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Everyone's favorite individualist, tech geek, and nice guy talks about economics, culture and whatever he finds interesting. Follow him on twitter @alexmerced and checkout his technology podcasts, Web Dev 101 and Datanation wherever you listen to podcasts. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alexmerced/support
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Over The Edge

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Over The Edge is a podcast about edge computing and those in the industry who are creating the future of the internet. On the show we talk to corporate leaders, open-source experts, technologists, journalists, analysts, and the community at large, to discuss technological innovations, trends, practical applications, business models, and the occasional far-flung theory. Over the Edge is brought to you by the generous sponsorship of Dell Technologies.
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Decades ago, lightning struck the Microsoft community and when the smoke cleared, a towering figure was left standing, D.oU.G. (Dynamics User Group)! D.oU.G. was a curious being eager to serve and destined to impact the folks using Microsoft Dynamics 365. Over the years, D.oU.G. learned, adapted, and created a space for the community to thrive. Now for the first time, D.oU.G. has a voice here at The Community DIG podcast! The Community DIG podcast will allow D.oU.G. to wander down the rabbit ...
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Presenter(s): Bobby Small Guests: Jade Simon & Jason Simon I loved this story from day one. Jade Simon, a smart and driven tech nerd that happens to be a female and happens to be a person of color, pursuing her passion, a career in Dynamics 365. Her support system is anchored by her number one fan and husband, Jason. He left a career in automotive …
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Is AI coming for your PM job? Big bad AI is still just a cuddly teddy bear in our opinion. It is gonna give the love it gets. Join the BS Bunch as we chop it up with Dynamics 365 security and licensing expert, Alex Meyer of Fastpath/Delinea. He is a longtime community leader but let's see if he has the skill to get past some of the best BS... east …
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How much does today's guest "Trust" AI? Welp, Sam Bush of Ambushed Digital, has gone public with her personal relationship with VEGA, her GPT BFF! From convos to research, Vega is a constant companion and resource. I would say this constitutes a high level of trust! Don't miss out on this fun and riveting episode of the BS Bunch. Most important, do…
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I had a lovely chat with Microsoft Business end-user, Shirley Grimes of Gulf Coast Panama Jack in Florida. She is making waves (Intentional beachy pun) in the community as a thought leader and speaker. We discuss how she got started, why she like speaking at events, the benefit of engaging in community, and her excitement to share her experience wi…
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Like many women in tech, Madeline Merced has not taken a linear path. Through global travel, family, and adult learning, she tapped into an inherent love of tech to carve out journey that landed her smack in the middle of the Microsoft Dynamics Community in a unique role that showcased her creativity and tech savvy sides. I enjoyed our chat about a…
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The BS Bunch let loose and cut it up chat with Justin Carter, Dynamics Legend, MVP, and the Dax Dude! What did we discuss, AI and Copilot of course and how companies should start to prepare. TLDW/L: Organizations should be starting to experiment and let some of the passionate folks loose to figure out AI in the business silo. Put guardrails and let…
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Introduced to Dynamics during a unique college opportunity at Georgia Tech, Charlotte McCormick has never looked back. Her quiet but confident work ethic and intelligent demeanor has created a powerful guide for many folks in the industry, especially females looking to advance their tech careers. She is one-of-a-kind, and it was a pleasure to spend…
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Michelle is a passionate community advocate, a very talented business analyst, a seasoned executive level ERP and Digital strategist, and a full-time mom and cookie dealer! 🙂How does she accomplish so much, stay connected at work, home, and in the community? Listen in to her story of balance and drive that has propelled her career and home life and…
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As AI and adoption is starting to accelerate and the BS Bunch is on top of it, chopping it up over AI and how we are adopting AI, technology trends, and advancements. In this episode, we chat with Kat Coffey-Bacon, newly promoted Senior Vice President of sales at UST Pay! She brings her 20 years plus of experience in marketing and light-hearted sty…
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In this episode, I get to chat with one of my past workmates and one of the smartest developers I know. It was always a pleasure getting to work alongside Trisha Alverson when I was working a project at Ellipse Solutions. Her story is quite legendary! She was drumming to her own beat as a teen, as one of a few females in her high school band. She p…
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Meron Gebremedhin was born and raised in Ethiopia, East Africa and migrated to the United States in 2017. Professionally, she is a trained software engineer but has been wearing different hats for more than 14 years including international business owner. After migrating to America, she studied hard to earn her stripes back in the IT industry, acqu…
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I had a great time chatting with Stephanie, a Change Enthusiast and expert, about her career and recent leap of faith from the corporate world to her own consulting practice. Stephanie is another great example of a woman that forged a path in the tech industry, as a leader in change management. We spent a lot of time exploring "Imposter Syndrome." …
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After a few episodes and some warm-ups, I am excited for the Gen Alpha version of The Community Dig! I am welcoming Beau Schwieso and Brianna Sierrra as co-hosts in a reinvention of the podcast. Our first guest is a world renowned, newly minted MVP in Microsoft Dynamics, Drew Lencsak, ERP Delivery Director at Argano 4 Microsoft. We chat about AI Us…
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In this episode we dive the importance of taking an ACTIVE role and ownership of your life. Finding motivation, mentorship, and the importance of FAILING in order to GROW! Heléne is the founder of global growth partners, Credo Growth, and a published author, her first book, Ditch Mediocrity, helping to empower leaders develop stronger teams. She is…
