Exploring the practical and exciting alternate realities that can be unleashed through cloud driven transformation and cloud native living and working. Each episode, our hosts Dave, Esmee & Rob talk to Cloud leaders and practitioners to understand how previously untapped business value can be released, how to deal with the challenges and risks that come with bold ventures and how does human experience factor into all of this? They cover Intelligent Industry, Customer Experience, Sustainabili ...
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Find out how technology is reshaping our lives every day and explore the new powers of governments and companies.
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Covering everything you need to know about rugged computing solutions in an enterprise environment. Each episode features industry thought leaders and rugged solution providers discussing industry challenges, mobile computing, vertical use-cases, and comprehensive rugged computing solutions.
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CR096 TechnoVision 2025: Your gateway to cutting-edge innovation with Data-Powered Innovation Jam podcast
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1:31:45TechnoVision 2025 by Capgemini helps business leaders and technologists understand and prioritize emerging technologies. It provides a clear view of tech trends, guiding decision-makers to enhance organizational effectiveness. TechnoVision acts as a beacon in the evolving technology landscape. In this very special episode, Dave, Esmee, and Rob talk…
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The Valley Current®: Who are the Medicaid Millionaires?
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18:02In this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo chats with attorney Maxwell McGhee to unpack this provocative question: Who are the “Medicaid Millionaires”? They dive into how wealthy individuals legally shield assets to qualify for government benefits meant for the needy—using savvy trusts, real estate loopholes, and strategic planning. Ja…
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This week, I’m talking about nested groups in Windows Active Directory and the security risks they pose. Active Directory allows administrators to attach one group to another—often called nesting. While nesting can simplify account administration and permission management, it can also create real opportunities for attackers if...…
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The Valley Current®: What Does Signal Blunder Really Signal Globally?
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53:49In this sweeping global analysis, Jack Russo and Robert Acker explore what the recent Signal messaging breach might reveal about America’s declining trustworthiness as a global ally. Using maps, history, and geopolitics, they identify the South China Sea—not Ukraine or the Middle East—as the world's most critical hotspot. Professor Acker argues tha…
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One of the essential skill sets for a DFIR analyst is the ability to understand the impact of vulnerabilities quickly. In many IR scenarios, you may find a newly discovered vulnerability or receive a scan that flags multiple potential weaknesses. To stay efficient, you must...
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Join us this week as we discuss stories that have been in the news that we're still wondering about, obsessing about, and are as confused about as you are.Links* 2G phone networks are being shutdown; read the Rest of World story - PI's Low Cost Tech research - Listen to our podcast on connectivity and vertical mergers * Google anti-trust case and p…
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CR095: The gap between humanity and AI with Anders Indset, Philosopher & Author
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1:01:18This year is the year that AI moves from the individual assistant to the collective and autonomous - from co-pilots to agent to agent integration. But what do we know of its collective impact and how does humanity fit in? This week’s Easter Special, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Anders Indset, about his work (Ex Machina and the Singularity Paradox), …
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The Valley Current®: Is Nvidia Now Embracing Quantum Computing?
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12:39Host Jack Russo welcomes Jack Balletto and John Ferraro to discuss Nvidia’s potential leap into quantum computing. The trio explores the parallels between the early semiconductor boom and today’s quantum wave, speculating on whether Nvidia will acquire startups or talent to stay ahead. They highlight the complementary nature of quantum and conventi…
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Episode 016: The Docking Disconnect: Why Ergonomics Matter More Than You Think - A Conversation With Brad Decker.
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42:00In this episode of The Getac Podcast: All Things Rugged, I sat down with Brad Decker, who leads Getac’s demo installs and fleet refresh programs, to discuss something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: ergonomic vehicle docking solutions and their impact on first responder safety, comfort, and performance. Brad shares real-world stories from…
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This week, we’re exploring the System Resource Usage Monitor (SRUM) – a powerful source of forensic data within Windows operating systems. First introduced...
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CRLIVE46 Google Cloud Next 2025: Leading Cloud Transformation with Strategic Vision with Lee Moore, Google Cloud
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42:10Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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CRLIVE45 Google Cloud Next 2025: Evolving Digital and AI Landscape for Fortune 500 companies with Gina Fratarcangeli, Google Cloud
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24:44Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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CRLIVE44 Google Cloud Next 2025: Accelerating Innovation in Telecom with AI, Jen Hawes-Hewitt, Google Cloud
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35:03Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’re bringing 8 incredible conversations in the coming days with inspiring guests who are shaping the f…
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CRLIVE43 Google Cloud Next 2025: Unlocking Retail Potential with Kapil Dabi, Google Cloud
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28:45Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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CRLIVE42 Google Cloud Next 2025: AI Fueling Insurance Evolution with Meg Tucker, Google Cloud
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32:20Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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CRLIVE41 Google Cloud Next 2025: Driving Digital Transformation with customers with Jim Anderson, Google Cloud
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26:38Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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CRLIVE40 Google Cloud Next 2025: Strategic Thinking and Visioning in AI with Charlotte Gistelinck, Google Cloud
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36:09Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The Cloud Realities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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CRLIVE39 Google Cloud Next 2025: Leading AI Innovation with Saurabh Tiwary, Google Cloud
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40:33Hello Las Vegas — we’ve arrived for Google Cloud Next 2025! Arthur C. Clarke's third law, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Hot drop coming through! The #CloudRealities podcast team has landed in electric Las Vegas—and you know what they say: what happens in Vegas normally stays in Vegas... but in this case, we’…
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The Valley Current®: What is Tax Treatment of Cybercrime Financial Losses (aka "SCAMS")?
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19:57In this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo and CPA Steve Rabin dive into the tax challenges surrounding financial scams. With IRS staffing cuts, shifting audit risks, and the post-TCJA loss deduction rules, victims of scams may find themselves with fewer tax remedies—unless a business is involved. Jack and Steve unpack scenarios from w…
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In this episode, our focus is on understanding how attackers achieve lateral movement and persistence through Secure Shell (SSH)—and more importantly, how to spot the forensic traces...
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CR094: Shifting perspective on sustainability with Lewis Richards, Microsoft
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52:23As organizations increasingly integrate Gen AI into their operations, it's crucial to consider the technology's environmental impact. However, only 12% of executives report that their organizations measure Gen AI's footprint, and just 20% prioritize its environmental footprint among the top five factors when choosing or developing models. Despite t…
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The Valley Current®: Is this any way to run a Military Operation?
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30:09In this explosive episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo talks with Col. Tom Casey about the shocking national security breach where Trump's administration accidentally leaked active U.S. military bombing plans to a reporter via the Signal app. They break down the staggering failures—using unsecured apps, failing to vet participants, and e…
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In this episode, we’ll take a focused look at how to triage one of the most commonly targeted Windows processes: svchost.exe. While the methods in this series generally apply to all Windows core processes, svchost is an especially important case because attackers...
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The Valley Current®: Is Silicon Valley Now Extending Into the European Union?
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16:14In this episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo is joined by global entrepreneur Julie Meyer to explore how the spirit of Silicon Valley is taking root across the European Union. Julie shares insights from her “Follow the Entrepreneur” movement, revealing how European markets—from Zurich to Greece—are embracing innovation and decentralizati…
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CR093: Role of AI/Gen AI in cybersecurity with Corence Klop, Rabobank
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44:18AI and Generative AI are transforming cybersecurity by enhancing threat detection and response. These technologies offer unmatched accuracy and efficiency, making them crucial for protecting sensitive data. As cyber threats evolve, integrating AI into security strategies is essential. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Corence Klop, CISO at the…
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Ransomware attacks move quickly, making your initial response crucial in minimizing impact. This episode outlines critical first steps, from isolating infected machines to gathering key information and initiating containment. Whether you’re a SOC analyst, incident responder, or the first to notice an attack, this framework is designed to help you r…
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Episode 015: Why Mobile Device Management Matters More Than Ever: How SOTI is Redefining the Future of Rugged Mobility
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1:05Managing a mobile workforce isn’t easy, especially when teams are spread out across large service areas and depend on their devices to get the job done. Whether IT struggles to troubleshoot issues remotely or field workers need real-time updates in high-pressure situations, having the right Mobile Device Management (MDM) strategy in place can make …
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CRSP04: Reimagining Telecom Industry pt.4 - Data & AI with Osman Peermamode, Vodafone Group
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47:05The telecom industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. This shift is creating new business opportunities and services but also brings significant challenges in transformation and modernization. In a new five-part mini-series, Reimagining Telecoms, we will explore these challenges through five distinct lenses: Growth, Networks, Simplificat…
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The Valley Current®: Will Robo-CPAs & Robo-Tax CPAs Emerge from Advanced AI?
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15:00In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo speaks with CPA Steve Rabin about the future of AI in accounting and tax preparation. While AI-driven bookkeeping has seen major setbacks—such as the collapse of Bench—Rabin explains why human oversight remains essential for complex financial tasks. Simple tax returns may soon be automated, but nua…
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Today’s episode explores Apple Spotlight and its extended metadata—a powerful yet often overlooked forensic tool in the Mac ecosystem. Spotlight plays a critical role in uncovering digital evidence on macOS. Both experienced forensic analysts and newcomers will find its capabilities essential. Let’s dive into the details.…
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Crash 8.5 million computers with this one weird trick: A CrowdStrike story
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34:26This week we're discussing the 2024 incident in which a malformed update of CrowdStrike Falcon caused 8.5 million computers running Microsoft Windows to crash. Links - Read our in-depth article about what happened and what it tells us about the security and robustness of the modern internet - Find more about the 911 outages across several US states…
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CR092: Get the people right, and tech follow Amy Williams, Barclays
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53:59In the complex technology landscape, getting the people right is crucial for success. When the right team is in place, the technology will naturally follow, leading to impactful outcomes. Building a strong team ensures that the organization can navigate challenges and leverage technological advancements effectively. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob t…
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What if you could run your own AI—no cloud, no data leaks, just pure, local intelligence? In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo dives into DeepSeek with Dr. Yon Chung, who’s turned an old PC into a powerful AI engine. They break down how this open-source model stacks up against cloud-based giants and why law firms, startups, and securi…
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BIN directories (short for binary) store command binaries like CD, PWD, LS, Vi, and CAT. Every platform has multiple BIN directories: two in the root directory and two in each user directory. This episode explains the types of files in these directories and the purpose of each BIN directory. I will also clarify which directories are typically used …
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CRLIVE38: MWC 2025 Day 3 with Oliver Buschmann from Ericsson and Closing Round Table Discussion
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1:43:12We are live from #MWC25 (Mobile World Congress 2025), direct from the Expo floor, with a limited series of episodes talking to leaders from across the industry on themes of the conference, as well as filling in on all of the news and gossip. On the conference's final day, Dave, Esmee, and Rob will deep dive into the near future, concluding the even…
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CRLIVE37: MWC 2025 Day 2 with Chris Penrose NVIDIA and Kaaren Hilsen, Telenor
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1:14:55We are live from #MWC25 (Mobile World Congress 2025), direct from the Expo floor, with a limited series of episodes talking to leaders from across the industry on themes of the conference, as well as filling in on all of the news and gossip. On the second day of the conference, Dave, Esmee, and Rob had very exciting conversations about AI trends wi…
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CRLIVE36: MWC 2025 Day 1 with Ahmad Latif Ali, Analyst at IDC and Tobias Larsson, B2B Head of Telia
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1:12:39We are live from #MWC25 (Mobile World Congress 2025), direct from the Expo floor, with a limited series of episodes talking to leaders from across the industry on themes of the conference, as well as filling in on all of the news and gossip. Dave, Esmee and Rob set out the main themes of the Conference and have an exciting conversation with: Ahmad …
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Modern Windows systems use a tightly coordinated sequence of core processes to establish secure system and user environments. DFIR investigators and incident responders must understand the interrelationships between processes such as Idle, SMSS, CSRSS, WININIT, and WINLOGON. Recognizing expected behaviors and anomalies in these steps is crucial for…
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CR091: Sovereign AI with Chris Stokel-Walker, Journalist and author
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58:06Sovereign AI is to become a cornerstone of national strategies, enabling countries to develop their own AI infrastructure and capabilities, thereby enhancing strategic resilience and fostering innovation, it will also play a crucial role in sectors such as healthcare and finance, driving advancements and improving security in an increasingly interc…
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Today we’re talking all about MacOS AutoRun locations and how to spot persistence mechanisms. We’ll explore the ins and outs of property list files, launch daemons, system integrity protections, and the recent changes in macOS that can impact your forensic examinations...
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The Valley Current®: 21st Century Lifestyle Mindset
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52:24In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo heads to Stanford University to explore the fascinating intersection of lifestyle medicine, longevity, and human potential. Drawing on insights from Dr. Walter Bortz and Dr. Leonard Hayflick, he discusses the concept of the "metabolic field" and the Hayflick limit, which defines the lifespan of hum…
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CR090: Every organization is made up of people and work structures with Jitske Kramer, Corporate Anthropologist
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1:02:57Every organization is built on people, structures, and culture. But culture isn’t static—it evolves with every interaction, ambition, and shift in circumstance. As IT drives business transformation, new technologies reshape how people connect and collaborate. In this ever-changing landscape, a strong, adaptive culture is the key to lasting success.…
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Episode 014: Service You Can Trust: Driving Better Customer Experiences in Automotive Service Centers
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1:00In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of automotive after-sales service and the crucial role technology plays in building trust. Today, it’s not just about repairs—it’s about transparency, efficiency, and reliability at every touchpoint. Join us as we explore how Getac’s rugged automotive solutions are transforming service centers, emp…
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This week I'm talking about the three task hosts. These are Windows core files, and they share not only similar names, but similar functionality. Because of this, there is the potential for confusion, which may allow an attacker to leverage these similarities and mask they are malware. My goal in this episode is to demystify the three different tas…
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Counting every vote: Technology and voter data in Latin American elections
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1:26:54This week we're speaking to Eduardo from Transparencia Electoral about modern elections all over the world that they've observed, and Vladimir from R3D about the 2024 elections in Mexico. We find out more about the technologies that are at use in elections all over the world. Links General - PI's technology, data and elections checklist - Transpare…
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The Valley Current®️: What Are the Emerging Themes in Our Post-Democracy World?
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52:43In today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo and Pat Duke explore the shifting landscape of a post-democracy world, where corporate power, AI, and financial markets shape the future. Pat argues that Tesla is no longer just an EV company but a mobility giant poised to dominate transportation, while legacy automakers like Ford and GM fa…
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Today’s episode is all about Windows event logs that record blocked network connections. Blocked network events are interesting because they might signal that an attacker’s secondary or tertiary toolset isn’t working as intended. That’s good news from a security standpoint...
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CRSP03: Reimagining Telecom Industry pt.3 - Network Transformation with Mallikarjuna Rao, Telefonica
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47:43The telecom industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. This shift is creating new business opportunities and services but also brings significant challenges in transformation and modernization. In a new five-part mini-series, Reimagining Telecoms, we will explore these challenges through five distinct lenses: Growth, Networks, Simplificat…
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CR089: Culture to drive change with Alex Alves, Unilever
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1:00:57Digital transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. Culture shapes how teams adapt, collaborate, and drive change, but it also determines whether transformation efforts truly take root. Mindset, leadership, and shared values are the real catalysts for lasting success. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob talk to Alex Alves Global IT dir…
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The Valley Current®: Will 2025 Bring Clarity?
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26:48In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo and Joe Cucchiara discuss the pressing uncertainties of 2025, covering topics from politics to AI-driven business evolution. The conversation begins with reflections on California’s ongoing wildfires, their impact on property values, and the rising cost of homeowners’ insurance. They delve into the…
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