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Cyberattacks against U.S. government employees surged by 85% during the recent government shutdown, with projections estimating over 555 million attacks by the end of November 2025. These attacks, characterized as targeted digital assaults rather than generic phishing attempts, exploit vulnerabilities during periods of financial stress, particularly affecting essential employees in agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Justice. Experts warn that the implications of these cyber threats extend beyond immediate breaches, potentially undermining recruitment and trust in government institutions.In a related development, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to remove several cybersecurity regulations established after breaches by Chinese hackers targeting major telecommunications companies. This decision, made along party lines, reverses requirements for telecoms to enhance cybersecurity measures and submit annual risk management certifications. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr argued that voluntary efforts from carriers would be more effective, despite concerns from Democratic lawmakers about increased public vulnerability. Additionally, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dismissed its case against SolarWinds Corporation, which had been accused of failing to disclose vulnerabilities related to the 2020 Sunburst attack.The episode also highlights the growing complexity in the technology landscape, with vendors rolling out new identity tools and autonomous agents that increase operational challenges for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). OpenAI introduced group chats in ChatGPT, enhancing collaborative capabilities, while RSA launched RSA ID Plus for Microsoft, aimed at improving security in regulated sectors. TeamViewer unveiled TIA, an intelligent agent for autonomous IT support, and Sophos integrated its services with Microsoft Security Suite, further complicating the identity management landscape.For MSPs and IT service leaders, the key takeaway is the need to establish a clear identity baseline and governance model amidst a rapidly evolving threat landscape and regulatory environment. As cyber threats become more targeted and regulations loosen, MSPs must proactively define their security standards and operational strategies. The increasing fragmentation of identity solutions and the rise of autonomous agents necessitate a focus on risk management and operational clarity to maintain client trust and ensure effective service delivery. Three things to know today 00:00 Targeted Federal Cyberattacks Surge as FCC Rolls Back Telecom Rules and SEC Ends SolarWinds Case, Leaving MSPs to Fill the Governance Gap05:42 Identity Wars, Agent Sprawl, and Rising Collaboration Expectations Put New Pressure on MSP Governance10:42 AI Isn't Just a Tool Anymore — It's Reshaping MSPs, Risk Strategy, and the Future of Agent MarketplacesThis is the Business of Tech.     Supported by:  https://saasalerts.com/mspradio/

In the electric chaos of DEF CON—where dial tones, solder smoke, and hacker legends collide—one figure stands out: John Aff, aka PANDA.A veteran in the hacker community, he moves effortlessly between challenge design, telephony wizardry, mesh networking experiments, and the culture that surrounds it all.Behind the reputation is a journey that started with game hacking, shifted into enterprise security, and evolved into a life built around creativity, community, and technical obsession. It's also a story of identity—of finding a place where personal expression and professional skill finally intersected.This conversation pulls back the curtain on a mind shaped by curiosity, lived experience, and a deep love for the craft.CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction to Barcode Podcast00:24 - Meet Panda: Cybersecurity Icon01:47 - Panda's Journey into Cybersecurity10:12 - Creating Interactive Challenges for Conferences22:11 - Badge Building: The Art and Science28:00 - Lessons from Offensive Security for Defenders30:11 - Winning the TeleChallenge: A Team Effort35:10 - Nostalgia in Gaming: The Phone Verse Experience37:30 - Understanding LoRa and Mesh Networking43:20 - Real-World Applications of MeshTastic Technology49:14 - The Intersection of Furry Culture and Cybersecurity56:54 - Community Building and Future Aspirations in TechLINKSTeleFreak – https://telefreak.org Home of the legendary TeleChallenge and a cornerstone of phreaking culture at DEF CON.DEF CON – https://defcon.org The world's largest hacker conference and the backdrop for many of Panda's stories, competitions, and breakthroughs.RedSeer Security – https://redseersecurity.com The security practice Panda supports on the defensive and strategic side.Assura, Inc. – https://assurainc.com Where Panda leads offensive security operations and continuous testing programs.MeshTastic – https://meshtastic.org Open-source long-range mesh communication project central to Panda's community work.Comms For All – https://commsforall.com Panda's initiative focused on mesh networking, LoRa radios, and community education.B-Sides Jax – https://bsidesjax.org Conference where Panda built the interactive phone-based badge challenge.HackSpaceCon – https://hackspacecon.com The first conference where you and Panda crossed paths; a major Florida hacker gathering.JLCPCB – https://jlcpcb.com PCB manufacturing service used for producing custom badge hardware.EasyEDA – https://easyeda.com Design tool Panda uses to create the multilayer art and circuitry for badges.Vectorizer.AI – https://vectorizer.ai The AI-powered tool Panda relies on to convert artwork into vector format for PCB badge design.KiCad – https://kicad.org Open-source PCB design suite used for laying out circuits and prototyping badge hardware.Adtran – https://www.adtran.com Telecom hardware vendor whose legacy gateways were used in the BSides Jax phone challenge.QueerCon – https://www.queercon.org Long-running LGBTQ+ hacker community at DEF CON that collaborated with Panda on early badge projects.National Cyber Games (NCA Cyber Games) – https://nationalcybergames.org Competition platform where Panda designed MeshTastic-based CTF challenges.UNF Osprey Security – https://www.unf.edu University of North Florida's student security group that runs CTFs and collaborated locally with Panda.HackRedCon – https://hackredcon.com Security conference where Panda volunteers and participates in community events.Jax2600 – https://2600.com Local chapter of the classic 2600 hacker community, part of Panda's long-term involvement in grassroots infosec groups.Backdoors & Breaches – https://blackhillsinfosec.com/projects/backdoors-breaches Incident response card game Panda used for blue team development and tabletop exercises.

It's an acronym-filled, government-only bonanza this week! We discuss the DoJ sanctioning Russian bulletproof hosting provider Media Land (0:53), the SEC dropping its enforcement action against SolarWinds and its CISO (13:25), and the FCC reversing course on a longstanding security rule for telecom providers (26:00).Support the show

This special SOIC podcast with Ishmohit Arora dives deep into the Q2 FY26 earnings season and the real trends shaping India's markets. We break down which sectors delivered standout results — from Pre-Engineered Buildings, Banks/NBFCs, Auto Ancillaries, Shipbuilding, Telecom, Ports & Airports, to strong performers in Diagnostics, Ratings, and Power.You'll also learn how earnings downgrades are bottoming out, which sectors show early strength for H2, and the concalls every serious investor should read. Packed with insights, frameworks, and practical habits, this episode will sharpen your research process and help you understand where the next set of opportunities may emerge.

Step inside a conversation on the art and architecture of AI transformation. Vedran Karamani, Group Data Analytics & Agentic AI – CDAIO at Alghanim Industries, shares how he's embedding intelligence across one of the Middle East's largest conglomerates. He breaks down what it takes to make AI approachable in the boardroom, why data literacy is now a business imperative, and how to balance innovation with operational reality. Discover how Vedran is redefining the role of data, technology, and human insight in shaping the next generation of enterprise transformation.Key Moments:From Deterministic to Probabilistic Thinking (10:19): Vedran explains how today's AI shifts decision-making from predictable, rules-based systems to adaptive, probabilistic ones. He shares how leaders must learn to balance control with flexibility to build trust in AI's potential while managing its unpredictability.AI Literacy in the Boardroom (12:55): Vedran emphasizes that real transformation begins with leadership understanding. He shares how he uses storytelling and analogies to educate executives on AI fundamentals, turning abstract concepts like “deterministic vs. probabilistic” into relatable, actionable insights.The Readiness Factor (17:29): Not every business is equally prepared for AI. Vedran breaks down the difference between change management and change readiness, urging leaders to assess cultural alignment, technical infrastructure, and data maturity before diving into transformation.Data as the Differentiator (25:15): Vedran argues that as algorithms become commoditized, competitive advantage will come from the quality and context of a company's data. He outlines how clean, well-modeled, and contextualized data will form the backbone of any successful AI strategy.The Middle East's AI Momentum (32:05): Vedran highlights how ambition, experimentation, and government investment are fueling rapid AI growth across the Middle East. He contrasts this energy with slower-moving Western markets, suggesting the region's “learn fast” mindset could shape the future of global innovation.Key Quotes:"Today, no business has an excuse not to be data-driven.” - Vedran Karamani“ With today's AI, we are almost unleashing this immense power that's very probabilistic… We need to learn how to coexist with that and how to leverage it for the greatest benefit of our businesses.” - Vedran Karamani“ If you want to stand the chance to have AI help you transform your business, you better get your data to a certain standard for that to be even possible.” - Vedran KaramaniMentionsDemis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind TechnologiesGuest Bio With over two decades at the forefront of Data Analytics and AI leadership, Vedran Karamani charted a path of innovation across global landscapes, from the dynamic markets of the Middle East to the dynamic tech hubs of North America. Guiding multi-million-dollar portfolios, Vedran pioneered disruptive solutions, propelling sectors like Aviation, Retail, Telecom, Defense, Oil & Gas, Digital, Logistics, and Education into the future.Renowned for his collaborative leadership approach, Vedran empowered diverse teams to navigate challenges with agility, fostering an environment of continuous growth and individual excellence. From concept to execution, he's led the charge in delivering game-changing strategies, business cases, and prototypes, ensuring organizations stay ahead in today's rapidly evolving landscape. Hear more from Cindi Howson here. Sponsored by ThoughtSpot.

In this inspiring episode, hosts Dalton Orwig and Dan Brennan talk with Rickie Richey, CEO of Altaworx and founder of Telecom for Vets — a nonprofit helping U.S. veterans transition into successful careers in telecom sales and entrepreneurship. Rickie opens up about his journey from building a nationwide telecom company to giving back to the veteran community. He shares how his mentorship with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Mann, creator of “Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret,” sparked the idea to blend workforce development with storytelling and emotional healing.

In this episode of Technology Reseller News, Publisher Doug Green speaks with Rob Bye, President & Founder of Zenture Partners, about why the traditional telecom procurement and management model is breaking down—and how AI-driven lifecycle management can restore clarity and control for large enterprises. Zenture Partners is a strategic consultancy and AI-powered lifecycle management provider focused on giving enterprises full visibility into, and control over, their global telecom ecosystem, from contracts and circuits to invoices and risk. Bye explains that most large enterprises now live in a state of telecom chaos: hundreds of vendors, hundreds of invoices, and little understanding of contract terms, renewal dates, dependencies, or actual business impact. The old world of a single global MPLS provider has given way to an “internet everywhere” model, with 16,000+ ISPs worldwide, SD-WAN, and cloud-first architectures. At the same time, IT priorities have shifted—cloud infrastructure, security, AI-infused SaaS and CX platforms now consume leadership attention and budget, while telecom is largely ignored “as long as nothing is on fire.” When things break, teams react, extinguish the fire, and then move straight back to higher-visibility projects. Traditional telecom brokers and “no value” agents, Bye argues, have often added complexity rather than removed it. Unlike familiar IT resellers and VARs, telecom agents rarely bring a unified, data-driven platform to the enterprise. Zenture's model is different: it acts as an extension of both IT sourcing and network teams, combining consulting plus a global AI-enabled platform. Enterprises still contract directly with service providers, while the carriers fund Zenture through residual commissions. For customers, the Zenture platform is delivered at no cost, with no contract, ingesting data from TEM systems, carrier portals, invoices, and spreadsheets into a single pane of glass and highlighting where attention is truly needed. AI is at the center of this transformation. Zenture uses AI to continuously evaluate inventory, identify high-risk sites (such as shared last-mile paths or POP exposure), benchmark pricing, and generate recommendations on whether to renew, replace, or upgrade services as contracts approach term. Agentic AI is also used to integrate with carrier marketplaces and portals, automating quoting, ordering, status checks, inventory updates, and billing validation across hundreds of providers. Instead of humans manually combing through dense, ever-changing telecom invoices, AI flags changes, ties new charges to past orders, and confirms that disconnects and adds have been billed correctly, allowing IT and sourcing teams to focus on decisions, not data entry. Looking ahead, Bye sees AI-driven procurement reshaping RFIs, RFPs, benchmarking, and contract review. Enterprise “house” agents will query external platforms like Zenture's marketplace, shrink long vendor lists to a short set of best fits, and then assist stakeholders with risk analysis and legal review. But this doesn't eliminate the human partner; it elevates them. As Bye puts it, “AI isn't going to replace anyone—it's like the moving walkway at an airport. It just helps you get where you're going faster.” Zenture's client success managers increasingly act as digital workforce managers, overseeing and training AI agents while still providing strategic guidance on vendor consolidation and cost optimization. Ultimately, Zenture Partners aims to help enterprises move from a reactive, invoice-driven view of telecom to a strategic, outcome-focused model—consolidating vendors, simplifying billing, optimizing costs, and freeing IT teams to concentrate on cloud, security, and customer-facing innovation. To learn more about Zenture Partners and its AI-powered lifecycle management platform, listeners are invited to visit https://www.zenturepartners.com/. Software Mind Telco Days 2025: On-demand online conference Engaging Customers, Harnessing Data

Pure Telecom, Ireland's high-speed broadband and telecoms provider, has announced new results from its annual Connected Lives survey which reveal that almost a third (32%) of adults in Ireland have shared misinformation online before realising it was false. The growing issue of misinformation has led 87% of adults in Ireland to believe that it is now a serious problem facing modern society. The nationally representative survey of 1,001 adults in Ireland was conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Pure Telecom. It explores the role of misinformation in our everyday lives and how it shapes our experiences online. In total, almost half (46%) of adults in Ireland admit that misinformation has influenced their opinions or beliefs in the past. Two-thirds (69%) report that they have seen information online that they initially believed to be true, only to later realise that they had been misled. A similar proportion (65%) have observed misinformation being spread online by people they know. The research identifies AI as a contributing challenge in the era of misinformation. The majority of adults (81%) believe that AI-generated content, which includes the use of deepfakes, makes it harder to distinguish between 'real' and 'fake' news. Despite this, 56% say they can easily spot misinformation online and 72% are confident in their ability to fact check online news articles. But adults in Ireland also believe that social media companies must bear some of the responsibility, with 87% saying social media platforms should do more to prevent the spread of misinformation. The proliferation of misinformation online has led more than a third (37%) of adults to report that they don't trust mainstream online news sources to provide accurate information. The research found that one in 10 now turn to alternative news websites as one of their main sources of news. The most popular way adults in Ireland prefer to receive their news is on TV (46%). This is followed by social media (45%) and radio (35%). Most (79%) said Irish media is a top source for their news media, while 38% cited UK media and 34% cited US media. Paul Connell, CEO, Pure Telecom said: "While the majority of adults believe they can quickly identify misinformation, over-confidence could prove to be a person's greatest weakness. As misinformation becomes a defining challenge of our connected age, we must all apply a healthy degree of scepticism to what we see online to ensure we continue to reap the benefits of the online world. "The internet remains an incredible force for good, connecting communities, enabling learning, and driving innovation. As a provider that keeps people connected, Pure Telecom is passionate about bringing the value of the online world to people, households and businesses across Ireland." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Questions and calls for Department for Enterprise Minister Tim Johnston MHK and Chief Officer Andy Stewart on the future of TT, Telecom fibre rollout, more air routes, minimum wage, four wheeled motorsport & more. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Monday 17th November 2025

