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In this episode, Mario Hoxhaj (Mainsim) discusses how AI is reshaping frontend software development, from speeding up everyday coding tasks to changing how developers approach problem‑solving. He also explores what the frontend role might look like over the next years.

AI and the Future of Work report: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/ai-and-future-of-work-theme-analysis/

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Host: Martina Raveni (Senior Analyst, Strategic Intelligence)

Guest: Mario Hoxhaj (Frontend Developer at Mainsim)

In this episode, Grace and Elizabeth join us to discuss the Donroe Doctrine. They talk about Trump’s recent moves in Venezuela and Greenland, and what this means for global geopolitics.

This episode was recorded on the 12th February 2026.

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Host: Aidan Knight (Associate Analyst, Strategic Intelligence)

Guests: Elizabeth Johnson (Managing Director of Brazil Research, GlobalData TS.Lombard) and Grace Fan (Head of Global Policy and Disruptive Themes, GlobalData TS.Lombard)

In this episode, Jordan, Nilesh, and Valentina explore the current landscape and commercial potential of augmented reality (AR). They also discuss use cases across the mining and construction sectors.

Find out the Augmented Reality report here: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/ar-theme-analysis/

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Host: Martina Raveni (Senior Analyst, Strategic Intelligence)

Guests: Jordan Strzelecki​ (Analyst,​ Strategic Intelligence), Nilesh Raghoo ​(Associate Analyst,​ Strategic Intelligence), and Valentina Aparicio (Associate Analyst,​ Strategic Intelligence)

In this episode, David joins us to talk about smart cities. He discusses the importance of digitally connected urban environments, their links with climate change, and gives us key examples from across the world. 

Find out the Smart Cities report here: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/smart-cities-theme-analysis/

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Host: Martina Raveni (Senior Analyst, Strategic Intelligence)

Guests: David Bicknell (Principal Analyst, Strategic Intelligence)

In this episode, Holly, Xander, and Sophie discuss the climate risks facing the industrials sector. They delve into the strategies that the automotive and mining industries can use to stay resilient against climate change.

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Host: Martina Raveni (Senior Analyst, Strategic Intelligence)

Guests: Holly Anness-Bradshaw (Analyst, Strategic Intelligence), Xander Hartley (Associate Analyst, Strategic Intelligence) and Sophie Gallagher (Associate Analyst, Strategic Intelligence)

In this episode, members of GlobalData’s Strategic Intelligence team discuss their biggest ESG predictions for 2026, delving into the future of small modular reactors, the anti-ESG movement, and much more.

Read our Tech Predictions 2026 report here: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/tech-predictions-theme-analysis/

For our Disruptor clients, read it here: https://disruptor.globaldata.com/Analysis/details/strategic-intelligence-tech-predictions-2026

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Host: Martina Raveni

Guests: Megan Jenkins and Holly Anness-Bradshaw

In this episode, members of GlobalData’s Strategic Intelligence team discuss their biggest tech predictions for 2026, delving into the future of AI, chips, quantum, cybersecurity, and crypto.

Read our Tech Predictions 2026 report here: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/tech-predictions-theme-analysis/

For our Disruptor clients, read it here: https://disruptor.globaldata.com/Analysis/details/strategic-intelligence-tech-predictions-2026

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Host: Carolina Pinto

Guest: Isabel Al-Dhahir, Bill Rojas, David Bicknell, and Suneet Muru

In this episode, Emma discusses her latest report on biotechnology. She talks about the impact AI is having on the development of biotechnology and what this means for thehealthcare sector.

Biotechnology report here: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/biotechnology-thematic-research/

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Host: Romilly Leech (Analyst, Strategic Intelligence, GlobalData)

Guests: Emma Sturdee (Analyst, Strategic Intelligence, GlobalData)

In this episode, Martina, Laura, Tom, and Holly discuss the rise in data center capacity demand in 2025, addressing thesupply and demand risks, data sovereignty issues, and sustainability concerns around data centers.

Read the Data Centers (2025) report here👉 https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/data-centers-theme-analysis/

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Host: Nimrah Sharif (Associate Analyst, Strategic Intelligence, GlobalData)

Guests:

• Martina Raveni (Analyst, Strategic Intelligence, GlobalData)
• Laura Petrone (Principal Analyst, Strategic Intelligence, GlobalData)
• Tom Hopgood (Senior Economist, Construction, GlobalData)
• Holly Anness-Bradshaw (Analyst, Strategic Intelligence, GlobalData)

In this episode, Elizabeth discusses the recent events impacting US-Brazil relations. She also delves into the Brazilian government’s efforts to attract foreign direct investment to the energy and tech sectors.

Read TS Lombard's latest analysis on the 2026 Brazil general elections:

For TS Lombard clients 👉https://hub.tslombard.com/report/brazil/in-charts-countdown-to-the-2026-election-change-or-continuity

For GlobalData Technology clients 👉 https://technology.globaldata.com/Analysis/details/brazil-in-charts-countdown-to-the-2026-election-change-or-continuity

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Host: Carolina Pinto (Analyst, Strategic Intelligence, GlobalData)

Guest: Elizabeth Johnson (Managing Director of Brazil Research, GlobalData.TS Lombard)