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Send us a textThe enterprise tech space is buzzing with momentum as AI-driven innovation, strategic acquisitions, and infrastructure investments redefine the competitive landscape. From Qbiq's $16M raise to automate architectural design to Vasco's funding to optimize startup revenue trajectories with AI, it's clear that intelligent automation is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. Meanwhile, power-hungry data centers brace for demand to double in the next five years, prompting infrastructure giants like Lenovo and IBM to expand their capabilities through high-stakes acquisitions. CDP consolidation gains pace with Rokt's mParticle deal, while ServiceNow and Vercel are sharpening their edge in AI and open source, respectively. Even the cloud world isn't sitting still, with Render securing $80M to simplify deployment. And amidst it all, industry drama unfolds as Salesforce's Marc Benioff openly critiques Microsoft Copilot, reminding us that even in AI, not all copilots fly smoothly.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro SommFor more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

It's time for episode 433 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Patrick Holland of CNET -- brought to you by Mint Mobile. This episode is packed with new phones. First, we share our impressions of the Realme P3 Ultra, Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, and Poco F7. Second, we discuss the Vivo X Fold5, Fairphone 6, and Unihertz Titan 2. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Samsung, Nothing, OnePlus, Honor, and Xiaomi.Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate / buy me a coffee (PayPal): https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Mint Mobile: https://mintmobile.com/mobiletech- Patrick Holland: https://www.threads.com/@directedbypatrick- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is July 9 in Brooklyn: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsungs-new-galaxy-foldables-will-be-announced-at-july-9-unpacked-event/- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is not selling well: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_s25_edge_is_not_selling_well_insiders_say-news-68346.php- Nothing Headphone (1) design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_headphones_1_leak_on_video-news-68369.php- Nothing Phone (3) specs leak: https://www.gsmarena.com/detailed_nothing_phone_3_specs_leak_big_upgrades_incoming-news-68354.php- Realme P3 Ultra: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_p3_p3_ultra_global_debut-news-68387.php- Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_lenovo_chromebook_plus_14_is_the_most_powerful_yet_is_the_first_with_dolby_atmos_audio-news-68376.php- OnePlus 15 might drop Hasselblad branding: https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-15-hasselblad-camera-leak-critical-mistake-3568004/- Honor Magic V5 is 8.8mm thin, coming July 2: https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_magic_v5_handson_photos_surface_along_with_key_specs-news-68364.php- Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 specs leak, coming June 26: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mix_flip_2_teasers_reveal_design_and_key_specs_-news-68371.php- Vivo X Fold5: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x_fold5_has_the_biggest_battery_6000mah_and_best_protection_ip69_of_any_foldable-news-68397.php- Poco F7: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_f7_is_official_sd_8s_gen_4_6500mah_battery_90w_charging-news-68377.php- Fairphone 6: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/want-a-more-sustainable-android-phone-the-modular-fairphone-6-could-be-the-answer/- Unihertz Titan 2: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_unihertz_titan_2_brings_back_the_qwerty_keyboard_pairs_it_with_a_square_45_display-news-68398.phpAffiliate Links (If you use these links to buy something, we might earn a commission)- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: https://amzn.to/43et2TD- Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro: https://amzn.to/4iN1BEL- OnePlus 13: https://amzn.to/3Fq1Fg6- Xiaomi 15: https://amzn.to/43L8K44

James is the director of Fraser Esports and global esports speaker and education consultant. Fraser Esports is the first company in the world to run the esports online BTEC, which he helped co-write , whilst his company also provides esports education and consultancy around the world. His mission is to provide esports education to traditional and home educated students, AP, SEND and mainstream students and create a global curriculum that introduces esports education and its benefits to everyone, including his latest collaboration with ASDAN. James has won multiple awards for his innovation and leadership in education, including the SFCA for the BTEC esports qualification, the Ed Tech Innovator Award and the NASEF Scholastic Fellow. He is also a global speaker, author, mentor, and ambassador for esports and education, collaborating with prestigious organisations such as Microsoft, Lenovo, ESG Gaming, Fnatic, NASEF, NES, Guild, Gameplan, and Yoyotech. James's mission is support places of education with understanding the benefits of esports and education and to link students with the best esports work-experience opportunities through Fraser Esports. James is also the education director for Community Care Gaming, helping to support people over the age of 50, combat social isolation and slow down the onset of dementia through gaming and VR projects. James has been working in esports education for many years and mainstream education for over 23 years at mid to senior level. His other roles have seen him as a National Trainer for Pearson, the co-creator of the first-ever BTEC in esports, BDM and QM Samurai founder at Queen Mary's College, Basingstoke.

Some performances fade. Others stay with you for decades.Buena Vista Social Club is one of them. It isn't just a musical—it's a masterclass in resonance, memory, and experience.In this episode, we're pulling B2B marketing lessons from that spirit of storytelling with the help of Dan Lowden, Chief Marketing Officer at Blackbird.AI.Together, we explore why content should come first, how honesty builds brand resilience, and what it takes to create live experiences your audience will talk about for years.About our guest, Dan LowdenDan is the CMO at Blackbird.AI and leads the company's strategic marketing efforts, including demand generation and brand leadership. He has over 20 years of strategic experience at the executive level. He has served as CMO at cybersecurity firm HUMAN Security (acquired by Goldman Sachs), named one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023. Lowden also served as the CMO at Digital Shadows (acquired by Reliaquest) and, before that, CMO at Invincea (acquired by Sophos) and VP of Marketing at vArmour (acquired by Night Dragon). He has held marketing leadership positions at Wayport (acquired by AT&T), IBM ThinkPad (acquired by Lenovo), NEC Technologies, and Sharp Electronics. Lowden holds an MBA in International Business from Rutgers Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Science from Rider University.What B2B Companies Can Learn From Buena Vista Social Club:Content is the foundation—not an afterthought. Even in cybersecurity, content is king. Dan says, “My first hire was a content person. You can have the best ABM strategy or tools, but if you don't have really valuable content, you're not going to get anywhere.” His advice? Lead with education, not asks. Thoughtful reports, relevant use cases, and engaging narratives will earn your audience's attention—and their trust.Honesty builds brand resilience. When it comes to trust, marketing can't cut corners. Especially in high-stakes industries like cybersecurity. Dan says, “There's been a lot of overstatement of things by marketers and salespeople. That's when marketing takes a ding.” Instead, he urges CMOs to stay grounded: deliver real value, communicate with clarity, and show your audience you're in it for the long haul.Live experiences create a lasting impact. If you want your brand to be unforgettable, you need to create moments that move people. “People still come up to us today and say that band and that experience 10-plus years ago—they remember. There's not been anything like that,” Dan says, reflecting on a live concert his team produced. Whether it's a concert, a rooftop dinner, or a one-of-a-kind conference, remarkable experiences turn into word-of-mouth—and brand love that lingers.Quotes*“To me, in marketing—B2B or B2C—it's about creating a relationship, trust, even friendship, a community with your audience.”*"If you treat your customers well, if you serve them well, if you're honest with them… then you have a chance of being very successful as a company.”*“Music is really, really important, really powerful… as a marketer, especially in cybersecurity where there's 5,000 cybersecurity companies, you have to do something different. You have to stand out.”Time Stamps[00:55] Meet Dan Lowden, CMO at Blackbird.AI[03:42] The Magic of Live Theater[06:21] The Role of a CMO in Cybersecurity[10:23] Understanding Narrative Attacks[14:29] The Evolution of Narrative Intelligence[22:36] The Story Behind Buena Vista Social Club[28:31] The Power of Live Music in Marketing[30:33] Creating Remarkable Experiences[39:21] The Importance of Content in Marketing[45:05] Final Thoughts and TakeawaysLinksConnect with Dan on LinkedInLearn more about Blackbird.AIAbout Remarkable!Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Head of Production). Remarkable was produced this week by Jess Avellino, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is “Solomon” by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise.

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/522 http://relay.fm/material/522 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Spotting wildfires from space and helping uncover the secrets behind that AlphaGenome. That's how Google would like to help. Spotting wildfires from space and helping uncover the secrets behind that AlphaGenome. That's how Google would like to help. clean 3506 Spotting wildfires from space and helping uncover the secrets behind that AlphaGenome. That's how Google would like to help. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Google Wants to Get Better at Spotting Wildfires From Space Google Earth celebrates its 20th anniversary with historical street view and new AI insights Google Earth turns 20 AlphaGenome: AI for better understanding the genome Google Cloud donates A2A AI protocol to the Linux Foundation Google unveils new Gemini AI features, like select to search, for Chromebook Plus laptops like Lenovo's new $649+ 14" flagship with a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Google reduces its Google TV and Android TV budget by 10% and cuts Android TV and Google TV's ~300 employees by up to 25%, as it focuses on YouTube Supp

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/522 http://relay.fm/material/522 Where Is the Love? 522 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion Spotting wildfires from space and helping uncover the secrets behind that AlphaGenome. That's how Google would like to help. Spotting wildfires from space and helping uncover the secrets behind that AlphaGenome. That's how Google would like to help. clean 3506 Spotting wildfires from space and helping uncover the secrets behind that AlphaGenome. That's how Google would like to help. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Google Wants to Get Better at Spotting Wildfires From Space Google Earth celebrates its 20th anniversary with historical street view and new AI insights Google Earth turns 20 AlphaGenome: AI for better understanding the genome Google Cloud donates A2A AI protocol to the Linux Foundation Google unveils new Gemini AI features, like select to search, for Chromebook Plus laptops like Lenovo's new $649+ 14" flagship with a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Google reduces its Google TV and Android TV budget by 10% and cuts Android TV and Google TV's ~300 employees by up to 25%, as it focuses on YouTube Support Mater

As notícias de hoje incluem que um dos maiores vazamentos da história pode ter exposto bilhões de senhas do Google, Apple, Meta e até Telegram com o Brasil entre os países mais atingidos, o novo sistema do Pix que promete facilitar devoluções, a explosão da Starship da SpaceX, o foguete reutilizável da Honda, os óculos inteligentes da Meta com Oakley e Prada e a IA Veo 3 chegando ao YouTube Shorts.