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Live from Morgan Stanley's European Tech, Media and Telecom conference in Barcelona, our roundtable of analysts discuss artificial intelligence in Europe, and how the region could enable the Agentic AI wave.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Paul Walsh: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Paul Walsh, Morgan Stanley's European head of research product. We are bringing you a special episode today live from Morgan Stanley's, 25th European TMT Conference, currently underway. The central theme we're focused on: Can Europe keep up from a technology development perspective?It's Wednesday, November the 12th at 8:00 AM in Barcelona. Earlier this morning I was live on stage with my colleagues, Adam Wood, Head of European Technology and Payments, Emmet Kelly, Head of European Telco and Data Centers, and Lee Simpson, Head of European Technology Hardware. The larger context of our conversation was tech diffusion, one of our four key themes that we've identified at Morgan Stanley Research for 2025. For the panel, we wanted to focus further on agentic AI in Europe, AI disruption as well as adoption, and data centers. We started off with my question to Adam. I asked him to frame our conversation around how Europe is enabling the Agentic AI wave. Adam Wood: I mean, I think obviously the debate around GenAI, and particularly enterprise software, my space has changed quite a lot over the last three to four months. Maybe it's good if we do go back a little bit to the period before that – when everything was more positive in the world. And I think it is important to think about, you know, why we were excited, before we started to debate the outcomes. And the reason we were excited was we've obviously done a lot of work with enterprise software to automate business processes. That's what; that's ultimately what software is about. It's about automating and standardizing business processes. They can be done more efficiently and more repeatably. We'd done work in the past on RPA vendors who tried to take the automation further. And we were getting numbers that, you know, 30 – 40 percent of enterprise processes have been automated in this way. But I think the feeling was it was still the minority. And the reason for that was it was quite difficult with traditional coding techniques to go a lot further. You know, if you take the call center as a classic example, it's very difficult to code what every response is going to be to human interaction with a call center worker. It's practically impossible. And so, you know, what we did for a long time was more – where we got into those situations where it was difficult to code every outcome, we'd leave it with labor. And we'd do the labor arbitrage often, where we'd move from onshore workers to offshore workers, but we'd still leave it as a relatively manual process with human intervention in it. I think the really exciting thing about GenAI is it completely transforms that equation because if the computers can understand natural human language, again to our call center example, we can train the models on every call center interaction. And then first of all, we can help the call center worker predict what the responses are going to be to incoming queries. And then maybe over time we can even automate that role. I think it goes a lot further than, you know, call center workers. We can go into finance where a lot of work is still either manual data re-entry or a remediation of errors. And again, we can automate a lot more of those tasks. That's obviously where, where SAP's involved. But basically what I'm trying to say is if we expand massively the capabilities of what software can automate, surely that has to be good for the software sector that has to expand the addressable markets of what software companies are going to be able to do. Now we can have a secondary debate around: Is it going to be the incumbents, is it going to be corporates that do more themselves? Is it going to be new entrants that that benefit from this? But I think it's very hard to argue that if you expand dramatically the capabilities of what software can do, you don't get a benefit from that in the sector. Now we're a little bit more consumer today in terms of spending, and the enterprises are lagging a little bit. But I think for us, that's just a question of timing. And we think we'll see that come through.I'll leave it there. But I think there's lots of opportunities in software. We're probably yet to see them come through in numbers, but that shouldn't mean we get, you know, kind of, we don't think they're going to happen. Paul Walsh: Yeah. We're going to talk separately about AI disruption as we go through this morning's discussion. But what's the pushback you get, Adam, to this notion of, you know, the addressable market expanding? Adam Wood: It's one of a number of things. It's that… And we get onto the kind of the multiple bear cases that come up on enterprise software. It would be some combination of, well, if coding becomes dramatically cheaper and we can set up, you know, user interfaces on the fly in the morning, that can query data sets; and we can access those data sets almost in an automated way. Well, maybe companies just do this themselves and we move from a world where we've been outsourcing software to third party software vendors; we do more of it in-house. That would be one. The other one would be the barriers to entry of software have just come down dramatically. It's so much easier to write the code, to build a software company and to get out into the market. That it's going to be new entrants that challenge the incumbents. And that will just bring price pressure on the whole market and bring… So, although what we automate gets bigger, the price we charge to do it comes down. The third one would be the seat-based pricing issue that a lot of software vendors to date have expressed the value they deliver to customers through. How many seats of the software you have in house. Well, if we take out 10 – 20 percent of your HR department because we make them 10, 20, 30 percent more efficient. Does that mean we pay the software vendor 10, 20, 30 percent less? And so again, we're delivering more value, we're automating more and making companies more efficient. But the value doesn't accrue to the software vendors. It's some combination of those themes I think that people would worry about. Paul Walsh: And Lee, let's bring you into the conversation here as well, because around this theme of enabling the agentic AI way, we sort of identified three main enabler sectors. Obviously, Adam's with the software side. Cap goods being the other one that we mentioned in the work that we've done. But obviously semis is also an important piece of this puzzle. Walk us through your thoughts, please. Lee Simpson: Sure. I think from a sort of a hardware perspective, and really we're talking about semiconductors here and possibly even just the equipment guys, specifically – when seeing things through a European lens. It's been a bonanza. We've seen quite a big build out obviously for GPUs. We've seen incredible new server architectures going into the cloud. And now we're at the point where we're changing things a little bit. Does the power architecture need to be changed? Does the nature of the compute need to change? And with that, the development and the supply needs to move with that as well. So, we're now seeing the mantle being picked up by the AI guys at the very leading edge of logic. So, someone has to put the equipment in the ground, and the equipment guys are being leaned into. And you're starting to see that change in the order book now. Now, I labor this point largely because, you know, we'd been seen as laggards frankly in the last couple of years. It'd been a U.S. story, a GPU heavy story. But I think for us now we're starting to see a flipping of that and it's like, hold on, these are beneficiaries. And I really think it's 'cause that bow wave has changed in logic. Paul Walsh: And Lee, you talked there in your opening remarks about the extent to which obviously the focus has been predominantly on the U.S. ways to play, which is totally understandable for global investors. And obviously this has been an extraordinary year of ups and downs as it relates to the tech space. What's your sense in terms of what you are getting back from clients? Is the focus shifts may be from some of those U.S. ways to play to Europe? Are you sensing that shift taking place? How are clients interacting with you as it relates to the focus between the opportunities in the U.S. and Asia, frankly, versus Europe? Lee Simpson: Yeah. I mean, Europe's coming more into debate. It's more; people are willing to talk to some of the players. We've got other players in the analog space playing into that as well. But I think for me, if we take a step back and keep this at the global level, there's a huge debate now around what is the size of build out that we need for AI? What is the nature of the compute? What is the power pool? What is the power budgets going to look like in data centers? And Emmet will talk to that as well. So, all of that… Some of that argument's coming now and centering on Europe. How do they play into this? But for me, most of what we're finding people debate about – is a 20-25 gigawatt year feasible for [20]27? Is a 30-35 gigawatt for [20]28 feasible? And so, I think that's the debate line at this point – not so much as Europe in the debate. It's more what is that global pool going to look like? Paul Walsh: Yeah. This whole infrastructure rollout's got significant implications for your coverage universe… Lee Simpson: It does. Yeah. Paul Walsh: Emmet, it may be a bit tangential for the telco space, but was there anything you wanted to add there as it relates to this sort of agentic wave piece from a telco's perspective? Emmet Kelly: Yeah, there's a consensus view out there that telcos are not really that tuned into the AI wave at the moment – just from a stock market perspective. I think it's fair to say some telcos have been a source of funds for AI and we've seen that in a stock market context, especially in the U.S. telco space, versus U.S. tech over the last three to six months, has been a source of funds. So, there are a lot of question marks about the telco exposure to AI. And I think the telcos have kind of struggled to put their case forward about how they can benefit from AI. They talked 18 months ago about using chatbots. They talked about smart networks, et cetera, but they haven't really advanced their case since then. And we don't see telcos involved much in the data center space. And that's understandable because investing in data centers, as we've written, is extremely expensive. So, if I rewind the clock two years ago, a good size data center was 1 megawatt in size. And a year ago, that number was somewhere about 50 to 100 megawatts in size. And today a big data center is a gigawatt. Now if you want to roll out a 100 megawatt data center, which is a decent sized data center, but it's not huge – that will cost roughly 3 billion euros to roll out. So, telcos, they've yet to really prove that they've got much positive exposure to AI. Paul Walsh: That was an edited excerpt from my conversation with Adam, Emmet and Lee. Many thanks to them for taking the time out for that discussion and the live audience for hearing us out.We will have a concluding episode tomorrow where we dig into tech disruption and data center investments. So please do come back for that very topical conversation. As always, thanks for listening. Let us know what you think about this and other episodes by leaving us a review wherever you get your podcasts. And if you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please tell a friend or colleague to tune in today.

