Networks TechTalk with Samsung

Online gaming is a force to be reckoned with. In 2018, the gaming industry alone brought in $139 billion in revenue—more than the film industry, music streaming services, NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL...combined. Major sports leagues have reason to shake in their boots, but there’s one sport that is joining forces with the gaming world to great result—racing.

On this episode of Recalibrate, a Samsung podcast, we dove into the world of E-sports and online simulated racing with Sean Ambrose— commentator for The Global SimRacing Channel, a YouTube broadcaster for the online SimRacing platform iRacing, as well as Denis McInerny, MarketScale creative producer. Simulated car races have been around since the ’90s, but with recent improvements in streaming software and high-speed connections, real-time racing has (pun-intended) taken off.

Ambrose described iRacing as “full immersion, simulated motorsports.” This means it reflects the likes of Nascar, Formula 1, and other high-profile global races. With a simple $200 at-home wheel-and-pedal setup and a modern computer, anyone can join in these high-intensity, high-profile races.

The Global Sim Racing Channel (GSRC), broadcasts the races and plans the events from the ground up. From scheduling commentators, writing scripts, preparing graphics, and composing scoring, GSRC handles the step-by-step process to getting a simulated race to viewers and racers around the world.

iRacing is for everyone, “Anywhere from 8 years old up to 68 years old,” Ambrose said. And the bridge between real-world racing and simulated racing is slimmer than you might think. Famous and successful racing drivers like Dale Earnheart Jr frequent iRacing. Competitors that meet on the platform often form in-person racing partnerships off-screen.

Ambrose predicted “E-sports being a 2.5 billion market in 2023,” giving reason to believe that the race to democratize high-speed streaming simulated sports has just begun.

Networks TechTalk podcast was previously named Recalibrate with Samsung Networks.

In just a few short decades, computers have developed from clunky, 30-pound hunks of table-top electronics into a sleek, high-functioning pocket device. This transformation is no better epitomized than with Samsung’s latest Galaxy cell phones, tiny but powerful pocket computers with up to 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.

So how can we best utilize these powerful palm computers? On this episode of Recalibrate, we discussed how Samsung’s DeX integration capitalizes on the power of these pocket devices, and how its mobile technology’s capabilities can transform all kinds of industries, from manufacturing to healthcare.

This Recalibrate episode is a technological deep dive into all things cloud computing with Reid Estreicher and Ray Couey of Samsung B2B, Dr. Simon Lok, CTO of RGNets, and host Jason Claybrook. Estreicher said it best when he describes the Samsung Galaxy S10 as “a really tiny computer.” And with the power of such a laptop in your hand, DeX then comes into play, using this operating system as a tether for in-the-moment cloud-based work.

“DeX is a way that allows you to bring the hardware power of it into a realm where the user experience is such that you can actually harness that," Dr. Lok said. The limitations of working on a small screen are eliminated with DeX. By using external input devices, the DeX feature can make a working computer out of any TV or monitor.

So how is this feature used in our daily lives? Picture being a doctor or nurse, bustling throughout a hospital from floor to floor. With a DeX device, your operating system goes with you, creating a “centralized cluster of machines,” wherever you are.

Additionally, DeX adds the privacy feature of secure access, via fingerprint or retina read, as opposed to the chaos of working on an open workstation. With a computer in our pockets, tech’s top thinkers elaborate on the power of mobile technology and its implications across industries on this episode of Recalibrate.

Networks TechTalk podcast was previously named Recalibrate with Samsung Networks.

By raven, by horseback, by iPhone...what do radio bandwidth and Game of Thrones have in common? We make the connection on this episode of Recalibrate by Samsung Networks. Tackling global communications and the impact of volumetric imagery are thought leaders and experts Reid Estreicher of Samsung B2B Marketing, Dr. Simon Lok, CTO of RGNets, and Ray Couey of Samsung Networks.

What is the future of radio and bandwidth? Where are global communications headed? One thing is for sure, said Dr. Lok. “[It is] impossible to solve all communication problems with one tech.”

Communication is diverse. It can be lengthy or brief and can travel short distances and far. Sending a variety of information types is done through “...an ecosystem, a diversity of different types of radio tech," said Dr. Lok. These various technologies, covered on the podcast, are essential for covering different communications.

Our guests pontificate on how when one form of communication makes great strides, others follow. In short, “high tide floats all ships," said Couey. The three will explore and help you understand the value of “K,” the unlimited capabilities of volumetric imagery, and absorb the meaning of WLAN.