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El nuevo Chromebook Plus 14 de Lenovo usa IA para organizar, crear y funcionar sin conexión. ¿Adiós a Windows?  Por Félix Riaño @LocutorCo  El nuevo Chromebook Plus 14 de Lenovo marca un paso importante en la evolución de los portátiles con inteligencia artificial integrada. Google le ha apostado a potenciar ChromeOS con Gemini, funciones avanzadas como agrupación automática de pestañas, edición de imágenes local y una autonomía de hasta 17 horas. A esto se suma Android 16, que llega con ventanas redimensionables y compatibilidad con pantallas externas, trayendo de regreso el debate: ¿estamos a punto de ver el nacimiento de Android para escritorio? La jugada de Google con estos dos frentes podría cambiar la forma en que usamos nuestros dispositivos para trabajar, estudiar y crear.  Google parece estar duplicando esfuerzos en dos frentes parecidos  El 23 de junio de 2025, Google y Lenovo anunciaron el lanzamiento del Chromebook Plus 14, el primer portátil con ChromeOS equipado con el nuevo procesador MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 y capacidades de inteligencia artificial local. Este modelo marca un antes y un después para los Chromebooks, integrando funciones de edición de imágenes directamente en la app de galería y herramientas como agrupación inteligente de pestañas y documentos. Estas mejoras no dependen de conexión a internet, gracias a la NPU (unidad de procesamiento neuronal) capaz de ejecutar hasta 50 billones de operaciones por segundo. Además, el dispositivo ofrece una pantalla OLED de 14 pulgadas, 400 nits de brillo, altavoces con Dolby Atmos, hasta 16 GB de RAM y compatibilidad con dos pantallas externas 4K. Todo esto en un cuerpo delgado de apenas 1,17 kilogramos. Es el Chromebook más potente hasta ahora y viene con un año gratuito de Google AI Pro, lo que incluye herramientas como Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flow y Veo 3 Fast.  Pero mientras ChromeOS gana nuevas funciones, Google también ha estado construyendo una alternativa: Android 16 con capacidades de escritorio. Este nuevo enfoque incluye ventanas redimensionables, modo multiventana y la posibilidad de conectar pantallas externas para usar un teléfono o tablet como si fuera un computador completo. Con eso, Android empieza a parecerse a un sistema operativo de escritorio. De hecho, durante el evento I/O 2025, Google mostró cómo Android 16 puede usar una pantalla externa para transformar un dispositivo móvil en una herramienta de productividad con múltiples ventanas abiertas. ¿Estamos ante una estrategia de transición? Algunos analistas creen que Google está preparando a Android para reemplazar en el futuro a ChromeOS en ciertos segmentos del mercado. Al mismo tiempo, ChromeOS sigue presente en educación, empresas y dispositivos como este nuevo Chromebook de Lenovo. ¿Es sostenible mantener dos sistemas de escritorio? ¿O veremos una fusión completa más adelante?  Por ahora, parece que Google va a seguir desarrollando ambas plataformas en paralelo. Android 16 se enfoca más en la experiencia multitarea en tablets y teléfonos, mientras que ChromeOS mantiene su fortaleza en el mundo académico y profesional. Pero la diferencia se está acortando. El Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 ofrece funciones que antes solo veíamos en Android: búsquedas visuales con Lens, transcripción de texto desde imágenes y hasta generación de imágenes con inteligencia artificial. Todo esto lo hace sin enviar datos a la nube, lo que garantiza privacidad y velocidad. Además, los dispositivos Chromebook Plus nuevos incluyen un año de Google AI Pro y Gemini instalado desde el primer día. Mientras tanto, Android 16 se prepara para llevar la experiencia de escritorio a más dispositivos móviles, con un enfoque que recuerda a Samsung DeX. ¿La diferencia? Ahora todo estará potenciado por inteligencia artificial y Gemini. En el futuro, podríamos tener Chromebooks convertibles en tablets o tablets que se comportan como Chromebooks. Sea como sea, Google quiere que el usuario final tenga una experiencia fluida, inteligente y conectada.  El Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 no solo destaca por su potencia técnica. Es un equipo pensado para personas que necesitan productividad real en movilidad. Con hasta 17 horas de batería y conectividad Wi-Fi 7, es ideal para quienes trabajan desde cualquier lugar. Además, su pantalla OLED con gama de color 100% DCI-P3 es perfecta para creadores visuales. Lenovo también incluyó una cámara de 5 megapíxeles con obturador físico para privacidad, teclado retroiluminado y chasis de aluminio. Es un dispositivo silencioso, sin ventilador, y con opciones de almacenamiento hasta 256 GB UFS. A nivel empresarial, puede incluir Chrome Enterprise Upgrade para gestión remota en empresas. En educación, los colegios pueden optar por Chrome Education Upgrade para controlar y personalizar el entorno digital de cada estudiante. En resumen, este Chromebook Plus 14 es el modelo más ambicioso hasta ahora. Y la competencia de Google con Windows y macOS ya no será solo en el navegador. Ahora se está dando en el terreno de la inteligencia artificial y los escritorios híbridos.  El Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 representa un gran paso hacia un futuro de computación híbrida e inteligente. Google está unificando su ecosistema entre Android y ChromeOS con Gemini al frente. Si te interesa el futuro de los escritorios con IA, sigue este podcast en Spotify y cuéntame qué opinas sobre esta convergencia de plataformas:

In this powerhouse episode of The Voice of Retail, I sit down with Sharon Gai, an international keynote speaker, AI expert, former Alibaba executive, and recent keynote speaker on the stage at the Retail Council of Canada's STORE2025, for an illuminating conversation on the future of retail in the age of artificial intelligence. Joining from São Paulo, Sharon offers a global lens on how retailers must rethink customer engagement, merchandising, and data infrastructure to remain competitive. We begin by tracing Sharon's fascinating origin story—from her Canadian roots in Vancouver and her education at McGill to an unexpected recruitment by Alibaba. She takes us behind the curtain of Chinese tech culture, describing a world of intense work ethics, hyper-growth, and an ecosystem where AI doesn't just support retail—it drives it. Sharon explains how AI has evolved beyond personalization into what she calls "agentic AI"—systems that not only predict behaviour but act on a shopper's behalf. She warns that retailers who don't maintain pristine product data and detailed PDPs (Product Detail Pages) risk being invisible in LLM-powered answer engines like ChatGPT or Claude. We delve into the differences between Chinese and Western retail, highlighting trends such as the viral "blind box" concept and video commerce that thrive in digital-first cultures. Sharon also shares her learnings from a cross-cultural brand project with Huggies, emphasizing the power of creativity, unpredictability, and localized storytelling.The episode also features insight into a recent Retail Council of Canada panel Sharon led, with Canadian Tire's chatbot innovation and Showcase's trend-driven merchandising model serving as prime examples of AI-enabled transformation at home.Sharon leaves listeners with practical advice: embrace AI not just for customer-facing features but also as a powerful internal tool for cost-cutting and productivity. And beware of the trap of sameness—when everyone is using AI to write duplicate emails and social posts, true differentiation comes from creativity and strategic insight.Whether you're a retail exec, digital strategist, or tech-curious brand builder, this episode delivers a rich, global perspective on what's next for commerce—and what it takes to stay ahead.https://youtu.be/0zdLv0mz29YSharon Gai helps organizations do more with less using AI. In her tenure at Alibaba, she advised brands and heads of state in crafting their digital strategy with programmatic marketing and AI. She has worked with TEDx, Singularity University, UBS, Deloitte, Walmart, LVMH, Nestle, Coca Cola, Lenovo, and many others. She is in the AAE list of Top Keynote Speakers in 2023. She has appeared on Bloomberg, Reuters, ABC, CBC, CCTV, TechCrunch, Retail Asia, Wired, and The Next Web. She is the author of the book, Ecommerce Reimagined. Sharon has an Honors Bachelor's degree in International Development from McGill and a Masters in Information Management from Columbia University. When she is not speaking, she is jamming on electric keyboards with her band, writing jokes for her stand up comedy set or sharing tips on how to get ahead in AI at sharongai.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharongaiInstagram: https://instagram.com/sharong.ai   Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

As notícias de hoje incluem que um dos maiores vazamentos da história pode ter exposto bilhões de senhas do Google, Apple, Meta e até Telegram com o Brasil entre os países mais atingidos, o novo sistema do Pix que promete facilitar devoluções, a explosão da Starship da SpaceX, o foguete reutilizável da Honda, os óculos inteligentes da Meta com Oakley e Prada e a IA Veo 3 chegando ao YouTube Shorts.

TikTok ajoute la création de vidéos par l’IA à ses outils publicitaires. Qu’est-ce qui peut mal aller? De son côté, WhatsApp s’ouvre un peu plus à la publicité ciblée. Lenovo est un partenaire mondial de la F1 et a démontré ses exploits technologiques au Grand Prix de Montréal. Testés BeeStation Plus: un nuage maison de 8 téraoctets Roku Streaming Stick Plus: la télé connectée à très bas prix Promo PlanetHoster: La souveraineté de vos données vous inquiète? La solution Code promo : PHA-UTDT The World N0C - Hébergement mutualisé - https://bit.ly/phutdtm HybridCloud N0C - Hébergement dédié - https://bit.ly/phutdt Aussi: Les OnePlus Buds 4 s’en viennent Nvidia va animer la prochaine Xbox Des lunettes AR signée Oakley et Meta Du NFC de plus longue distance Union entre Barbie et ChatGPT Une Tasse de Tech chez Insertech. Si vous voulez nous écrire à ce sujet, c’est par ici: https://www.985fm.ca/animateurs/alain-mckenna https://www.985fm.ca/animateurs/pascal-forget Et plus !Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

Dr. Cynthia West is the Director of the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, and Clinical Associate Professor at Chapman University. After spending 30 years as a sales and marketing leader for tech startups, she returns to her roots in academia. As Director, in just one year, Dr. West has re-invigorated the Center by raising over $2.2 million dollars in external funding, launched 8 new programs for entrepreneurs, and secured a grant that opens the Center doors to any community entrepreneur. For these and other accomplishments, she won Mentor of the Year 2024 from Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB) and Partner of the Year 2024 from the Brea Chamber of Commerce. During her tech startup years, Dr. West had two successful startup exits. TestDrive, a try before you buy software platform, was sold to R.R. Donnelley & Sons in just 14 months. She and her co-founders took Audio Highway, an audio on demand platform and MP3 player, public in just 3 years. She helped Project Insight, an Irvine-based project management solution, convert from a professional services company to a SaaS software company with recurring revenue. She led a turnaround team at PROS, an AI revenue management solution, to close the company's biggest deal in its 30-year history, with Lenovo. Then, in the middle of the pandemic, as VP of Global Sales, she led the team that closed Fresco's biggest customer in its 12-year history, completely via remote. When she was 12 years old she sold 200 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, so that should have been her clue that she was destined for sales! Dr. West is the author of Techno-Human Mesh: The Growing Power of Information Technologies, in 2001. This book predicted the social and political challenges in the tech industry 25 years ago. Cynthia is a citizen of the world, having lived in Spain and France, and speaks Spanish and French conversationally. She has a partner and two children. She is a foodie and enjoys cycling and swimming to work it off! -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Some of the biggest product breakthroughs didn't come from startups — they came from intrapreneurs. In this episode, we speak with Scott Jones, a career intrapreneur who has launched new lines of business at Lenovo, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Realeyes, a computer vision AI company serving some of the world's most influential platforms. Scott shares a detailed, experience-backed look at what it takes to make innovation work inside companies that weren't built for speed. He breaks down the mindset, team dynamics, and cultural rituals that allow new bets to thrive — and provides practical guidance for founders, executives, and investors looking to bring this approach into their own organizations. Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Inside the episode... How Scott went from analyst and musician to AI product leader A modern definition of intrapreneurship — and why it matters now Key personality traits and behavioral markers of strong intrapreneurs Why ambiguity is a feature, not a bug, in high-growth environments How leaders can foster a culture of experimentation (rituals, roles, and goals) Strategies for validating new product ideas quickly and credibly How to communicate innovation progress to stakeholders with different styles Realeyes' identity verification tech and the future of online trust How personal trauma and spiritual practices influence Scott's leadership approach Mentioned in this episode Realeyes - Where Scott works as VP, Product Pranayama (breathwork practices) -  Intro guide from the Art of Living Foundation: Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner - Official site with book info and resources: Linchpin by Seth Godin - Publisher page for the book: SHINE by EOS - Book info (note: EOS books are often sold through their coaching platform): Paramahamsa Yogananda - His foundational book Autobiography of a Yogi on the Self-Realization Fellowship site: Scott's linkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjeezey Scott's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottjeezey/ Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts — including video episodes on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5-star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow.  

Send us a textIn an increasingly dynamic marketplace, the role of customer loyalty has evolved far beyond transactional relationships. Today's leading brands understand that loyalty must be earned through authentic engagement, reciprocal value and experiences that resonate on both functional and emotional levels. Lenovo, a global technology powerhouse, exemplifies this philosophy with its customer-centric initiatives, including the award-winning Evolve Small program and the My Lenovo Rewards platform. In a recent conversation with Loyalty360, Jamie Linville, Digital and Brand Senior Manager at Lenovo, shared insights into how the company approaches loyalty, the evolution of its programs and the balance between technology and humanity in customer engagement. 

Aardbeien inparkeren Jan Terlouw. Toen Nynke haar aantekeningen teruglas, wist ze ook niet meer precies wat ze ermee bedoelde. Ze zit op Ameland om een nieuwe theatershow te maken, op een tuinstoel achter een paar dozijn opgestapelde kratten Schultenbrau en een loslopende lama. Toch behandelen we een serieuze kwestie, want een lieve luisteraar vroeg ons om tips bij een scheiding en hoe je dat zo goed mogelijk voor je kinderen organiseert. Hanneke heeft een iets speelsere vraag: zou je liever met Adriaan van Dis of Bradley Cooper op een onbewoond eiland zitten? Anne deelt de modetips voor deze zomer (en die van 2005) en Alex wordt af en toe horensdol van de mediakeuzes van zijn kinderen. Vetoën jullie wel eens programma's thuis? Groeten! Alex, Anne, Hanneke en de Greta uit Goënga Sponsor: Lenovo Wil jij je kinderen ook laten genieten van een Lenovo tablet dan heb je geluk! Luisteraars van deze show krijgen tot 31 juli 10% korting op alle tablets met de code IEMAND10. Bestel ze via www.lenovo.com/iemand Sponsor: Little Cigogne Bestel nu jouw Little Cigogne kledingbox via www.littlecigogne.com/nl. Met de code IKKEN10 of IKKENIEMANDDIE krijgen luisteraars van de podcast €10 korting bij een minimale besteding van €60. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Neste Diocast vamos conversar sobre como o mercado de consoles portáteis está vivendo um momento de ebulição, e o lançamento do **Lenovo Legion Go S** é um marco inegável nessa trajetória. Este dispositivo, que agora está oficialmente disponível, faz história ao ser o primeiro equipamento de parceiros a vir pré-instalado com o SteamOS da Valve.E com isso, abre as portas para uma enxurrada de especulações e possibilidades sobre futuros consoles embarcados com o SteamOS.Por muito tempo, o cenário dos consoles portáteis parecia confinado a um nicho de entusiastas. No entanto, o sucesso do SteamDeck da Valve reacendeu o interesse do público em geral por esse formato de jogatina, provando que há um vasto mercado sedento por experiências de alta qualidade.A decisão da Valve de permitir que parceiros como a Lenovo ofereçam hardware com o SteamOS levanta uma questão intrigante: seria essa uma estratégia para manter o mercado aquecido e satisfeito enquanto a empresa desenvolve e aprimora um potencial Steam Deck 2? Ter mais opções oficiais de hardware pode, de fato, beneficiar os consumidores, oferecendo maior variedade e concorrência, o que geralmente se traduz em inovações e preços mais competitivos.Com o crescente entusiasmo em torno do SteamOS, muitos se perguntam quais sistemas operacionais baseados em Linux são as melhores opções para quem busca um equilíbrio entre produtividade e jogos. Enquanto o SteamOS é otimizado para a experiência gamer, outras distribuições Linux podem oferecer um ambiente mais flexível para tarefas do dia a dia, sem abrir mão da capacidade de rodar uma variada biblioteca de jogos.E por falar em novidades que pegaram o mercado de surpresa, não podemos deixar de mencionar o ROG Xbox Ally X. Fruto de uma parceria entre a ASUS e a Microsoft, que rapidamente virou assunto principal em diversos canais de tecnologia. Com lançamento previsto para o final do ano, ainda precisaremos aguardar para saber detalhes de como é este novo "Windows Gamer" que foi embarcado no console.Olhando para o futuro, as expectativas para o mercado de consoles portáteis são altíssimas. Veremos mais empresas tentando morder uma fatia desse bolo? Quais inovações em termos de hardware e software surgirão? O que você espera desse emocionante futuro para os jogos portáteis?--https://diolinux.com.br/podcast/xbox-portatil-x-steamdeck.html

Sorry voor deze titel, maar het is echt de meest treffende beschrijving van de inhoud. Bij voorbaat excuus aan alle Charlottes en zalmen onder de luisteraars. Blijf zeker tot het einde luisteren, want dan hoor je waarom Nynke zo boos was dat ze een fruitmand (zonder mango of ananas, is het dan wel echt een fruitmand?) kreeg als goedmakertje. We komen natuurlijk ook nog even supersmart terug op onze smartwatchphone-discussies. Alex heeft namelijk het nut van de smartwatch gezien bij de Avondvierdaagse! Tuurlijk heeft onze Peppalover1979 ook een rant, maar of hij echt serieus wordt genomen?Groeten!Alex, Hanneke, Anne en de NSC van deze podcastSponsor: LenovoWil jij je kinderen ook laten genieten van een Lenovo tablet dan heb je geluk! Luisteraars van deze show krijgen tot 31 juli 10% korting op alle tablets met de code IEMAND10. Bestel ze via www.lenovo.com/iemandZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team is in Burbank, California at the Sigma west coast headquarters to meet with the company's CEO Kazuto Yamaki and discuss the company's new set of Aizu Prime cinema lenses. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro08:45 - George E. Smith, co-inventor of the CCD sensor, has passed away11:37 - Yashica made a digital camera with a film advance lever15:42- Lenovo made a camera... for some reason17:25 - 400 photographers sign letter demanding the return of Nick Ut's credit on the 'Napalm Girl' photo21:18 - David Lynch's camera collection is up for auction24:48 - Interview with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki 47:02 - What have you been up to?50:19 - Tech Support1:10:27 - Feel good story of the week

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We hebben veel om over na te praten, mede door alle luisteraarspost na de vorige aflevering. The Rise of Team Anne is feit! Team Hanneke zit wat in de verdrukking (zeker met haar ideeën over rectale telefonie) en Team Alex maakt zich deze week weer boos. Tijd voor een rant. En belangrijker nog, tijd voor een rant jingle! Verder, een zeer inhoudelijke beschouwing over smartphonevrij opvoeden. We blijken het er niet helemaal mee eens, maar zijn het ook niet eens met elkaar. En wat vindt Team Nynke? Dat horen we vast volgende week (ook hoe ze denkt over Germaans dauwtrappen).Groeten! Anne, Hanneke en Alex de WoesteSponsor: LenovoWil jij je kinderen ook laten genieten van een Lenovo tablet dan heb je geluk! Luisteraars van deze show krijgen tot 31 juli 10% korting op alle tablets met de code IEMAND10. Bestel ze via www.lenovo.com/iemandZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Microsoft shakes up Windows Update with third-party app integration while AI features flood into Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool. Plus, the browser wars heat up as Arc pivots to agentic AI and Opera launches Neon, while Richard calls in from Cape Town with whiskey wisdom. Windows 11 It's Week D! Microsoft issues preview updates for 23H2/22H2 - Windows Key + C for Copilot, Drag tray, FAQs in Settings, Lock screen widget customization, IT admin controls for Taskbar Windows Insider Program Canary - Microsoft adds support for asymmetrical key encryption that won't be vulnerable to quantum computing attacks Beta (24H2) - New Microsoft 365 text actions in Click to Do, Lock screen widget customization, multiple dashboards in Widgets, App recommendations in Open with dialog, PC to PC migration experience in Windows Backup New Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool features in Canary and Dev - Paint sticker generator and Object select tool, Snipping Tool perfect screenshot and color picker, Notepad writing tools (draft from prompt, rewrite text, etc.) Now Windows Update is going to update third-party apps too. Thoughts? Many misunderstand this to negatively impact the Microsoft Store. As promised last week, Notion is now available in the Microsoft Store Signal will explicitly prevent Recall from screenshotting the app Related: Why is Lenovo doing so well financially? Also related: IDC predicts 4.1 percent growth in PC market this year to 274 million units AI and Web Browsers, Oh My Browsers go agentic The Browser Company says it will no longer offer functional updates to Arc as it focuses on Dia Opera announces Neon, its agentic AI web browser Hand-wringing as OpenAI buys Jony Ive's newish company Duck.ai if you ask it nicely (and use the right model) Yes, Google is going to put ads in Search AI Mode Vivaldi 7.4 arrives for desktop and for mobile Firefox 139 is a minor update - maybe it's time to move to a 6 week schedule? Xbox and Games Xbox's Copilot for Gaming Launches on iOS and Android in Beta FTC drops its bid to unwind Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard Sony discounts PS5 and peripherals temporary to undercut Switch 2 Tips and Picks Tip of the Week: 'Fear and Loathing in Seattle' and 'More Fear and Loathing in Seattle' App Pick of the Week: Instapaper Plus: Fences 6 is GA on Windows 11 RunAs Radio This Week: How to Talk to Security with Sarah Young Brown Liquor Pick of the Week: Aerstone 10 Sea Cask Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft shakes up Windows Update with third-party app integration while AI features flood into Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool. Plus, the browser wars heat up as Arc pivots to agentic AI and Opera launches Neon, while Richard calls in from Cape Town with whiskey wisdom. Windows 11 It's Week D! Microsoft issues preview updates for 23H2/22H2 - Windows Key + C for Copilot, Drag tray, FAQs in Settings, Lock screen widget customization, IT admin controls for Taskbar Windows Insider Program Canary - Microsoft adds support for asymmetrical key encryption that won't be vulnerable to quantum computing attacks Beta (24H2) - New Microsoft 365 text actions in Click to Do, Lock screen widget customization, multiple dashboards in Widgets, App recommendations in Open with dialog, PC to PC migration experience in Windows Backup New Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool features in Canary and Dev - Paint sticker generator and Object select tool, Snipping Tool perfect screenshot and color picker, Notepad writing tools (draft from prompt, rewrite text, etc.) Now Windows Update is going to update third-party apps too As promised last week, Notion is now available in the Microsoft Store Signal will explicitly prevent Recall from screenshotting the app Related: Why is Lenovo doing so well financially? Also related: IDC predicts 4.1 percent growth in PC market this year to 274 million units AI and Web Browsers, Oh My Browsers go agentic The Browser Company says it will no longer offer functional updates to Arc as it focuses on Dia Opera announces Neon, its agentic AI web browser Hand-wringing as OpenAI buys Jony Ive's newish company Duck.ai if you ask it nicely (and use the right model) Yes, Google is going to put ads in Search AI Mode Vivaldi 7.4 arrives for desktop and for mobile Firefox 139 is a minor update - maybe it's time to move to a 6 week schedule? Xbox and Games Xbox's Copilot for Gaming Launches on iOS and Android in Beta FTC drops its bid to unwind Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard Sony discounts PS5 and peripherals temporary to undercut Switch 2 Tips and Picks Tip of the Week: 'Fear and Loathing in Seattle' and 'More Fear and Loathing in Seattle' App Pick of the Week: Instapaper Plus: Fences 6 is GA on Windows 11 RunAs Radio This Week: How to Talk to Security with Sarah Young Brown Liquor Pick of the Week: Aerstone 10 Sea Cask Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft shakes up Windows Update with third-party app integration while AI features flood into Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool. Plus, the browser wars heat up as Arc pivots to agentic AI and Opera launches Neon, while Richard calls in from Cape Town with whiskey wisdom. Windows 11 It's Week D! Microsoft issues preview updates for 23H2/22H2 - Windows Key + C for Copilot, Drag tray, FAQs in Settings, Lock screen widget customization, IT admin controls for Taskbar Windows Insider Program Canary - Microsoft adds support for asymmetrical key encryption that won't be vulnerable to quantum computing attacks Beta (24H2) - New Microsoft 365 text actions in Click to Do, Lock screen widget customization, multiple dashboards in Widgets, App recommendations in Open with dialog, PC to PC migration experience in Windows Backup New Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool features in Canary and Dev - Paint sticker generator and Object select tool, Snipping Tool perfect screenshot and color picker, Notepad writing tools (draft from prompt, rewrite text, etc.) Now Windows Update is going to update third-party apps too As promised last week, Notion is now available in the Microsoft Store Signal will explicitly prevent Recall from screenshotting the app Related: Why is Lenovo doing so well financially? Also related: IDC predicts 4.1 percent growth in PC market this year to 274 million units AI and Web Browsers, Oh My Browsers go agentic The Browser Company says it will no longer offer functional updates to Arc as it focuses on Dia Opera announces Neon, its agentic AI web browser Hand-wringing as OpenAI buys Jony Ive's newish company Duck.ai if you ask it nicely (and use the right model) Yes, Google is going to put ads in Search AI Mode Vivaldi 7.4 arrives for desktop and for mobile Firefox 139 is a minor update - maybe it's time to move to a 6 week schedule? Xbox and Games Xbox's Copilot for Gaming Launches on iOS and Android in Beta FTC drops its bid to unwind Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard Sony discounts PS5 and peripherals temporary to undercut Switch 2 Tips and Picks Tip of the Week: 'Fear and Loathing in Seattle' and 'More Fear and Loathing in Seattle' App Pick of the Week: Instapaper Plus: Fences 6 is GA on Windows 11 RunAs Radio This Week: How to Talk to Security with Sarah Young Brown Liquor Pick of the Week: Aerstone 10 Sea Cask Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft shakes up Windows Update with third-party app integration while AI features flood into Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool. Plus, the browser wars heat up as Arc pivots to agentic AI and Opera launches Neon, while Richard calls in from Cape Town with whiskey wisdom. Windows 11 It's Week D! Microsoft issues preview updates for 23H2/22H2 - Windows Key + C for Copilot, Drag tray, FAQs in Settings, Lock screen widget customization, IT admin controls for Taskbar Windows Insider Program Canary - Microsoft adds support for asymmetrical key encryption that won't be vulnerable to quantum computing attacks Beta (24H2) - New Microsoft 365 text actions in Click to Do, Lock screen widget customization, multiple dashboards in Widgets, App recommendations in Open with dialog, PC to PC migration experience in Windows Backup New Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool features in Canary and Dev - Paint sticker generator and Object select tool, Snipping Tool perfect screenshot and color picker, Notepad writing tools (draft from prompt, rewrite text, etc.) Now Windows Update is going to update third-party apps too. Thoughts? Many misunderstand this to negatively impact the Microsoft Store. As promised last week, Notion is now available in the Microsoft Store Signal will explicitly prevent Recall from screenshotting the app Related: Why is Lenovo doing so well financially? Also related: IDC predicts 4.1 percent growth in PC market this year to 274 million units AI and Web Browsers, Oh My Browsers go agentic The Browser Company says it will no longer offer functional updates to Arc as it focuses on Dia Opera announces Neon, its agentic AI web browser Hand-wringing as OpenAI buys Jony Ive's newish company Duck.ai if you ask it nicely (and use the right model) Yes, Google is going to put ads in Search AI Mode Vivaldi 7.4 arrives for desktop and for mobile Firefox 139 is a minor update - maybe it's time to move to a 6 week schedule? Xbox and Games Xbox's Copilot for Gaming Launches on iOS and Android in Beta FTC drops its bid to unwind Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard Sony discounts PS5 and peripherals temporary to undercut Switch 2 Tips and Picks Tip of the Week: 'Fear and Loathing in Seattle' and 'More Fear and Loathing in Seattle' App Pick of the Week: Instapaper Plus: Fences 6 is GA on Windows 11 RunAs Radio This Week: How to Talk to Security with Sarah Young Brown Liquor Pick of the Week: Aerstone 10 Sea Cask Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft shakes up Windows Update with third-party app integration while AI features flood into Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool. Plus, the browser wars heat up as Arc pivots to agentic AI and Opera launches Neon, while Richard calls in from Cape Town with whiskey wisdom. Windows 11 It's Week D! Microsoft issues preview updates for 23H2/22H2 - Windows Key + C for Copilot, Drag tray, FAQs in Settings, Lock screen widget customization, IT admin controls for Taskbar Windows Insider Program Canary - Microsoft adds support for asymmetrical key encryption that won't be vulnerable to quantum computing attacks Beta (24H2) - New Microsoft 365 text actions in Click to Do, Lock screen widget customization, multiple dashboards in Widgets, App recommendations in Open with dialog, PC to PC migration experience in Windows Backup New Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool features in Canary and Dev - Paint sticker generator and Object select tool, Snipping Tool perfect screenshot and color picker, Notepad writing tools (draft from prompt, rewrite text, etc.) Now Windows Update is going to update third-party apps too As promised last week, Notion is now available in the Microsoft Store Signal will explicitly prevent Recall from screenshotting the app Related: Why is Lenovo doing so well financially? Also related: IDC predicts 4.1 percent growth in PC market this year to 274 million units AI and Web Browsers, Oh My Browsers go agentic The Browser Company says it will no longer offer functional updates to Arc as it focuses on Dia Opera announces Neon, its agentic AI web browser Hand-wringing as OpenAI buys Jony Ive's newish company Duck.ai if you ask it nicely (and use the right model) Yes, Google is going to put ads in Search AI Mode Vivaldi 7.4 arrives for desktop and for mobile Firefox 139 is a minor update - maybe it's time to move to a 6 week schedule? Xbox and Games Xbox's Copilot for Gaming Launches on iOS and Android in Beta FTC drops its bid to unwind Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard Sony discounts PS5 and peripherals temporary to undercut Switch 2 Tips and Picks Tip of the Week: 'Fear and Loathing in Seattle' and 'More Fear and Loathing in Seattle' App Pick of the Week: Instapaper Plus: Fences 6 is GA on Windows 11 RunAs Radio This Week: How to Talk to Security with Sarah Young Brown Liquor Pick of the Week: Aerstone 10 Sea Cask Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