"When you build for life safety, there can't be a single point of failure," says Jake Jacoby, CEO of TELCLOUD. "Our networks are designed to stay up—no matter what fails." In the latest episode of the TELCLOUD POTS and Shots Podcast Series, Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, sits down with Jacoby to discuss what it really means to build fault-tolerant infrastructure—and why resilience and redundancy are the backbone of modern telecom. Jacoby explains that fault tolerance is about creating systems that can experience a failure without disruption. TELCLOUD applies this philosophy at every level of its network architecture, ensuring 99.999% uptime for critical life-safety communications such as fire alarms and elevator systems. TELCLOUD's geographically redundant design eliminates single points of failure: Multiple data centers across the U.S. (East, West, and Central) mirror one another, so if one fails, another immediately takes over. Each data center includes redundant servers, power systems, and load balancers, ensuring continuous operation even during localized outages. On-premise devices feature dual power sources, battery backups, and often generator integration for sustained operation during power loss. Multiple WAN options—fiber, Wi-Fi, and cellular—enable instant failover, with support for multiple carriers on a single device. "Emergencies don't happen when things are perfect," Jacoby notes. "They happen when power is out or connectivity is weak—and that's when TELCLOUD's systems keep working." For resellers and MSPs, TELCLOUD's architecture provides more than reliability—it's a competitive differentiator. By offering enterprise-grade, fault-tolerant solutions for POTS replacement, partners can deliver a service that customers trust to perform when it matters most. "When our resellers partner with TELCLOUD, they know they're getting the best technology—constantly improving, globally redundant, and built to last," Jacoby says. "Customers don't want to hear about servers and routers—they just want service that never fails." And in the Shots segment, Jacoby introduces a truly special find: Casa San Matías “Resol” Extra Añejo Tequila, aged five years in oak barrels in Jalisco, Mexico. The striking bottle—embossed with a golden sun face—reflects the craftsmanship and attention to detail shared by fine tequila and TELCLOUD's engineering philosophy. "Producers put their heart and soul into tequila," Jacoby says. "That same pride goes into the technology we build—crafted to endure and meant to be shared." The POTS and Shots series continues to blend business insight with a touch of culture—helping channel partners and MSPs prepare for the copper sunset while enjoying a global tour of the world's best tequilas. For more information, visit telcloud.com or call 844-900-2270.

In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 53, our guest is the former CEO of both Auckland International Airport and Spark New Zealand, Simon Moutter. Simon Moutter is one of New Zealand’s best CEO’s of recent times, with a track record of growth and transformation that few can match. As you listen to Simon tell his story, one of the things that strikes you is how logical every step seemed to be. He started his own business as a young man working within New Plymouth’s energy sector, but moved on to run power stations and eventually lead the power company he worked with. But it was at Telecom, where he was to make his mark. As he describes it, stepping backwards to go forwards, he quickly rose up the ranks to become the COO in Theresa Gattung’s well established leadership team. When Gattung departed, rather than push himself for the top job, he assisted the new CEO with the transition and left to run Auckland International Airport, a move that saw one of New Zealand’s most important infrastructural assets refocus around the needs of it’s wide-ranging customer base. Four years later, he was back at Telecom, this time as CEO, and hatching a plan to reposition a company that was once one of New Zealand’s most loved and successful brands. Despite advice from business leaders and customers, he led the change to Spark New Zealand, a change designed to reflect the move to the digital age. On the Leaders Getting Coffee podcast with Bruce Cotterill, Simon tells the stories behind those decisions in a way that provides countless lessons for everyone from young aspiring leaders to well established current executives. And the story doesn’t stop there. When a newly installed Prime Minister called, Simon Moutter took his skills to the country’s housing provider as Chairman of Kainga Ora. And so the Moutter transformation machine keeps on rolling. This is an inspiring and educational story about business, tough decisions, and how to be sure of turning those decisions into successful outcomes. Make sure you have your notebook ready.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The tide is turning, but it hasn't gone out yet.” — Alex Quilici, CEO, YouMail In this Technology Reseller News podcast, Doug Green speaks with Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail, about how the company is helping both carriers and enterprises identify, block, and eliminate fraudulent robocalls and impersonation attacks. After peaking at nearly 5 billion robocalls per month, U.S. volumes have fallen by more than a billion calls—a positive trend, though the fraudsters behind the remaining calls are earning more money with fewer calls. Quilici explains that YouMail, a Cloud Communications Alliance (CCA) member, is helping stop telecom “troublemakers” through a suite of AI-driven solutions that protect consumers, carriers, and enterprises alike. For carriers, YouMail's Watch and Score products flag risky robocallers by monitoring live calling behavior. Carriers upload the phone numbers they issue, and YouMail reports back when any number engages in suspicious or illegal activity—empowering providers to act quickly and shut bad actors off the network. For enterprises, YouMail's Quash solution identifies and suppresses impersonation campaigns in real time. Using analytics and carrier collaboration, Quash helps organizations such as banks and hospitality brands detect where fraudulent calls originate, block offenders, and even prepare evidence packages for law enforcement. Case studies on Regions Bank and Marriott highlight real-world success: a 60 percent reduction in telecom attacks and an $8 million fraud judgment. The results demonstrate how YouMail's technology helps legitimate businesses reclaim trust in their communications. Looking ahead to 2026, YouMail is developing a referral and reseller program to extend its protection ecosystem to more carriers and call-center partners. Learn more at youmail.com.

“Hard to get a customer — but once you have that customer, sell them something else.” — Elie Y. Katz, Founder, President & CEO, National Retail Solutions (NRS) In this Technology Reseller News podcast, Doug Green, Publisher of TR Publications, speaks with Elie Y. Katz, CEO of National Retail Solutions (NRS), about how NRS is helping small businesses compete with national chains — and why telecom resellers and MSPs are perfectly positioned to benefit from a new wave of retail technology opportunities. NRS, a division of IDT, began as a mission to modernize small, independent convenience stores through affordable, easy-to-use point-of-sale (POS) systems. A decade later, NRS has more than 38,000 units deployed nationwide, helping merchants streamline sales, manage operations, and now — expand digitally through DoorDash and Grubhub integrations. What started as a POS platform has evolved into a full suite of business services — including NRSPay for transparent, no-contract credit card processing, NRS Purple Payroll for affordable payroll solutions, and cash advance programs that help small businesses stay liquid and grow. Katz is now calling on telecom resellers and channel partners to leverage their trusted customer relationships and add new, high-margin offerings. “Every one of your customers needs credit card processing, payroll, or better cash flow. We make it simple, transparent, and profitable — for you and them,” he explained. With NRS, partners can expand beyond telecom into broader small-business enablement — reaching industries from convenience stores and retailers to medical, dental, legal, and service-based businesses. “The hardest part of sales is building trust. Our resellers already have that trust — now it's time to build on it,” Katz added. To learn more about partnership opportunities, visit SellNRS.com or explore NRS solutions at NRSPlus.com. Software Mind Telco Days 2025: On-demand online conference Engaging Customers, Harnessing Data