Networks TechTalk podcast was previously named Recalibrate with Samsung Networks.

The business-led digital transformation transcending industries is here. With it come new security conversations around a more connected business world. What’s the biggest risk when it comes to networking? The experts say Wi-Fi.

Networks TechTalk podcast was previously named Recalibrate with Samsung Networks.

Digital transformation can mean a lot of different things to different industries, from medical devices to sophisticated retail consumer data. With that being said, a lot has changed in the last 10 years. What about the next 10 years? Today's episode of Recalibrate brings on a panel of thought leaders from across Samsung to give unique perspectives on the impact of a worldwide digital transformation on business.

Host Jason Claybrook welcomes guests Keith Fuentes, Mark Irwin, and Reid Estreicher, who all shared that in the past, implementing new technology often ended up in a lot of trials and testing but rarely led to action; something they called “pilot purgatory.” Now things have completely changed. Harnessing digital transformations and implementing technology is now a must for any company to own the market. “Companies now have the mindset of being technology first, and [they] also happen to be in the healthcare, retail, restaurant, or other industries," Irwin said.

So, how should companies approach a digital transformation that's right for them? In the world of restaurants, it’s all about efficiency.

“We had a restaurant brand that said they wanted to digitally transform. So, we asked them what the most profitable thing they sold, and they said desserts," Estreicher said. The problem was that this restaurant wasn't selling many desserts because entrees weren’t getting to tables fast enough, and dinners were filling up. The solution? Wearables for wait staff.

“They implemented wearables for the wait staff that notified them when food was ready. It got to the table faster, and diners then had room for dessert. Dessert orders and sales went up," Estreicher said.

Now, that’s not the only opportunities restaurants have. They could take a step further with wearables and integrate those into other operations, marketing and service workflows. “It’s not enough for restaurants to sell food in the restaurant. With connectivity and sharing data securely, ecosystems exist now that weren’t available before," Irwin said.

“The same principles apply to retail and pulling more personalized data in-store. They are great at doing this online, but there are possibilities in-store as well. Being able to pull data from someone’s phone to identify them and their preferences is game changing," Fuentes said.

Networks TechTalk podcast was previously named Recalibrate with Samsung Networks.

On this episode of Recalibrate by Samsung Networks, host Jason Claybrook sat down with the Samsung Knox team of Keith Fuentes, Reid Estreicher, and Yasir Aziz to discuss security, 5G's future for companies, and which industries should benefit the most. For many, 5G is still a mysterious force whose true potential and impact is yet to be solidified. To Fuentes, this is uncannily similar to Game of Thrones.

“When technology changes and something is introduced that is foreign to the market, you have to adapt,” he said. “So [in Game of Thrones], if you look at the dragons, you can get all freaked out, but I think that’s the same thing when you look at technology with 5G. It’s going to introduce something that some people thought could never happen, shouldn’t happen, or doesn’t exist. But when it does exist, those who harness it are going to succeed, and those that don’t will probably vanquish.”

The team discussed how mobile security evolved from laptops, the security of personally identifying data, and the fascinating landscape of connected health monitors such as wearable heart rate monitors.

Claybrook led the discussion about common security myths, including what products can and cannot do in terms of securing data, ensuring productivity, or operating autonomously.

Finally, the team dove into trucking company pain points that can be solved with 5G technology and enabled devices, and the four describe what a truck driver’s job could look like with this level of connectivity.

Networks TechTalk podcast was previously named Recalibrate with Samsung Networks.

On this episode of Recalibrate with Samsung Networks, host Jason Claybrook and recurring contributor Dr. Simon Lok, CTO of RGNets, focus their conversation around networking in residential America.

At an Orlando event last year, Dr. Lok realized that professionals in IT are approaching networking in the same ways they always have, even though networks are improving in speed and capability. "They can’t see beyond their blinders, and then they wonder why the wrong methods aren’t really working," Lok said.

This is especially true with networking for the multifamily & "connected living" approach to living, an attractive idea due to its convenience and ease. A resident wants to go to the pool or the clubhouse, for example, and connect to their network, but they can’t do so traditionally. According to Lok, this is “antithetical to the cause;" end-users have a certain expectation of convenience in all aspects of their technology, including their wireless network.

The solution? Microsegmentation. Lok broke down this concept: “We build one giant SSID, and then use micro-segmentation technology to build little bubbles for every single person to connect to.”

