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In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is joined by Jen Laughlin from WeSupplyTrades to break down how contractors can cut material costs without sacrificing quality. From OEM parts to exclusive brands, John and Jen dig into real-world ways to protect margin, get parts fast (even if you're rural), and build supplier partnerships that actually help you scale.They dive into shipping realities (UPS vs. LTL), why exclusives like Stream33/Breeze33/Bright33 can be margin game-changers, how to handle fraudulent tool orders, and what trust + open communication with your wholesaler should look like. John shares how swapping SKUs and auditing his top 500 items unlocked big savings inside a $30M home service company. Together, they unpack:Being the “lifeline” for hard-to-find OEM parts (and why that wins lifetime customers)The SKU audit playbook: start with your top 500 and swap line by linePartnering with wholesalers in 2025: trust, feedback loops, and clear expectationsFacility maintenance & rural logistics: stocking strategy without bloating inventory

Modernize, consolidate, or close? These are the options the School District of Philadelphia is considering for the future of select buildings based on a new facilities report released this week. On the latest episode of the "After School" podcast, Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington explains how families should interpret the data, and explains why he believes tough decisions ahead  will ultimately make resources more equitable for all students in the long term. 00:00 Facilities report explained 03:45 Grade bands 05:41 Timeline for final decisions on school buildings 06:52 Interpreting NAEP testing results Have a question for Dr. Watlington? Email us at afterschool@kywnewsradio.com and listen for a response on future episodes of "After School!" To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is joined by Ethan Wright from Service Scalers to tackle the three biggest marketing mistakes that keep service companies from scaling. Together, they break down why most owners get lost chasing leads, how spreading budgets too thin kills ROI, and why neglecting your Google Business Profile can cost you serious growth.John and Ethan dig into the numbers that actually matter—booking rates, cost per lead, demo rates, and ROI—and explain how knowing your funnel from start to finish separates winning operators from those stuck blaming “bad leads.” They share practical frameworks for testing new channels, talk through the right time to double down versus diversify, and reveal why reviews and review velocity are a hidden superpower in local SEO.

Terra CEO and Co-Founder James Benham discusses the power of AI and automation in reducing manual tasks, improving decision-making and reshaping the future of workers' compensation.

Westby Cooperative Creamery, Wisconsin’s only cottage cheese manufacturer, is investing $14.1 million to modernize its Westby facility. The expansion will add new vats, tanks, silos, and upgraded equipment to improve efficiency, safety, and product consistency while easing strain on employees. Emily Bialkowski says the project will meet surging consumer demand for cottage cheese, which has seen sales jump nationwide. With all current capacity sold out, the investment ensures long-term stability for the creamery to stay competitive in the growing high-protein, "clean-label" market. Pictured: New enclosed vat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you modernize data management while keeping the reliability of the mainframe?This was the central theme of my conversation with Tomer Zelberzviq, Senior Product Manager at BMC Software. Mainframes have been the backbone of enterprise IT for decades, but today's cloud-driven environment demands scalability, cyber resiliency, operational efficiency, and compliance at a whole new level.In this interview, Tomer and I discussed:-- Why modernization is still a major challenge for enterprises running on mainframes-- How technologies like Cloud Data Sets are changing the game for security, resilience, and cost efficiency-- Strategies to protect mainframe data against ransomware and cyber threats-- How to make mainframe data accessible for AI and analytics, eliminating silos without disrupting core systemsThis session goes beyond buzzwords. It's about real solutions that help enterprises bridge legacy reliability with modern innovation.#data #ai #mainframes #bmc #theravitshow

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Terrence DeFranco, CEO of IotaComm, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss the intersection of IoT, sustainability, and infrastructure modernization. The conversation also covers repurposing licensed wireless spectrum, smart buildings and cities, how data drives businesses, integrating IoT with emerging technologies, connecting legacy systems, and bridging the digital divide.Terrence DeFranco is Chairman and CEO of IotaComm and brings 25 years of leadership experience in strategy, corporate finance, and governance to the senior management team and a servant-leader management style that empowers his teams to excel. He is also the Managing Member of the Center for Sustainable Innovation, a public benefit corporation focused on promoting technology adoption to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Previously, DeFranco served as CEO of Edentify, an identity management software and data analytics company. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Economics and an MBA from Kenan Flagler Business School at UNC-CH.IotaComm is a wireless communications and data services company that provides secure, carrier-grade low-power connectivity for the Internet of Things. Through its nationwide FCC-licensed 800 MHz spectrum portfolio and proprietary Delphi360™ platform, IotaComm delivers critical data-driven solutions for smart buildings, smart cities, and sustainable infrastructure. IotaComm leverages the globally adopted LoRaWAN standard and is a member of the LoRa Alliance. Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, IotaComm is committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering value for customers, communities, and shareholders.Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.comFind IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.comMore about IotaComm: https://iotacomm.comConnect with Terrence: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmdefranco/Our sponsor: https://www.hologram.io(00:00) Ad(00:29) Intro(00:38) IotaComm and Terrence DeFranco(02:39) IoT, sustainability, and modernization(06:18) Lessons learned from IoT deployments and connectivity(08:29) Licensed wireless spectrum(11:32) IoT data and business transformation(14:35) User experience in IoT(16:59) Air quality monitoring in schools and real estate(21:01) Bridging the digital divide(24:21) IotaComm crowdfunding and the future(28:09) Learn more and follow upSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwmJoin Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.comFollow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all

LA County Assessor Jeff Prang reveals how his team rebuilt an outdated system, deployed AI tools, and delivered rapid wildfire tax relief to victims while saving 45K+ personnel hours.The Crexi Podcast connects CRE professionals with industry insights built for smart decision-making. In each episode, we explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities shaping commercial real estate, because we believe knowledge should move at the speed of ambition and every conversation should empower professionals to act with greater clarity and confidence.  In this episode of The Crexi Podcast, host Zach Cilman, welcomes Jeff Prang who discusses  his extensive background in public service, detailing his journey from Michigan to his pivotal role in California.  He provides insights into the complexities of property assessment, the unique responsibilities of the Assessor's office, and the innovative $120 million modernization project undertaken by his office. Jeff highlights how new technology, including AI, has revolutionized the efficiency and accuracy of property assessments, particularly during crisis events like wildfires. He also touches upon leadership, transparency, and the ongoing efforts to build public trust in government operations. The episode concludes with Jeff's vision for the future and his legacy in public service.Meet Jeff Prang: LA County AssessorJeff's Journey from Michigan to CaliforniaEntering Public ServiceChallenges and Achievements in Public OfficeThe Role and Importance of the Assessor's OfficeUnderstanding California's Property Tax SystemModernizing the Assessor's OfficeGovernment Contracting ChallengesAdopting Agile Development in Public ProcessesUser-Centric DesignSuccessful System ImplementationImpact on TaxpayersLeveraging AI for EfficiencyThe Homeowner Alert SystemLeadership and LegacyFinal Thoughts and Contact Information For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi

2025-09-02 - News - Episode 240Hosts: Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsJacob Beers - Senior Developer ar Ortus SolutionssummaryIn this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Eric Peterson and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates from Ortus, including new features in CommandBox and BoxLang, community contributions, and upcoming events. They delve into enhancements in WebSocket support, ColdBox tips, and the release of BoxLang version 1.5, highlighting performance improvements and new functionalities. The conversation also touches on Adobe's async bugs and international outreach efforts in Japan, concluding with a call to action for listeners to engage with the community and upcoming workshops.takeaways CommandBox is now on version 6.2 with exciting updates.SocketBox offers enhanced WebSocket support for various platforms.ColdBox tips provide valuable insights into environment variables.BoxLang 1.5 introduces performance boosts and new features.Community contributions are vital for the growth of Ortus tools.Adobe has reported async bugs that need addressing.Upcoming workshops will enhance skills in CBWire and BoxLang.International outreach is expanding, with BoxLang reaching Japan.The podcast encourages community engagement and contributions.Listeners are invited to participate in events and workshops.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:29 Ortus News and BoxLang Updates21:31 CFML Updates22:40 Upcoming Events and Conferences26:37 Thank YoukeywordsOrtus, CommandBox, BoxLang, ColdBox, WebSocket, CFML, software development, programming, community contributions, technology updates ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

