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Redefining the Future of Advertising

As the advertising landscape rapidly evolves, what might the future hold? Tune in to this User Friendly episode to find out.

New Wireless Technology and 5G Trends

What 5G trends have we already observed, and how do we expect the next year to play out? In this episode of the User Friendly podcast, we take a deep dive into the future of 5G and new wireless technologies.

Supporting racial equity in the tech industry

In this episode, Hanish Patel is joined by Rev founder Alma Derricks and Deloitte’s Ayo Odusote to explore the importance of discussing racial equity, key structural challenges the tech industry faces, and what business leaders can do to combat racism ...

Tech plays leading role in return to TV and film production

Content streaming has witnessed a surge as people stay home during COVID-19 lockdowns. But, the pandemic has directly affected the ability of film studios to continue physical production and meet consumer demands for content. Tune in to the podcast to ...

Technology in sports and other trends to watch

How can sports and media and entertainment organizations leverage emerging technologies to evolve their business models and create new revenue streams? In the third episode of our outlook series, we look at the 2020 trends to watch around regulation and ...

Digital reality in the enterprise

Today’s businesses are applying digital reality in all its forms—augmented, virtual, mixed, 360 video, and immersive experiences—in the real world. In this podcast, we take a deep dive into augmented reality, specifically spatial computing and wearables that merge the digital ...

Customer Success in Accelerating Growth

What's customer success and why is it important? Learn how tech, media and telecom companies drive growth and reduce churn with a customer-centric approach.

Telecom, Media and Entertainment Industry Trends

Deloitte’s Kevin Westcott joins host Hanish Patel to share his insights on what’s ahead for the telecommunications media & entertainment industry.

Implementing a positive change

Hanish continues his conversation with Julia Silva and Sharon Harris, discussing what it means to bring your “authentic self” to work, the importance of having sponsors—not just mentors—and the value in bringing diverse perspectives to the table.

Technology Fast 500

What does it mean to be a fast-growing tech company in 2019? And how do companies weather the tremendous growth in revenue and productivity? Hear from the #1 fastest-growing tech company in North America.

Coming up in season 3

Get a sneak peek at what's in store for the remainder of season 3.

Industry innovations in 3D printing

How can 3D printing shape the future of manufacturing? We’re diving into the technology’s potential to transform the $12 trillion manufacturing industry and what tech, media, and telecom companies should consider before exploring additive manufacturing. In this 3D printing podcast, ...

360 degrees of connectivity

From the Internet of Things to 5G, new technologies continue to hit the market that will power the future of connectivity. And what better place to dive into these trends than at CES 2019? Hanish Patel sat down with Deloitte ...

Understanding the economic impact of Brexit in tech, media, and telecom

The UK is scheduled to leave the EU in just a few short months. And there are still a lot of unanswered questions. From supply chain to talent, which changes from Brexit could have the biggest impact on the TMT ...

Sneak peek: Holiday retail trends for tech, media and telecom

Get a sneak peek of our next episode, coming out later this month.

Personal data: The new oil or toxic waste?

Data security could be the difference between survival and failure for most companies. As customer data becomes a critical resource for organizations, how should TMT companies shape their strategies to protect this information, stay competitive, and keep consumers happy? In ...

Tax reform: How will it impact the tech sector?

The 2017 Tax Act was one of the most transformative changes to the corporate US tax code in decades. And many of its benefits are clear. But it also brings a lot of new challenges to US companies. How will ...

Coming up in season two…

One stop government shop? Digitizing the state

After years of enjoying easy one-click-shopping and personalized service from the tech giants, it’s no surprise that consumers expect similar treatment from government entities through technology. But is that a realistic request? We asked Steve Hurst, managing director in Deloitte ...

Does your billion dollar unicorn have the post-merger integration blues?

In 2017, the tech, media and telecom (TMT) industry recorded an all-time high of 3,389 M&A transactions globally, worth a total of nearly $500 billion. While these transactions can yield big dividends−accelerating product roadmaps, gaining access to new technologies and ...

Smartphones: one device to rule them all?

Consumer smartphone habits and telecom trends are in high demand as the world becomes more connected. With 5G on the horizon, and many Internet of Things (IoT) applications in development, the mobile world isn’t just a hot topic, it’s everyone’s ...

User Friendly at CES: The Next Era of Connectivity

At CES 2018, 5G is everywhere. And with wireless access to our homes, cars, and personal devices, the future will continue to be increasingly “connected.” How will this affect consumers and carriers? How will security and privacy be impacted, especially ...

Deciphering digital reality

If hospitals are considering asking doctors and patients to wear headsets and embrace virtual reality, who’s next? An ever-wider range of businesses are finding applications for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR). These technologies are aiding workflow, ...

Deciphering shaping strategies for the Internet of Things

In our latest User Friendly podcast, we talk to Deloitte leaders John Hagel, managing director and co-chairman of the Deloitte LLP Center for the Edge, and John Seely Brown, the independent co-chairman of the Deloitte LLP Center for the Edge. ...

Episode 1: Deciphering digital consumption trends

Digital has transformed the way consumers approach entertainment and media consumption. The days of appointment TV, setting DVRs, and losing the remote are fading into the distance. Now consumers can stream shows when they want, where they want them. This ...