

Digital Transformation Podcast
Kevin Craine
Kevin Craine hosts best-selling authors, top technology innovators and top-shelf executives all exploring digital transformation success.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 19min
High Tech Manufacturing and Mass Customization
Mike Pearson, COO at Protocase, discusses high tech manufacturing and mass customization. Protocase is a leading manufacturer of custom electronic enclosures and parts for Science, Engineering and Aerospace. As part of the emerging category of commercial/private space companies, like SpaceX and others, they have developed a unique mass custom manufacturing process that's ultra-fast and flexible. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest

Feb 15, 2024 • 25min
Acceleration of AI Adoption
Dale Aultman, Vice President of Hybrid Cloud Services at Lenovo, discusses the acceleration of AI adoption and how a services-led approach to digital transformation can more effectively integrate AI in various industries. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest

Feb 6, 2024 • 30min
The Art of Machine Learning Deployment
Best-selling author Eric Siegel discusses his book "The AI Playbook" and the art of machine learning deployment. Eric is a former Columbia University professor who helps companies deploy machine learning. He is the founder of the long-running Machine Learning Week conference series, and executive editor of The Machine Learning Times. In his best-selling first book, "Predictive Analytics" Eric explained how ML works. Now he shows how to capitalize on it. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest

Feb 1, 2024 • 25min
Implementing AI and ChatBots for the Government of Canada
Steve Rennie, Director of AI and Intelligent Automation Initiatives for the Government of Canada, shares his journey from journalism to leading AI initiatives. He discusses the launch of Canada’s first generative AI chatbot, Hankpal, aimed at aiding the agricultural sector. The conversation dives into the ethical implications of AI, collaboration with diverse groups, and the challenges of digital transformation in public service. Rennie emphasizes the need for responsible AI use and the importance of engaging stakeholders through innovative approaches like hackathons.

Jan 25, 2024 • 22min
Digital Transformation in the Chemical Industry
Ali Amin-Javaheri, Co-Founder & CEO of Knowde, discusses digital transformation in the chemical industry. Knowde are experts at organizing and digitizing product data to more effectively power business systems, internal teams, and transform how customers discover, engage and transact with suppliers and distributors online. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest

Jan 4, 2024 • 6min
Capturing ROI with Conversational AI - Special Episode
Capturing ROI with Conversational AI - Special Episode - Conversational AI refers to a set of technologies and techniques that enable computers to engage in natural, human-like conversations. It's part artificial intelligence, part natural language processing, and part machine learning...and it all adds up to the ability for machines to understand and generate human language in a way that is contextually relevant and meaningful....more and more human-like. The question is: how can you use Conversational AI to move the needle and capture real world ROI? This 5 min special episode will help you quickly understand the key components and features to consider. Host, Kevin Craine CraineGroup.com

Dec 14, 2023 • 23min
Former FCC Chairman Calls for New Agency to Govern Tech Policies and Practices
Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler discusses his book "Techlash" in which he calls for a new government agency to adminster tech industry policies and practices. Tom was appointed to the FCC by President Obama in 2013 and is the only person to be selected to both the Cable Television Hall of Fame and The Wireless Hall of Fame. Listen also to his take on President Biden's recent executive order on AI. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest

Dec 11, 2023 • 19min
Branded Entertainment Channels for Out-Of-Home Environments
Jon Niermann, Founder and CEO of Loop Media, discusses branded entertainment channels for businesses. Loop is the leading supplier in North America of short form video content for Out Of Home environments like bars, hotels, restaurants, and airports. Before founding Loop, Jon spent 22 Years at The Walt Disney Company and Electronic Arts serving as president of Asia pacific operations for both. He was the founder and executive producer of FarWest Entertainment, and has been a late night talk show host on Fox International. You would be hard pressed to find an Entertainment/Mediatech executive with more diverse experience in global business, content production, strategic development, marketing, and sales. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest

Dec 7, 2023 • 24min
Analytics, AI and Automation
Alexandre Wentzo discusses strategies in analytics, AI and automation. Alex is the CEO of iGrafx, a leader in intelligent process management. Their approach combines real-time operational intelligence through process mining, with process design, simulation, predictive analytics, and AI-based automation. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest

Dec 4, 2023 • 26min
Data Storage: Cloud vs. On-Prem
Doug Milburn, CEO of 45Drives, discusses about data storage and a global shift currently underway where, despite widespread adoption of cloud storage, many organizations are bringing data storage back on site. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest


