36 episodes

Podcast by ASM Technologies Limited

ASM Connected ASM Technologies Limited

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    • 4.9 • 10 Ratings

Podcast by ASM Technologies Limited

    S03 EP11 The best of ASM Connected Series 3 – emerging technology, innovation and agility.

    S03 EP11 The best of ASM Connected Series 3 – emerging technology, innovation and agility.

    In this episode we look back at the latest series of ASM Connected and revisit some of the conversations we had about emerging trends and tech with key speakers, futurists and business leaders from across the globe.Topics discussed in this episode: 00:23 Professor of Digital Strategy and Cybersecurity at IMD Business School, Öykü Işık, discusses digital ethics and whether the implementation of AI regulations restricts innovation.02:52 Dutch Schwartz, Global Head for Security and Strategic Industries for Amazon Web Services answers a question direct from ChatGPT.06:41 Roland Emmans, Head of Technology Sector and Growth Lending at HSBC shares his insights whether technologies such as AI and RPA deliver enough value for businesses and if performance could be improved by technology partners adopting a more human-centric approach.08:40 Terence Bennett General Manager of Dream Factory Software discusses how the enterprise can have a strategy that enables emerging technology whilst offering robust protection.11:58 Is there evidence that Blockchain offers ROI yet? Kamales Lardi, Thought Leader on Forbes Business Council offers her opinion.Where to find us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asm-technologies-limited (https://www.linkedin.com/company/asm-technologies-limited)Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASMTechnologies (https://twitter.com/ASMTechnologies)Website: https://asmtech.com/ (https://asmtech.com/)

    • 14 min
    S03 EP10 Dutch Schwartz, Global Head for Security and Strategic Industries, Amazon Web Services

    S03 EP10 Dutch Schwartz, Global Head for Security and Strategic Industries, Amazon Web Services

    In this episode of ASM Connected, Iain Tomkinson chats with Dutch Schwartz, Global Head for Security and Strategic Industries for Amazon Web Services. They discuss cloud security, the importance of security culture and how to keep pace with the future of technology. Dutch holds a Master’s of Business Administration in Global Management and was a strategy and planning officer in the US Army. He combines his formal training with his practical experience in cyber security to develop cloud security strategies for customers of Amazon Web Services. Topics discussed in this episode:  02:10 What would ChatGPT ask a cyber security expert?06:05 Are attitudes changing on exec boards regarding CISO roles?16:29 Why do organisations fail to realise the benefits of zero trust?25:50 Does the enterprise need to go beyond traditional security when deploying “as a service” solutions?35:16 What does Dutch look for when engaging with a security vendor for the first time?41:01 Is investment in the security space keeping pace with the level of threat out there?45:23 Is there enough investment going into the evolution of security?48:28 Dutch’s favourite tech gadget. Where to find us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asm-technologies-limited (https://www.linkedin.com/company/asm-technologies-limited) Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASMTechnologies (https://twitter.com/ASMTechnologies) Website: asmtech.com (https://asmtech.com/) Connect with Iain Tomkinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainjtomkinson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainjtomkinson/) Connect with Dutch Schwartz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dutchschwartz/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dutchschwartz/)

    • 49 min
    S03 EP9 Terence Bennett, Dream Factory Software

    S03 EP9 Terence Bennett, Dream Factory Software

    In this episode of ASM Connected, Iain Tomkinson chats to Terence Bennett, the General Manager of Dream Factory Software, discussing cyber security, emerging technologies and innovation within the tech sector. Previously, he ran operations at Integrate.io and TeamPassword and worked on Google's Offensive Security “Red Team”. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Intelligence Officer and Surface Warfare Officer during Operation IraqiFreedom. Topics discussed in this episode:  01:26 Terence’s journey from serving his country in the US Navy to leading a software business.04:53 What is the core function of a red team?11:20 Are there rules for a red team to follow when testing potential threats?17:50 Is it possible to remove a significant numbers of cyber threats by getting the basics right?25:06 Can the enterprise explore with emerging tech whilst retaining robust protection?35:00 Interesting startups and technologies on the horizon.38:03 Should organisations have someone at board level with a deep understanding of cyber security?40:23 Is AI a threat to security?41:20 Terence’s favourite tech gadget.Where to find us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asm-technologies-limited (https://www.linkedin.com/company/asm-technologies-limited) Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASMTechnologies (https://twitter.com/ASMTechnologies) Website: asmtech.com (https://asmtech.com/) Connect with Iain Tomkinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainjtomkinson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainjtomkinson/) Connect with Terence Bennett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terencehbennett/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/terencehbennett/)

    • 45 min
    S03 EP8 Kamales Lardi, Thought Leader on Forbes Business Council, best selling author and keynote speaker

    S03 EP8 Kamales Lardi, Thought Leader on Forbes Business Council, best selling author and keynote speaker