Este boletim traz um resumo das principais notícias do dia na análise de Samuel Possebon, editor chefe da TELETIME.TELETIME é a publicação de referência para quem acompanha o mercado de telecomunicações, tecnologia e Internet no Brasil. Uma publicação independente dedicada ao debate aprofundado e criterioso das questões econômicas, regulatórias, tecnológicas, operacionais e estratégicas das empresas do setor. Se você ainda não acompanha a newsletter TELETIME, inscreva-se aqui (shorturl.at/juzF1) e fique ligado no dia a dia do mercado de telecom. É simples e é gratuito.Você ainda pode acompanhar TELETIME nas redes sociais:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teletimenews/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teletime/ Ou entre em nosso canal no Telegram: https://t.me/teletimenews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chi spia i giornalisti in Italia. Il Caso Paragon si allarga. Lo spyware israeliano, venduto solo alle agenzie governative di paesi amici, è stato trovato in un altro telefono, quello di Francesco Nicodemo, consulente per la comunicazione di alcune campagna elettorali del PD. Intanto, Sigfrido Ranucci afferma di essere stato pedinato da agenti dei servizi dell'intelligence. Il governo tace su chi abbia usato Paragon per spiare i giornalisti e minaccia querele contro Ranucci... ne abbiamo parlato con Francesco Cancellato, direttore di Fan Page, uno dei giornalisti spiati, con Stefano Vergine, giornalista d'inchiesta, con Walter Verini, senatore del PD e membro della Commissione Antimafia e con Giuliano Tavaroli, ex carabiniere del Sismi ed ex responsabile sicurezza Telecom. Nella seconda parte della trasmissione abbiamo mandato in onda un confronto tra Paolo Flores D'Arcais e Davide Ferrario sul perché gli italiani si sono mobilitati nelle piazze per Gaza e non per l'Ucraina. A cura di Michele Migone.

  Sanjay Tripathy | Co-Founder & CEO,BRISKPE-  Sanjay Tripathy, a distinguished Stanford GSB alumnus, is the Co-Founder and CEO of BRISKPE, a pioneering cross-border payment startup specializing in serving MSMEs. As a seasoned fintech entrepreneur, his core mission revolves around revolutionizing B2B cross-border payments through the strategic deployment of cutting-edge technologies, including AI, and innovative payment pathways. His vision encompasses the delivery of cost-efficient, rapid payment solutions coupled with seamless accessibility, comprehensive payment tracking, and robust compliance mechanisms.With over 30 years of illustrious experience spanning six diverse industries, Sanjay stands as one of India's most decorated marketers. His expertise spans the realms of Marketing, Sales, E-commerce, Digital, Partnerships, and Strategy, making him a versatile leader. His influence extends across various industry verticals, including FMCG, Consumer goods, Telecom, and financial services, across multiple regions including India, South Asia, and North America.Sanjay is a renowned thought leader, particularly in the Digital, Marketing, E-commerce, FinTech, and Insurtech domains. He is a frequent keynote speaker at industry gatherings and startup events. Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, he has also thrived as a successful Angel Investor, with investments in over 20 startups.His contributions extend to nurturing more than 30 startups, aiding them in scaling up and establishing sustainable business models. During his tenure at Agilio, his previous company, he executed disruptive strategies, collaborated with government entities, and ensured 100% regulatory compliance across diverse domains. Moreover, Sanjay has lent his expertise as an InsurTech and FinTech consultant to prominent firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and various analyst and venture capital funds. 

In this episode of Yours Lawfully, we explore how the telecom industry is navigating the growing demand for sustainability in a fast-changing regulatory environment. With guest Jackie Esono, Regulatory Advisor at Wiggin, we discuss the policies and directives driving energy efficiency, renewable adoption, and Environmental, Social, Governance transparency. From compliance with frameworks like the EU's Energy Efficiency Directive and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive to the risks of greenwashing and non-compliance, we unpack the legal pressures shaping telecom's future. Join us as we examine how regulation, accountability, and innovation intersect to build a greener, more responsible telecom industry. 

The boys discuss Patch 25.22, Aram Mayhem, Telecom War Finals, Worlds, emails and more on episode 715 of Leaguecast! Email us - mail@leaguecastpodcast.com   Support us - https://www.patreon.com/leaguecast  Tweet us - https://twitter.com/leaguecast   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leaguecast/   Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/leaguecast

Recorded live at NVIDIA's first GTC conference in Washington, D.C., this special episode of the Washington AI Network Podcast features four of NVIDIA's top innovators and partners on how AI, supercomputing, and robotics are transforming telecom, healthcare, and quantum computing. Host Tammy Haddad speaks with Ronnie Vasishta, SVP of Telecom at NVIDIA, on 6G and AI-powered networks, Kimberly Powell, VP of Healthcare at NVIDIA,  on intelligent hospitals and drug discovery, Pranav Gokhale, CTO of Infleqtion, on connecting quantum processors to NVIDIA GPUs, and Deepu Talla, VP of Robotics and Edge AI at NVIDIA,  on autonomous robots and the future of work.

Na verskeie klagtes van kliënte het Telecom Namibia bevestig dat sommige iWay-e-posdienste onderbroke toegang en stadige werkverrigting ondervind. Uitvoerende hoof dr. Stanley Shanapinda het aan Kosmos 94.1 Nuus gesê dat die probleem veroorsaak is deur onlangse kragverwante voorvalle. Hy sê daar is geen presiese tydsraamwerk vir wanneer die dienste ten volle herstel sal wees nie, maar tegniese spanne werk daaraan om die platform te stabiliseer.

Our Head of Corporate Credit Research Andrew Sheets explains why the recent revival of M&A activity has room to accelerate.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Andrew Sheets: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Sheets, Head of Corporate Credit Research at Morgan Stanley. Today – a discussion of merger and acquisition activity or M&A. Last year, we had a view that this activity would pick up significantly. We think we're seeing that increase now. It has further to go. It's Wednesday, October 29th at 2pm in London. We have been firm believers at Morgan Stanley in a significant multi-year uplift in global merger and acquisition activity or M&A. That conviction remains. The incentives for this type of action are strong in our view; activity still lags what fundamentals would suggest, and supportive regulatory shifts are real. M&A has now returned, and importantly, we think there's much further to go. Indeed, M&A is very closely linked to corporate confidence, and we think investors need to consider the possibility that we'll see an even bigger surge in this confidence – or a boom. First, policy uncertainty is declining as U.S. tax legislation has now passed, and tariff rates get finalized. It's the relative direction of this uncertainty that we think matters most for corporate confidence. Second, interest rates are declining with the Fed, European Central Bank, and Bank of England all set to cut rates further over the next 12 months. Third, bank capital requirements may decline in the view of Morgan Stanley analysts, which would unlock more lending for these types of transactions. Fourth, and very importantly, the regulatory backdrop is becoming more accommodative in both the U.S. and in Europe. Indeed, we think that companies may think that this is going to be the most permissive regulatory window for transactions that they might get for some time. Fifth, private equity, which is a big driver of M&A activity, is sitting on over $4 trillion of dry powder in our view – at a time when credit markets look very wide open for financing their transactions. And finally, we're seeing a surge in capital expenditure on Morgan Stanley estimates, which we see as a sign of rising corporate confidence, and importantly an urgency to act – with corporates far less content to simply sit back and repurchase their stock. All of these favorable conditions together argue for activity to push even higher. We forecast global M&A volumes to increase by 32 percent this year, an additional 20 percent next year, and reach $7.8 trillion in volume in 2027. This is a global story with M&A rising across regions, especially in Japan. It has cross-asset implications with M&A already being one of the biggest drivers of bond outperformance within the U.S. high-yield market. And this is also a story where we see a lot of value in bringing together macro and micro perspectives. While we think the top-down conditions look favorable for all the reasons I just mentioned, we also see a very encouraging picture bottom up. We polled a large number of Morgan Stanley sector analyst teams and asked them about M&A conditions in their sector. A large majority of them see more activity. So, where could these more specific implications lie? Well, as you heard on yesterday's episode, Healthcare and Biotech may see an uptick in activity. In the U.S., we also think that Banking and Media stand out. In Europe, Business Services, Metals and Mining, and Telecom seem most ripe for more M&A. Aerospace and Defense is an interesting sector that may see more M&A within multiple regions, including the U.S. and Europe, as companies look for scale. And with smaller companies trading at a valuation discount to their larger peers across the world, Morgan Stanley analysts generally see the strongest case for activity in larger companies acquiring these smaller ones. Thank you as always for your time. If you find Thoughts on the Market useful, let us know by leaving a review wherever you listen, and also tell a friend or colleague about us today.

Co-hosts Patrick Halley, WIA President and CEO, and Leslie Stimson, Inside Towers Washington Bureau Chief, discussed the evolution of satellite-to-phone, direct-to-device (D2D) technology with Tim Farrar, founder of TMF Associates. Tim founded his consultancy in 2002 to undertake technical, market and financial consulting across the satellite and telecom sectors.In this discussion, Farrar explains how D2D technology allows standard smartphones to access satellite networks, and highlights the limitations of the technology. The conversation also covers the recent announcement of Lynk Global to merge with Omnispace and the challenges of seamless switching between terrestrial and satellite networks.Support the show

In this episode, Laura Johns sits down with father and son team Sam and Mikey Levine from National Communications Group (NCG) to unpack how they've built one of the most trusted telecom solutions practices by staying ahead of technology shifts and forging strong partnerships, especially with AT&T.   From the early days of frame relay to today's SD-WAN, cloud voice, and 5G evolution, NCG's story shows what it really takes to scale faster and smarter in telecom and IT. Sam and Mikey talk about vendor consolidation, master agreements, and vertical specialization (in industries like finance and banking) can simplify operations and cut downtime across multi-site clients.   For MSP owners and IT leaders, this conversation is a great listen if you want to learn how to turn carrier relationships into a growth engine, leveraging modernization, AI, and IoT for the next phase of operational efficiency.   Key Takeaways: Evolve with technology to stay competitive and win accounts. Use MSP partnerships as a scalable sales channel. Standardize vendor relationships to cut downtime and improve margins. Build trust through transparency and follow-through. Prioritize operational systems to handle revenue growth without chaos. Stay ready for what's next: SD-WAN maturity, 5G expansion, AI insights, and IoT optimization.

Over the last 14 years Artem Gonchakov worked in 4 different industries: Telecom, Finance, AI and Media in product and services organizations, startups with 50 people and enterprise with 50K people. Artem can make the any business initiatives become a reality. Artem immigrated countries 2 times in the last 10 years and went from having no future in the little city of Ukraine to define his own life purpose, mission, values and principles that guide him achieve something that he never imagined would be possible. Artem started company, Arty Finch, to help individuals and companies to achieve growth, efficiency and meaningful outcomes based on the Maturity frameworks that he developed through his personal and professional transformation journeys. It is time to give back. Artem finished ~58 initiatives with $2B on value created. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Artem Gonchakov: Website: https://www.artyfinch.com/ X: https://x.com/AGonchakov LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gonchakov/                                                                                 *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Robert Garry, CEO of The POTS Box, about how his company is transforming telecom by replacing outdated copper phone lines with modern digital solutions. Garry explains the impact of the FCC's copper phase-out, the benefits of POTS line replacement, and how The POTS Box's partner program empowers businesses to expand their offerings and revenue. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Robert Garry⁠, CEO of The POTS Box, about how his company is transforming telecom by replacing outdated copper phone lines with modern digital solutions. Garry explains the impact of the FCC's copper phase-out, the benefits of POTS line replacement, and how The POTS Box's partner program empowers businesses to expand their offerings and revenue. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Au Tchad, cela fait un an que la province du Lac est privée de connexion internet. Décidée le 28 octobre 2024 au moment de l'opération militaire « Haskanite » déclenchée en réponse à une attaque meurtrière de Boko Haram sur une position de l'armée, la coupure visait à entraver les communications du groupe terroriste. Aujourd'hui, elle continue de grever l'économie de la zone, entravant l'activité des commerçants et accentuant chez les habitants le sentiment d'être « coupés du monde ». De notre envoyé spécial de retour de Baga Sola, Au marché de Baga Sola, Mahamat Abakar Aguidi, 27 ans, importe du matériel informatique en provenance du Nigeria. Mais depuis la coupure internet, impossible de contacter directement ses fournisseurs sur WhatsApp par exemple. « Actuellement, quand tu veux envoyer, il faut envoyer à N'Djamena. Les gens vont prendre les taxes, explique-t-il. Ça coûte plus cher. Quand tu appelles au Nigeria, ça peut prendre 5 000 à 10 000 FCFA. Nous avons besoin urgemment de la connexion parce que toutes nos affaires sont déjà ralenties. On est même en train de perdre tous nos chiffres d'affaires. » La déconnexion de la province affecte aussi les services et le travail des humanitaires, principaux pourvoyeurs d'emplois. Certains disposent d'une connexion par satellite que Lol Tahir, un jeune chômeur, tente parfois d'utiliser pour chercher du travail. « On va plaider au niveau des organisations internationales ici. Parfois, on trouve [la connexion]. Mais, si on se connecte même plus de dix minutes, ils changent le mot de passe et, directement, ils coupent [la connexion] », témoigne ce jeune. Selon lui, la coupure de la connexion Internet contribue au chômage des jeunes à Baga Sola. À écouter aussiSur les rives du lac Tchad, une guerre sans fin contre Boko Haram et la montée des eaux « Le sentiment, c'est d'être coupé du monde » Et lorsque Lol Tahir parvient enfin à envoyer sa candidature, l'offre d'emploi est souvent déjà expirée. La frustration s'accumule donc, au sein d'une jeunesse privée de réseaux sociaux et d'accès à l'information, nous dit Ahmat Ali Mouta, 28 ans. « Le sentiment, c'est d'être coupé du monde, justement, et c'est d'être aussi empêché de saisir certaines opportunités. Il y a des gens, ils suivent leur cours en ligne et du coup, il n'y a pas la connexion. Qu'est-ce qu'il faut faire ? », interroge-t-il. Difficile également de faire valoir son mécontentement. « On ne peut pas protester puisqu'il y a certaines choses que les gens craignent. Mais ça n'empêche. Moi, j'ai cette opportunité de me prononcer auprès de votre micro. Donc, je dis haut et fort [qu'il faut que] le gouvernement essaie de lever ces mesures pour nous permettre vraiment de saisir certaines opportunités qui se présentent en ligne, en fait », plaide le jeune homme. Interrogé fin juin sur la question, le ministre des Télécoms, Michel Boukar affirmait qu'une solution serait trouvée très bientôt. À lire aussiLes raisons qui ont poussé Mahamat Idriss Déby à prendre la direction de l'opération militaire «Haskanite»

Не припомню, чтобы мы хоть что-то рассказывали про микросегментацию. Пора. Кто Павел Коростелёв. Руководитель отдела продвижения продуктов. Код Безопасности Ольков Евгений. Технический директор TS Solution. Основатель и автор образовательного проекта NetSkills. Про что: Виды микросегментации Сегментация в физических сетях - база. Виртуализация роутеров и межсетевых экранов (VRF, контексты) North-south и east-west. Что в этих сторонах света? Неочевидные проблемы и приколы. Пропускная способность, инвентаризация, SLA изменений. Многовендорье и решения класса Network Security Policy management Микросегментация в виртуализованных сетях - исторически базовый кейс для SDN от VMware. В чем отличия и что дало? SDN, Network function virtualization и Service chain для средств сетевой безопасности. Что можно прикрутить дополнительно? Микросегментация в облаках и гибридных средах. Оставайтесь на связи Пишите нам: info@linkmeup.ru Канал в телеграме: t.me/linkmeup_podcast Канал на youtube: youtube.com/c/linkmeup-podcast Подкаст доступен в iTunes, Google Подкастах, Яндекс Музыке, Castbox Сообщество в вк: vk.com/linkmeup Группа в фб: www.facebook.com/linkmeup.sdsm Добавить RSS в подкаст-плеер. Пообщаться в общем чате в тг: https://t.me/linkmeup_chat Поддержите проект:

AI is now a standing item at most strategic tables—shapinghow leaders think about markets, talent, and the future of work. But while investment and experimentation are rising fast, most organizations are still in the early chapters of integration. Beneath the strategy, there's a quieter conversation about fear, trust, and what remains uniquely human. In this episode, we sit down with Peter Mulford, Chief AI Officer at BTS, to debate whether AI can ever truly replace emotional intelligence. Together, we explore how we currently think about AI, the edges of what it can do, and what remains uniquely human (for now). Guest Bio: Peter Mulford is the Chief AI Officer and the Global head of the Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Practice (AI&I) for BTS Inc. In this role he helps clients get real impact by working with teams and organizations to transform their business using innovation, future back thinking, Artificial Intelligence, and digital technology. He has over 30 years of experience working with clients around the world in different industries, including Sony Interactive Entertainment, Warner Media, Microsoft, AT&T, Saudi Telecom, Lenovo, Samsung, Telkom South Africa, Merck, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Macys, and others. A sought-out keynote speaker, he has facilitated keynotes at technology and innovation conferences, company offsites, and sales conferences, as well as a private 2-day event with the late Pope Francis and 20 media executives and artists at the Vatican City. Peter joined BTS in 1998 and has worked in its offices in San Francisco, Johannesburg, Tokyo, London and New York. From 2005-2010, he was the Managing Director of BTS's East Coast region, leading the largest global office for BTS through a period of market turbulence and growth during which it more than tripled in size. Prior to BTS he worked for a start-up firm in Tokyo, Japan. He has extensive experience in Retail, Consumer Goods, Electronics and Telecom, among many other industries. Peter holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School, and a Master's in international Affairs with a focus on Asia Pacific Studies from Columbia University. He speaks Japanese.

  In this episode of the Know Grow Scale podcast, Laura Johns talks with Jill Munsterman, President of IParigon, a woman‑owned VoIP and Unified Communications provider that's changing the rules in telecom.   Jill has been in telecommunications for 20 years. She's built IParigon around three pillars: reliability, clear support, and flexibility—no long‑term contracts. If you work in MSPs, telecom, or voice, or you're leading a communications business, Jill brings real, usable advice on how to stay competitive and keep customers longer in this space. What You'll Learn from Jill Why letting customers leave any time changes how you build support How leadership (especially female leadership) can shape culture in a male‑dominated space without needing to be “loud” How to show value through honest relationships, not overpromises How to evaluate your current telecom provider contracts and see when support is costing more than you think   You can learn more about how IParigon serves businesses across the Midwest with contract-free voice solutions at iparigon.com. ____________________________________________________ About The Business Growers  Many Managed Services Providers and IT companies struggle to grow because they are constantly putting out fires and don't have the bandwidth to focus on the marketing strategy and execution required to scale the business. At The Business Growers, we believe you shouldn't have to hire a full-time marketing team to compete in the marketplace. We work exclusively with MSPs and IT companies, serving as their tech marketing dream team and offering a proven framework for revenue growth. Visit us at https://thebusinessgrowers.com/

Este boletim traz um resumo das principais notícias do dia na análise de Samuel Possebon, editor chefe da TELETIME.TELETIME é a publicação de referência para quem acompanha o mercado de telecomunicações, tecnologia e Internet no Brasil. Uma publicação independente dedicada ao debate aprofundado e criterioso das questões econômicas, regulatórias, tecnológicas, operacionais e estratégicas das empresas do setor. Se você ainda não acompanha a newsletter TELETIME, inscreva-se aqui (shorturl.at/juzF1) e fique ligado no dia a dia do mercado de telecom. É simples e é gratuito.Você ainda pode acompanhar TELETIME nas redes sociais:Linkedin: shorturl.at/jGKRVFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teletime/ Google News: shorturl.at/kJU35Ou entre em nosso canal no Telegram: https://t.me/teletimenews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the U.S. government shutdown delays key economic data, the Equifax Advisors team steps in with deeper insights. Host Emmaline Aliff is joined by Jesse Hardin, Tom O'Neill, and Maria Urtubey to unpack the indicators that matter most when visibility is limited—and to debut the Market Pulse Index, a new holistic measure capturing the intersection of credit, income, assets, and financial behavior across populations.Economist Justin Begley of Moody's Analytics delivers our macroeconomic update.In this episode: What is the Market Pulse Index?The Market Pulse Index is a new measure developed by Equifax Advisors that combines multiple financial dimensions—credit performance, income, debt, assets, and affluence—into one holistic view of consumer and market health. It helps lenders and policymakers understand economic conditions beyond single metrics like CPI or GDP.Why is the Market Pulse Index important right now?With the U.S. government shutdown delaying key data releases, traditional indicators such as the jobs report and GDP updates are unavailable. The Market Pulse Index fills this gap by integrating real-time, multi-source data to reveal trends in affordability, financial durability, and consumer well-being.How does the Market Pulse Index differ from other metrics like CPI or GDP?Unlike single-dimension indicators, the Market Pulse Index combines hard data (credit, income, assets) and soft data (consumer sentiment) to provide a multi-layered view of economic conditions. It can reveal disparities across populations, regions, and credit tiers—helping decision-makers identify who's thriving and who's struggling.What is the K-shaped economy and how does it relate?The K-shaped economy describes uneven recovery patterns—where high-income consumers see wealth gains while lower-income groups face rising debt and affordability challenges. The Market Pulse Index captures these differences, offering a clearer picture of financial resilience across demographic groups.How can lenders and businesses use the Market Pulse Index?Organizations can use the Market Pulse Index to:Track aggregate consumer health across income, geography, and age groupsIdentify emerging credit risks and opportunitiesAdjust lending and pricing strategies based on holistic insightsImprove risk management and marketing segmentationIf you have questions or suggestions for future podcasts, please reach out to riskadvisors@equifax.com.

A economia digital requer que plataformas de mobilidade, pagamentos, superapps, varejo, cidades, etc operem em tempo real com alto desempenho e segurança. Redes de alta performance são fundamentais para garantir tais operações escaláveis e eficientes em diversos setores de negócios, especialmente com o aumento das demandas de processamento impulsionadas por inteligência artificial. É crucial que essas redes cumpram rígidos padrões de funcionamento ponta a ponta, já que isso vem moldando a competitividade futura do mercado. O Start Eldorado desta semana mostra a terceira parte do debate gravado em mais um evento da série 'Conexões', realizado na Japan House, e que reuniu executivos que discutiram a relevância das redes para o desenvolvimento de produtos e serviços inteligentes, essenciais para a economia moderna. O painel contou com a participação de Carlo Gonçalves, founder e COO da Greenpass e VP da Abepam (Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Pagamento Automático para Mobilidade); Daniel Elidio, vice-presidente de Tecnologia da Fiserv no Brasil; Renier Souza, CTO da Cisco Brasil; e Roberto Murakami, vice‑presidente de Redes e Telecom da NEC América Latina. Com apresentação de Daniel Gonzales, o Start vai ao ar às 21h, na Rádio Eldorado FM 107,3 (para toda Grande SP), site, apps, canais digitais e assistentes de voz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Summary: In this episode, Benoy Thanjan sits down with Sandhya Murali, Co-Founder & CEO of Solstice, and Sam Cote, Account Executive, to discuss the launch of Solstice's groundbreaking Community Solar Benefit REC program.  It is an innovative structure that channels corporate sustainability investments directly into underserved communities. The program debuted in 2024 with Microsoft as one of the first pilot customers, marking a new chapter where renewable-energy credits fund measurable social and economic impact. Sandhya and Sam share how this approach lets corporations, developers, and municipalities align ESG goals with local benefits, promote equitable clean-energy access, and strengthen the connection between clean power and social outcomes. Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market. As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar.   Sandhya Murali Co-Founder & CEO Responsible for finances, product development, solar developer relationships, and financial inclusion. Sandhya began her career in Barclays' investment banking division in New York and London, advising on and executing public equity transactions for Technology, Media and Telecom companies, and was also deeply involved in Barclays Philanthropy. Her volunteer work included Endeavor, Women's World Banking, and Barclays' Social Innovation Fund. During graduate school, Sandhya worked at Buen Power Peru, a for-profit social enterprise that distributes solar lamps and water heaters to off-grid communities in Peru. She holds a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where she received the Sustainability Certificate.   Sam Cote Enterprise Account Executive Sam Cote is an Account Executive at Solstice, connecting the benefits of renewable energy to underserved communities through community solar and clean energy procurement. A former journalist who pivoted her career to focus on social and environmental impact, she is a talented project manager and communicator who drives strategic projects for community benefit. In her startup career, she's supported revenue diversification through business plan development and implementation and subsequent new product sales, she's previously been responsible for fundraising, managing acquisition and post-merger integration processes, contracting, grant-writing, and full-cycle recruiting – among other demands of supporting a hybrid social enterprise. Sam is proudly from the great state of Maine and a graduate of Boston University with a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com       Sandhya Murali      Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandhyamurali/      Website:  https://solstice.us/            Sam Cote      Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/samcotesolar/      Website:  https://solstice.us/   Previous episodes of the Solar Maverick Podcast with Solstice https://solarmaverick.podbean.com/e/smp-158-how-solstice-differiates-from-other-customer-acquisiton-and-management-company/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solar-maverick-podcast/id1441876259?i=1000516940347

At Viirtue Connect in Nashville, Adrian Andrews, Founder of AspireOn Networks, joined Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, to discuss how his company is delivering comprehensive telecommunications, connectivity, and security solutions to businesses across Central Florida and beyond. AspireOn Networks provides business-class telecom services, including fiber connectivity, telecom expense management, and security system installations. “We partner with all the carriers in the country,” Andrews explained. “If you're looking for fiber optics or a backup solution, we shop all the carriers and come back with the best options—so our customers don't have to.” In addition to telecom solutions, AspireOn offers access control and security camera systems for businesses with physical locations, helping customers strengthen both digital and physical security. The company also performs quality control for fiber construction projects, ensuring network builds meet safety and technical standards. Headquartered in Central Florida, AspireOn Networks serves Orange, Seminole, Volusia, and Hillsborough counties, with clients across the U.S. and internationally. The company's success, Andrews noted, is supported by strong partnerships — including with Ideal Technologies in Tampa Bay and Viirtue, with whom AspireOn maintains a close working relationship. To learn more, visit www.aspireonnetworks.com.

In recent weeks, satellite business EchoStar has clinched multibillion-dollar deals with SpaceX and AT&T. It may sound like boom times for founder Charlie Ergen, but these deals illustrate something different: the abandoning of an ambitious, decades-long quest to build his own mobile phone network. The FT's Wall Street editor Sujeet Indap and US trading and crypto correspondent Jill R Shah explain how Ergen's fortunes changed, and the role Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump played in that. Clips from CNBC, Reuters, Yahoo Finance, Echostar/Vimeo- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading:How a deal with Elon Musk helped a telecoms tycoon save his company from bankruptcyTrump forces billionaire to foldCharlie Ergen: Media mogul at a Sprint- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Behind the Money has been nominated for a Signal Award in the Money & Finance category! It's a Listener Choice award, which means we need your help. Vote for us to win here. We appreciate your support!Follow Sujeet Indap on X (@sindap), or on Bluesky (@sindap.bsky.social). Follow Jill Shah on X (@jillrshah). Michela Tindera is on X (@mtindera07) and Bluesky (@mtindera.ft.com), or follow her on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #175: What happens when your tech setup is more of a tangled mess than a streamlined system? That's where Scott Woods and Alec Modica come in, transforming chaos into organization with their expertise in Managed Service Providers (MSPs). I recount my own tech challenges and how Scott's family-run business came to the rescue, setting up my studio's infrastructure and teaching me the importance of having the right tech partner. We explore the vital role MSPs play for businesses that lack the resources for an in-house IT department, sharing personal stories and insights into the dynamic MSP industry. Navigating the complex world of IT doesn't have to feel overwhelming, especially when you have a trusted MSP by your side. We delve into the shift from relying on a single IT person to embracing a comprehensive support system that not only addresses immediate needs but anticipates future challenges. Scott and Alec discuss the benefits of reducing key man risk, integrating IT services under one umbrella, and providing a personalized, white-glove experience that keeps businesses running smoothly. We also touch on the critical aspect of trust between a business and its MSP, emphasizing how this relationship can be as pivotal as the one with a personal accountant. But it's not all about tech talk! We sprinkle in stories of business growth and personal milestones, highlighting the vibrant culture within MSP companies and the excitement of launching the Business Technology Podcast. From themed photo shoots to upcoming family additions, Scott, Alec, and I share how personal and professional worlds intersect, reinforcing the idea that business is as much about relationships as it is about services. Whether you're a business owner seeking seamless IT solutions or simply curious about the human side of tech support, this episode offers a unique perspective on building successful partnerships in today's digital landscape. Chapters:  (00:00) Business Tech Solutions With Kimberly Lovi (10:18) Choosing the Right Managed Service Provider (18:04) Trusting Managed IT Services for Businesses (24:43) Efficient MSP Support for Businesses (38:04) Business Technology and Family Growth Follow Kimberly on Instagram and TikTok @kimberlylovi or @iconicnationmedia  WATCH us on YouTube and view our brand new studio! 

A economia digital requer que plataformas de mobilidade, pagamentos, superapps, varejo, cidades, etc operem em tempo real com alto desempenho e segurança. Redes de alta performance são fundamentais para garantir tais operações escaláveis e eficientes em diversos setores de negócios, especialmente com o aumento das demandas de processamento impulsionadas por inteligência artificial. É crucial que essas redes cumpram rígidos padrões de funcionamento ponta a ponta, já que isso vem moldando a competitividade futura do mercado. O Start Eldorado desta semana mostra a segunda parte do debate gravado em mais um evento da série 'Conexões', realizado na Japan House, e que reuniu executivos que discutiram a relevância das redes para o desenvolvimento de produtos e serviços inteligentes, essenciais para a economia moderna. O painel contou com a participação de Carlo Gonçalves, founder e COO da Greenpass e VP da Abepam (Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Pagamento Automático para Mobilidade); Daniel Elidio, vice-presidente de Tecnologia da Fiserv no Brasil; Renier Souza, CTO da Cisco Brasil; e Roberto Murakami, vice‑presidente de Redes e Telecom da NEC América Latina. Com apresentação de Daniel Gonzales, o Start vai ao ar às 21h, na Rádio Eldorado FM 107,3 (para toda Grande SP), site, apps, canais digitais e assistentes de voz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus: ASM International cuts its revenue forecast for the year as demand slows. And Google enters final stretch of digital-advertising antitrust case. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump will deliver a speech at the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday. Trump's address is expected to focus on the ongoing war in Gaza, as many key U.S. allies have announced their recognition of a Palestinian state, including France, the UK, Canada, and Australia.The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a massive hidden telecom network across the New York area, which investigators say could have crippled cell towers, jammed 911 calls, and flooded networks with chaos during the U.N. General Assembly meeting. The network was uncovered as part of a broader Secret Service investigation into telecommunications threats targeting senior government officials, according to investigators.

​This is the evening All Local update for September 23, 2025.