Digital Transformers

You could argue that Marcin Buzanski got to the Future of Work before the rest of us. How? By building a platform of on-demand expertise through his company, EonD, so companies could easily tap into the gig economy and leverage expertise from around the world. Now, he’s helping Ukrainian refugees leverage the platform to find work while ushering in the next phase of remote consulting. Join host Kevin L. Jackson as he sits down with Marcin to discuss his efforts in Ukraine, the importance of building digital trust in an external workforce, what’s next for the Future of Work and more.

It’s the Digital Transformers takeover over the Supply Chain Buzz, and your favorite co-hosts Scott, Kevin and Greg are tackling the pressing issues of supply chain technology. Get the skinny on everything from the need to up-skill workers to the importance of cross-functional teams and the persistence of cost-saving tendencies. And as a bonus, find out from Kevin what the tale of the bedazzled ship can teach you about collaboration moving forward.

Aristotle said it best: the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. And nowhere is that truer than in supply chain, which now enjoys the global spotlight for reasons less than desirable. But not to fear! In this episode, Kevin L. Jackson is bringing in the experts — Thulium CEO Tamara McCleary and Tompkins Ventures Founder Jim Tompkins — to examine the current state of the supply chain, the promise of AI for handling disruption, the critical importance of communication (along with plans B, C, &D) and more.

Why do so many digital transformations fail? On The Supply Chain Buzz for February 21, special guest Kevin L. Jackson joins Scott and Greg to weigh in on where companies are dropping the ball when it comes to planning and executing crucial digital infrastructure investments. Hear from the group on what makes an ERP implementation successful, how companies can prepare the workforce for supply chain automation, why the margins of manufacturing make it a separate use case and more.

Why do so many digital transformations fail? On The Supply Chain Buzz for February 21, special guest Kevin L. Jackson joins Scott and Greg to weigh in on where companies are dropping the ball when it comes to planning and executing crucial digital infrastructure investments. Hear from the group on what makes an ERP implementation successful, how companies can prepare the workforce for supply chain automation, why the margins of manufacturing make it a separate use case and more.

Everything seems possible in the cloud — including promising new applications for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and blockchain in healthcare, education, manufacturing, entertainment and beyond. But how can you make sure your implementation goes smoothly? Who should be involved in the selection process for cloud service providers? Are these new technologies only viable at the enterprise level — or is there room for SMB? If you’ve ever asked any of these questions, you’re in luck. In this episode, Kevin joins forces with Samer Mahmoud, Dr. Mahmoud Barraj and moderator Lee Alcorn for a panel in partnership with MENA Cloud Alliance. Hear their expert views on all these questions and more — and get practical advice for getting started on deriving real business value from convergence solutions.

What is Esports exactly? A business, a lifestyle – or a gateway to the metaverse? Co-hosts Kevin and Scott sat down with two Esports experts at the 2021 Veterans Bowl to get some answers. Listen in as guests Tygarlily, an Esports host and digital content creator, and Chase Peterson, CEO of Premier Esports, offer their perspectives on the rise of virtual business, keys for successful content creation – and tips for how to kick start a career in gaming. Whether you’re a Halo fan, curious about NFTs, or interested in learning from the booming business of Esports, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind episode.

It’s a Digital Transformers takeover of the Supply Chain Buzz for November 15, in partnership with TNS – and with good reason! According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, DDoS attacks have increased by 24% in the past year, while smart DDoS attacks increased by 31%. That’s a big problem for supply chains big and small, particularly as digital transformation efforts widen the network of third-party providers and IoT endpoints (that double nicely as attack vectors). In this livestream, co-hosts Scott and Kevin tackle the topic of cybersecurity with a little help from featured guest Richard Hummel, Manager of Threat Intelligence at NETSCOUT. Join this dynamic trio as they break down the increasing speed and bandwidth of DDos attacks, new, more targeted ransomware strategies, the intricate web of entities impacted by supply chain vulnerabilities – and the shift to manufacturing firms as the latest target of cyber attacks. You’ll learn new terms like “honeypot,” get actionable strategies for safeguarding your network – and find out how you can get timely updates on the threat landscape from NETSCOUT.

You’ve heard of automation “stealing” jobs – but what if it actually has the potential to attract and retain more workers? Everywhere you look across the supply chain, people are missing – but the impact is perhaps nowhere more apparent than in customer service, where some companies have lost up to 50% of reps. And in the absence of workers, those same companies are feeling the gaps in their digital transformation efforts. Could emerging automation and artificial intelligence-based technologies pick up the mundane tasks around the building – making way for employees to focus on more impactful work? In this episode, co-hosts Kevin L. Jackson and Scott Luton discuss that possibility with Dan Reeve, sales director at Esker. Tune in as they trace the recent breakdown in customer service levels – and the promise of technology to enhance both bottom lines and more meaningful professional lives – all in one fell swoop.