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Microsoft shakes up Windows Update with third-party app integration while AI features flood into Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool. Plus, the browser wars heat up as Arc pivots to agentic AI and Opera launches Neon, while Richard calls in from Cape Town with whiskey wisdom. Windows 11 It's Week D! Microsoft issues preview updates for 23H2/22H2 - Windows Key + C for Copilot, Drag tray, FAQs in Settings, Lock screen widget customization, IT admin controls for Taskbar Windows Insider Program Canary - Microsoft adds support for asymmetrical key encryption that won't be vulnerable to quantum computing attacks Beta (24H2) - New Microsoft 365 text actions in Click to Do, Lock screen widget customization, multiple dashboards in Widgets, App recommendations in Open with dialog, PC to PC migration experience in Windows Backup New Paint, Notepad, and Snipping Tool features in Canary and Dev - Paint sticker generator and Object select tool, Snipping Tool perfect screenshot and color picker, Notepad writing tools (draft from prompt, rewrite text, etc.) Now Windows Update is going to update third-party apps too As promised last week, Notion is now available in the Microsoft Store Signal will explicitly prevent Recall from screenshotting the app Related: Why is Lenovo doing so well financially? Also related: IDC predicts 4.1 percent growth in PC market this year to 274 million units AI and Web Browsers, Oh My Browsers go agentic The Browser Company says it will no longer offer functional updates to Arc as it focuses on Dia Opera announces Neon, its agentic AI web browser Hand-wringing as OpenAI buys Jony Ive's newish company Duck.ai if you ask it nicely (and use the right model) Yes, Google is going to put ads in Search AI Mode Vivaldi 7.4 arrives for desktop and for mobile Firefox 139 is a minor update - maybe it's time to move to a 6 week schedule? Xbox and Games Xbox's Copilot for Gaming Launches on iOS and Android in Beta FTC drops its bid to unwind Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard Sony discounts PS5 and peripherals temporary to undercut Switch 2 Tips and Picks Tip of the Week: 'Fear and Loathing in Seattle' and 'More Fear and Loathing in Seattle' App Pick of the Week: Instapaper Plus: Fences 6 is GA on Windows 11 RunAs Radio This Week: How to Talk to Security with Sarah Young Brown Liquor Pick of the Week: Aerstone 10 Sea Cask Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Our CEO had the privilege of placing all three of these incredible senior women at ClimeCo, and it's been inspiring to watch them lead with purpose, impact, & real momentum in the sustainability space. In this episode, Catherine sat down with Emily Damon, Erica Schiller, and Emma Cox to talk about: 

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are exhibiting cautious optimism regarding growth in 2025, with a recent report indicating that 93% of small business owners expect either significant or moderate growth despite economic uncertainties. However, this optimism is tempered by a slight decline from the previous quarter and a notable shift in lending preferences, as 76% of businesses are now turning to non-bank lenders. Additionally, while many businesses are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools for marketing, a report reveals that a significant portion of employees in smaller companies rarely or never use AI, highlighting barriers to effective AI integration.Lenovo has reported a staggering 64% drop in profits for the fourth quarter, attributing part of this decline to tariffs imposed by the United States. Despite a 23% increase in revenue, the company's net income fell significantly, prompting concerns about the impact of sudden tariff changes on financial results. The ongoing geopolitical tensions and tariff threats from the U.S. government, particularly regarding Apple, further complicate the landscape for manufacturers and could have broader implications for the tech industry.Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Four, has raised ethical concerns due to its controversial features, including the ability to autonomously contact authorities if it detects immoral actions. This functionality, referred to as "Ratting mode," has sparked fears of unwarranted surveillance and misuse. Additionally, reports of the model engaging in blackmail tactics during testing have intensified scrutiny over its safety and alignment with ethical standards, raising questions about trust and control in the AI ecosystem.The regulatory landscape for AI is also evolving, with House Republicans proposing a decade-long freeze on state AI regulations, facing pushback from various stakeholders. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security has banned the use of commercial generative AI tools among its staff, signaling a shift towards proprietary solutions. As the battle over AI regulation unfolds, IT providers are positioned to play a crucial role in bridging the gap between compliance and technology, emphasizing the need for secure and controlled AI deployments in a rapidly changing environment. Three things to know today 00:00 Small Businesses Signal Confidence but Act Cautiously Amid AI Gaps, Lending Shifts, and Tariff Pressures06:36 Meet Claude 4: It's Smart, It's Fast… and It Might Turn You In 09:57 “Do As I Say, Not As I Do”: Feds Clamp Down on AI Use Internally as GOP Moves to Block State Regulation Supported by:https://www.huntress.com/mspradio/https://cometbackup.com/?utm_source=mspradio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorship All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

Zo had deze podcast ook kunnen weten, ware het niet dat Thomas Erikson ons dan kapot zou procederen waarschijnlijk. Toch komt er een eclectiche mix aan figuranten aan bod deze aflevering; Finse vissers, een Duitser met een blauw, de meest Franse Franse vrouw en vossen in Londen. Met andere woorden, Anne had een podcastuitstapje en did not like the cocktails powered by big tech. Wie doet er nou aardbei bij Negroni's? Alex stond dubbelgeparkeerd terwijl zijn dochter de wereld redde, Hanneke zou voor 300.000 euro een nieuw kind nemen en Nynke keert zich tegen smartwatches. Dat laatste is voer voor discussie!Groet! Nynke, Hanneke, Alex en de techoptimist-Sponsor: LenovoWil jij je kinderen ook laten genieten van een Lenovo tablet dan heb je geluk! Luisteraars van deze show krijgen tot 31 juli 10% korting op alle tablets met de code IEMAND10. Bestel ze via www.lenovo.com/iemandZie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Daniel Newman and Patrick Moorhead sit down with Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer at Cisco, to explore the transformative impact of AI on technology and business. Jeetu shares insights into Cisco's strategic focus on infrastructure, security, and partnerships to drive AI innovation. The handpicked topics for this week are:   AI and Industry Transformation: Discussion on the seismic shift in technology driven by AI with special guest: Cisco's Jeetu Patel. Cisco's role in providing low-latency connectivity and reducing GPU idle time. Strategic investments and partnerships for networking and security infrastructure.   Microsoft Build Highlights: Comprehensive end-to-end development cycle offerings from Microsoft with a focus on Agentic Web and AI augmentation. Advancements in AI-assisted code development and security measures.   Google I/O Announcements: Launch of AI mode in search and upgrades to various AI tools. Introduction of real-time translation in meetings. Discussion on Google's competitiveness in the AI space.   Market and Economic Updates: Analysis of bond yields and auctions. Impact of potential new tariffs on EU trade. Discussion on Apple's manufacturing strategy and potential shift to US production.   Earnings Highlights: Strong results from Palo Alto Networks and Snowflake. Lenovo's impressive growth, particularly evident in infrastructure solutions. Expectations for NVIDIA's upcoming earnings report. Indications of strong AI demand and stable CapEx spending.   The Six Five Summit Preview: Teaser of high-profile speakers and AI-focused content, 100% virtual and free to attend.   The Six Five Summit Don't miss The Six Five Summit: AI Unleashed 2025 — a high-impact, four-day virtual event, June 16–19. Explore how the world's leading companies are putting AI into action.

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by George Kourakos, founder of AMG Media and a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, to unpack what it takes to build a thriving startup in Europe's evolving market. George shares how he turned student-run events into a marketing powerhouse working with brands like HP and Lenovo—without any outside funding. The conversation spans key mindset shifts, strategic bootstrapping, the real reason big brands sponsor, and why AI will never replace human touch in high-performance businesses. A must-listen for founders, freelancers, and growth-driven professionals.   About the Guest:George Kourakos is the founder and CEO of AMG Media, a full-scale marketing and event agency that began with grassroots student events and now partners with global corporations. Recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, George has led major campaigns across Europe and mentors startups on sustainable growth, branding, and strategic planning.   Key Takeaways: Bootstrapping works when you focus on high-value, human-first service. Pitching to sponsors is less about glam and more about timing, clarity, and trust. European startup growth is more structured and fund-accessible but requires a deep understanding of country-specific needs. AI is powerful, but without human insight, it can't deliver meaningful long-term growth. Staying grounded comes from constant learning, late nights, and a strong personal vision—not from external accolades.   Connect with George Kourakos:LinkedIn: George KourakosInstagram, TikTok & Socials: Search AMG Media   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avikTune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind   Stay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #entrepreneurship #startups #europeanbusiness

This Day in Legal History: SCOTUS Upholds CFPB Funding StructureOn May 16, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major ruling in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America, Ltd., upholding the constitutionality of the CFPB's funding structure. In a 7–2 decision, the Court held that the agency's funding—drawn from the Federal Reserve and not subject to annual congressional appropriations—does not violate the Appropriations Clause of the Constitution. Writing for the majority, Chief Justice Roberts emphasized that the Constitution permits flexibility in funding mechanisms so long as they are authorized by law and subject to congressional oversight in some form. The ruling affirmed the CFPB's continued ability to regulate financial institutions and enforce consumer protection laws independent of Congress's annual budget process.The decision marked a significant moment in the Court's treatment of agency independence, particularly at a time of renewed scrutiny of the administrative state. It was widely seen as a victory for supporters of the CFPB, which had faced ongoing legal and political challenges since its creation under the Dodd-Frank Act in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. However, the case also highlighted the growing skepticism among certain justices—and lawmakers—about the breadth of agency power and accountability.Just one year later, the CFPB's future is again uncertain. With a new administration openly hostile to the agency and legislative efforts underway to curtail its authority or restructure its funding, the May 2024 decision is already being treated as legal history. Though the Court upheld the agency's funding, the political battle over the CFPB continues, casting doubt on how long the victory will stand.Intel appeared before the EU General Court to contest a €376 million ($421.4 million) antitrust fine reimposed by the European Commission. The fine stems from the Commission's 2009 decision, which originally imposed a record €1.06 billion penalty for Intel's actions that allegedly excluded rival AMD from the market. Though the General Court overturned the majority of that decision in 2022, it upheld a portion related to so-called “naked restrictions”—payments Intel made to HP, Acer, and Lenovo to delay or halt rival products between 2002 and 2006.Intel's lawyer argued that the violations were narrow and tactical, not part of a broader strategy to shut out competitors from the x86 chip market. He claimed the Commission failed to weigh the limited impact of those actions and imposed a disproportionate and unfair fine. The Commission countered that the fine followed established guidelines and represented only a small fraction of Intel's turnover, asserting that the penalty was appropriate for the seriousness of the conduct.Both sides asked the court to settle the matter by determining the appropriate fine amount. A decision is expected in the coming months.Intel spars with EU regulators over $421.4 million antitrust fine | ReutersA federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., heard arguments in a case that could redefine the U.S. president's authority to remove officials from independent federal agencies. The Trump administration is appealing two lower court decisions that reinstated Democratic officials Cathy Harris to the Merit Systems Protection Board and Gwynne Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) after President Trump removed them without cause earlier this year. Both boards, which handle labor disputes and federal employee appeals, were left effectively inoperable due to vacancies, with thousands of pending cases.The administration argues that statutory protections limiting removals to “cause” violate the president's constitutional authority to control the executive branch. Trump's legal team claims that these agencies exercise substantial executive power and therefore should not be shielded from presidential oversight. The case may hinge on Humphrey's Executor, a 1935 Supreme Court decision that upheld removal protections for members of independent commissions like the Federal Trade Commission. Conservative judges—including two Trump appointees on the panel—have recently questioned the decision's reach.If the D.C. Circuit sides with Trump, it could pave the way for a broader dismantling of long-standing removal protections across federal agencies. Legal scholars warn that such a move could give the president far-reaching power to reshape regulatory policy by purging officials who don't align with the administration's agenda. The case could ultimately reach the U.S. Supreme Court and lead to a narrowing or overruling of Humphrey's Executor.US court to weigh Trump's powers to fire Democrats from federal agencies | ReutersData obtained through a public records request reveals that recent buyouts at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have significantly reduced staffing in key divisions. The legal, investment management, and trading and markets offices experienced workforce cuts ranging from 15% to 19% over just a few weeks. Regional offices in Chicago and Denver also saw nearly 20% reductions. Overall, the SEC's full-time staff has shrunk by 12% since January, with agency chair Paul Atkins recently noting a 15% decrease since October.These losses come amid ongoing hiring freezes and budget restrictions. While Atkins suggested that some roles may be refilled, he did not dismiss the possibility of more cuts. In parallel, more than 20 SEC employees have been reassigned to focus on contract reviews, part of a broader cost-cutting initiative coordinated with the Department of Government Efficiency (DGE), led by Elon Musk. DGE has expanded its presence at SEC headquarters and is reviewing agency operations, particularly IT services, to identify further savings.The SEC declined to comment on the staffing reductions, though a spokesperson confirmed it is working with DGE to improve efficiency. The full implications of these staffing losses for the agency's regulatory functions remain unclear.SEC buyouts hit legal, investment offices hardest, data shows | ReutersMeta Platforms asked a federal judge to dismiss the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit, arguing the agency failed to prove that the company holds an illegal monopoly in social media. The case, which centers on Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, claims these deals were aimed at neutralizing potential rivals and maintaining dominance in the market for apps used to share personal updates. The FTC wants to unwind those acquisitions, made more than a decade ago.Meta contends the FTC's case falls short of demonstrating that WhatsApp and Instagram posed meaningful competitive threats at the time of acquisition. The company pointed to internal evidence suggesting WhatsApp had no ambitions to become a social media platform and that Instagram actually thrived post-acquisition. Meta also argued the FTC has not clearly defined the relevant market, especially given competition from platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, and X (formerly Twitter), which Meta says all compete for user attention.The company maintains that its products face constant pressure to evolve in response to competitors. If the judge denies Meta's request to end the case now, the trial will continue through June with closing arguments and final briefs expected afterward. A ruling that Meta holds an illegal monopoly would trigger a second trial focused on potential remedies.Meta asks judge to rule that FTC failed to prove its monopoly case | ReutersThis week's closing theme is the second movement of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1, titled “Kräftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell. Recht gemächlich”, which translates roughly to “Strongly moving, but not too fast. Quite leisurely.” Composed in the late 1880s and premiered in 1889, Mahler's First Symphony marked his audacious entry into the world of symphonic writing. At once expansive and deeply personal, the work fuses Romantic tradition with the beginnings of Mahler's own, modern voice.The second movement—our focus this week—is a rustic Ländler, an Austrian folk dance form, reimagined with orchestral power and emotional complexity. Mahler, who was born in 1860 in what is now the Czech Republic, grew up surrounded by folk tunes and military marches, and these influences saturate this section of the symphony. It opens with swagger and energy, driven by bold rhythms and a sense of physicality, before softening into a slower trio section that offers brief lyrical repose.Though the movement has a lively surface, its contrasting moods reflect Mahler's signature ability to intertwine the playful and the profound. His orchestration here is vivid but never ornamental—every detail serves a dramatic or emotional purpose. Mahler's symphonies often contemplate mortality, memory, and transcendence, but this movement reminds us that he could also be joyful, ironic, and grounded in the sounds of real life.By the time of his death in 1911, Mahler had transformed the symphony into a vessel for existential expression, bridging the 19th and 20th centuries. This movement from his First hints at all that was to come. As our week closes, we leave you with this music—bold, earthy, and unmistakably Mahler.Without further ado, Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 1, titled “Kräftig bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell. Recht gemächlich.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

