The Big REthink

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How Restaurants Are Meeting the Challenges of a Market Transformed Aug 19, 2020

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The global pandemic has impacted every facet of daily life, but few sectors have been as affected as food service. On the latest episode of The Big REthink, Agnes Sowa, Senior Program Manager at Panasonic Digital Solutions Center, joins host Barry Ross to discuss how some restaurants have adapted despite massive changes to how they do business. She shares one approach that’s allowing kitchens to simultaneously meet the increased demand for takeout and remain attentive to customers who still pick up or dine in person – all while ensuring the maximum safety of guests, staff and delivery workers amid the next normal.

Preparing for New Workplace Trends & Environments: An Analyst Weighs In Aug 05, 2020

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As the definition of a frontline worker has expanded practically overnight and an unprecedented number of people are working from home, companies’ approaches to mobile deployments have had to transform, too. Analysts, who once made predictions four to five years in the future, are now helping companies enable fluid workflows and prepare for what employees might need in monthly increments instead. In today’s episode, Bryan Bassett, Senior Research Analyst for Enterprise Mobility at IDC, joins host Barry Ross to discuss the balancing act between meeting today’s demand for mobility deployments and assessing what work will look like post-pandemic.

Video Analytics & Facial Detection Tech: What’s AI’s Impact? Jul 22, 2020

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Starting in the 1960s as a slow-moving, manual technique for measuring faces against photographs, facial detection technology is now so sophisticated that it can collect thousands of data points in real-time, at scale. That evolution allows consumers to do everything from access devices more easily to breeze through lines at the DMV. But accessibility and scope have also brought new challenges for privacy. On today’s episode, Eric Symon, the director of the Enterprise Process Innovation Center (EPIC) at Panasonic, joins host Barry Ross to discuss the intricacies of facial detection technology and how AI can improve video analysis.

The Critical Role of Technology in the Evolution of Patient Care Jul 08, 2020

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In today’s world, the work of healthcare professionals comes with unique challenges. To protect the health and safety of both patients and medical staff, patient care has been forced to evolve, coming to rely on technologies that facilitate telehealth and telemedicine. Doctors, physicians and hospital systems have had to adapt to altered workflows and redefined interactions, further ingrained these technologies into “the new normal” of medical care, integral to meeting patient needs. In the debut episode of The Big REthink, host Barry Ross welcomes Dr. Ania Garlitski, cardiac electrophysiologist and co-director of the New England Cardiac Arrhythmia Center at Tufts Medical Center, to discuss this new era of medicine and the critical, evolving role of technology in patient care.

Introducing The Big REthink Jul 07, 2020

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Welcome to The Big REthink, a fresh take on how technology and creativity are changing the way work gets done.

How the Android™ OS Can Benefit Your Business Jun 24, 2020

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Android™ is the open-source operating system that gives customers the flexibility and customizability they need to effectively conduct business. Despite the brand’s consumer success with its smartphone line, this multi-faceted B2B approach is equally strong, and is already the OS of choice for business leaders across a multitude of industries. But how can the Android OS benefit your business? Find out on this week’s episode of RUGGED RANTS, as host Barry Ross talks all things Android with guest Jack Weixel, head of global partnerships for Android dedicated devices at Google.

Microsoft Windows for the Enterprise – An Evolution Jun 17, 2020

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With over 88% market share according to Net Applications, Windows is the popular desktop operating system that consumers and businesses alike have been using for years. Microsoft’s Windows 10 has continued the legacy, with organizations across industries relying on the OS for its stability, security and ability to unify Windows platforms across devices with universal apps and compatibility. But how has Windows evolved to get to this point? And what has everyone so hooked on Windows 10? In this episode of RUGGED RANTS, host Barry Ross and guest Craig Jackowski, group manager of Panasonic’s Product Management Group, discuss Windows 10 and how it continues to support a multitude of business applications.

Diving Deep – The Technology Behind Deep-Sea Exploration Jun 10, 2020

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Although the ocean covers 70% of the earth’s surface, more than 90% of it remains unexplored, lying more than 2.5 miles beneath sea level. Deep-sea exploration can change the way we see our world, taking us to the wreckage of the Titanic or facilitating the discovery of a new species. Yet these areas are only accessible with high-tech submarines equipped with rugged, handheld mobile technologies to control navigation, alarms and tracking systems. On this week’s episode of RUGGED RANTS, host Barry Ross speaks with Patrick Lahey, president and co-founder of Triton Submarines to discuss the role of technology in deep-sea exploration and why pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery is so important.

FirstNet Changes the Game for Emergency Response May 27, 2020

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As emergency personnel rushed to the scene on 9/11 in New York City, they found themselves unable to communicate as a result of cellular network congestion, preventing the interoperability and connectivity they needed. In the years following, first responders found themselves dealing with this same issue time and time again. The need was clear: first responders required a network for emergency communication, and FirstNet was born. On this week’s episode of RUGGED RANTS, host Barry Ross discusses the nation’s public safety communications platform with guest Doug Clark, executive director, FirstNet Program at AT&T.

If Cybersecurity Is the New Battlefield, How Can We Protect Ourselves? May 13, 2020

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Pew Research Center cites that 77% of employees use their personal devices at work regardless of their employer’s policies. But this intersection of personal and work devices continues to pose cybersecurity risks in a world already plagued by malware attacks, which could cost an estimated $6 trillion annually by 2021. These attacks can come from anywhere and happen to anyone: civilians, large multinational enterprises, organized criminal networks, even governments. So what can we do to defend ourselves? On this week’s episode of RUGGED RANTS, host Barry Ross discusses the importance of cybersecurity for enterprises large and small with Peter Waxman, principal group program manager of enterprise and security, core operating systems, and intelligence edge at Microsoft.

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