How Radiology Teams Modernize Intake Without Disrupting Epic Workflows Modernizing radiology intake means more than sending documents to Epic—it's about building accuracy into the process. Learn how AI-powered document capture uses HL7 ORM mapping to handle multi-patient faxes, duplicates, and poor-quality images, with a phased rollout that keeps data clean and workflows running smoothly. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

Academy Fellows Angela Bailey and Jeffrey Neal, former Chief Human Capital Officers at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, talk about tough problems and forward-looking solutions on this episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood. What makes for a good workforce leader? How can we create a government workforce that's built for the 21st Century and beyond? Find out this week!Management Matters is a presentation of the National Academy of Public Administration produced by Lizzie Alwan and Matt Hampton and edited by Matt Hampton. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Episode music: Hope by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comFollow us on YouTube for clips and more: @NAPAWASH_YT

Welcome back to The Pregame!In this Mailbag Episode , we dig into your emails and break down real-life situations from the field:⚾ Connor – Ejection report and what could make it stronger

Chris Holman welcomes back Bob Trezise, President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), Lansing's REO Town, MI. A unified list of Top 10 priorities for statewide growth has just been released — which of these do you believe will have the most immediate economic impact in Michigan, and why? EDLM regions represent 84% of Michigan's GDP. How does this collective voice help shape statewide policy compared to regional efforts acting alone? Talent attraction and retention continues to be a major issue for employers. Can you explain how the proposed Regional Talent Attraction and Retention Fund would work in practice? EDLM is calling to double the R&D tax credit to $200 million. How critical is innovation funding to keeping Michigan competitive nationally and globally? Many of these priorities involve revitalization, placemaking, and community development. How does investing in vibrant local communities directly influence business attraction and economic growth? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Economic Development Leaders for Michigan Unveil Top 10 Priorities for Statewide Growth and Prosperity Lansing, Mich. (Aug. 2025) — Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM), a coalition of the state's premier regional economic development organizations, today announced a unified list of 10 priorities designed to position Michigan for long-term growth, innovation, and prosperity. Representing regions that comprise 79% of the state's population and 84% of its gross domestic product, EDLM brings together leaders with over 225 years of combined experience in economic development. The coalition is committed to advancing strategies that will drive business investment, talent development, community revitalization, and innovation across the state. “A competitive economic development toolbox locally impacts all elements of a community — from small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs, to placemaking projects like farmers markets, and to successfully attracting brand-new investment and good jobs. The better funded and more robust our state economic development toolbox and programs are, the more revenue we will generate for the state, supporting the quality services we all want,” said Bob Trezise, President and CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP). The Top 10 Economic Development Priorities outlined by EDLM include targeted investments and policy reforms across four key categories: Business Attraction and Retention Maintain Business Development Program at $100 million to stay competitive for job-creating investments. Adopt a performance-based, accountable withholding tax incentive to support impactful project attraction and expansion. Community Development Renew and fund the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program at $50 million to support vibrant, place-based development. Renew and fund the Community Revitalization Program (CRP) at $50 million to reinvest in communities across Michigan. Modernize locally driven programs: SmartZone: Extend expiring TIF agreements by 15 years, with potential for additional extensions based on local approval. Transformational Brownfield Program: Simplify program access and remove funding caps to unlock more redevelopment opportunities. Fund the Regional Strategic Site Readiness Program at $50 million annually to accelerate development of competitive, investment-ready sites. Talent About LEAP The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is a coalition of area leaders partnering to build a stronger community for all—working every day to grow, retain and attract business to the Lansing, Michigan, region. About EDLM Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM) is a coalition....

In this episode, we dive into the advanced services of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and explore how they empower organizations to get the most out of their cloud environments. Adam joins us to break down how solutions like vDefend, Private AI Foundation, Avi Load Balancer, and Live Recovery work seamlessly with VCF to strengthen security, enable GenAI adoption, modernize load balancing, and provide peace of mind against ransomware. We'll also discuss which features users are adopting most, real-world examples of how they're elevating IT environments, and why these capabilities are critical for today's organizations.

The conversation around AI in energy often centers on what it consumes. But what about what it can contribute? Nowhere is that question more relevant than in nuclear power — a resource that is both critical to decarbonization and too often slow to adopt new tools. In this episode of Power Perspectives, podcast host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester sit down with Trey Lauderdale, Founder & CEO of Atomic Canyon, a startup pioneering the first on-premise AI platform designed for nuclear power plants. Trey shares his unconventional journey from healthcare startups to energy innovation, and how his company is already helping modernize operations at Diablo Canyon, one of the country's most critical nuclear facilities. He highlights the challenges (and surprising wins) of bringing AI to conservative utility environments, while laying out the playbook for how AI can cut reactor engineering timelines by years. If you've been watching the parallel hype cycles around AI and nuclear and wondering where they truly intersect, then buckle up and enjoy this conversation that cuts through the noise with a vision from inside the control room. Key Links Sign up for the Energy Central Daily Newsletter: energycentral.beehiiv.com/subscribe Energy Central Post for this episode: https://www.energycentral.com/podcasts/post/can-ai-modernize-nuclear-this-ceo-thinks-so-HXAZ6xmDCb3561h Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yyMuQkEluA8 Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast Atomic Canyon: http://www.atomic-canyon.com/

Have you ever bought leads from Home Advisor or Modernize or similar companies? How'd it go? If you're like most companies--not all that well. But there is a small group of contractors out there who have cracked the code and are making money hand over fist from what Rich calls “aggregated” leads… and in this episode, he covers both the pros and cons of pursuing them… and if you do, how to capitalize.

The tsunami warning that hit the Oregon coast earlier this month triggered more than just alarms — it revealed deeper cracks in the state’s emergency response system. For two state representatives who are helping lead efforts to modernize how Oregon prepares for natural disasters, the incident underscored the gaps in Oregon’s disaster readiness, from outdated emergency notification systems to underfunded infrastructure and training.  Rep. Paul Evans (D-Monmouth) has a $300 million proposal to modernize Oregon’s disaster preparedness, aiming to improve communication systems, strengthen infrastructure, and expand local readiness efforts over the next decade. He and Rep. David Gomberg (D-Lincoln, West Benton, Lane) join us to discuss where Oregon has made progress, where significant vulnerabilities remain, and how new investments could help the state better prepare for the next major crisis — whether it’s a tsunami, wildfire, or another emergency all together.

