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The world of technology is complex. Each episode of TechSperience will uncover helpful technology, cybersecurity, cloud, and workplace transformation tips to help the everyday IT professional. Tune in for advice from leading IT experts covering retail, manufacturing, healthcare, K-12, higher education, and more.
Episodes
![Episode 126: Enhance Your Experience with Windows 11 Pro Devices](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4799994/CNXN-Techsperience2_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Episode 126: Enhance Your Experience with Windows 11 Pro Devices
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Feeling overwhelmed by the switch to Windows 11? Wondering if it's worth the hassle or worried about a complicated migration process? Unsure if Windows 11 is a complete overhaul or a familiar friend with new features?
In this podcast, we'll tackle all these questions and more, including the exciting world of AI integration within Windows 11.
We'll also explore strategies for planning your upgrade, running both Windows 10 and 11 side-by-side, and top tips for a smooth and successful migration. By the end of this episode, you'll be a Windows 11 upgrade pro, ready to unlock the next generation of user experience.
![Episode 125: Navigating the AI Revolution in Manufacturing](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4799994/CNXN-Techsperience2_300x300.jpg)
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Episode 125: Navigating the AI Revolution in Manufacturing
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been nothing short of revolutionary for the manufacturing industry. From research and development to production, and even extending to aftermarket services, AI can drastically improve productivity, bolster quality control, and optimize supply chains in the industry.
However, adopting AI in manufacturing is not without its challenges and complexities. Join us as we navigate this evolving landscape, explore practical applications of AI for manufacturers, and uncover the business benefits it can bring.
Guests:
Ryan Spurr, Manufacturing Strategy Director at Connection
Jamal Khan, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer at Connection
Show Notes
00:00 Introduction
00:46 The Impact of AI in Manufacturing
03:01 Challenges in AI Adoption in Manufacturing
05:30 Unique Challenges in Manufacturing
08:22 Job Displacement in Manufacturing
09:40 Drivers for AI Adoption in Manufacturing
11:43 Factors Enabling AI Adoption
14:35 The Role of Data in AI Adoption
18:48 Applications of AI in Manufacturing
24:52 Use Cases and Workloads in AI
28:36 The Power of Camera Vision in Manufacturing
34:06 The Importance of Supply Chain Twins
38:41 The Role of Synthetic Data in AI
45:25 Connection's Approach to AI in Manufacturing
50:15 Six Areas of Focus
50:45 Partnerships and Technology Stacks
51:08 Opportunity and Feasible Use Cases
51:36 Limited Sampling of Use Cases
52:03 Learning More about AI in Manufacturing
52:17 Closing Remarks
![Episode 124: Leveraging the Power of TIDC in Manufacturing](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4799994/CNXN-Techsperience2_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Episode 124: Leveraging the Power of TIDC in Manufacturing
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Host: James Hilliard
Guests: Ryan Spurr, Manufacturing Strategy Director at Connection
Mark Wulfhorst, Senior Director for the Solution Engineering Group at TIDC, Connection
Show Notes:
![Episode 123: Migrating to Windows 11 Pro Devices to Boost Productivity with AI](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4799994/CNXN-Techsperience2_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Episode 123: Migrating to Windows 11 Pro Devices to Boost Productivity with AI
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
The pace of work has increased exponentially—along with the crush of data, information, and always-on communications. People are struggling to shoulder the weight of it all, while business leaders feel pressure to increase productivity amid economic uncertainty.
New Windows 11 Pro devices are well-positioned to tackle these challenges and accelerate workflows and collaboration with experiences that elevate the potential of everyone on your team.
In this podcast, we'll discuss what the move to Windows 11 Pro devices can do for you and your users. With simple deployment and advanced security protection, the time to upgrade to Windows 11 is now.
Host: James Hilliard
Guests: Dan Ortiz, Director of Center of Excellence Workspace Transformation Solutions at Connection
Rob McGilvrey, Americas Specialist for Windows Pro & Modern Endpoints at Microsoft
![Episode 122: Transforming Retail Through the Power of AI](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4799994/CNXN-Techsperience2_300x300.jpg)
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Episode 122: Transforming Retail Through the Power of AI
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Guests:
Brian Gallagher, Retail Strategy Director at Connection
Jamal Khan, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer at Connection
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prominent in the retail landscape. Discover how AI is reshaping the retail landscape, from enhancing customer experiences and optimizing supply chains to boosting employee engagement.
Join us as we explore practical applications of AI for retailers and uncover the business benefits it can bring.
![Episode 121: Leveraging Advanced Technologies to Modernize Manufacturing](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4799994/CNXN-Techsperience2_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Episode 121: Leveraging Advanced Technologies to Modernize Manufacturing
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
We’re at an inflection point in U.S. manufacturing. Those that are not investing in advanced technologies today will quickly find themselves uncompetitive. Those that are beginning to modernize their facilities, however, are achieving smarter and more digitally excellent design and production.
In this podcast, we'll explore how manufacturers can leverage advanced technologies to modernize their spaces and ultimately yield big business benefits.
Host: James Hilliard
Guests: Blake Kerrigan, Senior Director for ThinkEdge Business Group at Lenovo
Zihan Wang, Global Business Development Manager at NVIDIA
Ryan Spurr, Manufacturing Strategy Director at Connection
Show Notes:
[0:55] Are there one or two trends or issues across manufacturing that are leading teams to recognize the need to modernize today?
