Podcast

The persisting disarray of global supply chains during and after Covid-19 exposed the crying need for automation at ports. Antiquated labor-intensive methods have no place in a world where ships disgorge towering stacks of containers that choke terminals at seaports. Private 5G networks have raised hopes about the possibility of factory-like automation to relieve congestion at seaports. But do port authorities see a business case and have a plan, the know-how, and the resources needed to implement private networks? Let’s find out in this episode of the #Alynment podcast with Ori Marom, Director of Smart Mobility & 5G at Port of Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Jul-23-2021 Ashish Jain with Ori Marom

Podcast

Private wireless network is one of the most exciting topics in the mobile space today. It is accelerating industrial automation, bridging the digital divide, and closing the homework gap. Also, the integration of wireless infrastructure with cloud deployments at the edge is a boost to enterprise application development. But do CIOs understand their choices to implement a private network using 4G, 5G, and a plethora of deployment models? Which of these make business sense, and is the underlying ecosystem ready to support them? Let’s find out in this episode of the #Alynment podcast with Anand Shah, Director of Technology Strategy and Architecture at Verizon.

Jul-07-2021 Ashish Jain with Anand Shah

Podcast

Getting reliable, high-speed connectivity continues to be a challenge for enterprises, but things are changing! Private-sector innovation and government support are working to advance America's longtime leadership in wireless technologies. Spectrum sharing initiatives like CBRS are disruptive, DoD's investment in 5G testbeds is promising, and the recent decision by FCC to break free 100 MHz spectrum in the 3.45-3.55 GHz band is exciting. But how will all these initiatives help enterprises accelerate digital innovation?

Jul-02-2021 Ashish Jain with Eric Burger

Podcast

Covid was a rude awakening for manufacturing—it almost came to a standstill. CIOs have started to rethink operations with modern technologies like extended reality (XReality) for remote assistance and collaboration. Collaboration in virtual reality, remote control with mixed reality, and expert assistance, among others. But do business leaders realize the implications and value of XReality for their long-term strategy? Let us find out.

Jun-15-2021 Ashish Jain with Randy Nunez

Podcast

Covid appeared to have knocked brick-and-mortar stores dead. Will they rise like a Phoenix from the rubble aided by a raft of new technologies for experiential marketing? If the latest forecasts are to be believed, store openings in 2021 will boom. Big Box stores are taking the lead. In this podcast, we will discuss what shape will the retail renaissance take? Let’s find out! 

May-03-2021 Ashish Jain with Ricardo Belmar

Podcast

With private wireless networks gaining momentum, businesses are testing the waters to see if LTE-based CBRS technology can offer reliable connectivity and reduce their operations costs. Yesterday's Wi-Fi might be low cost, but today's Wi-Fi 6 and 4G can provide speed and security, while tomorrow's 5G can deliver ultra-quick connections backed by quality assurance. Which of these new technologies can deliver secure, efficient, cost-effective connections that truly improve business operations? Let's find out. 

Mar-11-2021 Ashish Jain with Carl Gunell

Podcast

5G and Edge Computing technologies are the centers of attraction these days. MEC or Multi-edge computing promise operators to host applications closer to the customers - making it accessible to businesses and consumers in a way that has never been possible. So, are we looking towards a future where virtual reality gaming and self-driving cars become the norm? Can businesses truly implement the benefits of MEC, and what are some common roadblocks? Let’s find out.

Oct-30-2020 Ashish Jain with Caitlin Clark-Zigmond

Podcast

We all know that the B2B sales process is becoming increasingly complex. Over the past many years, we have seen a shift in how B2B buyers make decisions. They are much more informed, have too many options, and are digitally well connected to validate their choices. 

Sellers struggle and often fail to provide their buyers with the right answers. This alignment gap between buyer’s expectations and seller’s skills continue to grow, and the new normal with COVID-19 isn’t helping.

But, is the gap because the sellers are less capable, or is there something else that is fundamentally misaligned? We’re questioning everything – from old school sales practices to how we communicate with the buyer who knows it all. Let’s hear what an expert has to say.

Sep-25-2020 Ashish Jain with Spencer Wixom

TECH2BIZ ALYNMENT

The year 2020 has dramatically changed how technology is impacting everyday life. Whether it is video conferencing for remote work and home schooling or getting curb side deliveries, COVID19 has ushered in a new normal and pushed us to adopt technology faster than we ever imagined. It has also increased what we expect from our “smart cities”. If we adopted new technology quickly, why can’t our cities transform quickly, too? Are cities up to the tech challenge? Let’s find out.

Aug-26-2020 Ashish Jain with Nicole Raimundo (CIO of the Town of Cary)

TECH2BIZ ALYNMENT

With technology changing at blinding speeds, businesses often struggle to understand what is real and what is hype. Blockchain, which is the technology behind BitCoin and other cryptocurrencies - is one of such technologies that offer a lot of promise but rarely understood. 5G is yet another great technology that claims to revolutionize how we connect and communicate. But do these two innovations have anything in common? Together can they provide a better economic value to businesses?

Aug-12-2020 Ashish Jain with David Walsh