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How are we preparing the next generation of energy professionals? Kieran Graham, student of the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering program at Carleton University, is set to embark on his career in the energy sector. Kieran joins thinkenergy to chat about his studies, from thermodynamics to power generation, regulatory to economic aspects, and what's on the horizon for the industry and his future. Listen in for a fresh perspective on the future of energy with a next-gen energy professional. Related links: Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering program, Carleton University: https://admissions.carleton.ca/programs/sustainable-and-renewable-energy-engineering/ APEX Lab, Carleton University: https://carleton.ca/apex/ Kieran Graham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kierangraham1/ Trevor Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-freeman-p-eng-8b612114 Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en To subscribe using Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405 To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/  - Transcript: Trevor Freeman  00:07 Welcome to thinkenergy, a podcast that dives into the fast, changing world of energy through conversations with industry leaders, innovators and people on the front lines of the energy transition. Join me, Trevor Freeman, as I explore the traditional, unconventional and up and coming facets of the energy industry. If you have any thoughts, feedback or ideas for topics we should cover, please reach out to us at think energy at hydro ottawa.com, hi everyone and welcome back. We know that we are already in this period of change that we call the energy transition, but this is not a short term thing. We will be in this period of change for years and likely decades to come. And that means that the next generation of energy professionals, so engineers, policy experts, customer focused, people, finance and so on and so on, they might spend their entire careers working on this. So I thought it would be interesting to check in with someone who's just about to enter the workforce to find out how we're preparing that next generation to dive head first into this challenge and hopefully bring innovative and exciting solutions to the table. This is a career and society defining challenge. This is something that we'll be focusing on for many, many years to come. So I really wanted to understand what is that next generation learning. Now I'm sure you'd all agree that what you learn in your formal schooling is only one small part of the knowledge base and skill set that is important for contributing in a meaningful way. I know that the things I became really excited about and passionate about as I was getting through my engineering degree really helped set my course and have led me to where I am today, and definitely was not the course I thought I was on when I started engineering school. And for the record, these things that I became really passionate exciting about weren't, you know, the fluid dynamics and soil mechanics and thermodynamics and all these courses I was taking. It was the concepts and the way of thinking and the things I became passionate about. So all that being said, I'm pretty excited today to talk to my guests about what he has been learning and how he thinks that's setting him up for a career focused on energy. Kieran Graham is in his final year of his degree at Carleton University here in Ottawa, and he's in the sustainable and renewable energy engineering program. I love the fact that we have a whole focus program on clean and renewable energy, that's fantastic. Kieran is the president of the Sustainable and Renewable Engineering Society, and he helps organize academic social and networking events for students in that program and others that are interested in sustainable and renewable energy. He has worked with the apex lab at Carleton, doing research on various carbon capture technologies, and he was also the organizer, or one of the organizers, for the 2026 Ontario Engineering Competition. Kieran Graham, welcome to the show.   Kieran Graham  02:48 Thanks a lot for having me. I'm excited.   Trevor Freeman  02:50 So Kieran, let's start with a little bit of background on your program at University. So you're in the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering program at Carleton University. Tell us a little bit about what that program is and what you focus on.   Kieran Graham  03:03 Yeah, so I will admit it's a little confusing at first, like Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, the long name, and then we have two streams. So one's called Smart Technologies for Power Generation Distribution, the other one's about efficient energy conversion. So the easiest way to actually differentiate these two is electrical and mechanical. So smart technologies is electrical efficient conversion is a more mechanical. So like, if you have know anything about engineering disciplines, it's electrical and mechanical.   Trevor Freeman  03:35 Gotcha   Kieran Graham  03:36 Also, by the way, SREE is short form for sustainable renewable energy engineering, just to save us some fumbling over our words, in the future, perfect.   Trevor Freeman  03:45 This is a very acronym heavy podcast at time, so I appreciate you spelling that out for us. So when we when we hear SREE, you're talking about the program, gotcha. So give us an idea of, like, what's the focus of the program more broadly?   Kieran Graham  03:58 Yeah, so like, I'm in the electrical stream. So I take a lot of different courses at the beginning, ranging from fluid mechanics, and we take electrical courses like circuits and signals and just Electronics One. But then we also later take courses that are more SREE specific, that are more focused on learning how we are using thermodynamics to then put it through as a turbine and then create that energy. And then, how is it work, specifically with a nuclear power plant, or we even learn a little bit about natural gas, but just for context. And then, how does that differ from generating electricity with wind in a wind turbine. It's pretty similar, but like, how where's the difference? And like, how do we apply that in different scenarios?   Trevor Freeman  04:48 Got you so if I could say that back to you. You know, when I was in energy or engineering school, I learned a lot about those fundamentals. I learned, we know, we did thermodynamics, we did all that kind. Of stuff we just mentioned, but the application to power generation, and the renewable aspect of it, the sustainability side, that was all stuff I learned later in my career. You're building that into your programs. Kind of built that into what you're learning. So you're learning the more traditional engineering side of things, the thermodynamics and how this stuff works, but in the context of power generation, I assume, you know, like application of power generation, like how the grid works, things like that.   Kieran Graham  05:28 Yeah, exactly. So we take a little bits of courses that other programs will take, and then I got, first we're taking those same courses, and then we take other courses that are really specific, and we apply them to sustainable and renewable energy engineering. The other thing is, later in our degree, we also apply things on a more higher level, like energy is kind of like a high level topic. There's so many things that are happening and there's a lot of regulatory and economic aspects to it. So we have to look at, like, the energy market and like, yes, like nuclear fusion is like a great option if it works and if it's economically viable. And you know, nuclear has its own regulatory aspect, so we have that coverage of information and knowledge later in the years.   Trevor Freeman  06:17 Gotcha so. And for our listeners out there who are not kind of engineering nerds like Kieran and I. One of the things how I describe engineering more broadly is that it's sort of a systems thinking approach to things. So understanding, what are my inputs? What's the result of those inputs? What does that mean for the output? What are the feedback loops? And so what I'm hearing you say, Kieran, is that it's bringing that into the energy sector, the energy industry, which is fantastic, like, really exciting to hear that this is, this is what you're learning, and this is what the next sort of generation of engineers is being taught right now. How did you end up in this program? What drew you to this particular field of engineering?   Kieran Graham  07:01 Yeah, so it's a little complicated, because when I applied to university, I knew I wanted to stay in Ottawa, and my parents both went to Carleton. My grandpa worked at Carleton like when it was first established, so I had deep roots there. And in my mind, Carleton is a superior University in Ottawa. I know that's controversial, but, you know, it's okay. But anyways, I applied to three different engineerings at Carleton, and my first choice was actually aerospace engineering, because in high school, it was kind of like a this was the prestige of making aerospace engineering. And I actually got in and my first year I was in aerospace engineering, but at Carleton, first year, engineering is all general. So after first year, I decided that my goals, and I don't want to talk down to my aerospace colleagues, but my morals and my aspirations were more set towards a sustainable and renewable energy engineering focus. So sustainable renewable energy engineering was my second choice going into Carleton, so it's a pretty easy switch in second year, but from my childhood, I had an aunt who worked for Greenpeace Canada and also just learning about sustainability in my house and at school, this just seemed like a natural, good choice.   Trevor Freeman  08:28 My journey, and we won't get into the details of my journey, but it echoes that a lot of kind of having an idea going into engineering school and at some point, realizing that maybe this doesn't line up with my values, or what I want to do, the impact that I want to have. And that kind of gets into my next question of, you know, generally, the engineering profession is built around having an impact, a positive impact on society, on people, and using a, like I said, systems thinking approach to that. That's sort of the bar that we try and live up to. So, you know, you talked about wanting to have an impact. What does that impact me? Or what is having a positive impact mean for you, and how do you see yourself contributing as you're nearing the end of your education, at least formal education side of your undergrad?   Kieran Graham  09:14 Yeah, so I actually just took my engineering professional practices course, which I learned about the code of ethics and how the engineers duty is paramount to serving the public. And I think that actually really resonated with me as much as you know, the course is a lot of just talking about regulatory stuff, it actually was refreshing and good to hear that that's like the regulatory view on what engineering should be, because my personal goals are very much to have a positive and strong impact on society, and specifically like my local community. You know, my family's deeply rooted in Ottawa, so I want to have a good, positive impact. Impact on Ottawa. So I guess when I switched from aerospace to sustainable energy, I decided that, like, there's a climate crisis right now, and I just saw the opportunity to create a large positive impact within engineering, which I was really enjoying and helped solve those problems of having that net zero or clean energy solution, which was being so, like, stressed upon within, like, my whole life,   Trevor Freeman  10:31 That's great, yeah. I mean, it's, it's definitely, in my opinion, and I think this has been echoed a lot on this podcast, is, you know, the energy transition, the climate crisis, and sort of our reaction to that is definitely, the defining challenge of our of our time right now, and certainly, certainly your career, probably moving forward in this field. So looking at the energy transition, what skills or knowledge do you think you've developed throughout the last couple of years in your undergrad that have prepared you to contribute to this. You know, rapidly changing industry that the electricity sector, the energy sector of today is not the same as it was five years ago, and it won't be the same in five years. So coming into it at this point, what do you think you're bringing to the table that's going to help contribute to that?   Kieran Graham  11:23 Yeah. So, I mean, it's the whole point of the program. And you know, people running, I'll shout out Ahmed Abdullah, a professor who's really been heading the SREE  program. And so the, really, the big goal of SREE is like to be multidisciplinary, and being able to approach all the different aspects of this climate crisis and energy transition. You need to be able to understand how, like, I said, like the mechanical thermodynamics and fluid dynamics work, but also understand how a electric generator works, and then how transmission works, and need to understand, like, what's the point of creating solar in the desert, if you have to then transfer it all the way to, I don't know, somewhere in Europe, or something like, those are the large scale aspects that you need to be able to understand. The other thing that's also really important is just having the knowledge of understanding how like load profiles work and how data analysis and understanding like this is what a good load profile looks like. This is a problem like the duck curve or problems like this, like that, we as three engineers really understand, like how these different problems are created, and then how we can fix them and where they're being affected, like the duck curve in California, and like in Canada, we have a winter peaking system. Like all these problems are different, different aspects that we are very knowledgeable on and already have a base understanding of. And I think that's what's really important and helpful going into this industry.   Trevor Freeman  13:04 Yeah, that's great. Has there been a time during your program, during your undergrad, or a project that you've worked on that has really kind of changed the way you view energy or the electricity grid, or open your eyes to something that you weren't aware of before, really kind of, yeah, drove your passion for it?   Kieran Graham  13:27 Yeah, so, you know, there's been many problems and projects that I've had throughout my degree, and you know, the view and impact on my motivation has been very hopeful and very doubtful in equal amounts. But I would say maybe more helpful hopeful in the in the future, just because sometimes in school, things get a little stressful and blow up in proportion. But I'd say my biggest hopeful, I guess, and changing my my view of things would be my capstone project. So the capstone project that I'm working on currently is focusing on a net zero 2050 Ottawa. And how are we going to prepare for that? How are we going to handle the generation for that? How are we going to get energy places? How are we going to handle the winter peaks of electrifying, heating. How are we going to deal with EVs? It's a never ending puzzle slash scavenger hunt of finding data and how do things work together? How do we piece it together? Yeah, it's been a great challenge, but also really opened my eyes up to how all these, these different sectors that I've been learning about in my degree, how do these all work fit together and solve a problem.   Trevor Freeman  14:52 Great, yeah, and that's exactly where I want to go next. So, so I'm glad you brought up your capstone project. Just a quick backgrounder for our listeners. A part of an engineering undergrad in Ontario, at least, I think across Canada, is a final year project which is known as the capstone project. So the idea of the capstone project is it's supposed to be a culmination of all the different sort of theoretical things you've learned in your degree, bringing all that knowledge together and giving the students a chance to apply that in some real world scenarios. So, you know, it's interesting, Kieran, to know that your capstone was looking at what does a net zero 2050 reality look like for the City of Ottawa? Because the City of Ottawa has a 2050 Net Zero target, 2040 actually, for the corporation of the City of Ottawa, and 2050 for the community. And there's, there's lots of moving parts to that. It's a real world thing that's happening that a lot of folks are working on. So I'd like to dig into that a little bit more with you and find out. And I know you're not quite finished it yet, so you're not going to have all the answers, but you know what? What are some of the things that you're looking at? What are some of the must do's for us as society and us as a city and all the stakeholders involved if we're going to to achieve that net zero reality?   Speaker 1  16:17 Yeah, so we are a group of, I think, 18 or 19 different undergraduates for all, hopefully graduating at the end of the semester. And so this project is happens every year for the past, like four or five years, I think, and we're the third year focusing on Ottawa. So there's been a lot of things covered. And honestly, at the beginning of the project, we were like, how could we possibly have a third year of material to study? And I think now that we're approaching the final we're realizing how much there is to look at, and maybe we'll have some notes for next year saying, like, there really is a million things that we could look at in this scope. Like, it's just a really big scope, but we have, like, a buildings team, an energy storage team, a nuclear team, a solar team, and a transportation team, and I'm on the integration team, so my job is really just trying to put things together from all the different sub teams who are focusing on very specific things, and Specifically I'm the integration team lead. So I'm focusing on load prediction. So like, in 2050 what's the load that we're going to need to have? And that really, including working with transportation and buildings and understanding how, like, the EVS and the heat pumps and electrified heating are we going to have district heating, like, how is all this going to affect our 2050 load.   Trevor Freeman  17:46 And so what are some of those strategies? Like, the things you mentioned are bang on. That's of course, the things that are going to drive our demand. Are you looking at providing that additional capacity? You know, with local generation, what's the what's the strategy there? How do we have enough energy and have enough clean energy in order to meet that growing demand that you've identified?   Kieran Graham  18:10 Yeah, so that's like the big problem, right? So I'm doing load prediction, and then we have teams like nuclear and solar. And past years we've had wind teams, and I think there was a biofuels team as well past years, and we put all this data, kind of on two sides, and then we feed it through an optimization software that someone is working on in my team, and it's going to look at economically, how competitive something like solar or nuclear or wind or hydro, I guess would be looking within Ottawa like, how do all these compare? And it's all really about economics. When you're looking at it like, which is feasible because there's lots of cool technologies, like I mentioned earlier, but it's optimizing for cost, and then we're finding a low profile, and then ultimately, we want to run it through a software called eTap, which basically is like a digital twin for looking at energy load flow analysis and making sure the grid can actually handle this 2050 load.   Trevor Freeman  19:16 And so you've identified kind of the technology challenges and solutions. I'm glad to hear you talk about like, you know, the economics have to make sense. Of course, there are technologies out there that, yeah, if there was unlimited resources, it would solve our problems. What about the sort of, I guess there's sort of two streams here. There's the regulatory, or let's call it the political side, the enabling aspects of, how do we get this technology that makes sense and has a business case? How do we get that deployed, more deployed faster, you know, more broadly, how do we do that? Did you look at the sort of regulatory, political side of things?   Kieran Graham  19:56 Yeah, so in our capstone, we don't necessarily look. At it super specifically, like we're not necessarily looking at how regulations would affect it, but it's more we're going to be looking at scenarios of, if we have 100 per cent EV adoption in 2050 what is the load going to look like? But you know, the changing of the federal EV mandate, how is that going to look at change the load projection, and then, how is that going to affect our generation? Like, what do we like if we have huge peaks our nuclear teams generation, which won't necessarily be able to ramp as fast as something like a battery storage or or like a hydro dam, or something like these. These are the complications that we're looking at, not necessarily super focused on regulation, but keeping it as like a guiding prospect of, should we be considering 100 per cent EVs, like, is that really a realistic goal for 2015 at this point?   Trevor Freeman  20:59 Yeah. And I guess it's kind of the same thing. And so maybe the answer is similar, but it's this the societal side of things too. And so yeah, like, from a technology perspective, it would be great if we hit that 100 per cent EV coverage by 2050, if not sooner. We know that that's a big source of emissions. It'd be great if we could do sort of like mass heat pump deployment. But at the end of the day, people, you know, we're relying on individuals within our society to make those decisions, and so one aspect of this is, how do we help that be the right decision? And how do we help people want to do this? Because it is the smarter choices. Has that conversation come into the project, and it's okay if it hasn't, I know there's obviously a limited scope of the project. Scope of the project, but is that something that you guys are talking through?   Kieran Graham  21:52 Yeah, I think that's something that we are always like talking about as, like a bunch of young engineers who are really looking to understand the industry. And, you know, making sure these things actually happen is always kind of on our mind, like, what's the point of us doing all this work? And, you know, stressing ourselves till two and two in the morning getting our work done or getting ready for a presentation. It's like, why are we doing all of this? I think you know, the aspect of community involvement and the regulatory and making it make sense is part of our job. Like, yes, that maybe our focus isn't necessarily on making it all make sense for the public, but it's, it's something that we have to consider. Like, if it's not economically and like socially viable, then isn't there's no there's no point. Like, it's just not, not a proper engineering solution. So I think ultimately, it's not something that we're focusing on, but something that we talk about all the time, that like, like we go to community events and kind of learn about what people's like outlooks are on, on all these different problems. And would people be okay with having battery systems and solar systems on their house, and would they be okay with using those, as you know, distributed energy resources that can feed back to the grid? Would people be okay with bi directional charging on their EVs like these are big batteries that could be used for different things. Like these aren't necessarily direct considerations of our capstone, but something that we keep in mind when we're trying to create a solution.   Trevor Freeman  23:26 Yeah, great. And I'm glad to hear you say that, and I'm glad it's part of the conversation. It's certainly, it's certainly a huge aspect of how we actually deploy these strategies and solutions and how we develop them. It's a big part of you know what I get to do at Hydro Ottawa, being on the customer side of things, is listening to our customers and understanding what their realities are, and trying to find ways of okay, well, how does that match up with programs or opportunities that we have to be able to run. So really glad to hear that you're talking through that the challenge of decarbonizing our energy mix. So going from sort of like fossil fuel combustion energy generation to a cleaner solution is really only one challenge that's facing the energy sector. I'm sure you're aware, you've brought up things that are causing an increase in demand, but we're also seeing, you know, non-climate related drivers of increased energy demand. So I'm thinking about, like, AI proliferation and data center growth and all these things. Is that part of the calculus that goes into your project. Are you thinking of, how do we also meet this growing energy demand for non-climate related reasons?   Kieran Graham  24:48 Yeah. I mean, you know, understanding the energy mix, and you know, the load for the future is really difficult, and I know that's my whole job, but you know, if I had an A plus answer, I. Wouldn't have to worry about capstone for the next couple of months. But you know, all these considerations I'm thinking about, so like when I'm getting buildings data from the commercial sector and the residential sector, industry is not very big in Ottawa as an electrical load, at least, but I need to look at that for load prediction, because maybe industry load is going to increase with data center, like, where does that fall under the data the energy split, I know like Kanata Tech Center, like, that's going to be growing, and that's a big energy load, and I know it's a big stress on distribution systems, and the feeders over there struggling, and I know Hydro Ottawa is planning to upgrade those locations. But how can we maybe predict that, like data center or data center like load in Canada, that? How can we deal with that in different way, like adding a battery system over there, or maybe generation closer to there, which just stress the overall grid less.   Trevor Freeman  26:05 Yeah, I think it's in, you know, for our non-Ottawa listeners, Kanata is a part of the city that has a high concentration of, sort of the high tech sector. It's, it's certainly a growing area in Ottawa, and one of our constrained areas on the grid that we're investing in and bringing a lot additional capacity to in the coming years. So those challenges that you identified, how do we deal with, not only this energy transition from a clean technology perspective, but also a changing economic demographics like we're seeing more investment in these areas, and how do we make sure that we're keeping up. So yeah, that's definitely, definitely a part of it. So one of the goals of the podcast is definitely to make sure the message is clear that the energy transition is not something of the future. It's not something that will happen eventually. We're in it right now. We're seeing the change to our to the way we use energy, and the way we produce energy and move and store and all those things. So is there something that's happening now, you know, within the energy space that you're particularly excited about that you've, you've kind of learned about in the last little while that you want to get involved in when you when you graduate?   Kieran Graham  27:16 Yeah, so my whole degree is about this. So there's so many different aspects that I could talk about in that I'm interested in. And specifically to my capstone, machine learning is a big field in pretty much anything like machine learning and AI will be involved in any sort of capacity, in any industry. I'm sure. The problem with my specific application is I'm trying to predict 2050, load, and our load for the past few years hasn't really been increasing. Due to efficiency, and there was covid and different aspects like that. And so how do we apply that, and what, what kind of way is really interesting. But another thing that I'm really interested in is virtual power plants and stuff like micro grids. And how does all these, these little DERs and non-wire solutions, how do all these these work together? And how can we, like as a community, work with our So, like solar on our houses, or battery systems in our houses, our EVs, our bidirectional charging, as I mentioned earlier, like how, how could these technologies work together to really reduce the stress on the distribution system for you guys at Hydro Ottawa? And how could everything work together? And you see it happening in California. It's like being tested. If I think Ottawa would just be a great place for this, because of the nature of everyone having cars and everything's everyone has big, pretty big houses. We can have solar on our roofs, like, yes, we have a winter but which has less sunlight, but solar is still incredibly viable and useful. So how can all of this work together and become a virtual power plant that one house has energy and you know, the generations not able to keep up, or the distribution system is failing for whatever reason, you can rely on a community which has battery systems or generation systems just locally. How can we use that to then power each other's houses? I think that's really cool, a future thing that really looking forward to.   Trevor Freeman  29:26 Yeah, it's, it's definitely something that gets talked a lot about, and, you know, in the industry in general, but even, you know, at Hydro Ottawa, looking at, how do we leverage, you know, this is what you're talking about. How do we leverage customer owned devices, customer equipment, to help manage grid capacity needs. So if we're in a time of increased demand on the grid, how do we make calls out to people that have batteries, people that have EVs, that are plugged in, people that have smart devices in their home, and say, Hey, we need a little bit of capacity. We're going to ask you to draw from your battery instead of the grid, or we're going to ask you to pause your EV charging, or turn your thermostat down a degree in order to generate that capacity on the grid. And it's, it's not even so much, you know, it's, it's not that the grid is failing and able to keep up. It's otherwise we would have to build a much bigger grid. We'd have to invest more in the grid. This lets us be more efficient with how we invest in the grid and how we build out so we can sort of not over build, which traditionally what we do is we kind of build the worst case scenario. What? What would we do if that worst case scenario wasn't as bad, if we could pull on these, these other customer owned equipment? So yeah, very cool concept, and definitely something that we're looking at here at Hydro Ottawa, and have a couple pilots coming up on that.   Kieran Graham  30:53 Yeah. And I just wanted to say, like earlier, you're mentioning, like, how do we work on, how do we solve these solutions of net zero within a community, I just think, like the adoption and community incentives and how do we work together? Like, these are the solutions. These are, these are the things that if we as a community decide to do, it's just a very viable thing. It's just we need to be able to work together as a community to be able to do it.   Trevor Freeman  31:22 Yeah, so, you know, we've been talking a little bit about a different approach to energy and that community approach. I really like that based on on what you know from your studies and your experience in this area. What do you think the utility of the future looks like, like? What does that look like to you? What is the role of the utility moving forward?   Kieran Graham  31:47 Yeah, so it's a hard question, because obviously, there's so many things that could happen. And you know, like I was saying, predicting the future is very hard, and I can't just, can't just use machine learning. It's not a pattern. It's not like something that's going to be super predictable. But I do think like the idea of micro grids and working together and distributed energy resources, like all these things are going to be needed to be able to work together. So there's going to be so many little systems and organization, and the utility was going to be the person, kind of, like a mini IESO, I guess, like, how, like, you're going to be controlling, or not necessarily controlling, but organizing. Who's going to be using their DERs, like, which areas are going to need more solar deployment? Where can we integrate vehicle to grid charging? Where can we add more charging infrastructure for communities? Where can we put, like, community batteries, like, more of like an organizer of even smaller systems within the community. I think that's just the nature of technology is going to be, come more complicated, but we're also going to become more proficient and be able to organize those things. So, yeah, I guess that's, that's what I view the future of utilities.   Trevor Freeman  33:17 Yeah, it's, it's a little bit, you know, lots of, lots of, lots of concepts. There it's, it's getting a little bit closer to the end user when it when we look at, how do we operate the grid? So right now, you brought up the IESO, that's our Independent Electricity System Operator who operates on the provincial level. I think the future is that that that level of operation gets a little bit closer to the end user, and that the local distribution companies like Hydro Ottawa have more control to identify where does the grid need extra capacity? Where does it have capacity that we can shift? And that's all happening at the same time as technology is giving us more insight into that. We're having we're going to have more understanding of what's happening down at that granular level. So we're going to be able to make these calls a little bit better. So, yeah, I think, I think you're on the right track. I think that's, that's where we're going. We're going to more of a bidirectional flow of energy, a little bit more closer to the end user control over how the grid is operated.   Kieran Graham  34:20 Yeah, and in our classes, we learn about, like in Europe, how they have bidirectional charging and generation. In like Germany, people have solar panels on their balconies everywhere, and it the solar penetration like Germany, a lot of parts of Germany are on the same latitude as us. So it's like, it's not infeasible for like Ottawa, to have solar everywhere and have that be part of the grid, and not just for your own benefit or anything like that. Like, it's a, it's a real possibility.   Trevor Freeman  34:51 Yeah, yeah. I think there's, there's lots of things that we can do to really improve, to really leverage the devices that are out there, to leverage. Opportunities that we have in front of us. So, Kieran, as we kind of get close to the end of our conversation here, are there any words of wisdom that you'd like to share? You know, you're kind of at the end of the beginning of your career journey. Here, you're almost done your undergrad, about to take whatever next steps there are, that's, you know, starting your career or further education. What about you know someone who's maybe at the start of that part of their journey? You know someone that's thinking about wanting to get involved in the energy transition, maybe wanting a career in that space. What words of wisdom would you provide?   Kieran Graham  35:35 Yeah, so I mean, there's plenty of things I would recommend, you know, for young students, and for people similar approaching my situation, I think the biggest thing is just like networking and creating communities. Like, if you're a new student going into school, like, be part of socials. Be part of engineering societies, and or not engineering societies even like you can just any sort of club or sports team, or just have a community of people that you can really rely on to, like, if you're struggling with an assignment or a topic or a certain class, just like, have someone to be able to talk to talk through like that topic, and ultimately, like those connections who are helping you out with things Like, it'll go back, and they'll be like, Hey, do you understand this? You can get help them. And then you have a friendship, you have a connection, you have someone who's maybe going to work in a field that, like, in the future, you'll be able to leverage to get a job. Like, I have people who, you know, I helped in, or probably they helped me more because they were in older years, and they are working at different industries, and I can now talk to them and be like, hey, like, how do you like your new job now that you're in the workforce, and do you have any opportunities that I can, I could look into working for? So really creating that network of people who can help you out with those things, like you don't have to do it alone, and it really just opens your eyes and allows you to have really good conversations and prepare you for the future.   Trevor Freeman  37:08 Yeah, so if I could, if I could just build on that, it's the importance of creating those connections in that community is great for your own learning, your own knowledge, but also for solving problems, like, no problem is solved by a single discipline or a single focus. You know, it's great that you're learning all these tools in your engineering degree, but you know, real problems get solved by a mix of, you know, the engineer folks, the finance folks, the customer side of things, the, you know, societal side of things. So really great advice. Thanks for sharing that with us. So Kieran, we always end our interviews with a series of questions that I ask to all our guests, so I'll dive right into those. What is a book that you've read that you think everyone should read?   Kieran Graham  37:56 Yeah, so a lot of my reading has been textbooks recently, but I think when I have the time I read a lot of dystopian, so I'll say Fahrenheit 451, even though it's a pretty common one, but it's just really good and really relevant to things.   Trevor Freeman  38:10 So yeah, definitely one of those classics that's important for everyone to read or at least be aware of. So same question, but for a movie or a show, what's one that you would recommend everybody?   Kieran Graham  38:21 Yeah, there's plenty of good shows those are a little bit easier to find some time and brain power for, but big Star Wars fan, so I'm going to say Andor, just a really good show, really relevant, really love that show.   Trevor Freeman  38:34 Yeah, fantastic. I agree. And I just so my oldest kid is 12, and I've just got him starting to watch that one. So it's a great. If someone offered you a free round trip flight anywhere in the world, where would you go?   Kieran Graham  38:49 Yeah, another really hard question. I'm going to Peru right after I graduate. So if you guys wanted to pay for that, that would be great.   Trevor Freeman  38:56 It's not an offer. Just to be clear.   Kieran Graham  38:58 No, I know. I would just say, like, maybe I really have been seeing these videos about Kyrgyzstan, like the those, like East Asian or, guess, Western Asia countries like Kyrgyzstan would be really cool.   Trevor Freeman  39:17  Cool. Yeah, very neat. Who's someone that you admire?   Kieran Graham  39:20 Yeah, so I admire plenty of people. I think I'm going to say my grandpa, though. I've always looked up to him and like how he lives his life, and, you know, he's funny, and just like, has really good values. And I think he's just someone who I ultimately, as a person, look up to. And you know, he worked at Carlton, so I don't know it's just like, the future of like, where I would like to see myself.   Trevor Freeman  39:48 Great. Yeah, great answer. And finally, what's something that you're really excited about when it comes to the energy sector, its future, and you have the benefit of being at the very beginning of your career, you get to get involved in this. So what's something you're excited about?   Kieran Graham  39:59 Yeah. Yeah. I mean, like, I said earlier, like, there's plenty of things, but I'll say virtual power plants again. Like, if we could create a community where we have DERs and are working together micro grids and all of this, like, that would be so amazing. It'd be so cool. So I think that's going to be, that's my thing. I'm super excited for.   Trevor Freeman  40:21 Very cool well, I'm very excited to see you get involved in that, and thanks for your time today. Kieran, it's great to chat with you. It's great to get some insight into kind of what the next generation of engineers are learning and really looking forward to, kind of seeing where you land in short order here and what your career starts to look like. So thanks very much.   Kieran Graham  40:41 Awesome. Thank you very much.   Trevor Freeman  40:43 Take care. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the thinkenergy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and it would be great if you could leave us a review. It really helps to spread the word. As always, we would love to hear from you, whether it's feedback, comments or an idea for a show or a guest. You can always reach us at thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com.

It's the first episode of the new year, featuring Eric Showalter, Field Services Supervisor at Padre Dam Municipal Water District. Eric is an engaging and passionate leader who brings a unique perspective to the work happening in the field. In this episode, he shares insights into the District's automated meter infrastructure and how new GPS data is improving efficiency. Listening in will give customers a better understanding of how these technologies improve service and enhance their experience. Get ready for an informative conversation with someone who truly knows the ins and outs of the technology. Let's welcome Eric Showalter to the show.

The powerline industry is entering a new era, shaped by the rise of smart grid technologies. These tools raise important questions. How will these innovations impact the job and how do line workers adapt to make the work safer and more efficient? In this sponsored episode, managing editor Jeff Postelwait chats with Lea Maurer (Business Development Director at S&C Electric Company) about the push for more reliable, resilient power, and why utilities are turning to new technologies to modernize the grid.   This episode is sponsored by S&C Electric 

The powerline industry is entering a new era, shaped by the rise of smart grid technologies. These tools raise important questions. How will these innovations impact the job and how do line workers adapt to make the work safer and more efficient? In this sponsored episode, managing editor Jeff Postelwait chats with Lea Maurer (Business Development Director at S&C Electric Company) about the push for more reliable, resilient power, and why utilities are turning to new technologies to modernize the grid.   This episode is sponsored by S&C Electric 

Send us a textDo you pride yourself in how your organize your organics, recycling, and garbage materials for pick-up?  Or do you just throw everything together in one bin?  Clearly, if materials are organized properly it makes it much easier to process them at the relevant facility.In this episode we sit down with Sam Dietrich to learn about his career, which has seen him working in robotics and programming.  Sam has a background in Industrial Systems engineering, and minors in both Electronics and Software Systems engineering.  Sam is the CEO at Prairie Robotics, which uses smart technologies to help clients gather data during the collection of recycling, organics, and garbage materials.  This data can then be used to help educate residents on how to organize their recyclables, organics, and garbage for collection.  Sam talks about his experience at university, his initial work experiences after graduation, and what led to the creation of Prairie Robotics.  Sam also offers advice to young people thinking about a career in engineering.

You've heard of agentic AI, the next generation of smart technology that will, we're told, transform our lives. But what about identic AI? That's a term coined by Don Tapscott, the author and thought leader who's built a career on seeing what's coming in technology from one of the first books about the internet to a seminal book on blockchain. Now Tapscott and his co-author Joseph Bradley have written You to the Power of Two, How the Next Stage of AI Needs to be Decentralized.

H.G. Wells' 1984 is approaching.  A little late, but the Technocratic Dystopia is on the horizon.Pastor Brandon Holthaus interviews Patrick Wood.  This interview exposes the Technocratic Agenda, which is rapidly taking shape under the guise of "Smart Technologies, with a lot of help from the Tech Bros.Technocrats like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Peter Thiel, who groomed the VP for public office.  Scholarly analysis explicitly describes Nineteen Eighty-Four as a “technocratic dystopia,” as a counterpoint to H.G. Wells' concept of benevolent scientific planners. Wells directly referenced “Technocracy” in The Shape of Things to Come, describing it as an attempt to restate economics on a physical-energy basis and imagining scientific elites governing a rationally ordered world, a vision very close to technocratic ideology. Orwell said that Wells “confused mechanical progress with justice, liberty, and common decency.”See More from Patric Woods:  https://www.technocracy.news/author/patrickwood/See More from Brannon Holthaus:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7q2ugmHJsMSend Us a Topic or Question you want to see covered.Find Us & Follow, Likes n Share helps our Reach.-Amos37 Website-Amos37 on Facebook-Amos37 on Instagram-Amos37 on Rumble-Amos37 on Gettr-Amos37 on Gab-Amos37 on Parler

With years of experience consulting for in-plants and their parent organizations, Lois Ritarossi, president of High Rock Strategies, shares insights and best practices for in-plant print and mail operations, covering topics such as workflow automation, technology gaps, and strategies for reducing expenses.

Smart technology designed to help rovers and drones is now revolutionizing quality control in food production factories on Earth.

What does it mean to lead with honesty, show vulnerability, and embrace your authentic self – even when life feels chaotic? In this episode of The Progress Report, host Tash Taylor sits down with Rebecca Woolnough, area manager - Oceania for SMART Technologies, to unpack what true resilience and self-leadership look like beyond the polished titles and structured systems. From navigating self-doubt and impostor moments to learning how to "be the hurricane", Bec shares a refreshingly raw and honest reflection on leadership, motherhood, and maintaining identity amid constant pressure. The conversation explores everything from women's evolving roles in Defence to the mental load of balancing career, family, and self-worth. Through laughter, humility, and insight, Beck opens up about the moments that nearly broke her – and how those same moments built her into the leader she is today. She reminds us that progress isn't about perfection or control, but about showing up fully as yourself, even when the storm hits. The Progress Report. New voices. Real stories. Big shifts. Enjoy the podcast, The Progress Report team

Send us a textTom Coe, VP of Growth at Retail Insight, shares how data-driven solutions can tackle the perennial challenges of retail operations while empowering store colleagues to deliver better customer service• Retail Insight provides in-store operations analytics software for over 50,000 stores globally• The complexity of modern retail operations creates compliance challenges as colleagues juggle multiple responsibilities• Process execution suffers when labour models are tight and colleagues are overwhelmed with competing priorities• Date checking for fresh products exemplifies a mundane but critical process where poor execution leads to waste and financial loss• Smart systems can track inventory expiration dates and direct colleagues to check only specific items requiring attention• Data collected provides valuable analytics for head office teams to improve forecasting, ranging, and supply chain decisions• Successful AI implementation in retail requires balancing technological sophistication with practical simplicity• Data quality is essential for any effective retail technology solution• Future applications include democratizing analytics through conversational AI and enhancing root cause analysis #theproductivityexpertsRegister for the 2026 Productivity ForumFind us in the Top 50 Productivity PodcastsConnect to Simon on LinkedInFollow ReThink on LinkedIn

Rebecca Woolnough, Area Manager, Oceania at SMART Technologies (http://smarttech.com/en-au) joins Around the School Table (https://xuno.com.au/podcast) to unpack how right-fit edtech lifts learning, not workload. From “divisolation” to Universal Design for Learning, her lens is practical and hopeful. Crucially, she argues for outcomes before hardware. Consequently, schools avoid shiny-bauble mistakes and wasted spend. Drawing on classroom leadership, Rebecca explains why sharing devices boosts collaboration. Instead of one-to-one, she recommends 1:2 or 1:3 in many activities. Therefore, attention shifts from screens to problem-solving and dialogue. Moreover, students practise negotiation, creativity, and critical thinking together. Her formula for success is clear and repeatable. Start with exit outcomes, then pedagogy, then software, and finally hardware. Consequently, hardware is chosen to remove barriers, not add friction. Additionally, targeted professional learning ties everything to real curriculum goals. The discussion also explores neurodiversity-informed design with the University of Melbourne. As a result, classrooms feel inclusive without extra teacher admin. For example, multiple modes for responses lift agency and reduce anxiety. Furthermore, SMART tools make those tweaks fast and repeatable. Practical tips land throughout. Teachers can ink over PDFs or slides and keep the annotations. Then, share to students quickly through existing platforms. Meanwhile, the Smartboard Mini unlocks small-group collaboration and accessibility tweaks. AI is addressed with balance and care. Yes, it speeds planning and routine marking for teachers. However, human judgement and scaffolding remain central. In short, Rebecca champions tech that serves pedagogy and people. Listeners leave with a usable roadmap for smarter investment. Therefore, you can prioritise learning goals and choose tools that fit. Finally, Rebecca offers hope, clarity, and classroom-ready steps. As ever, host Steve Davis keeps the focus on real classrooms. Together, they surface mistakes leaders can avoid during rollouts. For instance, evaluate impact early and keep software platform-agnostic. Next, sequence capability building, not just device deliveries. Above all, remember why the investment exists in the first place. Powered by: xuno.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Woolnough, Area Manager, Oceania at SMART Technologies (http://smarttech.com/en-au) joins Around the School Table (https://xuno.com.au/podcast) to unpack how right-fit edtech lifts learning, not workload. From “divisolation” to Universal Design for Learning, her lens is practical and hopeful. Crucially, she argues for outcomes before hardware. Consequently, schools avoid shiny-bauble mistakes and wasted spend. Drawing on classroom leadership, Rebecca explains why sharing devices boosts collaboration. Instead of one-to-one, she recommends 1:2 or 1:3 in many activities. Therefore, attention shifts from screens to problem-solving and dialogue. Moreover, students practise negotiation, creativity, and critical thinking together. Her formula for success is clear and repeatable. Start with exit outcomes, then pedagogy, then software, and finally hardware. Consequently, hardware is chosen to remove barriers, not add friction. Additionally, targeted professional learning ties everything to real curriculum goals. The discussion also explores neurodiversity-informed design with the University of Melbourne. As a result, classrooms feel inclusive without extra teacher admin. For example, multiple modes for responses lift agency and reduce anxiety. Furthermore, SMART tools make those tweaks fast and repeatable. Practical tips land throughout. Teachers can ink over PDFs or slides and keep the annotations. Then, share to students quickly through existing platforms. Meanwhile, the Smartboard Mini unlocks small-group collaboration and accessibility tweaks. AI is addressed with balance and care. Yes, it speeds planning and routine marking for teachers. However, human judgement and scaffolding remain central. In short, Rebecca champions tech that serves pedagogy and people. Listeners leave with a usable roadmap for smarter investment. Therefore, you can prioritise learning goals and choose tools that fit. Finally, Rebecca offers hope, clarity, and classroom-ready steps. As ever, host Steve Davis keeps the focus on real classrooms. Together, they surface mistakes leaders can avoid during rollouts. For instance, evaluate impact early and keep software platform-agnostic. Next, sequence capability building, not just device deliveries. Above all, remember why the investment exists in the first place. Powered by: xuno.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Editor David Muller sits down with Tim Gaus, smart manufacturing business leader and principal at Deloitte, to discuss the pressing challenges facing the manufacturing workforce. Tim shares his perspective on knowledge transfer, the impact of generational shifts, and how partnerships with academia are building a robust talent pipeline.

Episode 185 with Kailas Nair, Chief Growth Officer and Co-founder, and Jon Kornik, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Plentify, an award winning clean tech AI company transforming home energy management in Africa and beyond.Kailas Nair and Jon Kornik bring a wealth of experience from global leaders such as McKinsey, Google, Tesla, and Vitality to this conversation on how artificial intelligence and innovative hardware can make electricity more affordable, reliable, and clean for African households. In this episode, they share how Plentify's solutions, including the HotBot and SolarBot, help households shift energy consumption to cheaper and cleaner times, stabilise strained grids, and maximise the value of solar energy.They discuss how a demand side focus, combined with user-centric design, is unlocking new opportunities for African utilities, communities, and consumers. From securing multi-million dollar deals and international funding to being recognised in the Bloomberg 50 Startups to Watch and shortlisted for the Earthshot Prize, Kailas and Jon reflect on the challenges and opportunities of scaling a climate tech business from South Africa to global markets.What We Discuss With Kailas and JonThe personal and professional journeys that led them from global careers at Google, McKinsey, and Vitality back to South Africa to tackle the energy crisis.How Plentify's AI-powered HotBot and SolarBot help households shift energy use to cheaper, cleaner times while stabilising strained electricity grids.Why focusing on the demand side of the energy equation can unlock new solutions for Africa's affordability, reliability, and sustainability challenges.Lessons learned from scaling a South African climate tech startup into global markets and tailoring solutions for diverse African energy contexts.Strategies for building credibility and securing investment in Africa's clean energy sector.Verto CornerIn this week's Verto Corner, Cornelius Coetzee, Verto's Country Director for South Africa, shares his perspective on how smarter cross border payment strategies can give importers and exporters a real advantage. He outlines the hidden “icebergs” in international trade such as changing regulations, levies and tariffs that can quickly erode profitability if not managed well. Cornelius explains how improving payment processes is not only about reducing costs but also about building resilience, improving cash flow and strengthening competitiveness in fast changing markets. Discover how our Verto's solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale effortlessly. Visit Verto to get started.Did you miss my previous episode where I discus Building a Borderless Economy: How Itana is Creating Africa's First Digital Special Economic Zone? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Kailas and Jon:LinkedIn - Kailas Nair and Jon Kornik Twitter - @plentifyHQDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

Douglas Rushkoff has spent decades warning how each new digital technological “revolution” has promised liberation but actually only compounds social and economic injustice. Six months after describing AI to me as the "first native app for the internet," the New York City media theorist and author returns with a provocative historical parallel: AI as the next "dumb waiter." Just as Thomas Jefferson's mechanical food elevator appeared automated but relied on hidden slave labor, today's artificial intelligence presents itself as magical automation while depending on vast networks of invisible human workers in developing nations like Kenya and the Philippines. Rushkoff argues that slowing down AI development—not accelerating it—might be our most revolutionary act. And that successfully harnessing AI to our needs and desires might represent our "last chance" to rewrite society.1. AI is the "Dumb Waiter 2.0" - Like Jefferson's mechanical food elevator that appeared automated but depended on hidden slave labor, AI presents itself as magical automation while relying on invisible human workers. "So today you see AI is pitched to us as if you just put out a query and something comes back and there's been no human involved. There's tons of humans... it's not without humans, it's just that the human labor is hidden."2. The "Pedal-to-the-Metal" AI Deployment is Actually Reactionary - Tech billionaires pushing for rapid AI development aren't revolutionaries but reactionaries. "The tech bros who seem to want the most rapid deployment of this stuff... They are not the revolutionaries. They are the reactionaries. The reason they want to do this pedal to the metal, rapid deployment of AI is to prevent change."3. Jobs Were Invented and Can Be Reinvented - Employment as we know it was artificially created and can be reimagined. "Jobs were invented. Jobs were invented in the 11th and 12th century. When the charter monopoly came and said you're not allowed to be in business for yourself... jobs were invented. It means they can be reinvented or the economy can be re-invented."4. We Have a "Last Chance" Window of Opportunity - AI represents a brief moment when fundamental change is possible. "There's also the same opportunity, which is why I'm excited that same 1991/92/93 opportunity, there's a new technology that hasn't quite settled, the clay is still really wet. And the possibilities are really are wide and many."5. Slowing Down AI Development is More Revolutionary Than Speeding It Up - Rather than rushing deployment, we need time for thoughtful implementation. "What if we slow down enough to have distributed access to this technology? To look at more environmental ways of doing it... but really look at what do we want to do and have enough time to... ask deeper questions."Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, J.D. Whitlock, Chief Information Officer at Dayton Children's Hospital, discusses how a smaller pediatric health system is embracing digital transformation and generative AI while navigating resource constraints. Mr. Whitlock shares how platforms like Epic, Workday, and Microsoft are enabling innovation from within, especially through features like ambient documentation and coding assistance. With a fast-follower mindset, Dayton Children's focuses on adopting proven tools from peer organizations rather than being the first to experiment. Mr. Whitlock emphasizes the importance of balancing hard ROI with softer benefits such as improving physician satisfaction and reducing burnout. He also discusses the challenges of innovation in pediatric care, where many AI tools are still designed with adult medicine in mind. From building data infrastructure to enabling smarter imaging through a vendor-neutral archive, Mr. Whitlock highlights the importance of governance, strategic procurement, and cross-functional collaboration in delivering sustainable innovation. Take a listen.

