#AskTheCEO Podcast

David Schwartz is a partner at Gerstman, Schwartz, Malito, LLP, a Government relations, and litigation law firm. He has spent his entire career practicing law as a litigator and for the past decade as a lobbyist and advocate on behalf of businesses, trade associations, not-for-profits, and individuals.

He lobbies for a wide variety of large corporations, not-for-profits, trade associations, and individuals. He is also a prolific political fundraiser, having raised hundreds of thousands of dollars nationally.

He has been a regular guest, legal, and political commentator for the Fox News Channel, NBC Today Show, MSNBC, Headline News, CNN, WABC, Fox & Friends, WPIX, Court TV and for the ESPN morning show.

He served the People of the State of New York as an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County from 1993 through 1997.

He also served as a board member of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Inspector General Management Advisory Board; The American Bar Association; Brooklyn Bar Association; and has served as Vice-Chairman to the Criminal Courts Committee and Criminal Justice Committee - just to name a few.

Contact David:

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Gothamgr.com

gerstmanschwartz.com

Schwartzdefense.com

Twitter: @schwartzdefense

Phone: +1 516-880-8170

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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:16] Tell us about your firm, and what you do. Disruptors of the Disruptors!

[03:06] There is massive disruption taking place in every industry, thanks to the rapid advancements in technology, such as IoT, AI, Robotics, and so on. Regarding Uber, what did you do to fight against this disruptive technology on both the lobbying and legal fronts?

[08:10] First Uber cap in the US.

[11:10] What's the issue with Uber? Why did they get sued? Why stifle progress?

[15:40] Data privacy protection is a big deal nowadays, with over 80 countries enacting some form of data protection legislation. As we all know, the European data privacy law, GRPR, took effect in May of 2018. What does this mean to American businesses?

[22:23] Data breaches are happening at an alarming rate, with far reaching consequences.

According to a report by AT&T, 25% of businesses prefer to spend their Cybersecurity budget on insurance, which means they're "covered" financially in the event of a breach, rather than shoring up their cyberdefenses. As a consumer, that does not give me a comfort feeling that my data is protected. What are the legal ramifications of an arrangement like this?

[25:31] Basic encryption can solve 99% of your data security problems.

[26:45] Buying Cybersecurity Insurance without a strong security strategy is like playing Russian Roulette!

[29:52] Google spent $18M lobbying against GDPR in the US.

[33:09] Let's say the unfortunate happens. A worst-case scenario. You got breached, all your customer's data was posted on the dark web, and your reputation was dragged through the mud. How do you recover and get back on track?

Questions from the audience:

[42:05] Ken Herron - CMO Unified Inbox, Orlando, FL - Will GDPR be coming to the US?

[44:22] Sudha Jamthe - CEO IoT Disruptions and Author of 2030 The Driverless World, Silicon Valley -

My question is related to KenHerron’s question about data privacy from a diff perspective. What do lobbyists in US want to stop in GDPR like law becoming a bill in US? Given the US stakeholders what is realistic to become data Laws in US?

[49:25] Mirko Ross - CEO asvin.io in Germany commented - When data leaks cost more money than earnings they're collecting, the #US industries might turn around.

[46:18] GDPR is an affirmative act that you must affirmatively agree, to the use of data by 3rd parties.

[51:50] Praveen Swaraj, Telecom Manager, Dubai - Can you address the difference between privacy of data use by companies, and liability issues of sharing user data wth 3rd parties?

Sudha Jamthe is the CEO of IoTDisruptions.com and a globally recognized Technology Futurist with 20+ year mix of entrepreneurial, academic and operational experience from eBay, PayPal, GTE, and Harcourt. She is the author of "2030 The Driverless World: Business Transformation from Autonomous Vehicles" and 3 IoT books, teacher of IoT and Autonomous Vehicles business courses at Stanford Continuing Studies and at DriverlessWorldSchool.com.

She enjoys shaping new technology ecosystems and mentoring leaders on digital transformation. She chairs the strategic advisory council of Barcelona Technology School and an Ambassador for FundingBox Impact Connected Cars (H2020) Community. She has an MBA from Boston University.

Contact Sudha:

Web: IoTDisruptions.com

Twitter: @sujamthe

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sujamthe/

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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:25] What is Cognitive IoT? IoT + AI.

[05:22] Cognitive IoT applications in Smart Cities.

[06:00] Facial recognition will become our ID.

[07:22] Medical applications for Cognitive IoT.

[11:03] Cognitive IoT focus is to save lives. Example: Stop treadmill based on multiple data sources which indicate the person is having heart problems.

[16:48] Topics covered in Sudha's course.

[21:38] Intelligent toasters & refrigerators!

[22:38] Pivoting your career to IoT & student success stories.

[29:21] Discussion on some of the guest speakers.

[30:00] Connected doorbells.

[32:20] Blockchain for supply chain - smart refrigerator.

Paul Maher has over 20 years in the IT industry across a variety of technology-focused roles. He was recently asked to return to Microsoft to build a new team in Azure engineering called Industry Experiences. The team is focused on helping industry customers and partners with their move to the cloud. Prior to Microsoft, he was the CTO at Milliman, where he and his team built one of the largest solutions that exist on Azure today, called Integrate, for Actuarial Modeling and Financial reporting. Prior to that, he led the Global Cross-Industry Partner team at Microsoft. He is in popular demand at Microsoft to talk about cloud because of his extensive experience developing solutions in the cloud, as well as working with some of the largest customers World Wide on their move to the cloud.

Contact Paul:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauljmaher/

Twitter: @PaulJFMaher

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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:18] What is the Microsoft Azure Industry Experience?

[05:36] While the trends are showing that companies are flocking to the Cloud, due to cost reductions and other benefits, according to a report by research firm 451 Research, "Most companies end up spending more on their cloud infrastructures than they did with installations in their own data centers." What's your take on this, and do you think it will inhibit the growth in Cloud Computing?

[04:21] What is Microsoft Azure, and how can people use it?

[05:36] A successful Cloud Migration requires applying common sense and governance.

[09:55] How to keep your Cloud / IaaS costs down.

[11:32] Is The Cloud for everyone, or are there specific business profiles that are the best fit for The Cloud?

[12:10] The Cloud is open and accessible to all, at a price point that fits.

[12:48] Let's talk about compliance. We all know about the new data protection regulation, GDPR, and the seriousness of not adhering to its mandates. Yet, this presents a new set of problems, where businesses are incurring, sometimes, large expenses, for compliance. What options does Azure provide, for companies that have to be compliant, without breaking the bank?

[13:17] Microsoft Azure was built with Security & Compliance at the heart.

[14:00] 90% of Fortune 500 companies trust their business to the Microsoft Azure Cloud.

[14:51] Visit the Microsoft Azure Trust Center: https://microsoft.com/en-us/overview/trusted-cloud

[15:16] What is the biggest incentive for migration to the Cloud for SMBs?

[19:24] Microsoft is committed to GDPR compliance across their Cloud services, and they provide GDPR related assurances in their contractual commitments.

Dez Blanchfield - Founder & Chief Data Scientist at Gara guru, a Cloud Consulting firm in Sydney, Australia - He's also podcast host of Conversations with Dez:

[17:15] Has there been a noticeable post GDPR increase in demand for & adoption of Private / Hybrid Cloud from Microsoft’s existing enterprise and government clients, for Microsoft Azure, through offerings such as the Microsoft + HPE Azure private cloud “stack”?

[24:23] Ken Herron - CMO Intelligent IoT Messaging Company, Unified Inbox, Orlando, FL - Microsoft is a BIG company. And Azure is an equally big platform. For those of us who aren’t so big, what please is the process for us to “get started”?

[26:56] Jake Mytelka - Founder of The Suite Corner, New City, NY

[30:50] Ian Moyse - Cloud Influencer and Director at Cloud Telephony provider Natterbox - What should channels look out for and should we expect in the next phase of cloud disruption?

[35:45] Quantum Computing

Yuval Boger served as chief executive, chief marketer, and evangelist for technology companies, from seed stage to NASDAQ. He led business and product development programs that generated over $200M in revenue.

As CEO of Sensics, and a VR/AR pioneer, he created a business with industry leaders in consumer electronics (Samsung, LG, Microsoft, Apple, Intel), defense and medical.

A frequent presenter at conferences, he authored a popular syndicated blog on VR and hosted a podcast interviewing CEOs and other industry leaders.