2025-08-19 — News — Episode 239Hosts:Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsJacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsSummaryIn this episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including the introduction of CBWire, advancements in BoxLang, and the upcoming TestBox version. They also delve into CFML updates, security insights, and the recent developments in AI, particularly the release of ChatGPT-5. The episode highlights upcoming events and webinars, as well as the importance of community support through Patreon.TakeawaysCBWire is a UI library for ColdFusion that enhances user interface development.TestBox version 7 is coming with new features and full BoxLang compatibility.CommandBox has been a staple in the CFML community for 12 years, with significant growth.BoxLang is gaining traction as a dynamic language for the JVM, focusing on developer productivity.AI tools like ChatGPT are evolving, with recent updates sparking community discussions.Community engagement is crucial for the success of tools like BoxLang and TestBox.Upcoming webinars will focus on async programming in BoxLang and other relevant topics.Patreon support is vital for sustaining open-source initiatives and community resources.The Ortus Solutions team is actively participating in various conferences and workshops.The podcast emphasizes the importance of testing and community contributions in software development.Chapters00:00 Welcome00:47 Ortus News & BoxLang Updates11:21 CFML Updates17:12 Upcoming Events23:15 Thank YouKeywordsOrtus Solutions, CBWire, BoxLang, TestBox, CommandBox, CFML, AI, ChatGPT, ColdFusion, software development LinksCBwire: A Step-by-Step Look at Reactive UI Components for BoxLang and Modern CFML Developers!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/cbwire-a-step-by-step-look-at-reactive-ui-componentsTestBox - Whats Coming?https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/testbox-whats-comingCommandBox State & Coming Next!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/commandbox-state-coming-nextBecome a BoxLang Pioneer: Modernize Your Projects Without Limits!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/become-a-boxlang-pioneer Deploying BoxLang in the Cloud Video Series!https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/boxlang-cloud-serversURL Rewriting with BoxLang MiniServerhttps://www.raymondcamden.com/2025/08/11/url-rewriting-with-boxlang-miniserverUsing StringBind in BoxLanghttps://www.raymondcamden.com/2025/08/18/using-stringbind-in-boxlangGenerate 6 Digit Security Codes in Java or CFML (Pete Freitag)https://www.petefreitag.com/blog/generate-6-digit-code/You Can Modify Elements During Filtering In ColdFusion (Ben Nadel)https://www.bennadel.com/blog/4829-you-can-modify-elements-during-filtering-in-coldfusion.htm ICYMI — Build a BoxLang App Webinar with Raymond Camdenhttps://youtu.be/HLVaUu20AZA?feature=sharedAugust Webinar: Leveling Up your Async Game with Boxlang with Jon Clausen - TOMORROWhttps://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/leveling-up-your-async-game-with-boxlang JJUG Night Seminar | BoxLang: A New Dynamic JVM Language - THIS WEEKhttps://jjug.doorkeeper.jp/events/186689Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2025 + CBWire Workshophttps://cfsummit.adobeevents.comInto the Box 2026:https://www.intothebox.org Call for Speakers:https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/call-for-speakers-into-the-box-2026 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Modernizing radiology intake means more than sending documents to Epic—it's about building accuracy into the process. Learn how AI-powered document capture uses HL7 ORM mapping to handle multi-patient faxes, duplicates, and poor-quality images, with a phased rollout that keeps data clean and workflows running smoothly.Brought to you by www.infinx.com

If you're building a home service business in a rural market, the playbook looks a little different — and this episode shows exactly why. In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson, CEO of Wilson Plumbing in Ohio, sits down with Laura and Brian Beltz, founders of Beltz, to unpack how they've grown from a one-truck startup in 2001 to a 49-person team — all while staying true to their community roots.If you're thinking about expanding into multiple markets, growing in a rural area, or taking the leap into acquisitions, this conversation is a masterclass in building a durable trades business from the ground up.

Wake County Public School System has a $200 million dollar maintenance backlog affecting heating and cooling its classrooms. Students have been pushing for new HVAC technology but the district says it's not ready for that kind of upgrade. WRAL's Destinee Patterson explains the obstacles.

Digit Software is transforming how manufacturers and distributors manage their operations through what they call a "system of progress" - an AI-powered alternative to traditional ERP systems. With $3.3 million in funding, Digit targets the 87% of U.S. companies with fewer than 50 employees who have been locked out of expensive legacy ERP systems. In this episode of Category Visionaries, we sat down with Dan Koukol, CEO and Co-founder of Digit, to explore how his decade of consulting experience and hands-on CEO role at a manufacturing company shaped his vision for modernizing business operations software. Topics Discussed: Why ERP systems have remained frozen in time while other software categories evolved Digit's unique "framework-first" approach versus traditional module-based systems The company's successful turnaround of Prodigy Disc as proof of concept Creating a new category called "systems of progress" instead of competing in ERP Leveraging Reddit and AI search for B2B vertical SaaS marketing Building a marketing team of two that generates significant leverage through AI tools The beachhead strategy focusing on distributors and light manufacturers GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Turn operational experience into category insight: Dan's decade of consulting for 100+ manufacturers and distributors, plus his hands-on CEO experience at Prodigy Disc, gave him unique insights that pure tech founders lack. He explains, "I can tell you if you're a manufacturer, you probably have a workbench that, you know, you have old inventory shelf and some plywood over it that you know, work on your tooling. Like we've been in the day to day, we've gotten our shoes dirty." B2B founders should deeply embed themselves in their target customers' daily operations to build authentic understanding and credibility. Create blue ocean through strategic language positioning: Rather than competing head-to-head in the crowded ERP market, Dan positioned Digit as a "system of progress" - deliberately avoiding ERP terminology with its negative connotations of being "slow, rigid, expensive." He notes, "Digit's not an ERP is kind of the framing. We are a system of progress for a system of action." B2B category creators should identify existing category baggage and create new language that reframes the conversation around their unique value proposition. Provide framework before features: Unlike traditional ERPs that "throw a bunch of modules at you and let you fend for yourself," Digit starts with a comprehensive framework showing companies exactly what they should be doing to succeed. Dan describes it as "a 10 by 10 grid like in Excel, where the hundred cells represent everything as a company you need to be doing to be great." B2B founders should lead with strategic guidance and frameworks rather than just feature sets, especially when targeting less sophisticated buyers. Leverage emerging channels for B2B vertical SaaS: Dan discovered that Reddit became one of their best lead generation engines, with communities around specific legacy systems where users complain "thread after thread." They use Reddit for both product development insights and lead generation. B2B founders should explore non-traditional channels where their target customers gather to discuss pain points, especially in vertical markets. Optimize for AI search alongside traditional SEO: Digit intentionally strategies to get mentioned across AI models like ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini, using YC company tools to measure AI mention frequency. Dan explains they're "actively doing" this measurement on their internal scorecard. B2B founders should develop parallel strategies for traditional search and AI recommendation engines, as customer discovery patterns evolve. Build efficient teams through AI leverage: With just a two-person marketing team, Digit generates significant output using AI tools like Google's VO3 for video production and various automation tools for personalized messaging. Dan emphasizes how "revenue per employee, that metric is going way up" due to AI capabilities. B2B founders should prioritize AI-powered efficiency over headcount growth, especially in go-to-market functions.   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co   //   Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM 

Boomers aren't your best bet anymore. While everyone's still chasing the so-called Silver Tsunami, the truth is most aging-out home service businesses won't sell — and the ones that do often aren't worth buying. In this episode of Owned and Operated, John and Jack explain why smart operators are ditching the outdated playbook and going all-in on modern growth strategies.They unpack why 2026 is their multi-market year and how they're expanding beyond Ohio through greenfield launches, tuck-in acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. From leadership infrastructure to population-driven market selection, they share what it actually takes to scale a home service company past a single location. You'll hear hard-earned lessons from failed multi-location attempts, the red flags of unscalable markets, and why buying a business isn't always the best move — especially if the fundamentals aren't there.If you're a plumbing, HVAC, or electrical operator looking to grow into new markets, this is your real-time roadmap — not the recycled Silver Tsunami narrative. John even teases behind-the-scenes strategies they're using for greenfielding (the stuff he's not ready to fully reveal… yet).This is the episode that separates yesterday's growth myths from today's $100M playbook.

Join co-hosts Kat Garbis & Josh Thornton with Jamf guests, Iulia Arghir (Senior Product Manager) and Alexander Dove (Senior Sales Engineer) as they introduce and unpack the exciting details of a new feature, Network Relay.    Network Relay provides a modern VPN framework, built into the OS and deployable via MDM. Rather than replacing an existing VPN all together, Network Relay can work alongside it, securing admin specified destinations, helping modernize and better secure an existing infrastructure. Network Relay preserves the native Apple device experience that users expect. Some benefits are the support for app-specific, policy-driven tunneling, authenticated based on the hardware-attested device identity, ideal for Zero Trust as well as secure remote connectivity available out of the box.   Listen to the full episode to learn more!   Looking to sign up and be an early Network Relay adopter? Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/wfWk5RmMGc   Network Relay blog: https://www.jamf.com/blog/jamf-network-relay-service-mobile-secure-connectivity/

Gaurav Dey is joined by Sandy Tran, Product Manager for SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) on SAP BTP, to discuss Business Warehouse (BW) modernization and BW transformation. Together they outline how customers can move from SAP BW 7.5 and BW/4HANA to BDC via the pragmatic “lift → shift → innovate” approach. Sandy details the new Data Product Generator, showing how legacy BW InfoProviders become SAP data products ready for AI in SAP scenarios—whether you're using SAP Datasphere, SAP Databricks, or intelligent copilots like SAP Joule. Listeners also get an early look at the SAP roadmap for 2025, which promises deeper object associations, automated dependency handling, and smoother SAP cloud migration paths.

In this episode, hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham welcome back Cloud Delivery Lead Sarah Mahalik for a detailed tour of the four pillars of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications: ERP, HCM, SCM, and CX.   Discover how Oracle weaves AI, analytics, and automation into every layer of enterprise operations. Plus, learn how Oracle Modern Best Practice is redefining digital workflows.   Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications: Process Essentials https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/oracle-fusion-cloud-applications-foundation-hcm/146870 https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/oracle-fusion-cloud-applications-foundations-enterprise-resource-planning-erp/146928/241047 https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/oracle-fusion-cloud-applications-foundation-scm/146938 https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/oracle-fusion-cloud-applications-foundation-cx/146972   Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-university/ X: https://x.com/Oracle_Edu   Special thanks to Arijit Ghosh, David Wright, Kris-Ann Nansen, Radhika Banka, and the OU Studio Team for helping us create this episode. ------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Transcript:   00:00   Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast, the first stop on your cloud journey. During this series of informative podcasts, we'll bring you foundational training on the most popular Oracle technologies. Let's get started!   00:25   Lois: Hello and welcome to the Oracle University Podcast! I'm Lois Houston, Director of Innovation Programs with Oracle University, and joining me is Nikita Abraham, Team Lead: Editorial Services.     Nikita: Hi everyone! Last week, we spoke about Oracle Cloud Apps and the Redwood design system. Today, we'll take a closer look at the four key pillars of Oracle Cloud Apps.    Lois: And we're so excited to have Sarah Mahalik back with us. Sarah is a Cloud Delivery Lead here at Oracle. Hi Sarah! In the last episode, we briefly spoke about the various Oracle Cloud Apps offerings and their capabilities. For anyone who missed that episode, can you give us a quick introduction?   01:06   Sarah: Oracle Cloud Applications is an incredibly broad suite that covers many of the most important business functions, from Human Capital Management, Supply Chain Management, to Enterprise Resource Planning and Customer Experience. The products in the Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications suite are organized by functional groups or pillars. All of these applications sit on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, a foundation built from scratch to support mission-critical applications.    Oracle Fusion Applications deliver a single source of truth, enabling quick responses to disruptions and market opportunities. With unified data and consistent business rules, teams can build streamlined end-to-end processes, access real time analytics, and make faster data-driven decisions for improved outcomes.   01:52   Nikita: Ok, let's actually get into each of these areas. I think we can start with Human Capital Management.   Sarah: Oracle Human Capital Management is an end-to-end solution that allows you to manage all aspects of people data from hire to retire. It all starts with recruiting, or requisitions are used to advertise vacant positions, and candidates are managed through the hiring process. After recruitment, successful candidates are transferred to the human resources module.   You can configure the organization structure to mirror that of your business. And this allows for easy reorganization whenever the structure changes. People data is a staple element of HCM. Therefore, as part of this product, an HR specialist can manage everything about the employee life cycle, including promotions, transfers, general assignment changes, and terminations.   A robust self-service offering allows employees and managers to take ownership and responsibility for the data pertaining to themselves and their teams. By removing the burden of simple data processing from the HR specialists, it not only eases the pressure on the HR department but allows them to concentrate on more specialized tasks.   03:00   Lois: And how are the core products of HCM categorized?   Sarah: The core products of Human Capital Management are categorized into four main groupings according to their logical purpose. First up, we have our human resources. This grouping includes the elements for implementing and maintaining the enterprise and workforce structure and employee life cycle data. This is where you would configure the organization structure as well as manage an employee's data from the HR specialist point of view. In addition, modules such as benefits, work life, workforce modeling and planning, and advanced HCM controls also sit within this category.   This brings us to talent management. This category is one of the largest because it includes recruiting, learning, goals and performance management, career development, succession planning, talent reviews, and compensation. In addition to that, dynamic skills and opportunity marketplace are also included in this grouping. Within workforce management, you'll find absence management and time and labor.   These naturally sit together because most organizations that implement both configure it so that an employee can enter both work time and absences on a time card, instead of having to visit two different entry points. You'll also find workforce health and safety here. And finally, payroll. All aspects of payroll are included here, whether you're simply using global payroll or localizations, such as UK, Canada, and Mexico.   It also encompasses payroll interface for those organizations that run their payroll from another system, and just need to extract and migrate the relevant data from Fusion HCM Cloud. When talking about HCM systems, we cannot forget the employee self-service aspect of the product. For this, there's an employee experience module called Oracle Me. Here you'll find options, such as HCM communicate, touchpoints, journeys, HR help desk, and Oracle digital assistant.   All of these combined enable an employee to take control and ownership of their own data, and use the many self-help options to get the information they need quickly and efficiently. In order to control how the system behaves and how users interact with it and perform the various processes, there are configuration options. These options allow organizations to define such things as the user experience, workflows, and approval policies based on their business requirements. And to meet the constant need for reporting, there's analytics, planning, and data modeling.   And in addition to all of that, you can use configuration options, such as extensibility, integration, or import and extracts, security, and adaptive intelligence to help enhance the system and have it working and looking the way you need. Of course, much of these latter configuration items are not exclusive to HCM but are available for the Oracle Fusion Cloud as a whole.   05:47   Lois: That's great. Ok, let's move on to Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning, or ERP.   Sarah: This is a complete modern Cloud ERP suite that provides your teams with advanced capabilities, such as AI, to automate the manual processes that slow them down, analytics to react to market shifts in real time, and automatic updates to stay current and gain a competitive advantage.   Oracle Cloud ERP automates the entire Record to Report process and provides a common repository of information for global financial reporting and compliance. Within ERP, we have the broadest and deepest suite offering everything you need, from financials, project management, enterprise performance management, risk management and compliance, and analytics.    06:34   Nikita: Sarah, could you break down the different modules within ERP?   