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This episode features an interview between Bill Pfeifer and Ananta Nair, Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Dell Technologies, where she leads AI and ML software initiatives for large enterprises. Ananta discusses differences between human learning and AI models, highlighting the complexities and limitations of current AI technologies. She also to…
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We had a chance to chat from NRF to RFP to Mike Tyson's Punch Out! Quintin breaks down some new innovation in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce and AI agents. It was a fun convo with some surprises, revelations, and laughs! The Community Dig Podcast - Dynamics User Group https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-community-dig/…
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How have data centers evolved and how will we adapt to meet modern data storage demands? In this episode Bill sits down with John Bonczek, Chief Revenue Officer of fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty, a leading developer of highly interconnected, custom-designed data centers. They discuss the impact of AI on power and cooling requirements and…
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I had the pleasure of chatting with Will not once but twice... darn tech issues! We had a blast each time! I ask Will about how to get started in Power Platform, Community, AI and his responses do not disappoint. Check out my hair reveal at the end! The Community Dig Podcast - Dynamics User Group https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-community-dig/…
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Kelly Mazur & Savannah Dill, two successful people in our community, shared a few thoughts on how far they have come, the importance of varied mentorship, and despite the stagnating rate of women in tech (23% +/-) I get a feeling of encouragement from these two, that despite more work to be done, success can be found. The Community Dig Podcast - Dy…
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I am excited to talk to Marie Wiese, a powerful and passionate advocate, to help kick-off my series uplifting the voices of women and diversity in Tech and in business. From her humble beginnings to her being on the front lines of the conversation, Marie has always understood the power of raising and maintaining awareness to this subject! We chat a…
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How does the Tour de France collect data and provide real time stats to viewers? Shahid Ahmed, EVP for New Ventures and Innovations at NTT, argues that the work they do to track the Tour de France is the ultimate edge use case. He also dives into small AI models and localized data at the edge, as well as educating for the future of jobs in tech. --…
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In this episode, we get to know Savannah Dill, Microsoft MVP and Power Bi addict. We talked all about her start in IT, why she likes the Power Platform, tips on getting started, and her favorite PBI project! Also, find out which house we were assigned at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! I enjoyed my convo and any time spent conversing wi…
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How are AI and edge computing revolutionizing the retail industry? In this episode, Bill sits down with Omar El Gohary, Vice President and General Manager of IoT Solutions at ServiceNow​​. Omar shares how AI and edge computing are transforming retail by optimizing operational efficiencies and reshaping customer experiences. He also delves into the …
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Beau Schwieso is one of my favorite humans and getting to spend an hour chopping up Dynamics and other such stuff was a blast! I am an old salt, and he is a consummate Beau-fessional, and together we share all his Beau-Tips and my ramblings for smoother implementations. We are slinging adages and dropping enough metaphors to last all of 2025... the…
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Sometimes in life you meet a person with whom you resonate so well, it seems like perhaps you both are a horcrux from a larger being, cut from the same cloth so to speak. I have been lucky to have met a few this year and Jessica tops the list! She is a firebrand with a powerhouse personality and when you step together with her, get ready for a thri…
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Happy Holidays! In this episode, I put a few community pals through a wicked holiday movie quiz that tested their love and hate of classic holiday shows and movies! Wondering who among the community loves ELF and who it is that secretly or now not so secretly despises Ol' Charlie Brown, tune in and find out! The Community Dig Podcast - Dynamics Use…
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In this episode, Bill sits down with Paul Savill, Global Practice Leader of Networking and Edge Compute at Kyndryl, a company that builds and modernizes the world's critical technology systems. Paul provides insights on the cultural challenges between IT and OT teams, the implementation of edge computing across industries, and innovative use cases …
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How do you start a conversation in D365 and end up in Cows? Not sure, but Connie and I did it! COWS! I had a blast chatting with Connie Thompson, a Global IT Director at Alltech about her involvement in the Dynamics community. She has been extremely successful in organizing and maintaining a great group of folks in Kentucky since 2014. Listen in fo…
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In this episode, we dive into the current state of AI and its future ramifications for society with Ed Henry, Distinguished Engineer - Artificial Intelligence at Dell and an expert with over 18 years in the tech industry. In a conversation that weaves between science and philosophy, Bill and Ed discuss the challenges of model drift, the societal im…
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It is time to get to know one of the newer people at DUG, Madison Zulywitz. Along with Liz Hallen, Madison is helping to build the D365 community at the local and regional level! I had a blast chatting about everything from her rescue dog to a hot dog debate and got to learn more about who Madison is and why she loves community! Plus, you can find …
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Y'all are lucky... the first episode is all me. I needed to get this introduction off my chest and prepare you for the tsunami of fun headed your way! Don't worry, I kept the pod to a respectable length. Tune in and listen to the condensed version of why I love community and what to expect when we really start to dig in on The Community Dig! The Co…
