you need high speed internet and for most of us that is being provided by cable companies. This is a missed opportunity for better bundles by cable providers. We are no longer willing to pay for a ton of channels that we don't watch. We joke about getting what we want (a la carte programming) is costing us more, which is true. However, for the same amount or slightly more money, we get an unproportionally large amount of programming. When we first opined that it would be great to just watch the channels we wanted and only pay for them, we had no idea what was coming in the way of content. There is just so much content out there that you have to subscribe to more services which ends up driving up the cost of your “TV”  plan. And it is good content!! No more summer doldrums as far as TV programming goes. If you have a limited budget you now allocate it to other services and not cable or satellite.  Companies like ESPN, Discovery, and HBO have made their content available directly to the consumer. No need for a cable or satellite service to get some of the best programming on TV. Cable and Satellite service costs have really risen to the point where the pain of separating is less than the pain of remaining on the service.  Back in the day if you wanted to watch something it had to be on TV. Now we watch on our phones, tablets and computers. It is so easy to take your content with you using streaming providers. Your entertainment is now portable both inside and outside the house. With IPTV every room in the house can easily be connected to your streamers. Gone are the days when adding a TV to a bedroom was an ordeal to string cable to it. Now if you have wifi you can add a TV. So what can be done to reverse this trend? In our opinion there is nothing that can be done. However, the cable providers can steer into the skid and go full IPTV. We looked into adding a cable TV and an Internet bundles and on paper it looked comparable so why not just go with getting both services in one place.  Well it's the fees and hidden costs that get you. We could not find a true IPTV service through Cox. Sure they had an option where you could watch your TV on different devices. But all their plans required a set top box that you have to rent. Plus the costs are only guaranteed for two years and require a two year commitment. And to top it off, there are a bunch of fees that just break the bank and make this an uncompetitive choice for almost everyone. For cable companies to survive, they have to stop being cable companies and embrace the fact that they are now primarily Internet Service Providers that can also offer IPTV at a lower cost that other IPTV services.   

Internet pioneer Will Pemble built and sold Web, one of the largest web hosts on earth. As a Top 100 Domain Name Millionaire and serial entrepreneur, Will has been building and growing businesses of all shapes and sizes for over 25 years. In addition to Web.com, Will built and sold a national technical training company, and one of the first Internet Service Providers in San Francisco. Through his executive and personal consulting and coaching, Will brings his passion for giving back to millions of people in person and online. Will's success extends well beyond the business world. Known worldwide as "CoasterDad," Will and his kids have built several backyard roller coasters which have been featured on Good Morning America, Discovery Channel, CBS News, NBC News, ABC News, and dozens of television shows worldwide. Will has been featured in hundreds of online media outlets, including AOL.com, Hackaday.com, Popular Science, Popular Mechanics, Make Magazine, Edutopia, to name a few.

The Russian government has banned Instagram. A COVID outbreak in China could create more supply chain woes down the line. And Google employees indicate their displeasure in an internal survey. Plus more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.