He also co-founded two companies: Unwired Express (enterprise software) and Talia Technology (medical devices)

Contact Yuval:

Web: http://www.TheChargeGuy.com/

Web: http://www.wi-charge.com/

Twitter: @TheChargeGuy 

Twitter: @WiChargeLTD

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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:03] Your company, Wi-Charge, developed a new method of charging devices wirelessly. Can you tell us about it?

[02:00] Why did it take so long for such a solution to be developed?

[03:39] How safe is wireless charging?

[05:32] Wireless charging demo!

[07:30] How does wireless charging fit into Industry 4.0?

[07:40] The challenge with IoT deployments is that sensors need power.

[08:00] What is the challenge with powering IoT sensors?

[08:32] Why battery-powered IoT sensors is a bad idea.

[09:34] Wireless power will be a key enabler for successful IoT deployments.

[10:45] Smart Cities will enable you to wirelessly charge your phone at bus stations!

[11:12] Use cases for Wireless Charging.

[13:15] How ecological is wireless charging?

[14:37] How secure is wireless charging?

As a Global Executive in Branding & Creative Design, Nova Lorraine's journey reflects over 15 years of influence and expertise in entrepreneurship, branding and creative design. She specializes in brand leadership, content development, marketing and design strategy for brands in fashion, art, culture, and technology. A prior contributor for the Huffington Post, and Editor in Chief of Raine Magazine, she has become a consultant and trusted advisor to a number of brands, seeking to penetrate new markets, lead within those markets and engage their customers on a more intimate basis.

During her 10+ year tenure with Raine Magazine, she has interviewed some of the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs, socialites and leaders, such as Mark Cuban, Nicky Hilton, Viscountess Emma Thynn, Kendall Jenner and Daymond John to name a few.

She also enjoys speaking as a guest lecturer for several institutions including Penn State University’s Business School, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship program.

Contact Nova:

Web: https://rainemagazine.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/novalorraine/

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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:32] Tell me a little bit about Raine Magazine and the work that you do?

[04:25] What are some of the challenges facing the Fashion Industry, which is being solved by high tech?

[08:23] How can technology assist people with shopping for clothes online?

[08:23] Augmented Reality can help people try on clothes virtually.

[09:14] Digital Mirrors will allow consumers to try on clothing in real time, via the use of Augmented Reality.

[09:14] Digital Mirrors and AR brings the fashion show experience to the online world.

[09:41] AR enables virtual concierge service for online retail.

[10:34] Design your own shoes with augmented reality!

[11:25] A frequent topic on this show, AI is front and center in every single industry. What AI applications are you seeing in Fashion?

[12:08] BigData is processed into small bytes if enriched information, which enables online retailers to create a personalized profile for each individual user.

[13:49] How will AI answer the age-old question, "Does this dress make me look fat?"

[16:24] Why, sometimes, good technology isn't adopted by the masses.

[16:57] What kinds of vulnerabilities are you seeing in Fashion, with regards to Cybersecurity?

[19:06] What kinds of Blockchain applications are you seeing in Fashion?

[21:22] What's next for Fashion?

Kai Grunwitz is an Innovative and established executive with a high impact career in conceptualizing, developing and, driving business strategies on behalf of dynamic enterprises.

He is currently the Senior Vice President EMEA at NTT Security in Frankfurt, Germany, where he is responsible for both the business and the development of go-to-market strategies for consulting & managed security areas, working with his team in various client projects across the region.

Prior to joining NTT Security, he was Vice President Consulting Northern Europe at Oracle and a member of the country leadership team in Germany, Head of Professional Services

Central Europe at Sun Microsystems as well as co-owner of a consulting company focusing on Datacenter Services.

He has nearly 25 years of experience in top management positions in the IT industry and is a frequent keynote speaker covering topics around Cybersecurity and the Digital Society.

Contact Kai:

Website: https://www.nttsecurity.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaigrunwitz/

Twitter: @KaiGrunwitz

Email: [email protected]

Kai's Blog: https://insight.nttsecurity.com/u/102da71/kai-grunwitz

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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:30] What is your opinion on AI in Cyber?

[03:31] We're finding more and more, nowadays, that there is a battle between good & evil with AI.

[03:30] With AI, it's machines fighting machines!

[06:05] Cybercriminals are not only as sophisticated as we are, they are professionals.

[06:27] Cybercriminals are building new technologies that other cybercriminals can use as well.

[06:27] Cybercriminals are not just attacking your company, they're also selling the technology to other companies! Cybercrime as a service!

[06:48] Whatever technology we have, cybercriminals have as well.

[08:15] Your company, NTT Security, is using a framework to secure digital transformation. Can you tell me about it?

[11:10] You need to protect your data, because hackers are trying to steal your data.

[14:00] Cybersecurity solutions can't be one size fits all.

[15:10] Why do we still see a lot of digital transformation projects focusing on functions without involving Cyber Security early on? Is it still the case?

[15:41] Digital transformation is not optional, nowadays. It's a do or die question.

[16:00] According to IMD in Switzerland, 4 out of 10 companies, currently leading in their sector, will disappear in the next 5 years!

[17:50] Security by design approach - Cybersecurity must be a part of the development of new products, as trust is needed to win buy-in of consumers.

[20:27] Companies are ready to pay ransom, but they're reluctant to increase Security budgets. What is the challenge for digital transformation in this context?

[24:07] In the future, hacks and ransomware will become much more targeted, targeting critical infrastructure, such as airports, power plants, etc.

[25:06] Companies today are not well prepared for data loss.

[26:26] In cyber security AI is one of the hottest topics, while at the same time, we also talk about skill shortages. Do you think in 10 years from now we will have hordes of security experts without jobs?

[27:25] AI will not take away jobs. AI will change the types of jobs available.

[29:09] We need our education system to prepare our children for the workplace of the future.

[31:10] What do we need to do, to prepare ourselves, to truly leverage the advantages of living in a digital society?

[32:10] The focus of a Smart City should be to improve the lives of its residents.

[34:32] Is a Managed Services Provider a solution for all the CyberSecurity challenges?

[36:55] What is your advice and best practice experience to engage employees in proactive cyber resilience?

[38:33] Do you believe that a cyber security insurance is important for SME's?

[40:25] Appsec or infosec?

Kevin Jackson is a globally recognized cloud computing expert, Thought Leader, Industry Influencer and Founder/Author of the award winning “Cloud Musings” blog. He has also been recognized as a “Top 100 Cloud Computing Influencer and Brand” by Onalytica 2017, and a “Top Federal IT Blog” (FedTech Magazine 2015,2016). Internationally recognizable firms that have sponsored blog posts authored by him include Cisco, Microsoft and IBM. He has also been featured in podcasts and online video with Dell, IBM, Intel, and National Public Radio. In May 2018 he was awarded an Information Security Leadership Award for his work in the US Federal Government Sector by the President, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2.

Contact Kevin:

Web: https://www.govcloudnetwork.com/#screen_1

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjackson/

Twitter: @Kevin_Jackson

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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:23] Tell us a little bit about yourself and the work that you do.

[02:04] Cloud Computing enables new business models that attract global revenue streams.

[02:55] Thanks to The Cloud, you no longer need capital to build infrastructure for a business, because businesses are information based.

[03:28] What are some of the challenges businesses face with regards to data security, when migrating to the Cloud?

[03:28] The biggest challenges when migrating to The Cloud is managing the deluge of data.

[03:45] The typical information worker will create 1MB of data/sec.

[04:35] How is the classification of data managed at such a large scale?

[05:03] Nowadays, the creation of data has exploded!

[05:15] Due to the large volume of data, organizations can no longer afford to store all the data they use in everyday business.

[07:30] According to a report published by AT&T, 25% of companies planned to spend their Cybersecurity budgets on Cybersecurity insurance, which means they're "covered" financially in the event of a breach. As a consumer, that does not give me a comfort feeling that my data is protected. What do you think is the solution to this?

[08:00] Financial risk is only one of the issues associated with data breaches. Reputational risk and business ecosystem risk can be much more damaging.

[10:11]We hear about data breaches happening all the time. Once a business moves their data to the Cloud, if a breach occurs, who is responsible? The company, the Cloud vendor, or both? Are there any special considerations for GDPR?

[10:11] Data Protection is always the responsibility of the entity that collects the data (the data controller).

[11:42] Wonder upon wonder! The Russian Federation has a law that all personal data of Russian citizens are to remain within the physical boundaries of Russia.

[12:28] The executive of Putin shut down LinkedIn across all of Russia!

[13:00] There is no national general data protection law in the United States.

[13:30] The difference in data collection between US and EU, is that in the US it's opt in, VS opt out for EU.

[15:29] What's next for data security?