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How is technology shaping the future of neurosurgery? In this episode, Bill sits down with Dr. Lawton, President and CEO of Barrow Neurological Institute, Robert F. Spetzler Endowed Chair for Neurosciences, and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Lawton discusses the ways he is bringing new technologies and innovation to neurosurgery, as w…
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How are digital cities transforming the future of urban living? In this episode, Bill chats with Bai Lu, Senior Technologist for Global Digital Cities at Dell, to explore the evolution of digital cities and how they're redefining traditional urban frameworks. Bai Lu shares her journey from engineering to leading digital transformation while explori…
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How is AI transforming security at the edge? In this episode, Bill sits down with Inna Ushakova, Co-Founder and CEO at AI EdgeLabs, to explore the evolving landscape of edge security and its unique challenges compared to cloud and data center security. They discuss the constraints and risks specific to edge environments, the need for lightweight, A…
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What makes data lakehouses a game changer in modern data management? In this episode, Bill sits down with Alex Merced, Senior Tech Evangelist at Dremio, to explore the evolution of data lakehouses and their role in bridging the gap between data lakes and data warehouses. Alex breaks down the components of data lakehouses and dives into the rise of …
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How will we feed the growing population while making agriculture more sustainable? In this episode, Bill sits down with Vikram Adve, to discuss. Vikram is an Illinois Grainger Engineering professor in the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science and Director of the AIFARMS National AI Institute for Agriculture. Vikram highlights the growing impo…
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What’s the real state of AI adoption, and how can edge computing play a crucial role in driving innovation? In this episode, Bill is joined by Nick Brackney, Senior Consultant of Generative AI Messaging at Dell. Nick has 20 years of experience across a variety of technology domains, spanning startups, tech giants and consulting work. The two discus…
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How will AI at the edge reshape how we interact with our devices? In this episode, Bill sits down with Nicole Reineke, Distinguished Product Manager - AI Strategy at N-able to dive into the future of AI, discussing distributed AI, the shifting interaction paradigm and the future of large action models. Nicole argues that this is the most exciting t…
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What is the future of private wireless and what role will the edge play? In this conversation, Bill sits down with David de Lancellotti, Executive Vice President - Global Head of Enterprise Campus Edge Business at Nokia to discuss private wireless in depth. The two dive into different use cases, across stadiums and manufacturing, and discuss when p…
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AI is revolutionizing building energy management. In this episode, Bill sits down with Jean-Simon Venne, Co-Founder and CTO at BrainBox AI at BrainBox AI about their cutting-edge AI solutions for energy efficiency. They dive into current AI challenges, the critical need for defining AI's purpose, and the impact of predictive and preemptive control.…
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5G technology is revolutionizing enterprise computing by enhancing data movement and connectivity. In this episode, Bill sits down with Jim Brisimitzis, Founder and General Partner at 5G Open Innovation Lab, to explore his career from Nortel to Microsoft and the transformative potential of 5G technology. Jim discusses the evolution of private 5G ne…
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How will progress at the edge change our homes, cars and the electrical grid? In this conversation, Bill sits down with Kai Hackbarth, Senior Tech Evangelist at Bosch Global Software Technologies for a wide ranging discussion around Kai’s work at the OSGI foundation, and the complexities of smart homes, smart vehicles and the challenges posed to th…
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Organizations need access to digital infrastructure and communications networks to leverage AI in a cost effective way. In this episode, Bill sits down with Greg Cudahy, Global Leader of TMT and Global Industries AI Leader at EY, to discuss digital infrastructure in an emerging AI world. The two talk about the judgment calls we will have to make ab…
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“How can you take the trust that you have in the data center when you deliver data, and how can you stretch that from the far edge, to a gateway, to an edge server, to the core, to the cloud?” Steve Todd, Fellow & VP of Data Innovation and Strategy at Dell Technologies, predicted 25 years ago that the problem of data trust on the edge would be impo…
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Are we in the age of bespoke models? How long will that last? In this conversation, Bill sits down with Jaxon Repp, Field CTO at HarperDB, a globally-distributed edge application platform. They discuss solutions to managing distributed data, customized AI models and bringing the east of cloud to the edge. --------- Key Quotes: “I think that we are …
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How will generative AI impact the factory floor? In this conversation, Bill sits down with Jason Nassar, who is responsible for Dell Technologies’ global strategy for manufacturing edge products and solutions as a Senior Consultant Product Manager. The two dive into the future of generative AI on the factory floor, musing about the role of robots a…
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What is a mirrored consumer and how can digital twins be used in retail? In this conversation, Bill speaks with Deepak Chaudhary, Lead for Intelligent Edge Solutions at Accenture, where he is focused on driving digital transformation, modernization, and platform development, particularly emphasizing intelligent edge computing, data analytics, and a…
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How can we create a “digital nervous system” and how will this change the edge? In this conversation, Bill speaks with David Sprinzen, the VP of Marketing at Vantiq, an application development platform for real-time edge-native applications. David and Bill discuss how modern technology can pull inspiration from the human nervous system, and dive in…
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