About this podcast
Technology continues to advance at an increasingly rapid pace, so how can you stay on top of it? Learn from those who are pioneering new technologies and promoting entrepreneurial spirit! The Connect podcast encourages people to join prominent thought leaders as they explore today’s most timely and important topics around technology and network solutions. Connect brings listeners an engaging program featuring luminaries and trailblazers—from private industry, the public sector, and professional and trade associations—to discover new ways of thinking (and doing!) that combine human imagination and intelligent technology.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 38 episodes
- How Smart is your Space? · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 5What do you get when you combine a building with IoT, AI, and analytics? Find out as we sit down with Michael D’Angelo, Chief Revenue Officer of the Automated Group and…
- Technology through a Human Lens · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 4Extra, extra, read all about it! In this episode, we welcome journalist and content writer, Rachel Curry to help us breakdown the evolution of technology from AI to quantum…
- From Alerts to Action - The Evolution of Mass Notification · 35 min · Season 4 Episode 3In this episode of Connect, we are joined by Brice Drogosch, Channel Development Manager at Singlewire Solutions, to discuss how mass notification has evolved over the years…
- The AI Employee: Turning Intercoms into Assistants · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 2"Hello and welcome, listener. I’m a conversational AI designed to make spaces more intelligent and responsive.” How would you feel if you were welcomed to a space or directed by…
- Mic Drop: How Security became the Mission · 45 min · Season 4 Episode 1Join us for a very special episode of the Connect podcast as we kick off our fourth season and bid a fond farewell to our co-host, Scott Dunn, as he enters his well-earned…
- Really intelligent machines and the path to Artificial Intelligence · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 7Is AI smarter than a five-year-old? In this episode of Connect, we sit down with Dr. Cyrus Shaoul, co-founder and Chief Evangelist at Leela AI, to unpack what artificial…
- The Cyber Scenario: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI · 39 min · Season 3 Episode 6Is AI out to get us? What can we do to keep ourselves safe in an increasingly digital world? In this episode of Connect, we are joined by Mark Lynd, globally recognized…
- Hope in action: Empowering communities for a sustainable future · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 5In this episode of Connect, we welcome Jacob Simon, a former professional figure skater turned climate educator and content creator to discuss how technology can advance…
- The Queue Question: How AI is Redefining Crowd Management · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 4As the power of artificial intelligence continues to expand into new industries, trailblazers are pushing the boundaries and using these advancements to revolutionize the way we…
- Demystifying AI: From Core Concepts to Agentic Futures · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 3Artificial intelligence continues to shape industries, spark debates, and push technologies. As we journey further into uncharted territories, it’s essential to stay ahead of the…
- Smarter at Scale: Rethinking IoT Operations in an Automated World · 39 min · Season 3 Episode 2As IoT continues to expand across every corner of our physical world—from smart buildings and cities to transportation and critical infrastructure—the complexity of managing…
- From Start-up to Standard: How AI is Changing the Game · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 1What happens when cutting-edge AI meets the everyday realities of retail? In the Season 3 premiere of Connect, we sit down with Angie Westbrock, CEO of Standard AI, to explore…
- Securing Retail: The Fusion of Criminology and Technology · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 11With more than 4.6 million establishments, 55 million jobs and $5.3 trillion in annual sales, the US retail industry is vital to the economy and daily life. As a prime target for…
- The Space Effect: How Cosmic Aspirations Spark Innovation · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 10Have you ever looked at the stars and imagined: what else is out there? It’s exactly this innate desire to explore space that put humans on the moon. And, to achieve this goal…
- The Power of Associations: Industry Evolution and Technological Change · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 9You’ve probably heard the saying that there’s strength in numbers. Whether from a coach, teacher or boss, it’s always about advancing the common mission. But what about when…
- Gooooooal! How MLS Scores with Culture, Security and Technology · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 8To many people sports is a religion. But among the faithful, one sport stands out with more than 3.5 billion followers globally (and growing): soccer, a.k.a. football. So, what’s…
- Screen Time: Rethinking Video Games and Reimagining Education – Level 2 · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 7Goals are a fundamental part of life, and not coincidentally, video games. Whether you’re looking to escape the dungeon, beat your last score or get to the next level, goals…
- Screen Time: Rethinking Video Games and Reimagining Education · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 6What if students spent as much time studying as they did playing video games? Most parents blame gaming as a distraction from studies, and their kids condemn schoolwork as…
- The Importance of Interoperability in Today’s Connected World · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 5Imagine, just a few years ago you installed state-of-the-art technology to solve your business needs, but now your needs have changed. What do you do? If you’re locked into a…
- The Future of Cybersecurity Education, Today: Real-World Learning and Partnerships · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 4We’re facing a huge shortage in cybersecurity professionals – nationally, we’re looking at 600,000+ jobs open. So, what are we doing to close that gap and educate the next…