[15:45] In EU, Data Protection is a basic Human Right.

[15:56] in EU you have the right to be forgotten.

[18:25] Change is constant and accelerating.

Ken is a top influencer on IoT and 4th most followed CMO on Twitter. He is the Chief Marketing Officer for Singapore based intelligent IoT Messaging Company, Unified Inbox. He's also a popular author and frequent speaker on Leveraging technology for marketing.

He helps Global Brands increase their revenue and market share by leveraging technology to develop stronger emotional connections between businesses and their customers.

Contact Ken:

Web: shout.ms

Web: UnifiedInbox.com

Twitter: @KenHerron

Social Solutions Show:

iTunes: http://apple.co/2gMuHaO

Modern Life: https://modernlife.network/socialsolutions/

To get started with Ask William, go to https://askwilliam.unificationengine.com/smart-contact.html on your phone to download the vCard.

In addition to sending him a photo of one of the drawings from his collection, you can ask him directly about the plants (and birds) in his drawings (e.g., nutmeg, jasmine, gandarusa, styphelia, chempaka, pagoda flower, durian, china chestnut, silk cotton tree, lipstick tree, crepe ginger, elephant’s foot, life plant, pepper, clove, crested wood partridge, greater coucal, etc.), and ask him general questions about the museum.

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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:27] Before we jump into some exciting news about your company's accomplishments with AI, can you just give our audience a quick overview on what Intelligent IoT Messaging is?

[03:40] AI learns over time.

[04:10] What kinds of businesses would be a good fit for Intelligent IoT Messaging?

[05:36] An app is a fixed interface. What you see is what you get.

[05:36] With an app, you have to change consumer behavior when making an update.

[07:47] An app i great for multiple choice questions.

[09:40] Your company, UIB, recently announced a major accomplishment called Ask William. Can you tell me about it?

[10:15] Giving art a voice.

[11:30] Take a photo and get a response.

[12:00] UIB's Ask William is a virtual tour guide.

[13:38] The AI industry is headed towards personalization and personality - the customization of experience.

[15:50] AI makes every business global!

[18:39] How did Ask William get its name?

[20:07] I imagine that Ask William is becoming somewhat of a celebrity in Singapore, sort of like Siri. Are there any "hidden" features like jokes or witty lines that people can trigger?

[22:00] What's next for Ask William?

[23:10] What next for Unified Inbox?

Will Lassalle is Chief Information Officer at Lynx Technology Partners & Co-Founder of JLS Technology USA.

He is an accomplished, results-driven Technology, Security, & Risk Executive with an MBA and 20+ years’ experience & success leading Information Technology teams. Will is Co-Founder of JLS Technology USA. Will has a proven track record of successful portfolio management, organization building and leadership abilities in the areas of: Information and Cyber Security, Systems Development, E-Commerce, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Strategic Planning, and Entrepreneurship.

Will holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, an MBA in Project Management and Masters Certificate in Executive Leadership from Columbia University.

Will holds numerous Certifications including: PMP~ ITIL V3 ~ Six Sigma Green Belt ~ Project+ ~ MCSE: Security ~ MCSA: Security ~ CCNA~ Security+ and others.

Will has been recognized as a thought leader in Information Technology/Information Security, as a top 20 Most Social CIO in the Huffington Post, a top 20 most influential Chief Information Technology Officer, Top 100 Data Security Influencer and sought-after speaker at events.

Will sits on the board of SIM South Florida, and a couple of Startups currently in Stealth-mode.

Contact Will:

Web: http://jlstech.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wlassalle/

Twitter: @wlassalle

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INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:25] AT&T recently published a Cybersecurity report stating that "The C-suite still has a significant lack of understanding of cybersecurity basics—the hygiene and the threats, the bad actors. And it's after the fact, after they've been breached, that the board actually does something about it—and that's true in even some of the largest companies." Furthermore, they go on to state that 25% of companies plan to spend their cybersecurity budgets on Insurance! Where is this disconnect coming from?

[04:15] Equifax Breach

[07:15] Elon Musk says he's going off of Facebook because we can't trust them.

[14:35] Tell us a little bit about JLS Technology USA & what kinds of solutions do you provide to the marketplace?

[14:35] Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Governance, Compliance.

[18:40] Telecos & Contact Centers are extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks, due to the wealth of personal information in their databases. How can they protect themseves from the daily barrage of cyberattacks, such as phishing, ransomware, and other social engineering based attacks?