    In this episode of ASM Connected, host Iain Tomkinson chats to Kamales Lardi, a Teaching Fellow at Durham University Business School and a Thought Leader on Forbes Business Council. Kamales is a bold and strategic thinker in digital and business transformation. She combines over 23 years of deep cross-industry experience with the latest digital and technology solutions. Kamales is listed in the Thinkers360 “Top 10 Global Thought Leaders in Digital Transformation”. In 2022, Kamales was recognised in International 40 Over 40 - The World's Most Inspiring Women by CapGemini Invent.  Topics discussed in this episode:  02:53 Kamales’ journey as a woman joining the tech world07:10 What makes Blockchain disruptive?08:07 How Blockchain will define commerce.14:10 Use cases for Blockchain and the benefits.20:20 Is there evidence that Blockchain can generate ROI or are other benefits more important?24.:32 Does standardisation hinder or help growth of technology?27:20 Is the traditional approach of transformation adequate in the modern world?31:18 How can we get organisations to focus more on output than traditional KPIs?41:54 The impact of diversity on the outcomes and evolution of technology.51:27 Kamales’ favourite tech gadget. Resources: Kamales Lardi: https://www.kamaleslardi.com/ (https://www.kamaleslardi.com/) Kamales Lardi, The Human Side of Digital Business Transformation: https://www.kamaleslardi.com/book (https://www.kamaleslardi.com/book)  Where to find us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asm-technologies-limited (https://www.linkedin.com/company/asm-technologies-limited) Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASMTechnologies (https://twitter.com/ASMTechnologies) Website: asmtech.com (https://asmtech.com/) Connect with Iain Tomkinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainjtomkinson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainjtomkinson/) Connect with Kamales Lardi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamaleslardi/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamaleslardi/)

    • 54 min
    S03 EP7 Adam Leon Smith,

    S03 EP7 Adam Leon Smith,

    Adam Leon Smith is a specialist in software quality and emerging technologies, with deep technical expertise and nearly 20 years’ experience. He has held senior technology roles at multinationals including Barclays and Deutsche Bank, delivering large complex transformation projects. Adam is Chair of the BCS Special Interest Group in Software Testing and holds officer roles with ISO/IEC in the AI and Software & Systems Engineering committees.Adams current holds the position of CTO at Dragonfly, a European based consultancy focused on Testing, AI and Digital transformation. Dragonfly has a focus on Financial Services, Healthcare and Retail sectors. Topics discussed in this episode:02:16 - How Adam got into AI and Software Testing?04:48 - Can the UK actually be a leader in AI technologies?06:33 - How organisations can sanitise AI solutions09:25 - AI is built on bias.10:00 - Will the imminent EU Commission act stifle AI innovation?13:34 - Risk based approach at multiple levels.15:47 - Is testing AI difficult?17:27 - If we don’t know the answer, how do we validate that the answer is correct?19:03 - Complex language and AI20:45 - It doesn’t understand our world – Chat GPT22:14 - Autonomous vehicles and smart cities, is the tech good enough?25:02 - Can AI be tricked and are there security risks?25:55 - What qualities should customers look for in choosing an AI application?28:25 - Quick fire questions. Where to find us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asm-technologies-limited (https://www.linkedin.com/company/asm-technologies-limited) Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASMTechnologies (https://twitter.com/ASMTechnologies) Website: asmtech.com (https://asmtech.com/) Connect with Iain Tomkinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainjtomkinson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainjtomkinson/) 

    • 29 min
    S03 EP6 Jim Hancock, Former Head of Innovation for US Navy SEALs, Cryptologist and Author

    S03 EP6 Jim Hancock, Former Head of Innovation for US Navy SEALs, Cryptologist and Author

    In this episode of ASM Connected, host Iain Tomkinson chats to Jim Hancock, who is the former Head of Innovation for the US Navy SEALs. They discuss how engaged the military is with emerging technologies and disruptive vendors and how to approach such organisations with solutions.Jim served in the US Navy as a cryptologist and worked with the intelligence communities and eventually conducted over 0ne hundred combat operations with special operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Philippines. During the last six years of his career, he worked as the senior enlisted advisor over future concepts and Innovation for the US Navy Special operations community where he became a well know subject matter expert in unmanned systems, 5G and artificial intelligence.Topics discussed in this episode:02:38 - What does a Navy Cryptologist do?04:20 - The importance of intelligence in warfare.06:00 - What inspired Jim to get into technology?07:02 - How engaged with new technologies and disruptive vendors?12:33 - How do you manage the huge amounts of data that’s available in the battlefield?15:20 - How can we trust the data and AI in military scenarios?16:58 - Encouraging users to use new and emerging tech.20:15 - What technologies would you expect to flow through to enterprise from military applications?21:27 - Jim’s favourite technology.23:10 - How the NFL are using VR to train football players?24:53 - Cool tech solutions that Jim has been involved with, that he can share publicly.27:10 - Using tech for human disaster response and how drones can assist.28:54 - Use cases for 5G in military environments vs. traditional wired and Wi-Fi solutions.30:28 - IoT, 5G and improving drone deliveries within cellular environments.32:45 - Autonomous weapons and are they secure?38:20 - What considerations should Vendors and partners consider before engaging with a military organisation?42:20 - From Innovator to fiction author.44:15 - Smart home or simple life?44:21 - Jim’s favourite tech gadget.Sources:Website: jlhancock.com (https://jlhancock.com)Where to find us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asm-technologies-limited (https://www.linkedin.com/company/asm-technologies-limited) Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASMTechnologies (https://twitter.com/ASMTechnologies) Website: asmtech.com (https://asmtech.com/) Connect with Iain Tomkinson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainjtomkinson/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainjtomkinson/) 

    • 45 min

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