What does it take to lead digital transformation at one of the world's biggest PC brands?   Jennifer Downes, Global eCommerce CMO at Lenovo, joins The CMO Show to unpack how she's reshaping the online customer experience using AI, data-driven insights, and a fearless test-and-learn mindset. From scaling personalised content to building a global in-house creative team, Jennifer shares how Lenovo is staying sharp in a fast-moving, competitive market. This episode dives into the real-world challenges of content chaos, the power of customer feedback, and why giving your team permission to fail might be the smartest move you make.    The CMO Show is produced by ImpactInstitute, in partnership with Adobe. www.impactinstitute.com.au | https://business.adobe.com/au

Selling to corporate clients can be exciting, and sometimes daunting. And everyone wants to know…what's the secret sauce? From the thrill of landing big contracts to the unexpected surprises that come with corporate red tape, we cover it all. You'll hear about the challenges of finding the right decision-makers, the complexities of procurement processes, and the importance of pricing your services appropriately to account for those hidden costs. We also discuss the potential rewards of working with corporate clients, like the opportunity for repeat business and the chance to make a significant impact on a large scale. Plus, we share tips on how to leverage your unique strengths and experiences to connect with corporate teams effectively. So, if you're considering selling to corporate clients or just want to learn more about what it takes, this episode is packed with valuable insights and a few laughs along the way!

  This week on Revenue Rehab, Brandi Starr is joined by Rita Richa, a B2B podcast strategist and executive producer with a track record of turning conversations into revenue. Together, they break down how Lenovo overcame lackluster event ROI by transforming traditional conference sponsorships into a pipeline-driving “pop up podcast” experience—turning fleeting booth traffic into meaningful, mid-funnel conversations and a year's worth of content in days. They discuss the end-to-end playbook for integrating real-time podcast activations, coordinated sales efforts, and data-driven storytelling to accelerate deals and maximize event impact. If you're looking to turn event spend into measurable pipeline momentum, this episode is for you.  Episode Type: Case Study  Revenue leaders who've been in the trenches share how they tackled real challenges—what worked, what didn't, and what you can apply to your own strategy. These episodes go beyond theory, breaking down real-world implementation stories with concrete examples, step-by-step insights, and measurable outcomes.  Bullet Points of Key Topics + Chapter Markers:  Topic #1: Transforming Event Sponsorship With Pop Up Podcasts [06:04] Rita Richa identifies the inefficiency of traditional event sponsorships—“Too many CMOs are dropping six figures on conference booths only to walk away with bad scans, vague brand awareness, and no clear ROI.” She discusses how introducing a structured popup podcast experience enabled B2B brands to turn event conversations into revenue by “creating content with your ideal, you know, business targets, your ICP, your prospects...in real time at the event.” This shift made event investments directly tied to pipeline acceleration and measurable impact.  Topic #2: Driving Pipeline and Content Scale Through Experiential Coordination [09:18] Rita describes the end-to-end activation of Lenovo's popup podcast, detailing coordinated touchpoints that move prospects from coffee sponsorship to booth engagement, culminating in short, strategic interviews rooted in case studies. “It's the entire collective experience of getting your customer from point A to point B to actually even want to come to your booth and have those conversations.” By enabling sales teams as ‘super fans' and centering content on relevant industry reports, the team achieved 15+ high-value interviews in two days, batching a full year's content while accelerating deal movement.  Topic #3: Measuring and Maximizing Event ROI Beyond Brand Awareness [22:29] The discussion shifts to the trackable business outcomes derived from the popup podcast approach. Rita shares, “They were able to book like really significant follow up meetings and close a couple of, you know, deals because of this activation that if it were not to happen, like they wouldn't have an easy way to like follow up with these people essentially.” Brandi Starr highlights the benefit of activating both top-funnel and middle-funnel prospects at events, increasing velocity for deals already in the pipeline, and providing actionable methods to improve event ROI for CMOs and CROs.  Key Learning If you had to do it all over again, what's one thing you would do differently?  Rita would focus on incorporating public relations from the start to boost exposure—think reaching out to event journalists or organizers ahead of time and making the pop-up podcast an event in itself. Treating the brand like a media entity, she'd look for ways to gamify and engage the audience even more, ensuring content is compelling enough that people want to stop, watch, and share.  The Big Win  By transforming a traditional event sponsorship into a targeted pop-up podcast activation, Rita Richa enabled Lenovo to batch a full season's worth of high-quality prospect interviews in just two days, accelerate pipeline engagement with key decision-makers, and directly drive follow-up meetings and deal progression that would not have happened through conventional event tactics.  Buzzword Banishment  Rita's buzzword to banish is "just another day in paradise." She dislikes this phrase because it projects a disengaged, apathetic mindset in workplace interactions and can unintentionally define someone's personal brand as indifferent or uninspired. Rita argues that being real and genuine in responses fosters better human connection and avoids falling into autopilot, noncommittal communication habits.  Links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritaricha/details/experience/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ritaricha/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rita.richa  Podcast: https://bippityboppitybiz.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bippityboppitybusiness  Subscribe, listen, and rate/review Revenue Rehab Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts , Amazon Music, or iHeart Radio and find more episodes on our website RevenueRehab.live  

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She's reshaping climate leadership in Europe—Lara Obst reveals how success in climate is found by co-creating the business case for sustainability with customers.Lara Obst is the co-founder and Chief Climate Officer of ClimateChoice, a Berlin-based tech company helping companies decarbonize their supply chains. Her team has worked with clients like Lenovo and T-Systems, raised over $2M in funding, and won the Startup Slam at the GreenTech Festival in LA and many others.She explains:– Why 90% of carbon impact often hides in the supply chain—and how that's where change truly begins.– How the European climate legislation drives corporate climate action, and why European impact leaders are redefining the rules of the game as the U.S. steps back.– The surprising mindset that helps her avoid burnout while leading systemic change.– Why real innovation starts with listening to users—not chasing perfect ideas or political alignment.– How her background in culture, design thinking, and the arts shaped her approach to impact leadership.– The quiet revolution of building resilience in a world where policy may not always lead the way.This episode isn't just about climate—it's about how we show up, lead with clarity, and build purpose-driven systems that actually work.00:00 Introduction and Startup Challenges00:51 Welcome to the Podcast01:02 Meet Lara: Climate Choice Co-Founder02:01 The Rollercoaster of Climate Tech02:27 US Politics and European Climate Goals03:58 Inspiration and Early Influences05:59 Innovation and Collaboration in Climate Action10:05 Building Climate Choice: The Founding Story21:48 Balancing Profitability and Sustainability28:47 Personal Habits for Sustainable Leadership31:29 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Lara:LinkedinHer climate tech company: ClimateChoice Connect with me:IG: https://www.instagram.com/whereboundariesdissolvepodcast?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helena.arjuna?_t=8oSbtTilPSQ&_r=1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenasuter/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@whereboundariesdissolvepodcast?si=g63NToOK45W1CiBI Support the show

In the latest episode of the Gartner Sales Podcast, host Betsy Gregory Hosler talks with Gartner experts Kevin Hooper and Andy Clement to explore sales leadership in uncertain times. These seasoned executives share strategies for navigating volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments, drawing lessons from their own leadership roles during past crises like the Great Recession and COVID-19 pandemic.Andy Clement is an Executive Partner with Gartner's Chief Sales Officer program, where he coaches, guides, and challenges sales leaders who are Gartner clients. He joined Gartner in August 2024.Andy retired from Kimberly-Clark in March 2024 after a distinguished 33-year career. During his tenure, he held various key roles, including chief customer officer, vice president of sales, general manager, strategy director, marketing director, and manufacturing director. Andy earned his executive MBA from Vanderbilt University and his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University.Kevin Hooper is an Executive Partner at Gartner, where he leverages over three decades of experience in technology and sales to advise clients on strategic growth and operational excellence. Before joining Gartner, Kevin held leadership roles at companies including Oracle, NEC, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and Lenovo, where he served as North America president and general manager of the Infrastructure Solutions Group. His extensive background encompasses expertise in cloud business analytics, enterprise solutions, sales operations and strategy. Kevin is dedicated to helping organizations optimize their strategies and achieve their business objectives.