[22:30] How is Blockchain being leveraged for data security?

[22:30] IAM Platform & Background check verification in Blockchain.

[22:30] Combat Healthcare Fraud by Verifying the person in the Blockchain.

[25:49] What kind of AI tools are being introduced for Cybersecurity?

[25:49] AI is needed because there aren't enough people to fill Cybersecurity jobs!

[31:29] What's going to be the next disruptor in data security?

[32:30] When calling into a contact center, you can't tell anymore if you're speaking to a human or a chatbot!

Diego Tamburini is the Principal Manufacturing Industry Lead, on the Microsoft Azure Industry Experiences Team, where he focuses on ensuring that Azure delivers the best cloud platform for Manufacturing customers, and sharing Microsoft’s cloud story with decision makers and influencers.

Prior to joining Microsoft, he worked as the Manufacturing Industry Strategist for Autodesk, where he helped define the vision for Autodesk in manufacturing, and was an evangelist of Autodesk’s thought leadership in the industry, by delivering talks, writing, and engaging with the media and industry analysts.

Contact Diego:

Twitter: @DiegoTamburini

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegotamburini/

Links to Microsoft resources for Manufacturing, as discussed during the interview:

Azure IoT: https://aka.ms/AskTheCEO/IoT

Azure IoT Solution Accelerators: https://aka.ms/AskTheCEO/IoTAccelerators

Azure IoT Central: https://aka.ms/AskTheCEO/IoTCentral

Contact Avrohom:

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Twitter: @avrohomg

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Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340

Phone: +972-72-224-4449

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:

[01:30] What are some of the ways today's technology, such as IoT, AI, Machine Learning, etc. is impacting businesses in the Manufacturing Industry? And how is Microsoft making a difference in the marketplace?

[01:30] Manufacturing is becoming a data driven industry.

[03:15] Microsoft has the best Industry and Enterprise ready Cloud platform, for software developers that want to develop industry solutions on top of it.

[08:43] Predictive Maintenance is enabled by Predictive Analytics, which increases efficiency and reduces downtime.

[10:00] Smart Manufacturing is for everyone. Not just the most advanced or biggest companies.

[11:20] By now, every industry is developing countless use cases for what's rapidly becoming the ubiquitous Blockchain. How is Blockchain being leveraged to benefit Manufacturing?

[11:20] Manufacturing leverages Blockchain to prevent counterfitting of parts.

[11:20] Manufacturing leverages Blockchain to verify authenticity of Digital Files (i.e. 3D Printing blueprints).

[14:41] In what ways are you seeing 3D printing make an impact in Manufacturing?

[18:39] Not to get into politics, we're currently in the midst of some pretty intense trade war negotiations. How can Smart Manufacturing help US Companies with their competitiveness in the global marketplace?

[21:14] Should we be concerned about robots taking away our jobs?

[22:00] We are now in the 4th Industrial Revolution.

[23:00] Don't fight automation, embrace it.

[23:30] Automation is about the shifting of jobs. Focus on retraining existing workforce and becoming more agile, as the change is coming faster and faster.

[28:09] What do you think is going to be the next disruptor in Manufacturing?

[31:01] Soon, robots will schedule their own maintenance!

Questions from the Audience:

[31:45] Jonathan Goga - Recruitment Consultant at Alto, Cheltenham, UK - The IoT industry will experience huge growth over the next decade. What is Microsoft doing to close the skills gap, and up skill existing talent?

[34:00] Richard Gold - London, UK - Large companies are moving to Cloud-based systems. What are the implications for the end consumer?

Bennet Bayer - Former Global CMO @ Huawei, Seattle, WA:

1. [36:50] As more VAR's become MSP's, what does the Microsoft Cloud-first strategy mean for the Enterprise Channel Partner?

2. [38:01] What keeps you awake at night?

[38:44] Mark Dresdner - Business Owner, Office Evolution, Hackensack, NJ - At what point will smart technology in manufacturing enable US manufacturing to compete from a cost perspective, with factories in countries like China?

[38:44] Automation has created jobs in higher wage countries, such as the US.

[42:52] Ken Herron - CMO Intelligent IoT Messaging Company, Unified Inbox, Orlando, FL - Manufacturing is complex and expensive. What do you view as the low-hanging fruit for companies?