TechBurst Talks

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Podcast TechBurst Talks

In the dynamic realm of technology, buzzwords such as IoT, Smart Cities, and AI hold promise for transformative change, yet why do they often fall short of expectations? Introducing TechBurst Talks — a beacon of pragmatism in an industry often swayed by complacent optimism. Join us as we engage with global industry leaders to delve into the latest buzzwords, discerning between hype and reality.

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    056: DEMYSTIFYING AI: Simplifying Complex Terms for Everyday Use

    In this episode of TechBurst Talks, we’re taking on the challenge of demystifying AI and breaking down the overwhelming flood of buzzwords. You’ve heard them before—AI, ML, DL, LLM, SLM, RAG, ChatGPT, Custom GPT, NLP—the list goes on. Our goal is to make these terms accessible and easy to understand, no matter your background. I’m thrilled to be joined by Bernard Leong, who is the Host of the Analyse Asia podcast, the founder of Dorje.ai, and an expert in the field of Artifical Intelligence.  What makes this episode special is that Bernard and I approach learning differently. Bernard is a theoretical learner, able to grasp complex concepts with ease. On the other hand, I’m more of a kinesthetic learner—I need to see how these terms apply in the real world, rather than just understanding the theory. Together, we’ll cover the essential AI buzzwords and trends, with something for everyone. Whether you’re on the cutting edge of AI or just trying to get a handle on the jargon, this episode will bring clarity to the chaos. 01:00 Welcome and Introduction to AI 01:26 Bernard Leon's Background and Expertise 04:30 Understanding Artificial Intelligence 05:10 Big Data vs. Artificial Intelligence 06:29 Machine Learning and Deep Learning Explained 10:23 Generative AI: The Game Changer 17:30 Real-World Applications of AI 21:56 AI in Everyday Life and Business 31:14 The Evolution of Wind Turbine Maintenance 32:50 ChatGPT Revolutionizes Data Cleaning 34:21 Ethical Considerations in AI 37:09 Federated Learning and Privacy 38:47 AI's Impact on Jobs and Productivity 44:49 Future Trends in AI 49:48 Challenges in AI Adoption 51:57 Introducing Dorje.ai 55:24 Final Thoughts and Advice on AI

    59 min

  2. 28 AOÛT

    055: TELCO TRENDS 2024: The 5G Profit Puzzle & Telco Transformation

    In this episode of the Techburst Talks podcast, we delve deep into the current challenges and future prospects of the telecom industry. I'm joined by industry veterans Chris Lewis from Lewis Insight and Rob Jones, CEO of Bluefire, the discussion spans a wide array of topics including: the financial viability of 5G - is anyone actually making $$$? the adaptation of telcos to new technologies like IoT - can telcos deliver complex solutions? and the increasing importance of customer-centric business models. The conversation also examines the role of #AI in transforming the industry, the impact of global markets, and the structural changes needed to stay competitive. The trio emphasizes the necessity of partnerships, the limitations of current business models, and the importance of personalized services in the evolving telecom landscape. 00:00 Introduction to Telecom Industry Challenges 00:13 Meet the Experts: Chris Lewis and Rob Jones 01:07 Chris Lewis: Insights on Telecom Dynamics 02:02 Rob Jones: Global Telecom Experience 02:49 Current Trends in the Telecom Industry 06:46 Challenges in Telecom Pricing and Competition 10:32 Strategies for Telecom Operators 13:14 The Role of Connectivity in Telecom Services 15:52 Telcos and the Competitive Landscape 28:26 The Future of IoT in Telecom 31:12 Learning from Other Industries 31:54 Economic Evolution and Partnering 33:29 Structural Changes in Telecom 35:28 Impact of AI on Telecom 37:41 Challenges and Opportunities with AI 49:24 Future of Telecom: 6G and Beyond 58:15 Collaboration and Personalization in Telecom 01:02:58 Concluding Thoughts

    1 h 4 min

  3. 10 AOÛT

    054: IoT REIMAGINED: Practicality over Promises

    TechBurst Talks Season 4 Episode 2 IoT Re-Imagined: Practicality over Promises In this episode of the Tech Burst Talks podcast, host Charles interviews Gerhard Loots, CEO of Kallipr.  Gerhard discusses his transition from running the IoT business at Telstra, Australia’s largest telecoms operator, to a startup environment, his current role at Kallipr and the company's innovative IoT solutions. He elaborates on Kallipr’s unique approaches to sensor technology, total cost of ownership, and real-world applications in industries like rail and water management.  The conversation also touches on global IoT market trends, including the rise of India as a tech superpower and the impact of satellite connectivity. Gerhard shares personal anecdotes and offers a glimpse into his future vision for Kallipr, emphasising digitising infrastructure and leveraging AI for efficient data management. 00:40 Welcome Back, Gerhard Loots! 00:48 Career Transition: From Telstra to Kallipr 02:40 Introducing Kallipr 03:51 Competing in the Global Market 04:52 Focus on Total Cost of Ownership 06:35 Real-World Use Cases and Success Stories 11:00 Fun with B2B Marketing 13:30 Future Plans for Kallipr 19:00 Industry Insights and Market Trends 32:40 Personal Stories and Fun Questions 38:00 Closing Remarks and Farewell   🎥 Catch the Full Podcast Video on the TechBurst Talks YouTube Channel! Dive deep into our conversation at YouTube Link 🚀   Follow Kallipr: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kallipr/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kallipr   Kallipr’s entertaining B2B videos (about time someone made tech fun!)   Edge Battery Change video  https://youtube.com/shorts/oMDikM3Wi24?si=cglkUMVEoHYsU5hC   Radar Tech Demo: Scientific Beer Evaluation  https://youtu.be/PE_QsYIxy18?si=Gu7KJDBNSLmkD1rz   How we IP68 Test Our IoT Devices  https://youtu.be/xj5NWMu9D0g?si=JQn_ocLXD29YoUmH   20 Year Battery Life https://youtu.be/Jybt_4eC91M?si=JVCK1l94MYf1GsUm

    39 min

  4. 20 JUIL.

    053: The NO BULLSHIT Journey: Discovering Your True Self

    In this episode, we talk about Uma's transition from technology industry executive to purpose-driven entrepreneur - and how focusing on her inner self helped drive that transition - and transform her life.    01:15 Uma’s journey of Self Discovery through the Hoffman Process    07:56 Introducing solitude in your life   11:40 The Corporate Perception of Self Help: “Are you OK” versus “Investing in yourself”   14:30 Uma’s new venture ELEVATE - and her first three startups   21:40 Why Now? What led Uma down the path of Self Discovery?   25:00 How this journey helped ease her transition from tech industry leader to purpose-driven entrepreneur   40:40 Uma’s journey to financial stability and independence   45:00 Five Year Outlook: What will success look like?   49:30 Why “How are you?” is now one of the most interesting questions someone can ask Find out more about Uma: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umathana/  Instagram: @rawwithuma @umathana1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RawWithUma    Find out more about ELEVATE: https://www.elevateasia.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevateasia  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevate-the-business  Instagram: @elevateasiaorg    Find out more about the Hoffman Process Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoffmanCentre/

    56 min

  5. 17/10/2023

    052: THE MIDDLE EAST STARTUP ECOSYSTEM: The money is there, now what?

    If you keep up to date with the latest technology news, you know that the momentum and investment has shifted from Asia to the Middle East. But gone are the days where countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE just import technology and talent - the new trend across the Middle East is how to create a home-grown technology startup ecosystem - and this is what we are going to cover in today’s podcast.  Let’s face it - money is not going to be an issue - but as we have seen from other countries, just throwing money at the startup ecosystem is no guarantee that it will be successful.  To help us go through this topic, we are joined by the Partner & Co-Founder of SparkLabs Group, Bernard Moon. SparkLabs has made a name for itself by launching accelerators and VC funds in Asia, Australia and the US, but now they are entering the Middle East market, so let’s see what has drawn SparkLabs to that region - and what Bernard thinks will be the critical success factors to making sure they get a return on their investments.  Show Notes: 00:00 Intro to Bernard Moon and SparkLabs Group 02:30 SparkLabs new accelerator programs in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi 06:00 How does SparkLabs plan to find the “best of the best” startups in the Middle East 08:45 Do you see any similarities between the Middle East markets and other countries where you have had success with your accelerators (e.g. Korea, Taiwan)? And are there any specific opportunities and / or risks compared to the other markets you operate in?  14:30 What are the critical success factors for the Middle East markets to develop a home grown startup ecosystem? And what is the role of academia in creating this? 20:30 What does SparkLabs look for in startups that they want to invest in? And are there any red flags that you watch out for? 24:00 What will it take for SparkLabs to view their entry into the Middle East accelerator market a success? 26:00 What can countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE learn from other markets, like Singapore, that haven’t made the most of their investment / funding of their local startup ecosystem? 30:00 Why are startups keen to be involved with SparkLabs versus the many other accelerator programs in the market? 33:00 Last week, SparkLabs listed it’s USD 100m SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) on Nasdaq. Can you give us an overview of how this came about and what your strategy for the SPAC is? More information on SparkLabs can be found here: Contact Bernard directly: bernard@sparklabsglobal.com  SparkLabs Saudi Arabia SparkLabs Korea SparkLabs Taiwan SparkLabs Cultiv8 SparkLabs Group

    40 min

  6. 28/05/2023

    AI, CHATGPT & FLYING TAXIS: How Government-led initiatives drive the Middle East's Innovation Ecosystem

    In Part II of our Middle East Deep Dive, we talk with Carrington Malin to find out how the government's in the Middle East are driving unprecedented growth and innovation.  But it's more than just the tech, they are up-skilling their workforces and training students on how to leverage emerging technologies to transform the traditional industries that support their economies - and develop new ones. Exciting times to say the least... Show Notes: 1:00 Intro to Carrington Malin and the various roles he has played in the Middle East’s technology ecosystem for the past 30 years.  5:00 How Middle East governments are driving innovation that leverages emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence by dedicating funds to support their initiatives and creating detailed action plans and deliverables to ensure they go beyond the hype.  11:00 The region’s plans to build “home-grown” taken to support it’s tech and innovation initiatives 16:00 The growth in large language models (e.g. Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institutes Falcom LLM that rivals ChatGPT and OpenAI) 23:00 How government policies and regulations will ensure the countries like Dubai will lead the way globally around autonomous vehicles - and not just self-driving taxis, they are getting ready for flying taxis 30:00 How government-led initiatives is transforming the region’s talent pool You can follow Carrington's Middle East AI News on Substack and LinkedIn.

    46 min

  7. 23/05/2023

    RECESSION? WHAT RECESSION? How the Middle East is driving technology innovation and spend

    This is the first in a series on Technology and Innovation trends in the Middle East. Things have gone quiet in Asia post-pandemic - and the global recession has not helped.  However, the Middle East is thriving.  Hardly a week goes by where there isn’t another jaw-dropping announcement related to emerging technologies like AI, autonomous vehicles and the Metaverse in the Middle East - or the massive investment in initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s NEOM.  To help us delve deeper into the Middle East’s technology innovation landscape, I’m joined by Danial Mausoof. He's based in Abu Dhabi, but covers the Middle East and Africa as part of his job, so we are lucky to have him with us to share his unique insights and perspectives. Show Notes: 02:45 Key market trends in the Middle East 06:30 The Talent Issue: How the Middle East is starting to build a local talent pool to drive and support innovation 08:30 Overview of the three key markets: Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Abu Dhabi 13:00 Why the recession has not derailed tech spend in the Middle East. 16:45 The state of 5G in the Middle East - and why they could lead in 5G monetisation 23:00 Artificial Intelligence: How the combination of investment, education and regulation is making the Middle East a leader in AI 28:00 Smart Cities: How the greenfield Smart Cities like NEOM will drive global innovation 33:00 Autonomous Vehicles: How the Middle East’s progressive regulatory environments have ensured they will lead in self-driving taxis and, believe it or not, flying taxis 40:00 Our future forecasts - when will we go beyond the hype on…. 5G 5G monetisation Artificial Intelligence Large Language Models (e.g. ChatGPT) Metaverse Smart Cities Autonomous Vehicles

    48 min

  8. 24/10/2022

    048: Why RETURN TO THE OFFICE Strategies FAIL (Hint: FREE BEER is not enough)

    We need to face the facts - our Return to the Office strategies are failing. Giving away free beer once a week is not enough to make our employees WANT to come back to the office. So what will make them? That’s what we are going to discuss today.  I’m joined by Helen Snowball, JLL’s Global Head of People Solutions and Experience, to discuss how showing empathy, creating purpose and delivering enhanced employee experiences are the keys to attracting and retaining talent in the post pandemic world.  Show notes: 00:30  Intro to Helen Snowball, Global Head of People Solutions and Experience, JLL 03:30  How delivering enhanced employee experiences can help attract and retain the best talent 07:55  How JLL has managed the transition back to the office for its 100,000+ workforce by implementing the hybrid model that employees want 12:30  How upskilling middle management to manage hybrid work environments is vital to make your return to the office successful  14:30  Why ignoring the human impact of the pandemic - and a lack of empathy - has led to the failure of most our return to the office strategies   18:30  The importance of trust when implementing a hybrid work strategy - and why hybrid should be viewed as an opportunity, not a threat 23:30  What can companies do (spoiler alert: focus on purpose) to attract and retain the best talent and mitigate the risk of the Great Resignation? 31:30  What mistakes do companies make with their return to the office strategies and initiatives? 34:30  What advice do you have for people trying to redesign their organisations for the Future of Work? 37:30  What do you do to keep yourself motivated, energised and inspired?

    40 min
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In the dynamic realm of technology, buzzwords such as IoT, Smart Cities, and AI hold promise for transformative change, yet why do they often fall short of expectations? Introducing TechBurst Talks — a beacon of pragmatism in an industry often swayed by complacent optimism. Join us as we engage with global industry leaders to delve into the latest buzzwords, discerning between hype and reality.

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  • Création
    Charles Reed Anderson
  • Années d’activité
    2019 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    55
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    TechBurst Talks

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