Sarah: First, we have Financials, which is a global financial platform that connects and automates your financial management processes, including payables, receivables, fixed assets, expenses, and reporting for a clear view into your total financial health. Oracle Project Management offers a single project cloud solution designed to help you gain a complete picture of your organization's project finances and operations. It's seamlessly integrated across the enterprise with the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, HCM, and SCM applications.   Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management, or EPM, helps you model and plan across finance, HR, supply chain and sales, streamline the financial close process, and drive better decisions. Oracle Fusion Cloud Risk Management and Compliance is a security and audit solution that controls user access to your Oracle Cloud ERP financial data, monitors user activity, and makes it easier to meet compliance regulations through automation.   Oracle Risk Management Compliance uses AI and ML to strengthen financial controls to help prevent cash leaks, enforce audit, and protect against emerging risks, saving you hours of manual work. Oracle Analytics for Cloud ERP complements the embedded analytics in Cloud ERP to provide pre-packaged use cases, predictive analysis, and KPIs based on variance analysis and historical trends.    08:06   Lois: And what about Supply Chain Management?   Sarah: Oracle Supply Chain Management empowers organizations to plan, source, make, deliver, and service goods with agility and resilience. It offers a solution that integrates advanced capabilities, such as AI/ML and blockchain, to optimize the supply chain life cycle from start to finish.   08:31   Adopting a multicloud strategy is a big step towards future-proofing your business and we're here to help you navigate this complex landscape. With our suite of courses, you'll gain insights into network connectivity, security protocols, and the considerations of working across different cloud platforms. Start your journey today to multicloud today by visiting mylearn.oracle.com.    08:58   Nikita: Welcome back! Sarah, what makes Oracle Fusion SCM so powerful?   Sarah: When it comes to planning, you can leverage strategic, tactical, and operational processes for accurate forecasting and resource alignment. Sourcing and manufacturing help you streamline procurement and production to meet supply and demand efficiently. Inventory and warehousing processes ensure the right goods are available, stored, and managed effectively.   Fulfillment is also known as the pick, pack, and ship part of the supply chain and delivery entails order tracking and receipt. Having connected processes in place ensures that billing and revenue recognition are applied correctly on the goods and services. Great customer service models provide accurate tracking of customer orders and deliveries. And this can provide insight for an accurate picture of future planning, manufacturing, and inventory forecasts. This is a constant cycle because information and analytics feed into the planning process.   Oracle Supply Chain Management is designed to seamlessly integrate and optimize every step of the supply chain process, ensuring businesses can adapt to dynamic market conditions and customer expectations. The solution supports end-to-end supply chain processes and leverages cutting-edge technologies to transform how organizations manage their operations.   In planning, Oracle SCM empowers businesses with advanced planning tools to align supply and demand effectively. Sourcing and manufacturing assists in streamlining procurement and manufacturing workflows to drive efficiency. Inventory and warehousing optimizes inventory and warehouse management processes with intelligent capabilities.   Fulfillment delivery helps to accelerate order fulfillment and delivery operations to meet customer needs. And servicing allows you to maintain strong customer relationships through seamless post-sale servicing. Oracle SCM ensures an agile and resilient supply chain with the help of technologies like AI, ML, and blockchain. These tools empower organizations to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment while exceeding customer expectations.   11:03   Lois: To round out our discussion, let's talk about Oracle Customer Experience.   Sarah: Customer Experience, or CX, provides the platform and products necessary to capture all customer touch points and interactions. This platform also automates the business process from interest and lead generation to the sale and provision of products and services. The major product areas are marketing, sales, service, and CX platform.    11:32   Nikita: Could you dive a bit deeper into its key areas?   Sarah: Oracle Marketing solutions allow you to create targeted cross-channel marketing campaigns, optimize lead generation activities, personalize customer and prospect communication, and automate marketing activities. Use real-time data-driven insights to engage, convert, and nurture buyer relationships to increase sales. Featured products include Eloqua Marketing Automation, Responsys Campaign Management, CrowdTwist Loyalty and Engagement, Infinity Behavioral Intelligence, Unity Customer Data Platform, and more.   With Oracle Sales, you can deliver responsive selling across all touchpoints. Oracle Sales guides sellers with intelligent recommendations and gives them a faster path to critical records to help them focus on the right prospects at the right time. The modern, unified selling and buying approach of Oracle CX connects sales and commerce to service, marketing, and the entire customer experience. Featured products include Salesforce Automation, Sales Planning, Sales Performance Management, Configure, Price, and Quote, Subscription Management, Partner Relationship Management, and Customer Data Management.   Oracle Service enables you to help customers when and where they need you with automated workflows for customer self-service, agent-assisted service, and Field Service engagements. You can accelerate the resolution of service issues with AI-driven recommendations, unified data visibility, and cross-organization and cross-channel collaboration tools.   At Oracle, we make every customer interaction matter by using a suite of CX Cloud applications that connect marketing, sales, customer service, Field Service, and e-commerce. Oracle connects our customer experience systems with finance, supply chain, and HR on a unified cloud platform for a single, dynamic 360-degree view of the customer.   13:31   Lois: Before we wrap up, how does Oracle Modern Best Practice, or OMBP, fit into Oracle Cloud Apps?   Sarah: OMBP illustrates common business processes optimized to leverage the latest applications and technologies in Oracle Fusion Applications.   Oracle Modern Best Practice comprises reimagined industry standard business processes powered by Oracle technology. Engineered into Fusion Applications, OMBP simplifies and streamlines workflows, enabling organizations to leverage modern, efficient, and scalable practices. As we align more assets with OMBP, there will be a stronger connection between global process owners and business process innovation within a customer's organization.   OMBP was derived from over 10,000 successful delivery projects. To publish an OMBP, past Oracle projects were analyzed for successful and unsuccessful processes. Successful processes were reviewed and optimized by product experts, engineers, customers, and key users. Optimized processes were published to OMBP to make them available to other customers.   14:40   Lois: Well, that's it for this episode. Thank you, Sarah, for all of your incredible insights.    Nikita: If you want to learn more about what we discussed today, head over to mylearn.oracle.com and take a look at the Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Process Essentials courses. Until next time, this is Nikita Abraham…   Lois: And Lois Houston, signing off!   15:01   That's all for this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please click Subscribe to get all the latest episodes. We'd also love it if you would take a moment to rate and review us on your podcast app. See you again on the next episode of the Oracle University Podcast.  

