3332: Coinbase - The Rise of Agentic Commerce and What It Means for Developers
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As AI continues to dominate headlines and crypto continues to evolve behind the scenes, the real story may lie in their convergence. In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Dan Kim from Coinbase to discuss how these two technologies are shaping the future of digital commerce and development. Dan leads the Coinbase Developer Platform, a project focused on simplifying blockchain development for millions of developers worldwide. He shared how the platform abstracts away complexity through familiar SDKs and APIs, removing the need for deep blockchain expertise. This isn’t just about...
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3331: Beyond the Helpdesk: How Zendesk Is Reshaping CX with AI
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What happens when a customer service platform stops thinking like a vendor and starts operating like a partner? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Andrew Lawson, EVP and GM for Zendesk Europe, to explore how the company is redefining the future of customer experience through AI, innovation, and a customer-first mindset. Zendesk may be a global name, but its European roots and strategic growth across the continent tell a story of evolution. From its founding in Copenhagen to becoming a powerhouse that supports over 100,000 customers globally, Zendesk has remained...
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3330: PXP - AI, Smart Routing, and the Future of Merchant Payments
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In a world where payments have evolved from a back-office utility into a strategic business driver, how do you build a platform that truly puts control back into the hands of merchants? On this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Dwaine Thomas, CIO of PXP, to explore how the company is transforming the payment landscape with its next generation platform, PXP Unity. PXP has been a force in fintech for over 30 years, processing over €30 billion in payments annually for some of the world’s most recognised retail, hospitality, entertainment, and online gaming brands. But rather than...
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3329: NOVI’s Vision for Real-Time AI at the Edge of Space
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What happens when you stop thinking of satellites as data collectors and start thinking of them as data analysts? That is precisely the shift we explore in today's episode of Tech Talks Daily with Michael Bartholomeusz, CEO of NOVI. Traditionally, Earth observation has relied on satellites to capture massive volumes of raw data, which is then transmitted back to Earth for processing. However, this model presents several significant challenges: cost, latency, and complexity. NOVI is flipping this model on its head. Instead of sending terabytes of data back down, their satellites analyze it in...
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3328: Building Practical, Scalable AI with TELUS Digital Solutions
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Just two years ago, the launch of GPT-4 required the support of hundreds of experts, intensive computing power, and vast coordination. Today, that same process could be executed by a team of five. That is not an exaggeration. It is a signal of just how rapidly AI development is accelerating. In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I’m joined by Gagan Tandon, Managing Director of AI & Data Services at TELUS Digital Solutions, to explore what is behind this extraordinary shift. From the evolution of AI chip design to the efficiency gains from smarter algorithms and open-source tools, Gagan...
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3327: MetricStream - How AI Is Reshaping Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
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When I last spoke with Gaurav Kapoor five years ago, we were in the thick of a global pandemic. Remote work was still a novelty for many, AI was a distant concept for most businesses, and regulatory frameworks were trying to keep pace with the speed of technological change. Fast forward to today, and the conversation around AI and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) has shifted dramatically. This made it the perfect time for a long-overdue catch-up. In this episode, I welcomed back Gaurav, Vice Chairman and Co-founder of MetricStream, to discuss the changing face of GRC in an AI-driven...
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3326: Inside HALOS: How AI and Cameras Are Changing Frontline Safety
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In today’s episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Matt Dawes, Head of Enterprise Sales at HALOS, to explore the fast-moving world of security technology and how body-worn cameras are rapidly transforming the way businesses approach accountability, staff safety, and incident response. HALOS is rethinking body-worn video with a fresh approach that doesn’t stop at hardware. From their subscription-based service model to a real-time AI-powered backend system, their tech stack is designed to meet the growing demands of both frontline teams and the organizations supporting them. During our...
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3325: Universal Robots Cobots and Collaborative Robotic Automation
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How do we bridge the skills gap in UK manufacturing while pushing the boundaries of automation technology? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Mark Gray, UK and Ireland Country Manager at Universal Robots, to explore how collaborative robots, or cobots, are rewriting the rules for companies big and small. Universal Robots, founded by three university professors in Denmark about twenty years ago, brought the world its first cobot and recently celebrated a landmark achievement with the sale of its 100,000th unit worldwide. Mark unpacks how this milestone reflects a shift in how...
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3324: How Splunk Helps Businesses Cut Through Digital Noise
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How do you keep complex digital experiences running smoothly when every layer, from networks to cloud infrastructure to applications, can break in ways that frustrate customers and burn out IT teams? This question is at the heart of my conversation recorded live at Cisco Live in San Diego with Patrick Lin, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Observability at Splunk, now part of Cisco. In this episode, Patrick explains how observability has evolved far beyond simple monitoring and is becoming the nerve centre for digital resilience in a world where reactive alerts no longer cut it. We...
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3323: How Outschool is Preparing Kids for Careers That Don’t Exist Yet.
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What happens when education stops being about a rigid curriculum and starts focusing on what genuinely sparks a child’s curiosity? This question sits at the heart of my conversation with Amir Nathoo, the founder and CEO of Outschool, a fast-growing online learning platform now trusted by over a million families worldwide. In this episode, Amir shares the personal journey that inspired him to challenge the tired one-size-fits-all approach still dominant in classrooms today. We explore how Outschool’s unique mix of small group of live classes, diverse topics, and independent educators is...
info_outlineHow can organizations protect their most valuable asset, data, while harnessing its true potential through AI-driven insights? These are the questions I set out to answer on the recent IT Press Tour in Silicon Valley.
In my latest conversation at the Santa Clara offices of Cohesity, I sat down with Sanjay Poonen, President and CEO, to discuss how this company has positioned itself at the heart of the AI era with a modern data cloud built for speed, security, and intelligence.
From my early days interviewing Cohesity’s technical minds to now hearing directly from Sanjay about the company’s transformation, it is clear that Cohesity’s mission to shield, manage, and unlock data value is gaining momentum like never before.
This episode takes you deep into the company’s evolution. We explore how Cohesity started by reinventing traditional backup and recovery, then scaled through bold leadership, culminating in its significant acquisition of the NetBackup business from Veritas. Sanjay walks me through how this move instantly propelled Cohesity to market leadership in data security and cyber resilience, serving over 13,000 organizations worldwide across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, government, and retail.
We also examine how Cohesity is using AI not only to help clients recover from cyber threats but to mine vast troves of live and backup data for powerful, real-time business insights. Sanjay explains the partnership with NVIDIA and how Cohesity’s patented retrieval augmented generation capabilities are setting new benchmarks for generative AI applications within backup environments. For businesses grappling with data sovereignty and the increasing return to on-premises solutions, Sanjay shares how Cohesity’s innovations balance local compliance requirements while leveraging cloud agility.
What resonated most with me was Sanjay’s candid perspective on leadership during rapid growth and mergers, from uniting thousands of employees under a shared culture to maintaining a relentless customer-first mindset. If you have ever wondered how a company can become a real force in both AI and cybersecurity, this conversation is filled with insights, real-world examples, and a clear vision for how Cohesity plans to shape the next generation of data management.
Are you ready to rethink how your organization secures and activates its data in an AI-driven future? Tune in and discover what lies ahead on this data-powered journey.
Listener Notes
Here is a link to the 5-minute video that Sanjay referenced in our conversation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrKdyaWpIG4