All areas of an organization, even those still in the analog world, are being transformed by technology. This shift isn't just modernizing manual processes with digital tools, but changing the fabric of an organization to support a new way of thinking. So while it may be a buzzword, digital transformation is happening and we're here to unpack it with you. Between big ideas and tiny details is the ten thousand foot view. Join the technology consultants from Vervint as we discuss the changing ...
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It’s 2050 and we’re exploring how the world radically reduced carbon emissions and saved itself from climate catastrophe. What have our cities done to accommodate massive population growth? And how do businesses, governments, researchers and everyday people work together to build sustainable supply chains, agricultural practices and transportation infrastructure? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
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Vote for Climate Vision 2050 in the Webby Awards!
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We're very proud of Climate Vision 2050 and its combination of rich, experimental storytelling, cutting-edge science, and its message of hope. We're excited to announce that Climate Vision 2050 has been nominated for a Webby Award, recognizing excellence in podcasts focusing on Sustainability & the Environment. Please consider voting using the link…
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Episode 61: The Impact of AI on Business Dynamics With Lutz Beck
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Hear from Lutz Beck, CIO of Daimler Truck North America, as he joins Jake Trippel, Vervint’s Director of Business Development, to discuss navigating business dynamics driven by AI innovation, data, agility, and evolving leadership roles. Enjoy!By Vervint
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Episode 60: Digital Transformation Three Years Post-Pandemic
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In this episode, we look back to the initial onset of the pandemic three years ago to examine the past and present state of company’s digital transformation efforts. Join Aaron Kamphuis, Channel Partner Manager, and Lisa Helminiak, Principal Strategist, for an eye-opening conversation. Enjoy the episode!…
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Episode 59: Optimization vs. Modernization, With Allen Emerick and Chad Willaert
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In this episode, we are joined by Allen Emerick, Director of Strategy, and Chad Willaert, Principal Architect. Allen and Chad joined to discuss and define modernization vs. optimization in enterprise architecture and explore why organizations must have a sound digital backbone. Enjoy the episode!By Vervint
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Electric vehicles have revolutionized the automotive industry and created a sustainable circular economy. Today in 2050, the internal combustion engine is a relic of the past. At the Paulista Grand Prix in São Paulo, race car driver Bela Tanaka goes neck and neck with Rahul Gonzalez for a chance at the top 5. The materials in batteries today are ex…
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Episode 58: Let’s Talk AI, With Jim VanderMey and Brian Partin
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In this episode, we dive into the world of artificial intelligence. We are joined by CIO and co-founder Jim VanderMey and enterprise cloud architect Brian Partin. We’ll define the term, discuss how clients are exploring the new technology, and cover the benefits and limitations of AI.By Vervint
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BCG Presents: Climate Rising – How BCG Uses AI to Address Climate Change
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This week, we’re presenting an episode of Climate Rising from our friends at Harvard Business School. In this first episode of a new series on climate change and AI, Hamid Maher and Charlotte Degot, Managing Directors and Partners at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), explain how BCG has developed and uses AI tools to help their clients manage climate …
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Clothing recycling along with second-hand and rental markets have significantly decreased waste in the fashion industry. Today in 2050, every garment tells a story. This transparency about an item’s provenance empowers consumers to make responsible choices. At Tokyo Fashion Week, model Emiko Ikeda must decide if they should take a stand against une…
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In 2050, mangrove forests are thriving across Southeast Asia’s shorelines, protecting coastal communities from flooding and erosion. The region is a world leader in nature-based solutions to climate challenges. Environmental scientist Danilo Manolo travels through a protected mangrove forest in a national park in Malaysia to halt an illegal logging…
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Controlled-environment agriculture allows farmers to grow fruits and vegetables indoors all over the world and even on Mars. Vertical farms are interwoven into the fabric of our cities, and produce is grown in greenhouses in less densely populated areas. Farmer Louisette Thibault must contain a pest outbreak at indoor farming facilities in and arou…
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Shipping is propelled into the future by a force that has moved vessels since antiquity: the wind. Ships powered with sails, kites, flettner rotors, and more sustainable fuels have aided decarbonization. Captain Karan Sharma battles a hurricane as he competes in a company-wide efficiency rating game called GreenShip50. Digital tools and increased a…
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The path to decarbonize aviation seemed insurmountable. Through new aircraft design, alternative fuels, and infrastructure improvements flying is greener than ever. In a rush to get to the delivery room of his new baby, electric supercharging technician Paul Harper travels home on a supersonic jet run on sustainable aviation fuel. Since the Wright …
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Episode 57: The Future of Tech, With Jim VanderMey
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In this podcast episode, CIO Jim VanderMey shares several highlights from the recent Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. We talk about the future of artificial intelligence, how technology will (or won’t) replace the work of humans, and how the future of technology is not what you may think it is. Hit the play button and enjoy the …
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Nairobi’s green tech and innovation boom make it a 2050 powerhouse. That success comes with climate challenges that the city is addressing. Urban planner Bailey Muthoni lives in housing built from plastic waste and gets around on an electric motorbike. She stages a tactical urbanism intervention advocating for improved walkability at the city's par…
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Episode 56: Digital Twins with Jesse David and Alex Tweedy
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In this episode, Jesse David, Configuration Services Developer, and Alex Tweedy, IoT Architect, define and discuss digital twins. If you haven’t heard this term before, we’ve got you covered. Learn more about the applications of digital twins, their potential advantages, and how to begin engaging with this new technology. Hit the play button and en…
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Episode 55: Let's Talk Security With Richard Maloley
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In this episode, we talk to Richard Maloley, Sr. Security Consultant, about the most common IT cyber security threats businesses are facing, cloud security, and a few of our differentiators in this space. Richard shares some of his own tips and techniques that he uses to stay safe and secure. He also explains the importance of conducting a security…
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In 2050 dozens of energy islands exist around the world to power our societies with hundreds of offshore wind turbines, each about three times the height of the Statue of Liberty. In this episode, we travel alongside offshore technician Sofia Rojas to the North Sea energy island, which is nearly the size of 20 football pitches. It is one of the old…
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Episode 54: It's Not Intranet, It's DEEP With Jim VanderMey and Lisa Helminiak
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In this episode, we talk to CIO and co-founder Jim VanderMey, as well as Principal Lisa Helminiak, about the ins and outs of Intranet vs. DEEP. If you haven’t heard the term DEEP before in this context, we’ll define it and provide practical applications for your own business. Enjoy the episode!By Vervint
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It’s 2050 and we’re exploring how the world radically reduced carbon emissions and saved itself from climate catastrophe. In this podcast, we transport you across the world to hear stories about overcoming inertia and mistrust, unleashing creativity and collaboration, and making meaningful and sustainable progress against an existential threat. How…
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Episode 53: Creating a Culture That Lasts, With Hannah Staal and Derek Fricano
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We all want it, but how do we get it? In this episode, we speak to Hannah Staal, Talent Acquisition Lead, and Derek Fricano, Design Team Manager, about building a culture that lasts within an organization. How do you create a workforce that withstands change, from updating job titles to experiencing a global pandemic? Hannah and Derek discuss build…
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Episode 52: What Is a Digital Backbone? With Aaron Kamphuis and Allen Emerick
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How do organizations form solid foundations and achieve longevity? In this episode, we speak to Aaron Kamphuis, Strategy Leader of Digital Business, and Allen Emerick, Strategy Leader of Digital Operations, to define the term “digital backbone” and discuss the people, processes and technology that make up an organization’s digital backbone. Aaron a…
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Episode 51: Configuration Services with Scott Tykoski and Charles Lentz
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Whether it’s designing a room layout, an office configuration or a vehicular layout, there are so many different opportunities for a consumer to be a part of the design process. In this episode, Scott Tykoski and Charles Lentz talk all things configuration services.By Vervint
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Episode 50: The Human Side of IoT with Jen Nowlin and Lisa Helminiak
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When you hear the phrase Human Side of IoT, what does that mean? Whether you are blue sky innovation client or a client looking for your next generation innovation, you need to consider the human side of developing your connected product. In this episode, you’ll hear from Jen Nowlin, Connected Products Business Line Leader and Lisa Helminiak, Desig…
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Episode 49: Automation Infrastructure with Jim VanderMey and Allen Derusha - Part 2
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In the conclusion of our two-part episode on automation infrastructure, CIO Jim VanderMey and Sr. Engineer Allen Derusha talk about interoperability between systems. The two chat about RedFish, which allows for a unified approach. Learn more about the advantages of automation. Enjoy this episode!By Vervint
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Episode 48: Automation Infrastructure with Jim VanderMey and Allen Derusha
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In this episode, CIO Jim VanderMey and Sr. Engineer Allen Derusha talk about automation infrastructure. Learn more about Allen’s day-to-day responsibilities. VanderMey and Derusha chat about security and latency in the cloud. We’ll also examine the question of making a cloud-like atmosphere for private workloads. Tune in to the latest episode now!…
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Episode 47: OST Acquires Stratum Technology
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We acquired Texas-based cloud service provider Stratum Technology on December 31, 2021. For both organizations, the acquisition means that clients will have access to more support, experience, and expertise than ever before. Learn more in this podcast episode about what's next. Enjoy!By Vervint
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Episode 46: Recapping AWS re:Invent with Jen Nowlin and Nick Young
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In this episode, we are excited to welcome Jen Nowlin and Nick Young of our Connected Products Team! After their recent trip to Las Vegas for the AWS re:Invent conference, Jen and Nick discussed the latest and greatest announcements and insights, what you need to know about IoT, and where connected products and AWS are headed in the future.Listen t…
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Episode 45: Finding Your Purpose at Work Featuring Meredith Bronk
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What does it mean to find your purpose at work? Why is it important? In this episode, we talk to President and CEO Meredith Bronk about how she makes time for reflection and celebration. Bronk also talks about how leaders have worked to maintain culture and collaboration with employees working in places across the country and the globe. What does i…
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Episode 44: The Future of Work Featuring Andy Van Solkema
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In this episode, Andy Van Solkema looks into his crystal ball and offers his take on what the future of work looks like. The way he sees it, in the past, life used to fit into work. Now, work fits into life. How can people set up time to be creative and time for deep work? Does Andy see the work from home trend continuing? Tune in to the episode to…
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Episode 43: Cost Optimization with Alex Tweedy
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In this episode, Data and Technology Leader and Architect Alex Tweedy shines a light on our new cost optimization offer. At the start of a cost optimization engagement, we will work with clients to discover: what are your goals? Why did you launch a connected product in the first place? What is working well? Learn more about what a cost optimizatio…
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Episode 42: Mobile Accessibility With Andrea Bloemendaal
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In this episode, we chat with OST’s Andrea Bloemendaal about mobile accessibility. Learn more about web and industry standards as well as what technologies you can expect to see coming your way soon.By Vervint
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The Future of Leadership with Barbara Rapaport
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Renowned Leadership Coach and Author, Barbara Rapaport believes that the answers are always in the room. It's a tenet of her coaching practice and a thread that applies throughout her work locally, nationally and globally with leaders. Andrew Powell sat down with Barbara to talk about leadership and how she views its future in a post-pandemic world…
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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote healthcare (also known as telehealth) was gaining some traction and popularity, but once the pandemic hit, remote doctor visits suddenly became the default. Telehealth expert Joe Brennan is confident that trend is here to stay. On this episode, Joe is interviewed by CIO, Jim VanderMey. They discuss how telehea…
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Like most of you, we've spent the past year dialing into Zoom meetings to connect with coworkers, collaborate, plan our work and even record our podcasts. It's been a huge shift for us, but for people like Liam Martin, working remotely has been a way of life long before the pandemic. In this episode, we interview Liam Martin, the founder of TimeDoc…
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It's officially been a year since we all abruptly left the office to shelter at home from COVID-19 and it's safe to say the way we work has changed forever. While some may be headed back in the office, many have embraced the flexibility of working remotely. Solutions Expert, Chad Willaert, and Chad Ruel, Cloud Solutions Architect make up our Modern…
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Managing your task list? Making dinner? Doing homework? The principles of the Agile Manifesto, while typically applied to accomplishing a development sprint, can apply to more than you think. On this episode, Andrew Powell interviews Elizabeth Wilson (who you'll recognize from past Ten Thousand Feet episodes on Agile) and Delivery Practice Team Lea…
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Reorganizing IT to Create and Support Products, Feat. Brian Hart
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As IT evolves to deliver value to the business, product development is likely inevitable. But doing so successfully requires organizing in a way that you can both develop a great product AND support it. Brian Hart, VP of IT Internal Business Solutions at Amway shares his insights on this topic and why it's really more of a practice than a destinati…
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Zoom meetings, Slack conversations and Microsoft Teams have allowed us to continue to make progress in the Covid-19 era. They aren't new tools, but their usage has become more the rule than the exception. They have allowed us to continue to build our work relationships and maintain momentum. But for those starting a new job, those tools are being r…
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A zombie, while decidedly undead is certainly not alive. As we come off the Halloween season, we wanted to point out another kind of undead, yet not alive being: the IoT Zombie. On this episode, Andrew Powell interviews two of our connected product experts: Aaron Kamphuis and Jen Nowlin. Jen has been in IoT for 20 years, before it was really a ‘thi…
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