LegalOn just secured $50 million to expand its AI-powered legal solutions. In this episode, we explore how the company plans to simplify legal work through automation. Learn what this means for law firms, in-house counsel, and the legal industry at large. Its technology emphasizes streamlined client onboarding. This discussion also considers how this funding affects the broader legal tech ecosystem.Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about

With fresh funding of $50 million, LegalOn is setting out to streamline complex legal workflows. We look into how artificial intelligence might reduce bottlenecks and increase efficiency. Join us as we analyze the implications for both legal professionals and clients. Its technology emphasizes compliance tracking. Insights are shared on LegalOn's positioning in both global and regional markets.Try AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle/about

In our second hour, we air our weekly conversation with Fox News' Brian Kilmeade and, in the wake of yesterday's storms (and subsequent power outages), ask: How can -- and will -- Virginia improve Her energy grids?

Join hosts Lois Houston and Nikita Abraham, along with Cloud Delivery Lead Sarah Mahalik, as they unpack the core pillars of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications—ERP, HCM, SCM, and CX.   Learn how Oracle's SaaS model, Redwood UX, and built-in AI are reshaping business productivity, adaptability, and user experience. From quarterly updates to advanced AI agents, discover how Oracle delivers agility, lower costs, and smarter decision-making across departments.   Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications: Process Essentials https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/oracle-fusion-cloud-applications-foundation-hcm/146870 https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/oracle-fusion-cloud-applications-foundations-enterprise-resource-planning-erp/146928/241047 https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/oracle-fusion-cloud-applications-foundation-scm/146938 https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/course/oracle-fusion-cloud-applications-foundation-cx/146972   Oracle University Learning Community: https://education.oracle.com/ou-community LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/oracle-university/ X: https://x.com/Oracle_Edu   Special thanks to Arijit Ghosh, David Wright, Kris-Ann Nansen, Radhika Banka, and the OU Studio Team for helping us create this episode. -------------------------------------------------------------- Episode Transcript: 00:00 Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast, the first stop on your cloud journey. During this series of informative podcasts, we'll bring you foundational training on the most popular Oracle technologies. Let's get started! 00:25 Nikita: Welcome to the Oracle University Podcast! I'm Nikita Abraham, Team Lead: Editorial Services with Oracle University, and with me is Lois Houston, Director of Innovation Programs.  Lois: Hi everyone! In our last two episodes, we explored the Oracle Cloud Success Navigator platform. This week and next, we're diving into Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications with Sarah Mahalik, a Cloud Delivery Lead here at Oracle. We'll ask Sarah about Oracle's cloud apps suite, the Redwood design system, and also look at some of Oracle's AI capabilities.  01:02 Nikita: Yeah, let's jump right in. Hi Sarah! How does Oracle approach the SaaS model? Sarah: Oracle's Cloud Applications suite is a complete enterprise cloud designed to modernize your business. Our cloud suite of SaaS applications, which includes Enterprise Resource Planning, or ERP, Supply Chain Management, or SCM, Human Capital Management, or HCM, and Customer Experience, or CX, brings consistent processes and a single source of truth across the most important business functions.  At Oracle, we own all of the technology stacks that power our suite of cloud applications. Oracle Cloud Applications are built on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and ensure the performance, resiliency, and security that enterprises need. Your business no longer needs to worry about maintaining a data center, hardware, operating systems, database, network, or all of the security. With deep integrations, a common data model, and a unified user interface, these applications help improve customer engagement, increase agility, and accelerate response to change. Oracle's Cloud Applications are updated quarterly with new features and improvements. These updates are based on our deep understanding of customer's functional needs, as well as modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, and digital assistants. Expectations for user experience only go up. Oracle's Redwood User Experience methodology ensures those expectations are matched and exceeded by including powerful and predictive search, a look and feel that actually helps users see what they need to in the order they need to see it, and by providing conversational and micro-interactions. Oracle, as a SaaS provider, puts the customer first by having enough dedicated resources to ensure zero downtime and increasing the speed of implementation by eliminating much of the hardware and software setup activity. 02:59 Nikita: What are the advantages of adopting Oracle Cloud Apps? Sarah: First off, Oracle provides automatic quarterly updates, and they're usable immediately. Customers can focus on leveraging the new functionality instead of spending cycles on installing it. There's much more accessibility because Oracle hosts the heavy part of the applications and customers access it via thin clients. The applications can be used from nearly anywhere and on a wide range of devices, including smartphones and tablets. Another great advantage is speed and agility. A lot of the benefits you see here result from Oracle's provider model. That means customers aren't spending time on customization, application testing, and report development. Instead, they work on the much lighter and faster tasks of configuration, validation, and leveraging embedded analytics. And finally, it's just better economics. Because of the pricing model, it is easy to compare an on-premises implementation cost. While upfront costs are almost always lower, overall operational costs and risk are usually lower as well. This translates to better total cost of ownership and improved overall economics and agility for your business. 04:10 Lois: Sarah, in your experience, why do customers love Oracle Cloud Apps? Sarah: At Oracle, we empower you with embedded AI that drives real breakthroughs in productivity and efficiency, helping you stay ahead of the curve. With the power of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, you get the best of performance, security, and scalability, making it the perfect foundation for your business. Our modern user experience is intuitive and designed with your needs in mind, while our relentless innovation is focused on what truly matters to you. Above all, our commitment to your success is unwavering. We're here to support you every step of the way, ensuring you thrive and grow with Oracle. 04:49 Lois: Let's talk about Oracle's Redwood design system. What is it? And how does it enhance the user experience?  Sarah: Redwood is the name of Oracle's next-generation user experience. Redwood design system is a collection of prefabricated components, templates, and patterns to enable developers to quickly create very sophisticated and polished interactions that are upgrade safe. It provides a consumer grade-plus experience, where you have high-quality functionality that can be used across multiple devices. You have access to insightful data readily at your fingertips for quick access and decision making, with the option to personalize your application to create your own state of the art experience. Processes and entry time will now be more efficient and streamlined by having fewer clicks and faster downloads, which will lead to high productivity in areas that matter the most. The Redwood design is intelligent, meaning you have access to AI, where you will receive recommendations and guidance based on your preferences and business processes. It's also adaptable, allowing you to use the same tools to create new experiences by using the Business Rule Framework with modern UX components. Oracle's Redwood user experience will help you to be more productive, efficient, and engaged with a highly personalized experience. 06:11 Are you keen to stay ahead in today's fast-paced world? We've got your back! Each quarter, Oracle rolls out game-changing updates to its Fusion Cloud Applications. And to make sure you're always in the know, we offer New Features courses that give you an insider's look at all of the latest advancements. Don't miss out! Head over to mylearn.oracle.com to get started.  06:37 Nikita: Welcome back! Sarah, you said the Redwood design system is adaptable. Can you elaborate on what you mean by that?  Sarah: In a nutshell, this means that developers can extend their applications using the same development platform that Oracle Cloud Applications are built on. Oracle Visual Builder Studio is a robust application development platform that enables users to rapidly create and extend web, mobile, and progressive web interfaces using a visual development environment. It streamlines application development and reduces coding, while also providing flexibility and support for popular build and testing frameworks. With Oracle Visual Builder Studio, users can build apps for the web, create progressive web apps, and develop on-device mobile apps. The tool also offers access to REST services and allows for planning and managing development processes, as well as managing the code lifecycle. Additionally, Oracle Visual Builder Studio provides hosting for apps along with easy publishing and version management. Changes made using Visual Builder Studio are called Application Extensions.  Visual Builder Studio Express Mode has two key components: Business Rules and Constants. Use Business Rules, which is the Redwood equivalent to Transaction Design Studio for responsive pages, to leverage delivered best practices or create your own rules based on various criteria, such as country and business unit. Make fields and regions required or optional, read-only or editable, and show or hide fields in regions, depending on specific criteria. Use the various delivered Constants to customize your Redwood pages to best fit your specific business needs, such as hide the evaluation panel and connections or reorder the columns in the person search result table. 08:23 Lois: Sarah, here's a question that's probably on everyone's mind—what about AI for Fusion Applications? Sarah: Oracle integrates AI into Fusion Applications, enabling faster, better decision making and empowering your workforce. With both classic and generative AI embedded, customers can access AI-driven insights seamlessly within their everyday software environment. In HCM, AI helps to automate routine tasks. It's also used to attract and manage talent more efficiently by doing things like reducing the time to hire and performing automatic skill matching for job vacancies. It also uses some of that skill matching for existing employees to optimize their engagement, improve productivity, and maximize career growth. All the while, it provides suggested actions so that those tasks are quick, accurate, and easy. In SCM, AI helps predict order cycle times by analyzing historical data and trends, allowing for more accurate planning. It also generates item descriptions automatically and uncovers potential suppliers by analyzing market data, thereby improving efficiency and sourcing decisions. With ERP, it's all about delivering efficiencies and improving strategic contributions. You can use AI to automate some of the core processes and provide guided actions for users in the rest of the processes. This is our recipe for improved efficiency and reduced human error. For example, in Payables, you can use AI features to accelerate and simplify invoice processing and identify duplicate transactions. And in CX, AI helps you to identify which sales leads offer the greatest potential, provides real-time news alerts, and then recommends actions to ensure that reps are working on the right opportunity at the right time and improving conversion to sale. 10:11 Lois: Everyone's heard about AI agents, but I've always wondered how they work.  Sarah: AI agents are a combination of large language models and other advanced technologies that interact with their environments, automate complex tasks, and collaborate with employees in real time. Reasoning capabilities in these LLMs differentiate AI agents from the brittle rules-based automation of the past. Since they can make judgment calls, AI agents can create action plans and manage workflows, either independently or with human supervision. At the core of their functionality is the capability to learn from previous interactions, use data from internal systems, and collaborate with both people and other agents. This ability to continuously adapt makes AI agents particularly valuable for complex business environments, where flexibility and scalability are key. 11:01 Nikita: And how do they work specifically in Fusion Apps? Sarah: Oracle Fusion AI agents are autonomous assistants designed to help organizations streamline operations, improve decision making, and reduce manual workloads. They can assist with simple or complex tasks and work across departments. 11:19 Lois: Sarah, what are the different types of AI agents? Sarah: Functional agents act as digital assistants for different personas within the enterprise and perform domain-specific tasks. Supervisory agents manage other agents, overseeing complex workflows and making decisions on whether human intervention is needed. Utility agents perform routine low-risk tasks such as retrieving data, sending notifications, or running reports. They're often optimized to help with specific roles, so an AI agent or collection of agents might act as a finance clerk, hiring manager, or a customer service representative. 11:54 Nikita: Can you give us some real-world use cases? Sarah: In human resources, agents will assist employees with benefit inquiries and policy clarifications. In finance, agents will automate invoice approvals and help optimize financial workflows. In supply chain management, a field service agent can guide technicians through repairs by providing real-time diagnostic data, troubleshooting steps, and automating orders for parts. In customer experience, the contracts researcher agent enables sales teams to automate routine contract workflows and approvals so they can focus on selling rather than administrative tasks. Oracle Fusion AI agents represent a leap beyond traditional AI. They don't just automate, they collaborate with human workers, making AI agents more than just tools. By integrating advanced AI within business systems, Oracle continues to lead the way in improving productivity and operational efficiency. As AI technology evolves, expect to see even more sophisticated AI agents capable of managing entire business processes autonomously, giving your team the freedom to focus on strategic, high-impact activities. 13:04 Nikita: Thank you so much for taking us through all that, Sarah. We're really excited to have you back next week to continue this discussion.  Lois: And if you liked what you heard today, head over to mylearn.oracle.com and take a look at the free Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Process Essentials courses to learn more. Until next time, this is Lois Houston… Nikita: And Nikita Abraham, signing off! 13:27 That's all for this episode of the Oracle University Podcast. If you enjoyed listening, please click Subscribe to get all the latest episodes. We'd also love it if you would take a moment to rate and review us on your podcast app. See you again on the next episode of the Oracle University Podcast.

In this debut episode of The CEO Spot, Rick Watson sits down with Dipti Desai, Founder and CEO of CRSTL, for an unfiltered look into one of the most quietly powerful protocols in commerce—EDI.From her early days as an electrical engineer in Silicon Valley to building mission-critical infrastructure for today's omni-channel brands, Dipti shares the journey that led her to found Crystal—a SaaS network designed to modernize the way suppliers and retailers communicate.We explore:The surprising origin story of Crystal during the PPE crisisWhy EDI is more like the English language than a piece of legacy techThe difference between the application layer and the protocol layer—and why it mattersHow penalties, complexity, and digital transformation are reshaping supplier operationsWhy Crystal doesn't charge by seat and how it's enabling real collaboration at scaleThe future of B2B commerce in an age of AI, API, and protocol convergenceWhether you're a founder, brand operator, or just EDI-curious, this episode unpacks how structured data exchange is fueling the future of retail—and why ignoring the "boring" infrastructure could be your biggest mistake.

2025-07-15 — News — Episode 237Hosts:Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsJacob Beers - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsSummaryIn this episode of the Modernize or Die podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia and Jacob Beers discuss the latest updates from Ortus Solutions, including the launch of the BoxLang VS Code extension and community contributions. They delve into AI integration with BoxLang, provide updates on CFML and security news, and highlight upcoming events such as the Adobe ColdFusion Summit. The episode emphasizes the importance of community engagement and support through Patreon, showcasing the collaborative spirit of the software development community. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jim talks with Samo Burja about his report on the defense startup Anduril's plan to modernize the U.S. military. They discuss "live players vs. dead players," AI adoption & cognitive tools, Anduril's background & naming origin, military technology modernization, software-defined conflicts, autonomous & software-enabled weapons, sensor deployment & data collection, the Lattice software platform, hardware offerings including drone & underwater vehicle acquisitions, surface naval warfare obsolescence, military industrial capacity, US vs. China manufacturing capabilities, personnel-to-weapon system ratios, drone production scale, cost considerations, defense industry ecosystem, traditional contractors, friend-shoring possibilities, NATO+ industrial capacity, component manufacturing, future warfare implications, training advantages of digital systems, scale of drone warfare, AI capabilities gaps between nations, industrial advantages in military competition, and much more. Episode Transcript EP 244 Samo Burja on Lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian War Bismarck Brief "Anduril's Plan to Modernize the U.S. Military," by Samo Burja Rebooting the Arsenal of Democracy EP 247 Sergey Kuprienko on Drone Warfare in Ukraine Bismarck Analysis Foresight Institute Anduril Industries "Anduril Industries Acquires UAS Developer Blue Force Technologies" - Press Release Samo Burja is the president and founder of Bismarck Analysis, a consulting firm specializing in institutional analysis for clients in North America and Europe. He is also a Senior Research Fellow in Political Science at the Foresight Institute and chair of the editorial board of Palladium Magazine. You can follow him at @SamoBurja.

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John and Jack break down the full playbook for hiring HVAC and plumbing technicians—from sourcing to retention. They dive into the real-world challenges of technician recruitment and share the strategies they use to keep a steady pipeline of high-quality candidates. From building a branded hiring engine to managing seasonal swings, this episode delivers tactical advice and real SOPs that help home service businesses grow their field teams with intention.They cover why recruiting never stops, how to build a budget that supports year-round hiring, and why onboarding and retention matter just as much as the job offer. Whether you're scaling a team or trying to fix your hiring funnel, this episode is packed with practical frameworks and firsthand experience.

On this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, we're joined by Clara Blitch, Chief Human Resources Officer at Williamson Health, who returns to sharing the incredible journey of transforming a 60-year-old HR function into a modern, data-driven, people-first department, all without sacrificing the soul of the organization.

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Dennis Feldman is the Chair of the ITDG Next Gen Committee and a third-generation operator at Performance Plus Tire, a family-owned business in Long Beach, California which specializes in classic car tires and aftermarket wheels. Keleyah Miller is the Vice Chair of the ITDG Next Gen Committee and part of the third generation at Main Street Tire in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she and her siblings are leading a company that is now 80% wholesale. Justin Pursell serves as Secretary of the ITDG Next Gen Committee and oversees commercial, wholesale, and retread operations at Bergey's Commercial Tire, a fifth-generation company in Pennsylvania with a century-long legacy in transportation. In this episode… The tire industry continues to evolve as family-run operations face digital transformation, shifting market pressures, and generational handoffs. As new leaders step into roles shaped by legacy and innovation, balancing tradition with forward-thinking becomes crucial. How can young leaders modernize operations while honoring decades of family heritage? According to Dennis Feldman, who chairs the Next Gen Committee for Performance Plus Tire, the key lies in strategic upgrades, relationship building, and community collaboration. Along with Keleyah Miller and Justin Pursell, he emphasizes the role of ITDG's Next Gen group in preparing young leaders for succession and growth through networking, mentorship, and shared learning. Together, they reflect on how family ties, vendor partnerships, and conferences strengthen both culture and business outcomes. On this episode of Gain Traction, Mike Edge welcomes Dennis, Keleyah, and Justin for a conversation about generational leadership, the mission of the ITDG Next Gen Committee, and the practical steps they're taking to future-proof their tire businesses. They dive into the emotional dynamics of working with family, the challenges of modernizing legacy systems, and the strategies that keep independent operations competitive in a shifting market. Dennis, Keleyah, and Justin provide insights into the importance of community, the power of long-term vision, and how peer support within ITDG fuels innovation across the board. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  [01:48] Dennis Feldman shares his role at Performance Plus Tire and his niche in classic car tires [02:36] Justin Pursell explains his leadership at Bergey's and the scope of their operations [03:28] Keleyah Miller describes Main Street Tire's wholesale focus and family involvement [04:52] The goals of the ITDG Next Gen Committee and how it nurtures leadership [06:38] Challenges and advantages of working within multigenerational family businesses [17:26] Keleyah's family mantra: “Prepare for your grandkids, and your kids will fall into line” [18:32] Justin's wildlife photography hobby and connection to nature outside of work [19:57] Dennis reflects on modernizing his family business while preserving legacy Resources mentioned in this episode: Justin Pursell on LinkedIn Performance Plus Tire Mainstreet Tire USA Bergey's Tire & Auto Service Centers Independent Tire Dealers Group Mike Edge on LinkedIn Tread Partners Quotable Moments “Prepare for your grandkids, and your kids will fall into line.” – Keleyah Miller “What other career lets you see your dad every day while building something meaningful?” – Dennis Feldman “We're going to get up in the morning and sell tires — no matter what.” – Justin Pursell quoting Jason Rook “Next Gen is here to educate, connect, and guide young leaders into broader roles.” – Dennis Feldman “You can gain a lot of success when you make the right relationships.” – Keleyah Miller Action Steps Evaluate your leadership transition plan: Identify next-gen leaders in your organization and outline how to involve them in long-term strategy. Join a collaborative group: Gain access to networking, vendor partnerships, and growth opportunities without losing your brand identity. Modernize your systems: Consider upgrading legacy point-of-sale or e-commerce platforms to stay competitive and efficient. Foster legacy and connection: Build a company culture where both family members and long-term employees feel deeply valued. Attend industry conferences: Engage with peers, vendors, and leaders through events like ITDG's annual conference to stay informed and inspired. Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners.  At Tread Partners, we provide digital marketing for multi-location tire dealers and auto repair shops.  By using our strategy, branding, and marketing services, we help shops sell more tires and put more cars in bays. We've helped companies like Action Gator Tire, Colony Tire and Service, and Ulmer's Auto Care Center bring extreme growth in paid leads, ROI, and searches.  So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.treadpartners.com or email info@treadpartners.com to learn more.

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John and Jack return to the studio to tackle the real-world challenges of running a successful HVAC business during peak summer heat. They dive into how weather-related service demand, infrastructure upgrades, and a mature home service team contribute to record-breaking weekly revenues and improved operational efficiency.Discover how HVAC businesses can scale profitably by investing in technician retention, labor-saving automations, and strategic overseas staffing. John and Jack break down the processes that drive high performance—from sales training to data-driven decisions—all on the path to hitting their first $1 million in EBITDA and a $10 million annual revenue goal.

