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Holiday Reflections from Synozur: A Dynamic 2024

Polaris Pathways - a Synozur podcast

Release Date: 12/14/2024

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Polaris Pathways - a Synozur podcast

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In this special holiday episode of Polaris, guests from Synozur reflect on the past year, discussing significant events, innovations in technology, and personal highlights. They explore the impact of AI on businesses and the community, share memorable pop culture moments, and make predictions for 2025, emphasizing the importance of adapting to change and focusing on the human side of technology.

Takeaways

  • 2024 was a year of both challenges and innovations in technology.
  • AI is expected to be leveraged in new and impactful ways in businesses.
  • The rise of fractional expertise is becoming a trend in organizations.
  • Pop culture moments, like the Olympics and music events, shaped the year.
  • The importance of focusing on the business value of AI is critical.
  • A more skeptical approach to AI investments is anticipated in 2025.
  • Diversity in STEM fields is increasing, as seen in events like the Excel World Championships.
  • The future of AI should prioritize ethical considerations and human values.

Sound Bites

  • "AI has been going along for like 65 years."
  • "There's a lot of incentive to get this right."
  • "The business value of AI has yet to be proved."

References

News and Third-Party Sources:

·       Enhanced Geothermal Systems Advancements in geothermal energy for commercial use. MIT Technology Review

·       James Webb Space Telescope: Provided unprecedented clarity in astronomy with stunning images of distant galaxies and exoplanet atmospheres.  NASA's Webb Depicts Staggering Structure in 19 Nearby Spiral Galaxies

·       Gartner Report on Generative AI: Discusses the deployment and expectations of generative AI solutions in businesses. Gartner Says More Than 80% of Enterprises Will Have Used Generative AI APIs or Deployed Generative AI-Enabled Applications by 2026

·       CrowdStrike Outage: Impact on Windows systems and the need to modernize technology infrastructures. Understanding the CrowdStrike-Induced Microsoft Outage

Pop Culture:

·       Coldplay's Music Video "All My Love": Features Dick Van Dyke, highlighting his career and family. Dick Van Dyke sings with Coldplay's Chris Martin in 'All My Love' music video

·       Olympics 2024: Memorable moments including Snoop Dogg's hosting and breakdancing as an Olympic sport. Snoop Dogg’s BEST MOMENTS At The 2024 Paris Olympics

·       Madonna's Truth or Dare (1991): Mentioned in the context of AI discussions. Madonna: Truth or Dare - terrific documentary

·       Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Their relationship's impact on the Super Bowl and pop culture. Travis Kelce Reveals How Taylor Swift Romance Has Impacted Pop Culture

·       Shogun TV Series on Hulu: Detailed depiction of Japanese culture and its intersection with Western culture. Shōgun: The brutal Japanese history that inspired 2024's latest TV hit

·       Anora (2024): An exotic dancer's trouble with the Russian mafia, both hilarious and heartbreaking. Anora - Wikipedia

World Travel:

·       Olympic Mountains: Mentioned in the context of global events. Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

·       Breckenridge, Colorado: Mentioned as a skiing destination. Colorado Skiing & Snowboarding | Breckenridge Resort

·       Iceland: Locations where the aurora was observed. Northern Lights in Iceland - When & Where To See the Aurora

·       Whidbey Island: Locations where the aurora was observed. Northern Lights over Whidbey

Third-Party Events:

·       M365 Community Conference: Scheduled for May 4th-9th in Las Vegas, featuring keynotes from Jeff Teper and Jared Spataro. Microsoft 365 Community Conference

·       TechCon 365 Seattle: Scheduled for June 23rd-27th at the Seattle Convention Center. TechCon 365 Seattle

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
00:52 Guest Introductions
02:43 Highlights of 2024: Innovations and Discoveries
10:09 Reflecting on Synozur's Year: Achievements and Growth
15:20 Pop Culture Moments of 2024
26:08 Looking Ahead: Predictions for 2025
33:24 Upcoming Events and Conferences
34:25 Closing Thoughts
36:05 Thanks and Happy Holidays

This podcast was produced with Riverside.fm, and features the song A Snowflake's Tale by Howard Harper-Barnes, courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

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