Tech Savvy TECHTalks podcast

Tokenization Transformation

In this episode we dive into the world of tokenization where blockchain technology meets asset management. Join Raquel Buscaino and her guests Raquel Look, Senior Manager, and Tim Davis, Global and US Advisory Leader, both from Deloitte & Touche LLPs’ Blockchain and Digital Assets practice, as they explain what tokenization is, what is driving its market adoption, and how to prepare for the future changes tokenization may bring.

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Ubiquitous Cloud Computing

The future of cloud is evolving towards a more integrated and flexible ecosystem, where cloud brokering could enable a ubiquitous computing future. On this episode host Raquel Buscaino interviews David Linthicum, former Chief Cloud Strategy Officer at Deloitte Consulting LLP, to walk through the evolution of cloud computing and share why we’re at an inflection point where businesses are able to broker more efficient and sustainable computing power via ubiquitous computing.

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Humans with Machines

Much of the current debate around AI focuses on a seemingly contentious relationship between humans and machines. Yet a viewpoint is emerging which suggests we shouldn’t view this relationship as “humans versus machines” but rather “humans with machines.” On this episode, host Raquel Buscaino interviews Amelia Dunlop, Chief Experience Officer of Deloitte Digital, to discuss how we can better prepare humans to work with machines and better design machines to match human needs – all while embedding trust from the very beginning.

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Exploring the Potential of Quantum Computing

Quantum computing has the potential to solve some of our biggest challenges, yet it remains somewhat under the radar. On this episode host Raquel Buscaino interviews Scott Buchholz, Global Quantum Computing Leader from Deloitte Consulting LLP to help demystify the fascinating world of quantum computing, delve into the principles of quantum mechanics, explore the potential of quantum algorithms to revolutionize industries, and uncover practical applications ranging from cryptography to logistics.

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CES Special Episode - Tech Trends 2024

In this special episode of TECHTalks, your host Raquel Buscaino is joined at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) conference in Las Vegas with Bill Briggs, Chief Technology Officer of Deloitte Consulting LLP. Listen as they discuss some of 2024’s biggest tech trends from Deloitte’s own research and the key themes emerging from one of the tech industry's most important annual events.

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Discovering xTech

The job of technologists often relies on identifying the patterns of the past in order to better make sense of the patterns of the future. On this episode our host Raquel Buscaino interviews Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist, Deloitte Consulting LLP who discusses his role as a Chief Futurist, the evolution and simplification of technology over the last century, and how we can apply those lessons to help us better understand the next iteration of technological solutions that he calls xTech.

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Understanding the brain: Driving business value from neurotech

The human brain is one of the most complex organs in our bodies, and may even be one of the most complex things in our universe. We are slowly beginning to understand its inner workings through advancements in neurotech. On this episode Professor Dr. Benny Briesemeister, senior manager and scientific leader of Deloitte Consulting Germany's Neuroscience Institute, and Stacy Sandler, principal and coach in Deloitte Consulting US’s Pursuit Center of Excellence explore the role of neurotechnology in better understanding individual behaviour and driving business value.

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Potential Tech Paths to Net Zero

What role can technologies play to help enable long lasting sustainable transformations? In this episode, Raquel Buscaino has invited John Mennel, Global Consulting Sustainability Digital Assets and Alliances Leader, and Geoff Tuff, US Sustainability Leader for Energy & Industrials to talk about how organizations are leveraging technology to create sustainable business transformations.

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Creating with Code: Exploring Generative AI

Generative AI is taking the world by storm. It's allowing people and organizations alike to generate text, images, audio, and more from user-generated prompts. On this episode, Ed Bowen, Deloitte Advisory AI Leader and Managing Director of the AI Center of Excellence, and Costi Perricos from Deloitte UK and Global AI and Data Leader explore the role of Generative AI in democratizing AI applications and unlocking human creativity across industries.

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Building Trust in Physical Robotics

When it comes to technology, the conversation has often been focused on software. But what happens when that software is complemented with new forms and functions of hardware, namely, robotics? On this episode, Mark Cotteleer, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Physical Robotics Domain Executive Sponsor and Kathleen Felter, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Physical Robotics Domain Lead discuss physical robotics: what they are, how they are used, how they can help augment human activities, and how trust is a critical component to their adoption.

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Dissecting DAOs - Decentralized Autonomous Organizations

When it comes to blockchain, it can be easy to get lost in the blizzard of buzzwords. Between crypto, Non-Fungible Tokens, and decentralized finance, there’s a lot to talk about. On this episode, Raquel Buscaino has invited Deloitte Global Tax Blockchain Leader Rob Massey to unscramble the new acronym on the blockchain “DAOs” or Decentralized Autonomous Organizations and show us what they are, how they work, and - crazy enough - how they might be taxed.

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The future of space tech

How are tech advances and innovation a catalyst for a vibrant Low-Earth Orbit economy? In this episode, Raquel Buscaino, Emerging Technology Lead on Deloitte US Novel and Exponential Technologies Team, Deloitte Consulting LLP, explores a wide range of topics, from commercial space stations and the on-demand space economy, to reusability and how AI is being used in space with her two guests: Brett Loubert, US Space Leader for Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Major General Retired, Kim Crider, Deloitte US National Security AI practice leader.

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