Insight Story: Tech Trends Unpacked

Insight Story: Tech Trends Unpacked

Leading a business? Tech is the key to getting ahead. Insight Story gives you the insight you need to make the right investments. Brought to you by Kaspersky – the cybersecurity experts.

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December 13, 2023 28 mins

AI can make your business, but can also break it. How do you harness the power of this exciting new technology while staying inside ethical boundaries? Our guests have some answers:

  • Tomoko Yokoi (Switzerland,) senior business executive and researcher at Global Centre for Digital Business Transformation, IMD Business School
  • Andy Crouch (UK,) business development consultant for ethical-AI natural language processing company, Akum...
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Data fuels your business. Digital sovereignty is the control and regulation of data, digital assets and technologies. Understanding what it means for your company will make all the difference to your future profitability. Our experts’ insight will help you do business better in an increasingly interconnected world. With:

  • Ben Farrand (UK) – Professor in Law and Emerging Technologies, Newcastle University
  • Sille Sepp (Finland) – D...
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Recent research found that, GE, Ford and other major players poured 1.3 trillion US dollars into digital transformation. 70 percent of it – $900 billion – went into programs that failed. You know you need tech for competitive advantage – but which tech? And when you’ve got it, how do you ensure it’s used effectively? We get answers from two digital transformation experts:

  • Olivier Blanchard (US) – Re...
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In 2019, Google’s quantum computer made a calculation in four minutes that would’ve taken the fastest supercomputer 10,000 years. That’s 158 million times faster. What does quantum computing mean for business? What should you do about it now? We find out from two experts working at the heart of this new technology and its applications:

  • Oliver Thomson Brown (UK,) Chancellor’s Fellow at EPCC (formerly Edinburgh Parallel Computing...
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Smart devices linked to the internet can optimize systems, but they may also be vulnerable to attack. Two experts – one a world-leading computer security researcher and one responsible for machines that make the difference between life and death – explain how you can benefit from the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) while keeping your business 100 percent protected. Guests:

●      Chris Kubecka (Netherlands,) security research...

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Headlines about the power of generative AI (gen AI) are everywhere. Is it genuinely game-changing? Or just the latest fad? Either way, how can your business make the most of it? Find out in this first episode of our new series. We talk with a leading tech expert about her research into the latest gen AI use cases and a comms specialist who has just led 8,000 employees through their first gen AI experience. Guests:

●      Shagun Sa...

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Winning in business means keeping up with ever-changing new tech. That’s why Kaspersky’s podcast illuminating today’s tech opportunities for business leaders – Insight Story – is back.

In season 2, host Susi O’Neill unpacks the latest tech trends with global experts and business insiders, all to keep you ahead of your competition. You can’t afford to miss it.

Coming soon: 1: What can generative AI do for your business? 2: How ca...

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Virtual reality (VR,) augmented reality (AR,) mixed reality, extended reality – there are so many realities, it might feel like you’re losing your grip on all of them. But the actual reality is that these new technologies are transforming businesses of all kinds, and you don’t want to miss out. We unpack the terms, explore some use cases and find out what this could mean for your future. Guests:

  • Dr Paul Tennent (UK,) Associate ...
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If you like Insight Story, here’s another podcast from Kaspersky you may like. Fast Forward, the multiple award-winning series examining trends shaping technology from the perspective of the recent past, is back. Season 2 looks at how technological change is affecting us as living human beings. What will we wear in digital worlds? Can we find meaningful virtual intimacy? Could digital bio-twins help us make better choices?

In each...

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Effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning can mean a huge competitive advantage for your business. But a recent survey found that only 10 percent of companies using AI were getting decent returns on their investment. How do you make sure you get the most out of this powerful and fast-developing tech? We have some answers. Guests:

●      AI expert Dr. Romesh Ranawana (Sri Lanka)

●      Amanda Cromhout (South...

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Of course you need your customers to trust you. But digital trust as a specific concept is becoming increasingly significant for businesses. Two specialists give their insight into what it is and what you need to do about it – now and in the future. With:

●      Müge Fazlioglu (US,) Principal Researcher, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

●      Malek Ben Salem (US,) emerging tech security expert

Digital tru...

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Blockchain technology is no longer just used by cryptocurrencies. Its application is spreading fast through every type of business. Ignoring it could mean being left behind. We find out what it does and how it could be the key to getting ahead of your competition. With:

  • Helen Disney (UK,) Director, The Realization Group and Founder, Unblocked business events
  • Abhi Sharma (Germany,) Global Lead, Mobility Platform (Mobile & Apps),...
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As energy insecurity and prices rise, businesses are feeling the pinch of power. We look at how companies use smart metering, microgrids and smart energy platforms to save money, gain business insight and cut emissions. Guests:

  • Feroz Koor (South Africa,) Group Head of Sustainability, Woolworths Holdings
  • Nilesh Jadhav (Singapore,) Founder and CEO of QiSquare, creator of the BtrLyf (said Better Life) smart energy platform, forme...
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What is the metaverse, and should your business be in it? In this first episode of Insight Story: Tech trends unpacked, we ask if businesses should use the metaverse and how. With guests:

  • Cortney Harding (US,) Founder of virtual experience agency Friends with Holograms and World Economic Forum Metaverse Council member
  • James Whatley (UK,) Chief Strategy Officer at games agency Diva

Metaverses aren’t new. They include multi...

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Leading a business? Tech is the key to getting ahead. We give you the insight you need to make the right investments.  Brought to you by Kaspersky – the cybersecurity experts. Each episode features experts from around the world, mixing trend insight with real-world experience from companies innovating with these tech solutions. Series host Susi O’Neill is joined by ‘virtual assistant’ Doll-E and Fabio Assolini, Head of Research i...

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