Send us a textMiguel Armaza interviews Steve Stagner, CEO of Crete, an AI-powered roll-up deploying $500+ million to modernize the accounting industry. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and others, Crete is acquiring US accounting firms and transforming them with OpenAI-powered tools. Steve brings battle-tested insights from building Mattress Firm from a single $1,300 franchise to a $3.8 billion Fortune 500 giant.In this episode, we discuss (1) Why "People, Process, Technology" - in that exact order - is the only formula that works for AI transformation; (2) How Crete's partner equity model differs from traditional PE roll-ups, letting firms keep their culture while accessing enterprise-grade AI tools; (3) Why firms that don't embrace AI will lose and how Crete has already seen 30-50% efficiency gains through AI-powered trial balance normalization and audit testing... and a lot more!Want more podcast episodes? Join me and follow Fintech Leaders today on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app for weekly conversations with today's global leaders that will dominate the 21st century in fintech, business, and beyond.Do you prefer a written summary? Check out the Fintech Leaders newsletter and join 80,000+ readers and listeners worldwide!Miguel Armaza is Co-Founder and General Partner of Gilgamesh Ventures, a seed-stage investment fund focused on fintech in the Americas. He also hosts and writes the Fintech Leaders podcast and newsletter.Miguel on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nKha4ZMiguel on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Jb5oBcFintech Leaders Newsletter: bit.ly/3jWIp

Today on the pod, we're talking with Kamal Srinivasan, SVP of Product Development at Alludo. In this episode, we discuss: How CorelDraw was modernized from a legacy desktop tool into an AI-enabled, collaborative SaaS product, including: The user research approach that balanced less mature users with the needs of long-time power users And How they utilized AI to power entire workflows, helping all users behave like pros We also discuss Kamal's navigation of a major roadmap misalignment with senior leadership, including: The real negotiation tactics he used to diffuse the initial conflict And his “squiggly line” framework for balancing near-term revenue with long-term product vision Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalsrinivasan/ Resources Tell Your CEO They're Wrong (And KEEP Your Career) | Steve Nash, Dir. Product (GumGum) | LaunchPod: https://youtu.be/oeEBy8mJfB0?feature=shared Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:56 From PhD to Product Management 02:47 The Value of a PhD in Product Management 05:26 Challenges in Modernizing Legacy Products 06:11 Understanding Vector Graphics Design 09:47 Democratizing Design Tools 16:23 User Feedback and Product Development 19:49 Incorporating AI in Design Software 21:43 Integrating AI into Design Workflows 22:51 Enhancing Productivity with AI 24:15 Proactive Issue Detection with AI 27:21 Understanding Parallels Virtualization 29:50 Challenges and Strategies in Product Development 38:20 Effective Communication and Leadership 41:52 Conclusion and Future Plans Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/@LaunchPod.byLogRocket)! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket's Galileo AI watches user sessions for you and surfaces the technical and usability issues holding back your web and mobile apps. Understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr). Special Guest: Kamal Srinivasan.

The U.S. Army is shifting its focus from counterinsurgency-style warfare to large scale combat operations. And with this shift comes an urgent need for artillery and missile systems that are more mobile, durable and more lethal than what the Army…

Glidian, now part of the Infinx family, brings cutting-edge automation to the prior authorization process, helping providers significantly reduce denials and improve cash flow. In this episode, co-founder Ashish Dua shares how Glidian's technology simplifies payer interactions, boosts staff efficiency, and expands patient access across labs, radiology, and emerging care verticals.

We're diving into the world of home infusion and specialty pharmacy with Kaila Raimondo, Head of US Markets for AlayaCare. AlayaCare is transforming how care is delivered outside the traditional four walls of a clinic or hospital, and Kaila brings a unique perspective—not just as an industry leader, but also as a former infusion patient. We talk about everything from solving complex logistical challenges with software, to improving the patient experience, to why nurses are the true face of your brand.

Send us a textGabe and Lindsey are both Army veterans with impressive backgrounds, he an infantry officer and she was one of the first women in the 160th.  After leaving the Army, Gabe started a fire/water/mold remediation business, scaled it to $1 million in a few years and then sold it, while Lindsey is an MBA student at HBS. Oh, and they are married. Power couple.  Right now, they are building Oply.  Here is the pitch: "Just like your car tells you when to change the oil, Oply uses intelligent technology to tell you what your home needs next. Your Oply Home Score tracks the health of every major system—giving you predictive insights and helping you fix issues early with vetted pros, all in a tap. Oply thinks, predicts, and acts for you—so you can enjoy your home with peace of mind."

Join hosts Daniel Garcia and Grant Copley as they dive into the latest news and updates in the BoxLang and CFML world. Don't miss out on insights, discussions, and what's coming next for modern software development!

My guest today is Dr Soufiane Azdad, founder of Algoscope. What we discuss with Dr Azdad: His journey into pathology Early experiences and challenges in pathology The Turning Point: Misplaced specimen incident Inspiration from technology and entrepreneurship Founding AlgoScope: The Mission and Vision The future of Digital Pathology Innovations in the grossing process The role of AI and robotics in pathology Utilizing innovation in pathology education and training Envisioning the future of pathology Ethical considerations in pathology Links for this episode: Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club   Algoscope From Grossing to Diagnosis: Why pre-analytics deserves a digital revolution   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram  

Want to grow your HVAC, plumbing, or roofing business using AI, lead generation, and marketing automation? In this episode of Owned and Operated, we dive into how artificial intelligence is transforming the home service industry. Host John Wilson sits down with James Zaner from Modernize to explore cutting-edge strategies for using AI-powered tools to generate high-quality leads, automate operations, and expand into new markets. Whether you're a contractor, service business owner, or operator looking to scale, this episode is your playbook for growth through AI integration, customer segmentation, and smart marketing systems.Discover how top-performing service businesses are leveraging AI for business growth, customer acquisition, and operational efficiency. James shares how Modernize uses tools like ChatGPT, CRM systems, and AI automation to improve sales productivity, nurture long-term customer value, and drive sustainable expansion. From optimizing lead generation funnels to implementing AI agents and marketing tech stacks, you'll learn exactly how to modernize your service business and stay ahead in a competitive market.

Stop missing the calls that fill your board. In this episode of Can't Stop the Growth, Chad Peterman is joined by Brad Scruggs, President and CMO of ZyraTalk, to talk about a simple but powerful idea: when you stop missing calls, you stop losing jobs. Brad breaks down how HVAC and plumbing businesses are using AI-powered customer service representatives (CSRs) to capture more leads, reduce missed calls, and grow without hiring more people. Whether it's after-hours coverage, overflow, or lead aggregator response times—AI is helping high-growth companies optimize their call centers and maximize every opportunity. This episode is packed with tactical insights for leaders serious about growing their home service business. If you're focused on building a culture of excellence, booking more jobs, and staying ahead of the curve—this conversation is for you. Watch now to see how top operators are filling the board faster, without relying on more ads or more staff. Additional Resources: Brad on LinkedIn Learn more about ZyraTalk Join The ARENA - a CSTG Community! Chad on LinkedIn Chad Peterman | CEO | Author Peterman Brothers Website Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Most service businesses miss 15–35% of their inbound calls. That's real money walking away. AI-powered CSRs can respond instantly—nights, weekends, and during peak hours. Use AI to handle simple requests and free up live reps for high-value leads. Integration is simple, with many teams live within two weeks. Real-time data allows for continuous CSR coaching and improved conversion rates. Speed-to-lead with aggregators like Angi, Thumbtack, and Modernize is crucial—AI helps you get there faster. Many companies use AI as overflow backup, while others have made it their front line. Growth doesn't have to mean more leads—it starts with booking the ones you already have.

When Maria Robinson took the helm at the Grid Deployment Office within the US Department of Energy (US DOE), she stepped into one of the most pivotal (and difficult) roles in the clean energy transition.Now that she's no longer a government employee, Maria reveals what really happens inside DOE decision-making rooms, why the grid is far more fragile than most realize, and how her new role as CEO of IREC is helping shift the power back to the people.From wildfire response to data center load growth and interconnection bottlenecks, Maria clearly understands what is driving (or stifling) our energy transition —you don't want to miss this conversation.