We explore the continuing craze around bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining. As energy consumption and carbon footprint rise with the price of cryptocurrency, one big challenge is to become more eco-friendly.This current trend in crypto mining is also having an impact on the datacenter industry. The process requires high-performance equipment that accurately solves complex computational algorithms at high speeds. Along with the demand for this hardware from new miners, we are seeing a growing demand for data centers, yet is it sustainable?Joining us on the program are two entrepreneurs who are building up their footprints in the cryptocurrency arena. Jehan Chu on the investment side and Whitney Gibbs on the enablement of cryptomining. Our guests today will provide us with the 101 Course on the “Crypto Rush” and their views on its future.#crypto #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #blockchain #btc #ethereum #bitcoinmining

From integration with the #ICT stack to putting investments around software-defined networking, infrastructure services providers are building into the future…  In this Spotlight episode of Digging Into the Future, Keri Gilder, CEO of #Colt, joins us from London to share views on software-defined networking (#SDN) and strategic steps ICT companies must take to in order to support new innovations and on-demand applications. What do next generation #OTTs and Enterprises need to be future-proof? Is it #quantum computing? #5G? What are the remote solutions that are flexible enough…secure enough… and cost-efficient enough to meet new expectations of today’s global businesses?  Keri shares her views on innovation and some thoughts on the emerging markets’ opportunities for service providers.Presented by PTC, hosted by Bill Barney, CEO of Turbidite.

In this episode of Digging Into the Future, Yangbin Wang talks about his journey from a video engineer to founder and CEO of #Vobile, a Hong Kong listed #software-as-a-service (#SaaS) company focusing on online video content protection and monetization.  Since the company’s launch in 2005, Vobile has made a significant impact with its cutting-edge technology solutions and SaaS platform, setting new industry standards for protecting, measuring, and monetizing online video content. Vobile’s customers include major film studios and Fortune 500 content providers globally.  Vobile’s impact on the film industry was recognized in 2017 when the company won an #Emmy Award in Technology for “Video Identification Technology to Protect Content Value and Copyright.”

In this special episode, we have Dan Caruso joining us to share insights and educate us on Quantum. What’s all this hype about and what kind of an impact will Quantum have on our future?  What is the Nobel Prize-winning Bose-Einstein condensate all about and what impact is it making on the new generation of technology development?  Is Quantum THE WAY of the Future? Join us in this discussion with Dan Caruso, Executive Chairman and  Acting CEO of ColdQuanta to find out more…#quantum #quantumcomputing #quantumcommunications #datacenter #coldquantaPresented by PTC.Hosted by Bill Barney, CEO of Turbidite.

“Core #infrastructure, full stop!” according to Randy Brouckman, CEO of #EdgeConneX, that’s how important network infrastructure and #datacenters have become in the world we live in.  As service providers focus on enhancing security and delivering scalable solutions to enterprises, the race is also on to get content --the #Cloud-- closer to consumers with less connectivity costs. Deployment of robust backbone networks is contributing to the need for highly connected, secured, advanced and energy-efficient data centers. In this episode of Digging Into the Future, Spotlight, Randy shares insights on data center evolution, the future of Cloud development and his view of history-in-the-making across the ICT sector.Hosted by Bill Barney, Founder & CEO of #Turbidite

Since the start of the COVID pandemic in 2020, working from home has become a new normal.  Is it here to stay post-COVID, or will we go back to the travel and face-to-face meetings of the past?  For the ICT sector, this past year has indeed been busy as different areas of digitalization push forth more demand in connectivity and data storage.  In this episode of Digging Into the Future, we’ll hear perspectives from top leaders across the technology space on the impact of COVID and Work from Home as the companies rush to keep pace with new demands.  Our guests include Dan Caruso, Acting CEO of #ColdQuanta; Yangbin Wang, CEO of #Vobile; Randy Brouckman, CEO of #EdgeconneX; Wilfred Kwan, COO of #Turbidite and Steve Smith, CEO of #Zayo.Presented by PTC.Hosted by Bill Barney, CEO of Turbidite

In this episode of Digging Into the Future Spotlight, we have the rare opportunity to speak with one of the great leaders of our industry.  Alex Arena, former Group Managing Director, PCCW/HKT, and former Australia telecom regulator, joins us to discuss his uniquely successful creation of the first Trust for Fiber structure in the industry.  Alex also shares wisdom on the past, present and future of ICT.

In this episode, we’ll hear from Akhil Gupta, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises.  Akhil provides insights on what’s happening in India today and his views of the future, including outlook for wireless broadband and 5G.  Akhil also shares his view on the potential of India becoming the next “hotbed of technology”… a new “Silicon Valley” for the region.

This Spotlight showcases Steve Smith, CEO, Zayo Group, and one of the great thought leaders of the ICT industry.  Over the past 30 years, Steve has had a proven track record of scaling digital infrastructure companies into leading global providers in their respective markets.  Earlier, as CEO of Equinix for 10+ years, he led the transition of the company into one of the more revered digital companies in our industry.  We are pleased to have Steve share his views as we dig into the future of digital infrastructure…

Join us for this episode of PTC’s Digging Into the Future as our host, Bill Barney, speaks with telco and data center CEOs on the rise of the data center industry and what we will expect in the years ahead.  From pure play to hybrid to collaborations, key leaders including Keri Gilder, CEO, Colt; Randy Brouckman, CEO, EdgeconneX; Steve Smith, CEO, Zayo; and Afshin Mohebbi, Technology Investor and Board Member, DRT share insights on technology innovation, market demands and key drivers of change – giving us a glimpse into the future of our digital world. Will edge and micro-edge be what the markets are demanding or will hyperscale data centers continue to drive the industry forward?  What about data center valuations, are we facing headwinds or sailing forward with tailwinds into exponential growth in the years ahead?  Watch this episode to hear what the leaders are thinking!