Send us a text***UNFORTUNATELY OUR GUEST HAD TO CANCEL*** The show still went on. Tonight we welcome back Patrick Wood is a leading and critical expert on Sustainable Development, Green Economy, Agenda 21, 2030 Agenda and historic Technocracy.He is the author of Technocracy Rising: The Trojan Horse of Global Transformation (2015) and co-author of Trilaterals Over Washington, Volumes I and II (1978-1980) with the late Antony C. Sutton.Wood remains a leading expert on the elitist Trilateral Commission, their policies and achievements in creating their self-proclaimed “New International Economic Order” which is the essence of Sustainable Development on a global scale.An economist by education, a financial analyst and writer by profession and an American Constitutionalist by choice, Wood maintains a Biblical world view and has deep historical insights into the modern attacks on sovereignty, property rights and personal freedom. Such attacks are epitomized by the implementation of U.N. policies such as Agenda 21, Sustainable Development, Smart Growth and in education, the widespread adoption of Common Core State StandardsPatricks website: https://www.technocracy.news/ The Agenda documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFHHOBiUrkgSUPPORT THE SHOWBuy Me A Coffee http://buymeacoffee.com/DangerousinfopodcastSubscribeStar http://bit.ly/42Y0qM8Super Chat Tip https://bit.ly/42W7iZHBuzzsprout https://bit.ly/3m50hFTPaypal http://bit.ly/3Gv3ZjpPatreon http://bit.ly/3G37AVx SMART is the acronym that was created by technocrats that have setup the "internet of things" that will eventually enslave humanity to their needs. Support the showCONNECT WITH USWebsite https://www.dangerousinfopodcast.com/Guilded Chatroom http://bit.ly/42OayqyEmail the show dangerousinfopodcast@protonmail.comJoin mailing list http://bit.ly/3Kku5YtSOCIALSInstagram https://www.instagram.com/dangerousinfo/Twitter https://twitter.com/jaymz_jesseGab https://gab.com/JessejaymzTruth Social https://truthsocial.com/@jessejaymzWATCH LIVE YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DANGEROUSINFOPODCASTRumble https://rumble.com/c/DangerousInfoPodcast Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/dangerousinfopodcastPilled https://pilled.net/profile/144176Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DangerousInfoPodcast/BitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/egnticQyZgxDCloutHub https://clouthub.com/DangerousINFOpodcastDLive https://...

Send us a textWhat happens when a police officer's career evolves into revolutionizing corrections technology? Alisha Shoates-James takes us on her remarkable journey from patrolling Nashville streets to developing innovative tablet solutions that transform prison environments nationwide.Drawing from her seven years in law enforcement and extensive experience as a federal probation officer, Shoates-James intimately understands the complexities of our justice system. Her work creating pre-sentence investigation reports for federal judges provided deep insights into the human stories behind criminal cases. "The person is not their lowest moment," she emphasizes, a philosophy that guided her leadership of Tennessee's Probation and Parole Division, where she supervised 1,200 staff responsible for 78,000 individuals reentering society.Now at Aventive Technologies, Shoates-James pioneers secure tablet solutions that are deployed to 1,200,000 incarcerated individuals in America's prisons and jails. These devices deliver far more than entertainment—they provide critical education, rehabilitative programming, and family connection for incarcerated individuals while creating calmer, safer environments for staff. Correctional administrators report significant reductions in facility tension and behavioral incidents after implementing this technology. "When we introduce tablets into the environment, suddenly everyone has equal access to education," Shoates-James explains, describing how digital learning eliminates waiting lists for limited classroom seats.Subscribe to the Prison Officer Podcast for more insights into the evolving world of corrections and innovative approaches to rehabilitation and reentry.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alishasjamesAventiv https://aventiv.com/Securus Technologies https://securustech.net/ PepperBallFrom crowd control to cell extractions, the PepperBall system is the safe, non-lethal option.OMNIOMNI is cutting-edge software designed to track inmates and assets within your prison or jail. Command PresenceBringing prisons and jails the training they deserve!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact us: mike@theprisonofficer.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePrisonOfficerTake care of each other and Be Safe behind those walls and fences!

“You don't have to transition your entire business. You just need to start. Small beginnings are okay.”  Revolutionizing Water Treatment Through Smart Tech  In this episode of Scaling UP! H2O, host Trace Blackmore welcomes Kevin Kuhne, Founder and President of Energy Resource Products, LLC, for a deep-dive conversation on the emerging role of smart technology and artificial intelligence in water treatment.  With decades of experience leading tech-driven innovation, Kevin unpacks how intelligent systems, edge computing, and real-time data processing are reshaping operations in the field—from cooling towers to complex distribution networks.  Whether you're managing plant performance or driving strategic growth, this episode offers a credible look into the future of industrial water management.   From Controllers to Edge-Based Intelligence  Kevin introduces the evolution of traditional controllers into what he calls “computers at the edge.” These intelligent systems collect real-time data, deliver predictive alerts, and can execute secure firmware updates—all without requiring field visits. This shift eliminates the dependency on gateways and streamlines site management through centralized dashboards, saving time and resources.  He illustrates how these systems not only detect pump failures before they occur but also reduce chemical overdosing incidents by offering immediate visibility into feeder issues and sensor discrepancies.   Breaking the Barrier: Selling Smart Tech to Stakeholders  One of the recurring challenges in adopting new technology is overcoming skepticism—especially from IT teams and procurement stakeholders. Kevin outlines strategies for simplifying the sales conversation: focus on specific ROI outcomes like labor savings, chemical usage reduction, and improved equipment uptime. He also breaks down how modern security protocols and machine-to-machine communication are easing concerns around connectivity and data protection.   AI and the Cloud: Turning Data into Action  The discussion advances into how AI-enabled platforms now process disparate data streams in the cloud to support smarter decision-making. Rather than waiting for weekly reports, professionals can now access dynamic dashboards and build customized data visualizations to proactively manage client sites from any location.  Kevin emphasizes that this shift empowers service professionals, not replaces them. By removing manual data bottlenecks, smart tech allows for more impactful engagement and long-term client retention.  Future-Proofing the Industry  Kevin predicts a near future where IO configurations fade, sensors become brand-agnostic, and user interfaces resemble common mobile apps. He encourages water professionals to begin small—pilot smart technology in a single location, gather feedback, and use those wins to accelerate broader adoption.  He closes with a message for early-career professionals: embracing smart technology from the start will enable them to deliver higher value and grow their impact in the industry.   Conclusion  As industries move toward intelligent infrastructure, water professionals must adapt. This episode provides a grounded, expert-led perspective on how to practically and securely implement these technologies. For technical managers, engineers, and company leaders, this is a timely and strategic conversation you won't want to miss.  Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge!    Timestamps    01:38 – Trace Blackmore shares a reflection on sharks and ecosystem sustainability, tying into the episode's broader theme of technology and responsible action.   10:06 – Water You Know with James McDonald  11:30 – Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals   14:08 – Interview with Founder, President, and Coach Kevin Kuhne of Energy Resource Products  16:11 - Kevin defines smart tech, contrasting traditional controllers with edge-based computing that delivers real-time data, predictive analysis, and remote access  33:10 — Future technology trends 36:12 — Message for newcomers: Kevin encourages young professionals to embrace tech as a tool for empowerment, not a threat    Quotes  “Your customer is already integrating AI in other parts of their business. If we're not doing it, someone else will.”   “Security is the real roadblock, but if the equipment has a computer-type base of operation, IT is far more comfortable.”  “Smart tech is identifying those areas that we can enhance information, translate it, and then act on it.”    Connect with Kevin Kuhne  Phone: 17632263945  Email: kevin@energyresourceproducts.com   Website: www.energyresourceproducts.com    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-kuhne-1812626   Click HERE to Download Episode's Discussion Guide    Guest Resources Mentioned   12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos: Jordan B. Peterson   The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis  A Christmas Carol (Collins Classics) by Charles Dickens    Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned  AWT (Association of Water Technologies)  Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses  Submit a Show Idea  The Rising Tide Mastermind  AWT Technical Training (Coming Soon - 2026)   422 Inside the Association of Water Technologies with John Caloritis    Water You Know with James McDonald   Question: What is the breakpoint chlorination ratio of chlorine to ammonia required to reach a true free chlorine residual?    2025 Events for Water Professionals  Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.   

Send us a Question!PARTY PLEASER: Shirleon joins Melvin to summarize another DCOM: Smart House! This one is routinely mentioned whenever peeps bring up the world of Disney Channel Original Movies, and the two run a play-by-play of all its worthwhile moments (or, lack thereof) to decide if it's a "Party Pleaser" or "Party Pooper"! Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 25-minutes discussing the Five Nights at Freddy's 2 teaser trailer, discussing mascot-horror, and so much more! (PATREON EXCLUSIVE)The two consider to themselves, "So... are we having fun yet?". The answer: not really.The tech in Smart House is weird, not least of which is the "floor absorbers" which feels like something out of the backrooms.Melvin, "There is not a lot of movie to the movie."Talking about a scene they liked... because there weren't that many.The only things that seem worthwhile are the gadgets (barely) and the drama scenes (of which there are only two).Recommendations:Delicious in Dungeon (2024) (Anime)Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) (Movie) Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Substack Instagram Facebook Group

Get to know more about 2024 Kitchen Product of the Year winner – and the Smart Technology category winner – FreePower for Countertop. Company owner, Jake Slatnik, gives us all the details.

Sara Wiggs joins the podcast to discuss the resident experience in terms of technology and the ways smart home technology can maximize operational savings and generate revenue for owners and management companies.By leveraging cutting-edge technology like smart thermostats, locks, leak detectors, and alarm systems, multifamily communities can reduce costs, improve asset protection, and streamline operations.Explore additional Beyond Rent episodes by connecting with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.You can learn more about Sara Wiggs on LinkedIn, and ADT Multifamily on the company's website.Visit RentManager.com/Podcast to submit an idea for an upcoming episode of Beyond Rent and discover more about the program.Learn more about Rent Manager's industry-leading accounting, reporting, maintenance, and communication features at RentManager.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X.

    In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Dylan Silver interviews Kevin Fox, a service provider in the managed Wi-Fi space. They discuss the benefits of managed Wi-Fi for multifamily properties, the importance of automation in real estate, and how integrating smart technology can enhance tenant experiences. Kevin explains how managed Wi-Fi can increase property value and tenant satisfaction, while also discussing the future of smart homes and security systems. The conversation highlights the cost-effectiveness of upgrading to smart technology and the convenience it offers to both property managers and tenants.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Send us a textShannon and Mary welcome Brandon Cardet-Hernadez from Mrs. Wordsmith to the RTL to chat about smart technology resources.  They talk about intentional uses of technology resources for instructional purposes and what skills will be required as our students advance in the next part of the 21st century.  Listeners will gain ideas for ways to incorporate technology to elevate students' learning.RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE:Mrs. Wordsmith websiteEdutopia article: SAMR modelHow to use SAMR in Designing InstructionInstagram for Mrs. WordsmithFacebook for Mrs. WordsmithYoutube for Mrs. WordsmithTikTok for Mrs. WordsmithWord Tag Vocabulary Learning app from Mrs. WordsmithScience of Reading white paper from Mrs. WordsmithFree Literacy resources from Mrs WordsmithBonus Episodes access through your podcast appBonus episodes access through PatreonFree Rubrics Guide created by usFinding Good Books Guide created by usInformation about our Patreon membershipSupport the showGet Literacy Support through our Patreon

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textShannon and Mary welcome Brandon Cardet-Hernadez from Mrs. Wordsmith to the RTL to chat about smart technology resources.  They talk about intentional uses of technology resources for instructional purposes and what skills will be required as our students advance in the next part of the 21st century.  Listeners will gain ideas for ways to incorporate technology to elevate students' learning.RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE:Mrs. Wordsmith websiteEdutopia article: SAMR modelHow to use SAMR in Designing InstructionInstagram for Mrs. WordsmithFacebook for Mrs. WordsmithYoutube for Mrs. WordsmithTikTok for Mrs. WordsmithWord Tag Vocabulary Learning app from Mrs. WordsmithScience of Reading white paper from Mrs. WordsmithFree Literacy resources from Mrs WordsmithGet Literacy Support through our Patreon

  The Green Impact Report Quick take: Singapore-based sustainability expert Nilesh Jadhav shares how AI, autonomous systems, and smart technologies are transforming buildings into intelligent, grid-interactive assets that can dramatically reduce carbon emissions while improving performance. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion  With over 20 years of experience in the field of clean energy and decarbonization, Nilesh Jadhav (NJ) is a passionate champion of accelerating the net-zero transition for organizations and communities. In his professional role at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, he leads the delivery of end-to-end decarbonization solutions and digital services for sustainability. He is also a certified adult educator and conducts courses in the field of energy and sustainability as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Nanyang Business School. Nilesh is also an entrepreneur, thought leader, professional trainer, and coach, with expertise in smart and sustainable built environment technologies and digital and innovation ecosystem platforms. He co-founded and served as the first CEO of BtrLyf, a spin-off company of Nanyang Technological University (NTU, Singapore), that offers a digital built environment ecosystem platform. He also worked as a Senior Scientist and Program Director at NTU, leading the Ecocampus Sustainability testbeding initiative and the research group on Sustainable Built Environment Technologies. A chemical engineer by training, Nilesh earned his masters at Delft University before transitioning from petrochemicals to sustainability. He holds an MBA in Operations and Process Management and is a Singapore Certified Energy Manager. He published the book "Green and Smart Buildings Advanced Technology Options" in 2017 and is driven by the mission of creating innovative pathways and partnerships for achieving complete decarbonization and net-zero goals.

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Looking for the perfect place to hold your next meeting? The well-equipped venue at Stanwix Community Centre (01228 272572) is ideal for community events, training, and social gatherings year-round. Visit https://stanwixcommunitycentre.org.uk/ for details. Stanwix Community Association City: Carlisle Address: Community Buildings, Church Street Website: https://stanwixcommunitycentre.org.uk/

In this fascinating deep-dive, we explore a groundbreaking initiative that's set to revolutionise our understanding of impact forces in youth American football. The Denver Broncos Foundation and Riddell are launching an unprecedented state-wide programme that will generate millions of data points on player impacts, technique, and load management at the secondary school level. But the real story goes beyond the helmets. How does a thin proprietary film inside each helmet capture and translate impact data? What insights can coaches extract from nearly a million recorded impacts across 13,000 secondary school athletes? And most intriguingly - could this massive data collection effort fundamentally change how we approach technique development and injury prevention in contact sports? Join us as we dissect the technology with Riddell's Brian Kopp and explore the programme's implementation with the Broncos Foundation's Allie Engelken. We'll examine: The science behind impact sensing technology How real-time analytics are revolutionising coaching methodology The potential implications for evidence-based practice in youth sports Whether you're a sports scientist, strength coach, or performance specialist, this episode offers unprecedented insights into the future of data-driven player development. This isn't just about American football - it's about understanding how technology can bridge the gap between elite and grassroots sports science. About Allie Engelken As Executive Director of the Denver Broncos Foundation, Allie Engelken is driving transformative change in youth sports across Colorado. With extensive experience in community development and sports philanthropy, she leads strategic initiatives that bridge the gap between professional and grassroots sports. Under her leadership, the Foundation has launched unprecedented programs, including the largest statewide smart helmet initiative in American football history. Her work focuses on removing barriers to participation while elevating safety standards in youth sports through innovative partnerships and technology adoption. About Brian Kopp A pioneering figure in sports technology and analytics, Brian Kopp serves as Senior Vice President at Riddell, where he leads the development and implementation of their groundbreaking smart helmet technology. With over two decades of experience in sports innovation, Brian previously held executive positions at STATS LLC and SportRadar, where he transformed how data is used in professional sports. His expertise spans across player tracking, performance analytics, and safety technology development, making him one of the industry's leading voices in sports science and equipment innovation.

Hannover Messe is just around the corner, and who better to discuss the future of supply chains with than Dominik Metzger, President & Chief Product Officer Supply Chain Management. In this episode, we explore how AI can help to build resilient supply chains, the crucial role of data, and how the interplay between structured and unstructured data enables faster decision-making. We also take a closer look at the impact of SAP Business Suite and Business Data Cloud on supply chain management and discuss why sustainability is not just a challenge but a game-changing opportunity for businesses. Come join us as we discuss the Future of Supply Chain.

Marini Fernandez is Co-Founder at Farmtri. Farmtri offers smart technology, encompassing precision farming and supply chain optimization, to optimize the processes of farmers, restaurants, and market vendors. In effect, they streamline the agricultural value chain, making food more accessible and affordable to everyone.IN THIS EPISODE | 01:01 Ano ang Farmtri? | 03:59 What is the problem being solved? | 10:25 What is the solution of the startup? | 20:49 What is the story behind the startup? 37:47 What is the vision? | 40:24 How can listeners find more information?FARMTRI | Website: https://farmtri.com | Facebook: https://facebook.com/farmtrihqTHIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:SPROUT SOLUTIONS | Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sprout.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Sprout Payroll Starter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/SproutPayrollStarter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APEIRON | Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apeirongrp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/apeirongrp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWALA | Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twala.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/twalaio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SYMPH | Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://symph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/SymphCo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AIMHI | Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aimhi.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/aimhiconstruction⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS | Ask Lex PH Academy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asklexph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP) | Hyperstacks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hyperstacksinc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | OneCFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onecfoph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 10% discount on CFO services! Code: ONECFOXSUP) | UNAWA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unawa.asia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | SkoolTek: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skooltek.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Better Support: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bettersupport.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (They are offering a referral program for anyone who can bring in new BPO clients! Send us a message to know more) | Britana: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://britanaerp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Wunderbrand: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wunderbrand.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Fail Coach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fail.coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Drive Manila: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/drivemanilaph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | EastPoint Business Outsourcing Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/eastpointoutsourcing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Doon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://doon.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Hier Business Solutions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hierpayroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | DVCode Technologies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dvcode.tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mata Technologies: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mata.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Smile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsmileapi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mommyki Super Pet App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mommyki.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Ignite Careers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ignitecareers.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LookingFour Buy & Sell Online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lookingfour.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | NutriCoach: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nutricoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Digest PH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://digest.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 10% discount on legal services! Code: DIGESTXSUP) | Contakt RFID Business Cards: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://contakt-ph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 10% discount on RFID Business Cards! Code: CONTAKTXSUP) | Uplift Code Camp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://upliftcodecamp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 5% discount on bootcamps and courses! Code: UPLIFTSTARTUPPH) | Wasteless PH | Tech Tribe | YEY | Board Prep | DOHE Philippines | EdFolio | HiveRooms | Kazam | CodeChum | Jur.ph | Big Giant Games | Agile Data Solutions - Hustle PH | Pahatid PH | Founders Launchpad | Pareto Consulting | SeriousMDSTART UP PODCAST PH | YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/startuppodcastph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/startuppodcastph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://phstartup.online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode is edited by the team at: https://tasharivera.com

Revolutionizing farming—how can tech save water and boost yields? In this Future Food Cast episode, Arthur Chen, CEO of Verdi, reveals agriculture technology's game-changing impact. Discover how smart irrigation systems cut water use by 60-70%, enhance crop yields, and promote sustainable farming globally. It dives into precision agriculture, climate-smart solutions, and labor-saving automation. Perfect for agritech and sustainability fans—subscribe for top insights!

Emphasizing the urgency for modernization in the manufacturing sector, this episode unpacks the vital role of smart manufacturing as the way forward.Key discussions revolve around overcoming barriers, fostering a proactive mindset, and implementing incremental changes for long-term success.• Urgent need for modernization due to aging infrastructure • Modernization defined as upgrading systems, not total overhauls • Benefits include increased productivity, reduced downtime, and access to real-time data • Importance of shifting from reactive to proactive thinking • Misconceptions about smart manufacturing clarified • Key barriers like cultural resistance and funding constraints outlined • Practical steps for implementing a modernization strategy discussed • Connected machines and flexible production lines highlighted as essential elements Remember to keep asking why...Smart Manufacturing Resources:Smart Manufacturing GuideRead our latest article on Smart Manufacturing here https://eecoonline.com/inspire/smart_manufacture_future Online Account Registration:Video Explanation of Registering for an AccountRegister for an AccountOther Resources to help with your journey:Installed Asset Analysis SupportSystem Planning SupportSchedule your Visit to a Lab in North or South CarolinaSchedule your Visit to a Lab in VirginiaSubmit your questions and feedback to: podcast@eecoaskwhy.comFollow EECO on LinkedInHost: Chris Grainger

Teachers everywhere are searching for ways to revitalize their teaching experience and reconnect with their students. That's why I'm thrilled to have Tisha Poncio joins me live from the TCEA conference to share innovative tools and strategies to transform your teaching and alleviate some common stressors teachers are feeling in the classroom. Tisha Poncio, a seasoned educator, former burned out teacher, and tech enthusiasts offers insights on how Smart Technologies and Lumio can make learning more engaging and manageable. In this episode, she shares how tools like Lumio can help bridge the gap between teachers and their diverse learners. We're diving into leveraging technology for student engagement by making learning fun and interactive, addressing neurodiversity in the classroom, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community.

Energy poverty is sadly something that is more prevalent these days and people are facing the eat or heat conundrum. This could soon be a thing of the past as smart technology is being used to tackle energy poverty. Last year, PrepayPower, Tuath Housing Association, and EnergyCloud launched a successful pilot project in Dublin that provides free renewable energy to 26 residents. The project diverts surplus energy that would otherwise be wasted into powering heat pumps and other services in each home and showcases how smart technology can tackle energy poverty..  I recently spoke to Tracy Tuffin, Head of Residential Business, Prepay Power and Alan Wyley, CEO, EnergyCloud about this pilot project. Tracy and Alan talk about their backgrounds, how EnergyCloud partnered up with PrePayPower, smart technology, curtailment and more. More about EnergyCloud: EnergyCloud uses smart immersion controllers and diverted surplus energy that would otherwise be wasted into powering heat pumps and other services in each of the homes. The pilot project, which started last May, is the first partnership between an energy company, PrePayPower, and EnergyCloud. They estimate that over 600 kWh of free electricity was delivered to the residents , equivalent to 463 wash loads, 446 dishwasher cycles, or 512 electric showers.

In this episode, Eric Hsu and Louis Everuss shamelessly self-promote Louis's monograph, Digital Mobilities and Smart Borders: How Digital Technologies Transform Migration and Sovereign Borders (2024), published by DeGruyter. They want listeners to know that there is a special 20% off discount code they can use, ‘DGBMOBILITIES', if they want to purchase this work through the following link: https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110714050/html. (Aren't Eric and Louis some of the most generous sociologists you know?) Eric and Louis cover some of the key arguments Louis's book advances. They talk about why it's important to study and theorise borders from a sociological viewpoint and why it's necessary to investigate how digital technologies have transformed the ways borders are socially constituted and experienced. By the end of the episode, it will be hard for any listener not to arrive at the conclusion that Louis has truly produced a work of great intellect and brilliance.Music and sound effects for this episode come from various sources and is licensed under the Creative Commons 0 License, the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0, EFF Open Audio License, or is covered by a SFX (Multi-Use) License or a Commercial License from Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com). Tracks include:https://freesound.org/people/Tuben/sounds/272044/ https://freesound.org/people/Fupicat/sounds/607207/ https://freesound.org/people/colorsCrimsonTears/sounds/562296/ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:W._A._Mozart_-_Don_Giovanni_-_01._Ouverture_(Josef_Krips,_Wiener_Staatsoper,_1955).ogg https://www.epidemicsound.com/sound-effects/tracks/e07ddd01-fa00-4a5a-955a-3e5a3361dc73/ https://freesound.org/people/smokinghotdog/sounds/584230/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/ukZ3rlZria/ https://freesound.org/people/komit.wav/sounds/402295/ https://freesound.org/people/JPMusic82/sounds/415511/The opinions expressed in the Sociology of Everything podcast are that of the hosts and/or guest speakers. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of anyone else at UniSA or the institution at large.The Sociology of Everything podcast | www.sociologypodcast.com

Feeling overwhelmed by running your pet sitting or dog walking business? AI for pet businesses is here to help. In this episode, we reveal how Artificial Intelligence can streamline your operations and help you thrive—no tech expertise needed. In this episode, discover Google's quantum chip, a breakthrough making AI tools faster and smarter. Additionally, learn about ChatGPT's “Sora,” a tool for creating professional videos in seconds. Imagine AI that adapts schedules in real-time or predicts client needs before they ask. These innovations are game-changers for your business. Furthermore, if you're ready to scale, we'll explore ChatGPT's premium $200 plan. It's designed for automating communication, managing large projects, and taking your business to the next level. Even beginners can benefit from affordable AI tools to save time, improve marketing, and make smarter decisions. Moreover, here's a twist: part of this episode wasn't recorded by me—it was powered by AI voice technology. Find out how this innovative tool works and how it could enhance your client communication. This experiment showcases the potential of AI for pet businesses in real-world applications. AI for pet businesses isn't just a trend; it's a powerful tool to reclaim your time, improve your services, and stay competitive. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or managing a growing team, this episode will show you how to integrate AI effectively. You'll learn how to maintain the personal touch your clients love while leveraging technology to boost your business. Additionally, we discuss practical strategies for implementing AI, ensuring you can start small and grow your use of technology as needed. From saving time on administrative tasks to optimizing your marketing efforts, AI for pet businesses offers numerous benefits. Let's jump in and unlock your business's potential! Embrace AI to work smarter, enhance your services, and achieve greater success in the pet industry.

From working his way up in a machine shop out of high school to advising companies on the best methods for training their workforce for the era of Industry 4.0, this week's guest on Workforce 4.0 has done it all! Join host, Ann Wyatt, as she sits down with the Executive Director of NIMS, Montez King to share his passion for workforce development in manufacturing. During this interview, Montez shares his background and his own career journey, best practices for preserving tribal knowledge and the role of data and metrics in the training of your frontline workforce. Throughout the conversation, Montez emphasizes the need for dynamic and technology-driven training frameworks to address skill gaps and ensure sustainable growth in the manufacturing industry. We even learn about Montez's personal journey from "journey person" to gaining national (and parental attention) through a magazine feature. You don't want to miss this special episode of Workforce 4.0. In This Episode: -03:23: Montez's Journey: From Apprentice to Expert -05:29: The Value of Hands-On Experience -17:06: Overcoming the Skills Gap in Manufacturing -19:52: Understanding Tribal Knowledge -21:07: Documenting Processes vs. Tribal Knowledge -22:18: Dynamic and Smart Technology in Training -25:48: The Role of Data in Training Decisions -29:29: Challenges in Training Implementation -38:34: The Importance of Company Culture in Training -41:07: Conclusion and Contact InformationMore About Montez:As Executive Director of NIMS, Montez leads the transformation of outdated training approaches, including osmosis training where employers simply expect new employees to soak in knowledge from their co-workers. His goal, instead, is to teach companies to change their cultures, establish credibility and erase complexity gaps in learning. Prior to joining NIMS, Montez led the training function for one of the world's largest OEM automotive parts manufacturers and served as a machinist apprentice at a major energy company. To learn more about Montez, connect with him here.The Future of Work (and this Episode) Is Brought To You By Secchi:Secchi is a revolutionary workforce engagement tool created for organizations to make data-driven frontline decisions in real-time. By measuring and combining multiple people-related lead indicators, Secchi provides in-the-moment visibility into individual frontline employee performance, team performance, engagement/turnover risks, and positive employee behaviors all while removing the traditional barriers of administrative burden on leaders. To learn more about Secchi, check them out here.

In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Dr. Hailey Daly of Wired by MJD, Shannon Marsh of eQ Technologies Pty Ltd, and Steve Thomas of GEOHAVEN about ethical technology design within our industry.  We talk about accepting ULA's on our customers behalf, agreeing to data collection on devices and a whole plethora of related items. Timestamps by PodSqueezeIntroduction to the Podcast (00:01:20) Walt Zerbi introduces the podcast and the topic of ethical technology design at the Australian Tech Summit. Panelist Introductions (00:02:19) Dr. Haley Daly, Shannon Marsh, and Dave Thomas introduce themselves and their roles related to the discussion. General Discussion on Ethics (00:03:07) The group reflects on the broad topic of ethics before diving deeper into ethical technology design. Ethical Obligations in Technology (00:04:30) Haley discusses the complexities of ethical obligations and the responsibilities of manufacturers and installers. Navigating Ethical Technology Design (00:05:29) Shannon elaborates on the challenges of balancing ethical, legal, and client expectations in technology design. Artificial Intelligence and Ethics (00:06:59) Shannon highlights the opaque nature of AI decision-making and the need for ethical frameworks in technology. Data Collection Ethics (00:08:37) Haley addresses the ethical implications of installers agreeing to terms on behalf of clients without full understanding. Client Goals in Technology Design (00:09:57) Dave emphasizes the importance of meeting all client goals in assistive technology design for effective solutions. Challenges in Assistive Technology (00:12:49) Haley discusses the ethical concerns of technology limitations, such as voice-controlled locks for disabled clients. Emergency Egress Considerations (00:13:53) The panel debates the ethics of using voice control for locking doors, emphasizing the importance of safety. Voice Control and Security (00:14:14) Discussing the integration of voice control technology for door access and its security implications. Experience and Automation (00:15:10) Exploring the importance of user experience in implementing automated systems, like pool covers. Ethics and Liability in Technology (00:16:11) Debating the fine line between ethical design and legal liability in technology solutions. Responsibility and Client Needs (00:17:00) Examining the responsibility of technology providers when clients' needs change over time. Cybersecurity Risks (00:19:17) Highlighting the potential cybersecurity risks posed by new technologies and their implications. Hacking and Smart Technology (00:20:10) Discussing the growing threat of hacking smart devices and the need for better protection. AI and Ethical Considerations (00:22:51) Examining the ethical concerns surrounding AI development and its potential consequences. Building Awareness in Technology (00:24:39) Stressing the importance of awareness in technology design to mitigate future risks. Pacing AI Development (00:25:12) Addressing the urgency of slowing down AI advancements for ethical considerations. Insurance and Ethical Obligations (00:26:05) Discussing the need for insurance to cover ethical obligations in technology deployment. Policing AI Technology (00:27:10) Contemplating the challenges of regulating AI and ensuring ethical practices. Building Ethical Concepts (00:27:32) Discussion on creating ethical frameworks and understanding their applications in technology ecosystems. Positive Duty in Ethics (00:28:42) Emphasis on the need for companies to proactively address ethical concerns, moving beyond mere prohibitions. Terms and Conditions Awareness (00:30:04) The importance of clear communication regarding ethical practices in terms and conditions for clients. Liability and Best Practices (00:31:24) Exploring the implications of liability for technology providers and the necessity of documented best practices. Impact of Budget Constraints (00:32:03) Challenges faced by companies when government funding limits ethical considerations in technology projects. Standardizing Practices (00:33:50) The need for standardized practices and clear terms of use to enhance ethical technology deployment. Home Network Vulnerabilities (00:34:32) Discussion on the security risks associated with home networks and the need for better controls. Parental Controls and Ethics (00:36:08) The ethical dilemma of balancing parental controls with children's autonomy and privacy in technology use. AI and Psychological Impact (00:38:05) Concerns about the long-term psychological effects of AI on users and clients in technology applications. Home Network Security Solutions (00:39:10) Emergence of products designed to enhance home network security and manage user access effectively. Here are the extracted timestamps and their corresponding titles from the podcast episode transcription segment: Discussion on Security and Accessibility (00:39:51) Explores the balance between security measures and accessibility for children and vulnerable users. Insurance and Consumer Protection (00:42:16) Discusses the potential for insurance models to protect consumers in technology use. Recognition of Technology Integrators (00:43:25) Highlights efforts to officially recognize technology integrators as a trade in the U.S. and Australia. Advice for Ethical Technology Design (00:45:04) Emphasizes the importance of education and curiosity in understanding ethical technology design. Communication and Transparency (00:46:48) Stresses the need for communication and transparency in technology practices across various stakeholders. Ethical Principles in Technology (00:47:18) Introduces ethical principles from the Australian Ethics Centre to guide technology design. Responsibility in Technology Integration (00:49:04) Discusses the moral obligations of professionals in technology to ensure best practices for clients. Challenges of Integrating Different Systems (00:50:25) Explores ethical dilemmas faced when integrating multiple smart technologies in homes and businesses. Communication and Transparency in Technology (00:53:11) Discussion on the importance of clear communication and transparency in technology implementation. Ethical Considerations in Technology (00:53:35) Exploration of the current state of ethics in technology design and its relevance to businesses. Encouragement for Further Study (00:54:05) Invitation for listeners to study ethical technology design and provided resources in show notes. Reflection on Previous Topics (00:54:06) Mention of prior podcast episodes and their positive themes related to technology and ethics. Call for Community Input (00:54:21) Encouragement for listeners to share their ideas and engage in discussions about ethical technology. Open Mindset Reminder (00:54:49) A reminder to listeners to maintain an open mind regarding discussions on technology ethics.

In this podcast, Walt Zerbe, Sr. Director of Technology and Standards at CEDIA and host of the CEDIA podcast, talks with Dr. Hailey Daly of Wired by MJD, Shannon Marsh of eQ Technologies Pty Ltd, and Steve Thomas of GEOHAVEN about ethical technology design within our industry.  We talk about accepting ULA's on our customers behalf, agreeing to data collection on devices and a whole plethora of related items. Timestamps by PodSqueezeIntroduction to the Podcast (00:01:20) Walt Zerbi introduces the podcast and the topic of ethical technology design at the Australian Tech Summit. Panelist Introductions (00:02:19) Dr. Haley Daly, Shannon Marsh, and Dave Thomas introduce themselves and their roles related to the discussion. General Discussion on Ethics (00:03:07) The group reflects on the broad topic of ethics before diving deeper into ethical technology design. Ethical Obligations in Technology (00:04:30) Haley discusses the complexities of ethical obligations and the responsibilities of manufacturers and installers. Navigating Ethical Technology Design (00:05:29) Shannon elaborates on the challenges of balancing ethical, legal, and client expectations in technology design. Artificial Intelligence and Ethics (00:06:59) Shannon highlights the opaque nature of AI decision-making and the need for ethical frameworks in technology. Data Collection Ethics (00:08:37) Haley addresses the ethical implications of installers agreeing to terms on behalf of clients without full understanding. Client Goals in Technology Design (00:09:57) Dave emphasizes the importance of meeting all client goals in assistive technology design for effective solutions. Challenges in Assistive Technology (00:12:49) Haley discusses the ethical concerns of technology limitations, such as voice-controlled locks for disabled clients. Emergency Egress Considerations (00:13:53) The panel debates the ethics of using voice control for locking doors, emphasizing the importance of safety. Voice Control and Security (00:14:14) Discussing the integration of voice control technology for door access and its security implications. Experience and Automation (00:15:10) Exploring the importance of user experience in implementing automated systems, like pool covers. Ethics and Liability in Technology (00:16:11) Debating the fine line between ethical design and legal liability in technology solutions. Responsibility and Client Needs (00:17:00) Examining the responsibility of technology providers when clients' needs change over time. Cybersecurity Risks (00:19:17) Highlighting the potential cybersecurity risks posed by new technologies and their implications. Hacking and Smart Technology (00:20:10) Discussing the growing threat of hacking smart devices and the need for better protection. AI and Ethical Considerations (00:22:51) Examining the ethical concerns surrounding AI development and its potential consequences. Building Awareness in Technology (00:24:39) Stressing the importance of awareness in technology design to mitigate future risks. Pacing AI Development (00:25:12) Addressing the urgency of slowing down AI advancements for ethical considerations. Insurance and Ethical Obligations (00:26:05) Discussing the need for insurance to cover ethical obligations in technology deployment. Policing AI Technology (00:27:10) Contemplating the challenges of regulating AI and ensuring ethical practices. Building Ethical Concepts (00:27:32) Discussion on creating ethical frameworks and understanding their applications in technology ecosystems. Positive Duty in Ethics (00:28:42) Emphasis on the need for companies to proactively address ethical concerns, moving beyond mere prohibitions. Terms and Conditions Awareness (00:30:04) The importance of clear communication regarding ethical practices in terms and conditions for clients. Liability and Best Practices (00:31:24) Exploring the implications of liability for technology providers and the necessity of documented best practices. Impact of Budget Constraints (00:32:03) Challenges faced by companies when government funding limits ethical considerations in technology projects. Standardizing Practices (00:33:50) The need for standardized practices and clear terms of use to enhance ethical technology deployment. Home Network Vulnerabilities (00:34:32) Discussion on the security risks associated with home networks and the need for better controls. Parental Controls and Ethics (00:36:08) The ethical dilemma of balancing parental controls with children's autonomy and privacy in technology use. AI and Psychological Impact (00:38:05) Concerns about the long-term psychological effects of AI on users and clients in technology applications. Home Network Security Solutions (00:39:10) Emergence of products designed to enhance home network security and manage user access effectively. Here are the extracted timestamps and their corresponding titles from the podcast episode transcription segment: Discussion on Security and Accessibility (00:39:51) Explores the balance between security measures and accessibility for children and vulnerable users. Insurance and Consumer Protection (00:42:16) Discusses the potential for insurance models to protect consumers in technology use. Recognition of Technology Integrators (00:43:25) Highlights efforts to officially recognize technology integrators as a trade in the U.S. and Australia. Advice for Ethical Technology Design (00:45:04) Emphasizes the importance of education and curiosity in understanding ethical technology design. Communication and Transparency (00:46:48) Stresses the need for communication and transparency in technology practices across various stakeholders. Ethical Principles in Technology (00:47:18) Introduces ethical principles from the Australian Ethics Centre to guide technology design. Responsibility in Technology Integration (00:49:04) Discusses the moral obligations of professionals in technology to ensure best practices for clients. Challenges of Integrating Different Systems (00:50:25) Explores ethical dilemmas faced when integrating multiple smart technologies in homes and businesses. Communication and Transparency in Technology (00:53:11) Discussion on the importance of clear communication and transparency in technology implementation. Ethical Considerations in Technology (00:53:35) Exploration of the current state of ethics in technology design and its relevance to businesses. Encouragement for Further Study (00:54:05) Invitation for listeners to study ethical technology design and provided resources in show notes. Reflection on Previous Topics (00:54:06) Mention of prior podcast episodes and their positive themes related to technology and ethics. Call for Community Input (00:54:21) Encouragement for listeners to share their ideas and engage in discussions about ethical technology. Open Mindset Reminder (00:54:49) A reminder to listeners to maintain an open mind regarding discussions on technology ethics.

The 2925 bathroom design  trends are evolving with a focus on comfort, functionality, and sustainability highlighting innovative technologies, natural materials, and personalized touches that transform bathrooms into luxurious retreats. Nancy explores the top bathroom trends for 2025 comparing them to the trends of the last few years.  Are they really new trends or a repeat of the trends of 2023 and 2024? The topics discussed are: Spa-like retreats having freestanding tubs, rain showers and heated floors Sustainable materials including recycled materials, water-saving fixtures and bamboo & cork flooring Smart Technology covering smart mirrors, voice-activated controls automated toilets Bold colors and patterns Natural Elements Minimalist designs featuring floating vanities & organized storage Wellness-focused features including chromotherapy, aromatherapy and sound systems In 2025, Nancy sees more: Less tubs Walk-in showers with comfortable benches, linear drains, designer grab bars and horizontal niches Less glass for less maintenance Brass fixtures and hardware Safety features This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

nown for its iconic frames, Ray-Ban has now taken a leap into the future with the introduction of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. These groundbreaking frames seamlessly blend timeless style with cutting-edge technology, offering users a hands-free, intelligent eyewear experience. At the forefront of this innovation is Maria Colon, the Brand Vice President for Ray-Ban, who joins us to discuss the exciting features of Ray-Ban Meta and how this smart eyewear is transforming both patient care and the optometry practice.

In the latest Hotel Business Hot Topics session, “Smart Technology: Solutions for Higher Profitability and GS Scores,” in partnership with Procell InSite, Glenn Haussman, founder/host, No Vacancy Live podcast, joins a panel of industry leaders to discuss how the right technology can improve hospitality operations, help the bottom line and improve guest satisfaction scores.   Watch the video here: https://hotelbusiness.com/smart-technology-solutions-for-higher-profitability-and-gs-scores/

mike, co-founder of windmill, discusses the journey of creating a modern air conditioning brand. he shares insights on product development, fundraising challenges, and marketing strategies in a competitive industry. the conversation covers windmill's growth from a small startup to a recognized player in the ac market, exploring topics such as team structure, profitability goals, and future expansion plans. 

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today podcast, host Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Katie Novak from SMART Technologies about inclusivity in education. They discuss the conversations and trends at the ISTE conference, the importance of inclusivity in classroom technology, and the features of SMART's inclusive learning bundle. They also talk about the lifespan of SMART boards, the Lumio software, and the future of educational technology. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … Can you give us an overview of SMART Technologies and your role at the company? Inclusive Learning Bundle Can you share more insight into the Inclusive Learning Bundle and how it was developed to assist neurodiverse students? Can you share more information about SMART's sponsoring research from the University of Melbourne for neurodiverse students? Lumio Can you explain how Lumio is designed to help teachers manage their workload and reduce burnout? Why is Lumio a great resource not just for educators but for students as well? What feedback have you received from educators using Lumio in the classroom, particularly in relation to its impact on student engagement and teacher satisfaction? Lumio Features Teacher Guide Monster Quiz As we approach the new school year, how do you see tools like Lumio shaping the future of classroom instruction? Accessibility in the Classroom Why is accessibility important in the classroom and what are the most effective ways educators can integrate accessibility tools while overcoming potential challenges? Why use SMART Technologies? How is SMART Technologies designing its products to simplify the purchasing process for education decision makers? What specific features or strategies are employed to address education decision makers' unique needs and challenges? Conversation Takeaways Inclusivity is a key focus in educational technology, with teachers and administrators seeking tools that are simple to use, personalized, and give students voice and choice in their learning. SMART Technologies is committed to building solutions for all learners, including those with neurodivergent, mobility, visual, and auditory challenges. The inclusive learning bundle from SMART Technologies includes the SMART Board RX display, color-changing pens, tool explorer stamps, and the Lumio software, providing engagement, collaboration, and formative assessment options for students. SMART boards have a lifespan of 8 to 10 years, with update paths and support available to ensure longevity and sustainability. Lumio is a cloud-based lesson delivery and creation platform that offers game-based activities, formative assessment options, and collaborative workspaces for students. The future of educational technology includes a focus on inclusion, engagement, and the integration of AI to save teachers time and enhance learning experiences. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:18 Conversations at the ISTE Conference 03:52 Inclusivity in Classroom Technology 06:29

In a new twist for CMO Confidential, host Mike Linton moderates a panel for The Association of National Advertisers on Industry Thought Leadership.Unlock the secrets to collaborating with non-believers in marketing with insights from top CMOs and executives!

Guests: ✨ Dr. Melanie Garson, Cyber Policy & Tech Geopolitics Lead, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change [@InstituteGC]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniegarson/Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/sean-martin____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlackCloak