The Next Innovation

In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly explores the automation trend and how companies across the globe are innovating and increasingly incorporating robots into their lives, influencing communication, work, and business decisions. Samantha breaks down the various automation applications, including robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and software development. The episode features an inside look into Moffett Automation, an Irish company founded and directed by Sam Moffett. The company has created an unprecedented, four-directional fully automated pallet shuttle that makes warehousing much more efficient. But the latest trends in automation have also brought concern. Simon Johnson, a Nobel Laureate and MIT professor, and journalist Jennifer Strong share how automation could shape the future of business productivity and job stability. Plus, Kevin Surace, the father of the virtual assistant, sheds light into why automation might be here to stay.

In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly explores the gamification trend in the workplace. Some companies have recently resorted to points and rewards systems as a way to incentivize employees. But this can lead to a slippery slope. Workhuman, an Irish company specializing in helping companies around the world uplift workers, has instead created a platform that recognizes and celebrates employee efforts. Jesse Harriott, the head of Workhuman’s iQ, gives an inside look into how artificial intelligence and data analytics power their unique and innovative recognition program. Dr. Jessica Kriegel, a workplace culture expert, shares insight into the loneliness epidemic and why employees feel disconnected from their employers. Plus, Dr. Hazel Grünewald, professor of organizational behavior at Germany’s ESB Business School at the University of Reutlingen explains the underlying concerns of gamification.

In this episode, senior tech correspondent and host Samantha Murphy-Kelly explores how uncrewed survey vessels could unlock the secret to combatting the climate crisis. XOCEAN is an Irish marine data company that is leading the way in how scientists collect ocean data, a notoriously difficult task. Their chief technology officer, Shepard Smith, shares how the company’s climate-friendly and innovative uncrewed vessels and survey designs empower scientists and mariners to better understand the seabed and other aspects of the ocean. Plus, Dr. Art Trembanis, professor of oceanography and geology at the University of Delaware, shares why ocean mapping and studying the ocean’s seabed is crucial for enhancing climate mitigation.

The world is experiencing unprecedented growth in technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and robotics to health advancements and automation. The Next Innovation podcast explores what is emerging on the cutting edge of business. Hosted by longtime tech correspondent Samantha Murphy Kelly and powered by Enterprise Ireland, the show delves into the most potentially disruptive developments across sectors. Each episode features insights that appeal to business leaders and innovators who want to look beyond today’s trends to tomorrow’s transformations.