Insight Story: Tech Trends Unpacked

AI can make your business, but can also break it. How do you harness the power of this exciting new technology while staying inside ethical boundaries? Our guests have some answers: Tomoko Yokoi (Switzerland,) senior business executive and researcher at Global Centre for Digital Business Transformation, IMD Business School Andy Crouch (UK,) business development consultant for ethical-AI natural language processing company, Akumen Dr. Amin Hasbini of Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team talks about the need for security-by-design, transparency and public oversight of AI. Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story. If you like the episode, rate Insight Story on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/insight-story-tech-trends-unpa-5178064 For more stories from Insight Story guests and about AI and ethics, http://www.kaspersky.com/SecureFutures Eugene Kaspersky: How should we regulate AI? AI needs regulating, but how? Kaspersky CEO Eugene evaluates the options. https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/ai-government-regulation/48220/ Other Kaspersky audio series: Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1VGCKlOoQ9C24dJiCHGTK5

Data fuels your business. Digital sovereignty is the control and regulation of data, digital assets and technologies. Understanding what it means for your company will make all the difference to your future profitability. Our experts’ insight will help you do business better in an increasingly interconnected world. With: Ben Farrand (UK) – Professor in Law and Emerging Technologies, Newcastle University Sille Sepp (Finland) – Director of Operations, MyData Global Dr. Amin Hasbini of Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team talks about the role of business transparency in digital sovereignty and why we need improved global standards for safeguarding data. Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story. If you like the episode, rate Insight Story on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/insight-story-tech-trends-unpa-5178064 For more stories from Insight Story guests and digital sovereignty, http://www.kaspersky.com/SecureFutures Video: Kaspersky Cyber Immunity The strongest cybersecurity starts at the design stage, making it almost impossible for criminals to breach. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qs3RcToVK-I Other Kaspersky audio series: Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1VGCKlOoQ9C24dJiCHGTK5

Recent research found that, GE, Ford and other major players poured 1.3 trillion US dollars into digital transformation. 70 percent of it – $900 billion – went into programs that failed. You know you need tech for competitive advantage – but which tech? And when you’ve got it, how do you ensure it’s used effectively? We get answers from two digital transformation experts: Olivier Blanchard (US) – Research Director for future analysts The Futurum Group Arun Narayanan (US) – Chief Digital Officer at renewable energy service providers RES Some businesses are approaching tech investments in the wrong way – for example, trying to find uses for every new tech that comes out. Olivier and Arun expand on the approaches to choosing the right tech that they’ve seen work in many sectors. Dr. Amin Hasbini of Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team talks about how to leverage employee ‘cyber hygiene’ training to ensure the success of new tech.  Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story. If you like the episode, rate Insight Story on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/insight-story-tech-trends-unpa-5178064 For more stories from Insight Story guests and getting returns on your tech investments, http://www.kaspersky.com/SecureFutures Employee cyber awareness training: https://www.kaspersky.com/enterprise-security/security-awareness Comprehensive security training covering digital forensics, malware analysis and incident response: https://www.kaspersky.com/enterprise-security/cyber-security-training Other Kaspersky audio series: Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1VGCKlOoQ9C24dJiCHGTK5

In 2019, Google’s quantum computer made a calculation in four minutes that would’ve taken the fastest supercomputer 10,000 years. That’s 158 million times faster. What does quantum computing mean for business? What should you do about it now? We find out from two experts working at the heart of this new technology and its applications: Oliver Thomson Brown (UK,) Chancellor’s Fellow at EPCC (formerly Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre,) University of Edinburgh Henning Soller (Germany,) Partner and Director of Quantum Research, McKinsey & Company Although quantum computing is still at the demonstration stage, some businesses are already exploring how it could help them get ahead. Its processing speed could reshape sectors from medical research to aviation to finance. But quantum computing’s great power could also be applied to cybercrime – like beating encryption. Dr. Amin Hasbini of Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team illuminates how cyber researchers are working to protect the future that will soon be here. Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story. If you like the episode, rate Insight Story on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/insight-story-tech-trends-unpa-5178064 For more stories from Insight Story guests and quantum computing, http://www.kaspersky.com/SecureFutures Kaspersky Enterprise Security https://www.kaspersky.com/enterprise-security Enterprise security you can trust – including specialized services for industrial, financial, healthcare and more. Other Kaspersky audio series: Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1VGCKlOoQ9C24dJiCHGTK5

Smart devices linked to the internet can optimize systems, but they may also be vulnerable to attack. Two experts – one a world-leading computer security researcher and one responsible for machines that make the difference between life and death – explain how you can benefit from the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) while keeping your business 100 percent protected. Guests: ●      Chris Kubecka (Netherlands,) security researcher, cyberwarfare specialist and CEO of HypaSec. ●      Alison Peace (UK,) UK and Ireland Patient Management Operations Manager for medical therapy and device producers Medtronic. IIoT is now seen everywhere in industry – from manufacturing to energy grids, health devices to farms. It means real-time insight for better decision-making, but also brings security challenges. Alison illuminates how smarter healthcare devices are leading to better health outcomes. Chris gives more examples of business IIoT uses and where to put your security focus. Dr. Amin Hasbini, Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team, suggests questions board members should ask about IIoT security. Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story. If you like the episode, rate Insight Story on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/insight-story-tech-trends-unpa-5178064 For more stories from Insight Story guests and about IIoT, http://www.kaspersky.com/SecureFutures Kaspersky ICS CERT: Unique services in industrial automation systems and internet-of-things cybersecurity. https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com Other Kaspersky audio series: Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1VGCKlOoQ9C24dJiCHGTK5  

Headlines about the power of generative AI (gen AI) are everywhere. Is it genuinely game-changing? Or just the latest fad? Either way, how can your business make the most of it? Find out in this first episode of our new series. We talk with a leading tech expert about her research into the latest gen AI use cases and a comms specialist who has just led 8,000 employees through their first gen AI experience. Guests: ●      Shagun Sachdeva (India,) Project Manager for Disruptive Tech at business intelligence service GlobalData Plc ●      Karen Quinn (UK,) Senior Director, Brand and Corporate Communications at financial software providers, Finastra Shagun talks about the surprising findings of her recent research on the impacts of gen AI and how businesses in many sectors are using it. Karen highlights gen AI’s value in reducing inefficiencies, bias and drudgery, and why businesses must bring their employees along on their AI journey. Dr. Amin Hasbini, Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team, talks about the security and data protection concerns around gen AI, and how your business can stay safe. Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story. If you like an episode, rate Insight Story on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/insight-story-tech-trends-unpa-5178064 For more stories from Insight Story guests and about generative AI go to http://www.kaspersky.com/SecureFutures Kaspersky Spam and Phishing Report: https://securelist.com/spam-phishing-scam-report-2022/108692/ Other Kaspersky audio series: Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1VGCKlOoQ9C24dJiCHGTK5

Winning in business means keeping up with ever-changing new tech. That’s why Kaspersky’s podcast illuminating today’s tech opportunities for business leaders – Insight Story – is back. In season 2, host Susi O’Neill unpacks the latest tech trends with global experts and business insiders, all to keep you ahead of your competition. You can’t afford to miss it. Coming soon: 1: What can generative AI do for your business? 2: How can you safely get the benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things? 3: How will quantum computing change the world? 4: What do you need to know to use AI ethically? 5: What is digital sovereignty and why does it matter to your business? 6: How do you get the best return on your tech investment? Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story. If you like an episode, rate Insight Story on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/insight-story-tech-trends-unpa-5178064 For more stories from Insight Story guests go to http://www.kaspersky.com/SecureFutures For enterprise security you can trust: https://www.kaspersky.com/enterprise-security Other Kaspersky audio series: Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1VGCKlOoQ9C24dJiCHGTK5  

Virtual reality (VR,) augmented reality (AR,) mixed reality, extended reality – there are so many realities, it might feel like you’re losing your grip on all of them. But the actual reality is that these new technologies are transforming businesses of all kinds, and you don’t want to miss out. We unpack the terms, explore some use cases and find out what this could mean for your future. Guests: Dr Paul Tennent (UK,) Associate Professor, Mixed Reality Lab, University of Nottingham David Kim (South Korea,) Business Development Manager for Soma virtual office by Zigbang Paul shares inspiring examples of how VR and extended reality can bring efficiency and effectiveness to sectors from construction to logistics to vet science. David talks about how virtual offices like Soma are restoring creative collaboration to remote workers through immersive, realistic colleague interactions in virtual space. Fabio Assolini, Head of Research in Latin America for Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team, expands on the security risks with VR and AR devices and settings, and how to stop cybercriminals ruining the (virtual) fun. Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story. If you like the episode, rate Insight Story on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/insight-story-tech-trends-unpa-5178064 For more stories from Insight Story guests and about virtual, augmented and mixed reality: http://www.kaspersky.com/SecureFutures For one cybersecurity ecosystem for all your needs: https://www.kaspersky.com/enterprise-security Other Kaspersky audio series: Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1VGCKlOoQ9C24dJiCHGTK5

Effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning can mean a huge competitive advantage for your business. But a recent survey found that only 10 percent of companies using AI were getting decent returns on their investment. How do you make sure you get the most out of this powerful and fast-developing tech? We have some answers. Guests: ●      AI expert Dr. Romesh Ranawana (Sri Lanka) ●      Amanda Cromhout (South Africa) of customer loyalty consultants, Truth Romesh discusses how businesses can make sure they’re changing in response to how their customers are change. Amanda explores the important role AI plays in customer loyalty programs, and suggests how companies can use their data to better connect with customers. Fabio Assolini, Head of Research in Latin America for Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team, talks about how AI is enabling different kinds of cybercrime and what businesses can do to protect themselves. Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story. If you like the episode, rate Insight Story on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/insight-story-tech-trends-unpa-5178064 For more stories from Insight Story guests and about AI: http://www.kaspersky.com/SecureFutures For one cybersecurity ecosystem for all your needs: https://www.kaspersky.com/enterprise-security Other Kaspersky audio series: Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1VGCKlOoQ9C24dJiCHGTK5

Blockchain technology is no longer just used by cryptocurrencies. Its application is spreading fast through every type of business. Ignoring it could mean being left behind. We find out what it does and how it could be the key to getting ahead of your competition. With: Helen Disney (UK,) Director, The Realization Group and Founder, Unblocked business events Abhi Sharma (Germany,) Global Lead, Mobility Platform (Mobile & Apps), Blockchain & Partner Universe, BASF Our guests highlight blockchain’s endlessly varied uses, including empowering those in your supply chain to be more sustainable, giving consumers more trustworthy information and even rewarding users for taking exercise. All new tech comes with risks businesses must manage. Fabio Assolini, Head of Research in Latin America for Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team, looks at whether blockchain is truly unhackable, how it can go awry and how some cybercriminals steal business system power to perform cryptocurrency operations.   Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story. If you like the episode, rate it on Podchaser. https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/insight-story-tech-trends-unpa-5178064 For more stories from Insight Story guests and about blockchain: http://www.kaspersky.com/SecureFutures For one cybersecurity ecosystem for all your needs: https://www.kaspersky.com/enterprise-security   Other Kaspersky audio series: Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1VGCKlOoQ9C24dJiCHGTK5

As energy insecurity and prices rise, businesses are feeling the pinch of power. We look at how companies use smart metering, microgrids and smart energy platforms to save money, gain business insight and cut emissions. Guests: Feroz Koor (South Africa,) Group Head of Sustainability, Woolworths Holdings Nilesh Jadhav (Singapore,) Founder and CEO of QiSquare, creator of the BtrLyf (said Better Life) smart energy platform, former Programme Director, EcoCampus initiative, Nanyang Technological University Smart metering lets businesses understand how much energy they’re using, when and why, so they can make changes and reduce spending. Platforms like BtrLyf provide AI-enabled energy use assessment and an energy marketplace where users can reduce energy use. We also look at smart grids or microgrids, offering small-scale marketplaces with improved energy supply security. Fabio Assolini, Head of Research in Latin America for Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team, explores the vulnerability of energy grids to cyberattack and explains what businesses can do to safeguard their supply. Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story – tech trends for business leaders. If you like the episode, rate it. For more stories from Insight Story guests and about energy tech: http://www.kaspersky.com/SecureFutures For one cybersecurity ecosystem for all your needs: https://www.kaspersky.com/enterprise-security Other Kaspersky audio series: Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1VGCKlOoQ9C24dJiCHGTK5  