In order to keep up with changes in how people work and live, the blinders have to come off. With the incredible technology at our disposal, it’s time to stop reimagining and start “doing." Give the whole podcast a listen for Claybrook and Lok's continued thoughts on networking in the home.

Networks TechTalk podcast was previously named Recalibrate with Samsung Networks.

On the latest episode of Recalibrate, host Jason Claybrook, Samsung Networks' Derek Johnston and Samsung B2B Mobile Marketing's Reid Estreicher delved into the advancement of networking with the arrival of 5G connectivity and other forward progress in the telecommunications industry.

In order to better understand these trends, it’s important to differentiate between them, specifically between private and public networks. The latter relies on publicly auctioned spectrum by regulatory bodies for services provided by Mobile Network Operators. The former has traditionally relied on technologies such as Wi-Fi, LMR (LAN Mobile Radio) and DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) to provide wireless services to private enterprises. With the emergence of On-Go™ leveraging the CBRS band in the United States over shared spectrum, new possibilities are emerging to solve for limitations of previous technologies. Coupled with the launch of 5G services, enterprises and government industries in all verticals will have flexibility in how they advance their networks to create efficiencies within their organizations.

Networks TechTalk podcast was previously named Recalibrate with Samsung Networks.

Cars and trucks have become exponentially more tech-enabled throughout the years. From the genesis of “self-driving mode” to the increased production of semi-autonomous and electric-hybrid vehicles, our roads and highways are filled with wireless computer technology.

What will happen when one of those vehicular networks is hacked?

On this episode of Recalibrate with Samsung Networks, Jason Claybrook, RGNets CTO Dr. Simon Lok and Samsung B2B Mobile Marketing’s Reid Estreicher break down how a hack of a BMW i3 transformed it into a self-driving car and how 5G on the roads can help eliminate traffic jams in the future by learning information about cars from miles away.

“Not every car needs to have a self-driving system for [fixing] a traffic jam to be solved,” Lok said. “All you need to know to mitigate that is to know that the slow-down is happening several miles ahead of your visual range.”

Lok proposed that if a driver at the site of a traffic-jam, regardless of whether the car is self-driving or semi-autonomous, could pass that knowledge to every car behind them and inform drivers to reduce their speeds according to computer models. This would effectively eliminate the traffic jam.

“If you were to have an entire 5G network on all of the highways, it would essentially eliminate traffic jams everywhere, without the need of having every [car] requiring the self-driving system, it’s actually just having the information that’s important,” Lok said. “That’s why having that 5G network everywhere would be so transformative. There’s a very clear way that you can get from having that network to having an immediate, huge benefit to which everything, every person, would see.”

Networks TechTalk podcast was previously named Recalibrate with Samsung Networks.

On this episode of Recalibrate with Samsung, Dr. Simon Lok and Reid Estreicher from Samsung Networks joined the conversation to discuss the future of workspaces. The company is currently working on how its core products can work with each other to provide a new experience in a professional environment.

For example, the Samsung DeX can turn a Samsung Note 9 into a personal computer.

“By plugging my Samsung Note 9 into DeX, and users can have a desktop experience. Use the mobile device as a mouse and keyboard or use a Bluetooth keyboard. So, the question and challenge from Reid was, what can be done with this?’,” Lok said.

The company is focused on the possibility of a truly portable workspace for the individual.

“The DeX is highly usable in an environment where a user can take the phone to any screen like an office,” Estreicher noted. “But what about the individual user who needs a more portable workspace?”

Lok is excited about this possibility, and he added one more tool to the scenario—a pocket projector.

“With the smartphone, pocket projector, and DeX, I have everything literally in my pocket to create a workspace. So, I did on an airplane. With the pocket projector, I was able to project about a 40” screen. So, of course, there was interest,” he said.

Staying with the environment on the plane, security is a concern.

“There were also infrastructure devices that could be infiltrated like the in-flight entertainment. The ultimate answer a true secure portable workspace is a private network for all,” Estreicher offered.

This concern is not limited to transportation though. It will affect infrastructure in general in any industry.

“Most networks haven’t been ‘architected’ well, meaning they were built ad hoc. Nobody’s going back to enhance or strengthen it. It becomes too cost prohibitive, and most people don’t want to be the person to wave their hand. There’s such a leap frog that needs to happen in some many networks for them to be efficient, secure, and fast,” Lok said.

Networks TechTalk podcast was previously named Recalibrate with Samsung Networks.