In part two of a look at business continuity for small businesses, our friends at CDW revisit us to take a look back at the shift to remote work in early 2020 and assess where we are today. What did small businesses do right when the world screeched to a halt, and how were they already prepared for success? Where are there areas for improvement? What are the top takeaways for small business owners and IT managers? And how can small businesses build on their success as we continue in this world of hybrid work environments?

Learn more about Cisco Small Business solutions for hybrid work: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/small-business/solutions/always-on-small-business.html?ccid=cc001547 
Learn more about CDW’s small business offerings: https://www.cdw.com/content/cdw/en/industries/small-business-technology.html

Small Business, Big Solutions: Lessons from the Time of COVID

Vi värmer upp ämnet inför den 12 maj då eventet Future of tech hålls i Malmö. Vi diskuterar "Ska alla svenska bolag (behöva) bli techbolag tillsammans med John Wibrand från Swegon. 

//Jenny Hoff & Pär Sikö

"Ska Alla Svenska Bolag Behöva Bli Techbolag?" Med John Wibrand, Swegon

The Future Of Tech Volume 1

In this episode,  Ariel Weinberger (Co-Founder & CEO at Pezzo.ai), Ankit Agarwal (Head of Business Development, Generative AI & Machine Learning, Private Equity @ Amazon ), and I explore the power of generative AI.

Picture a world where humans and AI collaborate seamlessly. Our hosts unravel this amazing potential, revealing the magic that happens when Generative AI and human ingenuity come together. The future has never looked brighter!

Don't miss out on this thrilling episode! Join Daniel, Ankit, and Ariel as we unlock the excitement, unleash the potential, and invite you to the vibrant world of Generative AI. Buckle up and let's dive in together!

Exploring the Power of Generative AI

Hey, friends! 🌟 Ever heard of Google's latest trick? 🎩 It's called Gemini, the new face of Bard AI! 🤖✨ Google's shaking things up, making tech talk easy peasy! 🍋 Gemini's not just any chatbot; it's your new buddy, packed in an Android app, and even has a super cool paid version called Gemini Advanced! 🚀

Imagine talking to your phone and getting smarter with every chat. 📱💬 That's Gemini for you! And it's rolling out in the US first, so get ready to meet the future! 🌍🌟

Is AI the new BFF for our phones? I think yes! What do you think? Drop a comment below! 🗨️💡

Let's dive into this AI adventure together! 🌊👾 Don't forget to share and spread the word! #TechTrends #AIRevolution

Google Unveils Gemini The Next Evolution Of Bard AI With Exclusive Android App

When it comes to cyber security, you're not just protecting your business, you're also protecting your employees and clients. As a small or medium business, the threat of cyber security attacks are imminent. The reality is, you have to be prepared to survive an attack, not prevent one.

In this episode, we recap previous conversations that host Ian Thompson has had with guests around the topic of cyber security. He explores sobering statistics, essential strategies, and tangible steps every business should take to protect itself in an increasingly digital world.

Learn more about Cisco solutions for SMBs at cisco.com/go/smb.

Small Business, Big Solutions: Turning the Scary into Secure

Join us for the second episode in a special series of the Small Business, Big Solutions podcast. In these episodes, which are geared toward Cisco partners and distributors, we sit down with some of the brightest minds on the Cisco SMB team and share insider knowledge and resources guaranteed to ignite growth in the SMB space.​

In this episode, we delve into the dynamic and promising landscape of the SMB (Small and Medium Business) market. With SMBs shifting back into a growth mindset and projecting impressive growth rates of up to 68% over the next few years, there is a unique opportunity for Cisco and our partners to deliver outstanding outcomes for their customers.​

Tune in to discover how you can leverage these insights to empower SMBs and drive mutual success in a rapidly changing market.

Learn more about Cisco solutions for small and medium businesses here: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/small-business.html

Small Business, Big Solutions: The SMB Partner Edge - Uncovering the Opportunity

In this episode of the DevReady Podcast, host Andrew Romeo speaks with Artem Golubev, Co-Founder and CEO of testRigor, to explore the world of software testing automation. Artem shares his insights on the complexities of modern software and the growing necessity for automation to keep up with the rapid pace of development. He explains how traditional manual testing becomes a bottleneck, especially on high-volume platforms like Amazon, where automation is crucial to avoid costly disruptions. Artem also introduces testRigor's innovative solution, which enables tests to be written in plain English, bypassing the need for technical expertise and making the automation process more efficient.

Artem delves deeper into how testRigor’s approach empowers businesses to transition from manual testing to automation. By allowing tests to be written in plain English, the platform removes the complexities of code and makes automation accessible to non-technical individuals. This simplifies the test creation process, enabling more team members to contribute to testing and accelerating overall productivity. Artem highlights how this approach has allowed companies to scale and move faster, with existing manual testers easily transitioning into automation roles.

Reflecting on the early days of testRigor, Artem shares the company’s humble beginnings and initial struggles. Starting with basic tools like image classification for simple tasks, the company quickly evolved to automate a significant portion of the testing process. Artem reveals how testRigor’s technology helped reduce churn rates and increase productivity, leading to a remarkable business impact, including a dramatic rise in their stock price. He also emphasises the importance of quality technology in customer retention, particularly for early-stage startups.

Artem discusses the challenges of scaling the company, particularly in its early stages when he relied heavily on personal networking and his own sales efforts. Despite a tight budget, the company managed to grow by leveraging its network and moving from outbound sales to inbound marketing strategies, such as publishing a book to increase visibility. He stresses the value of consistent work and networking in building a successful business and reflects on how these efforts helped attract early investors and customers, some of whom remain loyal to testRigor today.

In the final segment, Artem explores the transformative role of AI in test automation. He explains how AI has simplified previously difficult tasks, making the automation of complex applications, such as Flutter, more intuitive. Artem also discusses how AI is enhancing productivity not only in testing but across business operations.

testRigor Transforms Software Testing with Plain English | Ep 196 | DevReady Podcast

🚀 "Battle of Neurosites" – A Song of the Digital War 🎶⚡

In a world where technology shapes reality, the lines between truth and illusion grow ever thinner. "Battle of Neurosites" is a song about the struggle for control in the digital age, where wires hum, data flows, and nations clash in the realm of artificial intelligence. 💻🔥

With haunting lyrics that paint a picture of a society lost in screens, this track explores the power struggles hidden behind algorithms, the illusions we chase, and the price of progress. Are we still in control, or are we just players in a game run by unseen forces? 🤖🔮

🎧 Listen, reflect, and share your thoughts! **Is technology liberating us or trapping us?**

Battle of Neurosites

Join "us" (an AI-generated pair) for an in-depth exploration of the European Union's groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Act. This episode was created using Google's NotebookLM (https://notebooklm.google.com/) and draws directly from the official EU AI Act text (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32024R1689) to provide authoritative analysis. We break down how this first-of-its-kind legislation will reshape AI development globally, from risk-based regulations to ethical considerations. Learn about key provisions affecting businesses, prohibited practices, and what this means for the future of AI innovation. Whether you're a tech professional, business leader, or simply interested in the future of AI, this episode provides essential insights into one of the most significant tech regulations of our time.

Listen to...the EU AI Act Explained

Video killed the radio star, and SASE killed the firewall. While it may not be as catchy, it might be just as valid. The shift to the cloud changed the way businesses work, and now it is having impacts on how they protect themselves. 

To dig into this bold statement, and unpack the impact AI will have on small and medium businesses, Ian is joined by Tim Orozco, Managing Partner of Stratus Information Systems, a top SMB partner of Cisco.

Learn more about Cisco's solutions for SMBs: www.cisco.com/c/en_uk/solutions/…mall-business.html

View Stratus Information Systems' solutions here: https://stage.stratusinfosystems.com/ 

Small Business, Big Solutions: Is SASE Killing the Firewall?

 In this episode of Foresight Radio, Tom Koulopoulos explores the game-changing potential of AI-specific hardware. Could OpenAI’s next move redefine how we interact with technology—just as the iPhone did in 2008? Tom dives into the implications of AI moving beyond software into personalized, always-present devices that know us better than we know ourselves. Are we on the verge of an AI-first revolution? Tune in to find out.

The iPhone Moment for AI: OpenAI’s Next Big Move

In this second part of our Foresight Radio deep dive into Quantum Computing, host Thomas Koulopoulos explores the spooky and mind-bending aspects of quantum mechanics, including entanglement, a phenomenon that even Einstein struggled to accept.

Joining Tom are top quantum researchers and experts:
🔹 Aditya Jain (PhD Student, Institute of Quantum Computing, Waterloo) – Breaking down quantum entanglement and what Einstein got wrong
🔹 Carol Lynn Alpert (Harvard University & Museum of Science, Boston) – How we’re building the quantum workforce of the future
🔹 Calvin Leung (MIT & SpaceX) – Why quantum computers will revolutionize materials science, drug discovery, and chemistry

Key Topics:
⚛️ How quantum entanglement challenges everything we know about reality
⚛️ Why Feynman’s vision for quantum computing is coming to life
⚛️ How quantum computers simulate nature in ways classical computers never could
⚛️ The real-world timeline for when quantum will impact business, AI, and technology

We’re on the cusp of a computing revolution—one that may redefine how we model the universe, medicine, AI, and even human intelligence. Are you ready to embrace the quantum future?

Quantum Computing Part 2: Entanglement, Einstein’s Skepticism, and the Future of Computing

In this episode of Foresight Radio, host Thomas Koulopoulos sits down with Bob TK, VP of IBM Q Strategy and Ecosystem at IBM Research, to explore one of the most mind-bending and transformational technologies of our time: Quantum Computing.

Their conversation covers:
🔹 What is quantum computing? A breakdown of qubits, superposition, and entanglement
🔹 Why classical computers are reaching their limits—and how quantum will take over where they fall short
🔹 Quantum advantage & supremacy—when will quantum computing surpass today’s most powerful supercomputers?
🔹 Practical applications today and in the future—from drug discovery and AI acceleration to financial modeling and materials science
🔹 How to access a quantum computer TODAY—IBM is making quantum computing available to the public!

We are at the dawn of a new computing era—one that defies classical logic and could redefine science, business, and human progress. Are we ready for it?

Quantum Computing: The Future of Computing Beyond Classical Limits with IBM’s Bob TK

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We started the DevReady podcast to help non-techs build better technology. We have been exposed to so many non-techs that describe the struggle, uncertainty and challenges that can come with building technology.

The objective for the DevReady podcast to share these stories and give you the tools and insights so that you to can deliver on your vision and outcomes.

You will learn from non-tech founders that have invested their time and money into developing technology. We will discuss what worked, what didn’t and how they still managed to deliver real value to their users.  These stories are inspirational – demonstrating the determination, commitment and resolve it really takes to deliver technology.

Throughout the DevReady Podcast we also invite subject matter experts to the conversation to give you proven strategies and techniques to successfully take your idea through to delivery and beyond.

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