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Neil C. Hughes

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Jan 10, 2023 • 31min

2232: F5 Survey of IT Decision Makers on Emerging Tech

On today's episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, we're joined by Angel Grant to discuss the results of the F5 Survey on Emerging Tech. For example, did you know that one in ten IT decision-makers are already operating in the Metaverse, and 51% expect to be there within five years or sooner. However, this virtual world also brings new threats, such as virtual reality storefront attacks and the potential for ransomware in the Metaverse. Many IT professionals are also concerned about the security and data privacy risks associated with the Metaverse, with six in ten reporting that it has introduced complexities their organization may not be equipped to handle. Additionally, 37% say their organization has already been attacked in relation to the Metaverse. As we continue to explore the possibilities of the Metaverse, we discuss the importance of addressing these concerns to ensure a seamless and secure experience.
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Jan 9, 2023 • 39min

2231: Minds - The Decentralized Social Network Dedicated to Internet Freedom.

We have arrived in 2023, and big topics such as Social media, independent media, journalism, futurism, censorship, surveillance, algorithms, digital rights, and Internet freedom are more important than ever. But what role does technology play in fixing the problems created by big tech? Bill Ottman is the co-founder and CEO of Minds, an open source decentralized social networking app with 6M+ users focused on censorship resistance, global dialogue, privacy, and creator monetization with both traditional payments and cryptocurrency. He is also the co-author of "The Censorship Effect". I learn more about how the code and algorithms behind Minds are free and open source for maximum transparency and accountability and how they believe the only way to change someone's mind is if you provide them with a platform to speak it.
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Jan 8, 2023 • 25min

2230: Marketing Automation Tech Trends During Economic Uncertainty

Rytis Lauris, the co-founder and CEO of Omnisend, shares practical insights on how e-commerce stores can benefit from omnichannel marketing during this period of economic uncertainty. We also discuss how paid advertising costs are rising while its effectiveness is plummeting. About Omnisend Omnisend is an e-commerce-tailored email & SMS marketing automation platform built to help nimble teams drive more revenue without increasing their workload. One-click ecommerce stack integrations, pre-built workflows and intuitive drag & drop editing make it easy to get up & running without diving into the gritty details unless you want to. More than 80,000 ecommerce brands use Omnisend to grow their businesses on autopilot, converting their customers with quick-to-build, highly-relevant emails & texts. Tech Talks Daily Podcast Sponsor Check out Flippa, who is the show sponsor in December. Find out more information at https://flippa.com/tech-talks
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Jan 7, 2023 • 27min

2229: Patch and the Technology Scaling Unified Climate Action

Brennan Spellacy, Co-Founder and CEO of Patch, shares insights from his carbon offset technology company that helps businesses calculate and manage their carbon footprints. They explore how Patch empowers over 100 companies, including Farfetch and Harvard University, to finance various carbon removal projects. Brennan discusses the intersection of technology and sustainability, the challenges companies face in adopting eco-friendly practices, and the crucial role of transparency in carbon offsetting. This conversation emphasizes the necessity of integrated solutions for effective climate action.
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Jan 6, 2023 • 23min

2228: The First Satellite Telecom Operator for Global IoT Connectivity Under 5G protocol.

Sateliot is the only satellite company that connects IoT solutions worldwide under the 5G protocol with its patented technology via a low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation of nanosatellites. Its satellite constellation functions as cell towers from space and delivers its service to land-based telecom operators, extending mobile operators' coverage to everywhere on the planet, including formerly out-of-coverage places. Jaume Sanpera, CEO and Co-founder of Sateliot, joins me in a conversation about how satellite constellations can bring 5G networks worldwide to users without having to purchase equipment other than their own mobile device. We discuss the differences between 5G-IoT-NB satellite constellations and other satellite constellations. We also talk about how cubesats (nanosatellite standardized models) have made access to space easier for start-ups and the benefits of this new space scenario to the world. Tech Talks Daily Podcast Sponsor Check out Flippa, who is the show sponsor in December. Find out more information at https://flippa.com/tech-talks
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Jan 5, 2023 • 38min

2227: Anoma - 'Privacy As A Public Good'

According to Chainanalysis, over $2 billion in cryptocurrency has been stolen in cross-chain bridge attacks last year. Exasperated by another string of bridge hacks over the last two weeks, many are calling into question the technology's ability to adequately secure users' assets and enable the interoperable, multi-chain future that is needed to propel the DeFi industry forward.. According to Chainanalysis, over $2 billion in cryptocurrency has been stolen in cross-chain bridge attacks last year. Exasperated by another string of bridge hacks over the last two weeks, many are calling into question the technology's ability to adequately secure users' assets and enable the interoperable, multi-chain future that is needed to propel the DeFi industry forward.. With hacker techniques becoming increasingly sophisticated in cryptocurrency, we talk about the state of security across cross-chain bridges and why the industry needs better solutions. But most importantly, what can be done to prevent future hacks. Finally, we discuss why an interoperable, multi-chain future is essential for the DeFi industry. Tech Talks Daily Podcast Sponsor Check out Flippa, who is the show sponsor in December. Find out more information at https://flippa.com/tech-talks
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Jan 4, 2023 • 20min

2226: PandaDoc - How eSignatures Improve the Speed and Security of Docs

As work environments undergo a rapid transformation and distributed and hybrid workforces become the norm, the need for an efficient, smooth digital document creation and management process becomes paramount. Documents remain the essential glue of how business gets done, but many professionals still need help in manual legacy processes or face challenges in their digital document creation. The old way of signing and sending documents means you're tethered to your desk. The new way: collect eSignatures wherever life takes you – whether it's an office or a beach halfway around the world. You can even track important updates right from your mobile phone. So today, I have invited Mikita Mikado, CEO of PandaDoc, to explore Digital transformation in remote work environments and the mission to create seamless document creation and finalization tools. We also discuss how PandaDoc recently introduced the first "forever free" e-signature solution and offers businesses of all sizes an all-in-one solution to easily manage the creation, editing, and signing of documents in every work setting in the new era of hybrid and remote work. Tech Talks Daily Podcast Sponsor Check out Flippa, who is the show sponsor in December. Find out more information at https://flippa.com/tech-talks
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Jan 3, 2023 • 31min

2225: CompTIA - Switching Careers into IT or Grow Your Tech Career

The well-documented tech skills shortage also provides opportunities for people from any age or background to consider a tech career. In today's episode, I am joined by Graham Hunter from CompTIA to share his insights and actionable tips for anyone to start or grow their career in tech with an IT certification from CompTIA. Graham reveals insights from CompTIA's recent report into the State of the Tech Workforce UK. I also learned more about the cyber security skills gap and a new initiative to help those who don't make it as professional footballers into careers in the sector and what needs to be done to address the UK's data skills gap. About Graham Graham Hunter is Executive Vice President, Global Sales at CompTIA. The company represents over 12,000 member companies and registered users worldwide; it is the world's leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for the global IT workforce. Graham is responsible for explaining how critical it is for governments, businesses and educators to provide the most current certifiable IT training programs for their employees and students to meet the demands of the global IT workforce, as well as providing senior strategic direction, leadership, management, and support to the EMEA, APAC and Canadian team. Tech Talks Daily Podcast Sponsor Check out Flippa, who is the show sponsor in December. Find out more information at https://flippa.com/tech-talks
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Jan 2, 2023 • 28min

2224: Appian - The Story Behind the Low-Code Application Development Platform

In 1999, Michael Beckley, Matt Calkins, and two other friends were in a basement. Twenty-three years later, Appian is publicly traded with more than 2,000 employees - and was the most successful software IPO of 2017. Today he joins me in a discussion on growth in tech and shares tips to push through the looming recession. He shares how they grew Appian to be a company with a market cap of more than $3B, giving giants like Salesforce and ServiceNow a run for their money. Appian became a unified platform for change that accelerates customers' businesses by discovering, designing, and automating their most important processes. The Appian Low-Code Platform combines the key capabilities needed to get work done faster, Process Mining + Workflow + Automation, in a unified low-code platform. Michael offers advice for newer tech execs on how to combat economic downturns. We also discuss why companies automating tasks in white-collar office roles are not taking away jobs but changing the workflow dynamic to remove menial tasks and allow employees to focus on more important aspects of their job. Tech Talks Daily Podcast Sponsor Check out Flippa, who is the show sponsor in December. Find out more information at https://flippa.com/tech-talks
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Jan 1, 2023 • 39min

2223: No Longer Virtual - Connecting Beyond The Keyboard With Sarah Elkins

In today's episode, Neil shares his new year message and explores the opportunity to learn more about leveraging technology to make lasting connections. Then, Sarah Elkins, the founder of the No Longer Virtual (NLV) Conference, shares her insights on how to use technology to create meaningful connections. Through her inspiring stories and lessons learned, Sarah provides tips on how to benefit from stories to shape personal growth and development. She also discusses the importance of pushing oneself beyond fear and taking risks, as well as her favorite song, Hang On Little Tomato, by Pink Martini. Sarah shares how to use technology to create meaningful connections and build relationships. She also shares her motivation for creating the NLV conference and how the stories we tell ourselves that shape our perception of the world. Listen in as Sarah offers advice on how to push ourselves beyond our fears and encourages us to open ourselves up to the opportunities that technology can provide.

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