What is the metaverse, and should your business be in it? In this first episode of Insight Story: Tech trends unpacked, we ask if businesses should use the metaverse and how. With guests: Cortney Harding (US,) Founder of virtual experience agency Friends with Holograms and World Economic Forum Metaverse Council member James Whatley (UK,) Chief Strategy Officer at games agency Diva Metaverses aren’t new. They include multi-player game worlds like Fortnite and Roblox, and immersive, largely user-built worlds like Second Life and Meta (formerly Facebook)’s own Metaverse. Guests discuss how brands like Nike successfully engage with customers in the metaverse, and recount examples of business metaverse offerings that didn’t work. We also examine the inter-personal impacts of metaverses, and how these immersive online spaces can be used for social good. Fabio Assolini, Head of Research in Latin America for Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team takes on everyone’s metaverse security questions. Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story. If you like the episode, rate it. For more stories from Insight Story guests and about the metaverse: http://www.kaspersky.com/SecureFutures For one cybersecurity ecosystem for all your needs: https://www.kaspersky.com/enterprise-security Other Kaspersky audio series: Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1VGCKlOoQ9C24dJiCHGTK5

Leading a business? Tech is the key to getting ahead. We give you the insight you need to make the right investments.  Brought to you by Kaspersky – the cybersecurity experts. Each episode features experts from around the world, mixing trend insight with real-world experience from companies innovating with these tech solutions. Series host Susi O’Neill is joined by ‘virtual assistant’ Doll-E and Fabio Assolini, Head of Research in Latin America for Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team. This series gives professionals with any knowledge level a chance to get up-to-speed on new tech and explore its relevance to their business.   Episode 1: What should you be doing about the metaverse? Episode 2: How can smart energy save you money? Episode 3: What can blockchain do for your business? Episode 4: What does digital trust really mean?  Episode 5: How do you make AI work for you?  Episode 6: How could extended reality transform your business?   Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story. If you like the episode, rate it. Read more stories from Insight Story.  

If you like Insight Story, here’s another podcast from Kaspersky you may like. Fast Forward, the multiple award-winning series examining trends shaping technology from the perspective of the recent past, is back. Season 2 looks at how technological change is affecting us as living human beings. What will we wear in digital worlds? Can we find meaningful virtual intimacy? Could digital bio-twins help us make better choices? In each episode, host Ghislaine Boddington asks global experts to scan the past, share up-to-date knowledge and give future visions of how emerging technology will affect our bodies, brains and lives. Subscribe wherever you get your audio. Fast Forward on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Fast Forward on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-forward-by-tomorrow-unlocked-tech-past-tech-future/id1570810019 Fast Forward audio website https://fastforward.podbean.com/ If you like the series, rate and review it. https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/fast-forward-by-tomorrow-unloc-1943419

Of course you need your customers to trust you. But digital trust as a specific concept is becoming increasingly significant for businesses. Two specialists give their insight into what it is and what you need to do about it – now and in the future. With: ●      Müge Fazlioglu (US,) Principal Researcher, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) ●      Malek Ben Salem (US,) emerging tech security expert Digital trust is users’ confidence that tech, people and processes they engage with are secure and private. Müge talks about recent research on how customers’ digital trust is changing and Malek outlines practical steps your business can take to build it. Fabio Assolini, Head of Research in Latin America for Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team, relates how businesses can use transparency and zero trust system access within a digital trust strategy. Click follow to get new episodes of Insight Story. If you like the episode, rate Insight Story on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/insight-story-tech-trends-unpa-5178064 For more stories from Insight Story guests and about digital trust: http://www.kaspersky.com/SecureFutures For one cybersecurity ecosystem for all your needs: https://www.kaspersky.com/enterprise-security Other Kaspersky audio series: Fast Forward by Tomorrow Unlocked https://open.spotify.com/show/4louNLDSIktOBvO9wfmHmf Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1VGCKlOoQ9C24dJiCHGTK5