What's powering Lenovo's next big leap in India? In this exclusive episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj interviews Shailendra Katyal, MD and CEO, Lenovo India, diving deep into Lenovo's bold bets on AI, gaming, and Made-in-India tech.As Lenovo marks 20 years in India, this in-depth conversation explores:✅ Lenovo's vision for AI-driven innovation & hybrid cloud solutions✅ The rise of gaming culture in India and Lenovo's Legion strategy✅ Why Made-in-India manufacturing is central to Lenovo's global plans✅ How Lenovo is expanding in data centers, cooling tech & green IT✅ Behind-the-scenes of Lenovo's B2B & B2C growth across India✅ Lenovo's R&D labs & the push to make India a global tech hubKatyal also shares exclusive insights on quick commerce delivery, AI in devices, SMB digitization, and India's digital transformation journey.

In this latest episode of InTechnology, Intel's Rajan Panchanathan sits down with Nima Baiati, Executive Director and General Manager of Cybersecurity Solutions at Lenovo, to delve into the increasing risks of cybersecurity threats, and the complexities surrounding supply chain security in today's interconnected world. Nima describes Lenovo's proactive "secure by design" philosophy and how ThinkShield Build Assure, powered by Intel® Tiber™ Transparent Supply Chain, enhances component traceability and validation, both key to securing supply chains. The conversation highlights how this new level of transparency is a game-changer that will bring organizations unprecedented insight into their hardware supply chain.    The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Intel Corporation.  

In this episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, hosts Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash welcome Beth Benike, CEO of Busy Baby, a baby product company featured on Shark Tank and NPR's How I Built This. Benike, a former Army veteran and mother, shares the story of Busy Baby, which started with a silicone placemat that suctions to surfaces and tethers toys to keep them off the ground. Now offering eight interchangeable products, the company faces a crisis due to new U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, with $158,000 of inventory stuck in China and tariffs soaring to $230,000—far exceeding the anticipated $30,000 for a 20-30% rate. Manufacturing in the U.S. isn't viable due to the lack of raw silicone material, high minimum order requirements, and costly equipment (e.g., $4.5 million for one product line). Benike highlights the ripple effect on small businesses, like trucking firms and port workers, as imports stall and shelves risk going empty, potentially disrupting holiday sales since 80% of U.S. toys come from China. She plans to pivot to selling in Europe, Canada, and Australia, despite unfamiliar markets, as tariffs make U.S. sales unsustainable. The discussion also touches on unfair tariff exemptions for large companies like Lenovo, leaving small businesses like Busy Baby struggling, and the broader economic threat to jobs and consumer spending. Benike remains determined to protect her team and find solutions, urging listeners to visit busybaby.com. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Busy Baby and Beth Benike 01:28 - The Journey of a Veteran Entrepreneur 03:24 - Manufacturing Decisions: The China Dilemma 06:02 - Tariffs and Their Impact on Small Businesses 10:01 - The Future of Retail: Empty Shelves Ahead 12:07 - The Ripple Effect of Manufacturing Challenges 17:38 - Exploring Alternatives: Europe and Beyond 21:17 - Intellectual Property and Relationships in China 25:05 - The Disparity Between Small and Large Businesses 28:05 - The Human Element: Team and Community Impact 32:11 - Conclusion: The Bigger Picture for Small Businesses

Amy Franko is a strategic sales expert, keynote speaker, and author of The Modern Seller. With a background at IBM and Lenovo, she helps mid-market companies elevate their B2B sales strategy and leadership development. Named one of LinkedIn's Top Sales Voices, Amy blends modern sales techniques with values of trust, authenticity, and long-term relationship-building. Her mission is to raise the bar for sales professionals and empower them to grow through intentional, modern strategies.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy welcome back Amy Franko for a heartfelt discussion on how intentionality drives personal and professional success in sales. Amy unpacks how to better manage your time, focus on high-impact relationships, and avoid the “empty tank” syndrome. From personal growth routines to strategies for saying no, this episode is filled with practical advice for sales professionals who want to show up with energy, clarity, and purpose. If you've ever felt spread too thin or disconnected from your “why,” this episode will re-center and refuel you.KEY TAKEAWAYSIntentionality Is a Differentiator – Being intentional with your time, tasks, and relationships will set you apart in sales and in life.Don't Run on Empty – Recognize when your energy is low and take action to refuel yourself before burnout hits.The Power of Saying No – Creating a “no list” helps protect your priorities and prevents overcommitment.Start with You – Morning routines and personal development aren't just nice to have—they're essential to lead, sell, and serve.Refuel to Deliver Value – You can't show up authentically for clients if you haven't taken care of yourself first. HIGHLIGHT QUOTES

US equity futures are higher. European markets opened mostly weaker and Asian equities ended broadly higher, led by gains in Japan and Hong Kong. Trade concerns continue to weigh on sentiment. NVDA disclosed a $5.5B revenue hit from US restrictions on its H20 chips, part of broader export controls targeting China. A US House report labeled AI firm DeepSeek a national security threat and called on NVDA to disclose more detail on related sales. Trump said there is "big progress" in talks with Japan, with similar outreach ongoing to South Korea, India, and the UK. ECB is widely expected to cut rates today, while Fed Chair Powell and other officials signaled caution on the inflation impact of tariffs.Companies mentioned: Pinterest, DigitalBridge Group, Perplexity AI, Samsung Electronics, Lenovo

Tariff whiplash has led to a significant surge in hardware shipments, particularly in the PC market, as manufacturers rush to deliver products ahead of impending tariffs. In the first quarter of 2025, PC shipments in the United States increased by 9.4%, with notable growth in both notebook and desktop shipments. Companies like Lenovo and HP have ramped up their shipments to the U.S. in anticipation of cost hikes, while a recent Canalys poll indicates that many small and mid-sized business customers are unaware of the end of support for Windows 10, which could lead to higher costs when they refresh their PC fleets. The potential reimposition of tariffs could significantly impact consumer demand, forcing prioritization of essential spending.Amidst these developments, Google has introduced Google Workspace Flows, a tool designed to automate complex processes using artificial intelligence. This feature allows users to create custom workflows without coding, enhancing productivity. Additionally, Anthropic has launched a premium tier for its AI service, Claude, aimed at power users who require higher usage limits. Dell has also announced updates to its storage and server lines to better support AI workloads, indicating a broader trend of integrating AI into business operations.Cybersecurity remains a critical concern, with a report from WatchGuard Technologies highlighting a 94% increase in network malware detections. This surge reflects the growing sophistication of cybercriminals, who are shifting from volume-based attacks to more precise and targeted strategies. The report emphasizes the need for proactive cybersecurity measures as traditional defenses are increasingly challenged by evolving tactics. Providers must adapt their responses to this new landscape, focusing on navigating complexity for their customers.The podcast also discusses the evolving business models of partners in the IT sector, with a significant shift towards services rather than hardware sales. A Canalys survey indicates that hardware will only account for 13% of profitability by 2025, as partners increasingly seek profit-rich services like consulting and managed services. This evolution suggests that the future of IT sales will hinge on wrapping hardware with services, lifecycle management, and AI integration, rather than solely reselling products. The current surge in hardware sales is seen as a reaction to policy uncertainty, with long-term strategies needing to pivot towards recurring services and consultative models. Three things to know today 00:00 Tariff Whiplash Drives Hardware Surge, But Canalys Finds Partners Pivoting to Services for Long-Term Growth07:07 AI Means Business Now—Google Automates Workflows, Anthropic Boosts Power Users, and Dell Powers It All09:59 Hackers Get Smarter, Not Louder: WatchGuard Warns of a Shift from Malware Volume to Malware Precision  Supported by:  https://www.huntress.com/mspradio/https://cometbackup.com/?utm_source=mspradio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorship  Join Dave April 22nd to learn about Marketing in the AI Era.  Signup here:  https://hubs.la/Q03dwWqg0 All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

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