[4:52] What other trends from a technological standpoint are you seeing regarding manufacturers' need to modernize their facilities?
[7:00] AI is helping the manufacturing industry modernize faster. What are teams looking to do with AI?
[10:25] What are some of the leading cutting-edge manufacturers doing? What can we learn from them?
[14:01] How much education is needed to assist manufacturers with what they need to begin the modernization process?
[21:45] What are some case study examples of how manufacturers have modernized their facilities recently?
[25:00] How did our teams help Trek Bikes modernize their research and development manufacturing operations?
[28:01] How's Lenovo helping automotive manufacturers modernize the early stages of their manufacturing production operations?
[31:56] How has our team assisted Pegatron with modernizing its mass production?
[35:04] How can adopting smart technologies in manufacturing help with cost savings?
[37:55] To continue the conversation, visit www.connection.com/manufacturing and Ryan can loop in our other teams to jumpstart your modernization process.
![Episode 120: How to Modernize Your Data Center and Save Big with AMD](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4799994/CNXN-Techsperience2_300x300.jpg)
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Episode 120: How to Modernize Your Data Center and Save Big with AMD
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Modernizing your data center is crucial to your organization's long-term success. In this podcast, we'll better define what data center modernization can look like for different organizations, talk through some of the ideas and promises from AMD, and offer up stories of where teams can succeed.
Host: James Hilliard
Guests: Kristin Hintlian – AMD Channel Sales Manager for Connection
Ken Bartels – Connection Technical Sales Executive for AMD (aka Resident Genius)
Show Notes:
[0:45] Modernization can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. What does a modern data center mean to customers?
[2:37] Are newer companies also looking to modernize due to how quickly the market is moving?
[4:40] What are some of the biggest and smallest data centers that you've been to, and how have they been able to modernize?
[7:00] What are the "people" challenges when modernizing data centers?
[11:40] Organizations are facing three big challenges surrounding data center modernization: needing better performance, reducing energy consumption, and reducing software licensing fees. How does AMD address these challenges?
[17:45] What cost savings in software licensing fees are customers seeing?
[19:35] Are there specific industries that are leading the modernization charge?
[21:50] What are some of the ways teams that have modernized with AMD have been able to push their healthcare organization forward?
[24:40] What are some examples in the manufacturing space where AMD has been able to help companies move forward?
[27:35] Walk us through some typical customer interactions in terms of how they can get an overall cost of ownership view of where they are at vs. adding new technologies.
[30:40] After the initial TCO analysis is completed, how can customers then get a good roadmap of how to get started based on their business goals?
[32:45] Reach out to your Connection account team for a TCO analysis to see what your data center modernization journey could look like.
![Episode 119: Retail Store Modernization](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4799994/CNXN-Techsperience2_300x300.jpg)
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Episode 119: Retail Store Modernization
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Success in retail has become centered on the customer experience. Take the friction out of purchasing with VMware while using an infrastructure that’s already in place. Check out this TechSperience podcast to hear from the retail experts at VMware and Connection on how to connect employees with consumers and transform your locations into faster and more efficient stores.
Host: James Hilliard
Guests: Brian Gallagher, Retail Strategy Director at Connection
Ed Durbin, Senior Director, Global Retail at VMWare
Show Notes:
[0:22] What are the top ideas that retail leaders are discussing surrounding retail store modernization?
[1:45] Are LoB leaders more "foot on the gas" and IT leaders more "foot on the break" when establishing store modernization initiatives?
[4:15] Are those focusing on the backend infrastructure early enough, or only after they've purchased new technologies?
[5:45] Do CIOs want their systems to be able to adopt any new technology?
[8:10] After a successful pilot, how do you execute that to scale?
[11:00] Are there one or two common hurdles that always stop POCs from moving to the rollout stage, and what can be done to overcome them?
[16:30] What are some initial steps people can be taking to modernize stores?
[22:00] What should retailers be focused on now?
You can hear us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Podbean.
![Episode 118: Optimize IT Support and Manageability in Today’s Remote Environment](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4799994/CNXN-Techsperience2_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Episode 118: Optimize IT Support and Manageability in Today’s Remote Environment
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
It's time to rethink your IT strategy and support for remote employees. Learn how to simplify device manageability including provisioning, deployment, and security in this podcast featuring experts from Intel and Connection.
Host: James Hilliard
Guests:
Rhett Livengood, Director of Digital Business Enabling at Intel
Mark Wulfhorst, Director of Technical Services and Solutions, Technology Integration and Distribution Center, Connection
You can hear us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Podbean.
![Episode 117: Optimize Manufacturing Operations with Asset Tracking Technologies](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4799994/CNXN-Techsperience2_300x300.jpg)
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
The aftereffects of COVID have brought new challenges requiring new ways of thinking. Most manufacturers and warehouses leverage some level of asset tracking, typically to minimize loss. But location or asset tracking can be used throughout the entire supply chain lifecycle to help identify operational efficiencies. Asset tracking gives you the data needed to make informed decisions. Experts from Zebra and Connection share example use cases in manufacturing and explain how you can gain new insights to lower costs, maximize resources, and stay competitive.
Host: James Hilliard
Guests:
- Terry Price, Senior Sales Engineer at Zebra Technologies
- Ryan Spurr, Director of Manufacturing Strategy at Connection
You can hear us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Podbean.