Tech Trends Round Table Week 6

Zero Trust: The Corporate Posture that keeps you secure

Speaker: Tina Gravel

As Tina Gravel explained on #AskTheCEO, Zero Trust is a critical corporate posture that keeps everyone considered 'blacklisted' until they can prove their identity and security credentials. The key is to start from a position of not trusting anyone, and then put in place the necessary security measures and verification processes to ensure only authorized and verified users can access your systems and data. This 'assume breach' mentality, combined with contextual verification, is what makes zero trust so effective at keeping your organization safe from cyber threats. No more automatic trust - everyone has to earn it through robust identity and access management. Implementing zero trust may sound complex, but as Tina noted, there are many companies making it easier than ever to adopt this security posture. It's an essential strategy in today's threat landscape. What are your thoughts on zero trust security? ?

Empowering Independence Through Technology

Speaker: Debrah Ruh

As Debrah Ruh highlighted on #AskTheCEO, technology is playing a critical role in improving the lives of seniors and people with disabilities. The smart home technologies she discussed, like connected thermostats, motion sensors, and remote access, allow these individuals to live independently for longer. By automating home functions and providing alerts and monitoring, these technologies give seniors and those with disabilities greater autonomy, while also providing peace of mind for their caregivers. As Debrah shared, her own daughter with Down syndrome is thriving in her own apartment thanks to these types of assistive technologies. Beyond just home automation, there are countless other ways tech is enhancing accessibility and inclusion - from wearables and voice interfaces to smart mobility aids and adaptive software. The key is leveraging technology to empower independence and enable those with disabilities to fully participate in society. What other examples have you seen of technology improving quality of life for seniors and the disabled? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts. ?

Leveraging Technology for Clean Water Access

Speaker: Syed Zaeem Hussain

As Syed Zaeem Hussain explained, ensuring the availability and quality of clean water is one of the world's most critical challenges - and technology is playing a vital role in addressing it. Through IoT-powered water management applications, companies are deploying solutions to efficiently monitor water usage, detect leaks, and measure water quality. This allows for proactive maintenance and conservation efforts to ensure clean water reaches communities. Syed also highlighted innovative desalination projects that leverage technology for self-sufficient operation, without the need for constant human monitoring. This is especially impactful in remote areas where access to clean water is limited. Additionally, technology is empowering initiatives to maintain and repair water pumps in developing regions, minimizing downtime and ensuring reliable access. With water scarcity and contamination posing major global threats, these technology-driven solutions are crucial for safeguarding this precious resource. It's an area where innovation can truly make a difference in people's lives. ?

The Drivers Behind IT Refresh

Speaker: Misha Rangel

As Misha Rangel explained on #AskTheCEO, the primary driver behind IT infrastructure refresh conversations is the end of service life for hardware. Just like any other product, when warranties and support expire, organizations need to evaluate whether to renew, upgrade, or explore alternative solutions. However, Misha noted that these refresh discussions are becoming more strategic in nature. Companies are using these periodic infrastructure reviews as an opportunity to reevaluate where their workloads are running and ensure everything is operating as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. With workloads and business needs constantly evolving, these infrastructure refresh cycles allow organizations to take a step back and make sure their IT environment is truly aligned with their current and future requirements. It's not just about replacing aging hardware, but optimizing the entire technology stack. Misha's insights highlight how infrastructure refresh is about more than just keeping the lights on. It's a chance to thoughtfully assess your technology landscape and make strategic decisions that will position your business for long-term success. ?

AI-Powered Efficiency for Better Healthcare

Speaker: Mehmet Kazgan

As Mehmet Kazgan explained, artificial intelligence is playing a key role in streamlining the patient intake process and making doctor visits more efficient. The key is building AI systems that can learn from the specific risk assessment methodologies and thought processes of individual healthcare providers. By ingesting clinical data and aligning with the doctors' own evaluation criteria, the AI can then generate personalized risk reports and summaries. This allows patients to quickly provide their medical history and background, saving valuable time during the visit. Mehmet shared that this AI-driven approach has been shown to save at least 10 minutes per patient per visit. Beyond just time savings, this technology also ensures the doctor has a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's situation before the appointment. This leads to more informed, efficient, and effective care. As Mehmet noted, the success of these AI-powered healthcare solutions relies on having high-quality, representative data sets to train the systems. But the benefits in terms of improved patient experience and provider productivity are clear. Stay tuned for more insights and expert opinions in our next edition!

Next week, we will explore?the key trends shaping the future of business technology. From the compelling ROI of cloud solutions and strategies for building cyber resilience, to the risks of delaying IT refresh and the challenges of true agile adoption - we'll explore these critical issues with insights from industry experts. We will?also examine the transformative impact of AI on sales and commerce, as well as the looming threats posed by aging IT infrastructure. Don't miss out on this must-read edition packed with actionable advice to future-proof your organization Stay tuned for more!

About the Author

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