TECHTalks New Tech Frontiers

Curious to learn more about what is new and innovative in the world of technology? TECHTalks brings a great variety of topics and guests on next-generation technologies to help everyone better learn how they could intersect with their work and lives today and in the future.

TECHTalks: New Tech Frontiers | Episode: Humanoid Robotics 06/18/2025

TECHTalks: New Tech Frontiers | Episode: Humanoid Robotics In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino is joined by Franz Gilbert Deloitte Growth Leader for Human Capital Ecosystems, to discuss the emerging field of humanoid robotics. Tune in with Raquel and Franz to explore how human collaboration with robots could transform various industries over the next decade. The conversation highlights the importance of trust and human supervision, the potential long-term impacts robotics technology could have within the workforce, and ultimately, how the future of robotics might reshape our world. Connect with and follow the speakers here: : : Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:10) What is humanoid robotics? (01:44) Why a humanoid form? (04:02) How humanoids might interact with other robots? (05:35) Which industries are most prime to use humanoids? (09:44) How might organizations drive adoption? (11:48) What are some of the 2nd and 3rd order effects of robotics adoption? (12:41) What is most exciting about humanoid robotics today? (13:46) Wrap up /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/36954750

Quantum in Finance 05/21/2025

Quantum in Finance In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Mekena McGrew, Quantum Information Lead at Deloitte Consulting LLP, to share insights into quantum computing’s near-term and long-term applications in the financial services industry. From greater accuracy in fraud classification and Value at Risk calculations to future promises of speed-ups in derivative pricing, this episode will explore the current and future commercial applications of quantum in the financial services industry. Connect with and follow the speakers: : : (00:00) Introduction (01:17) What’s available today (03:33) What’s a logical Qubit (05:14) Early-stage application areas (08:33) Realistic timeframe for commercial value (10:32) Key considerations to start experimenting (14:42) Near-term use cases in fraud and finance (17:38) Potential far-out impacts in finance (18:51) Wrap Up /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/36561505

The Wineries of the Future 04/16/2025

The Wineries of the Future In this episode host Raquel Buscaino is joined by Michael Juergens, Principal at Deloitte Touche LLP, and Leader of Deloitte Winery Solutions and Services Practice to take a deeper dive into the world of wine and discuss some of the technology trends that are shaping the future of wine production and distribution. Connect with and follow the speakers here: : : (00:00) Introduction (00:53) Wine production overview (02:47) Role of technology in wine production (06:53) Direct-to-consumer considerations (08:14) Generational preferences and personalization (10:12) Future tech innovations (13:48) Conclusion /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/36066455

The Evolving Role of the Chief Data Officer 03/19/2025

The Evolving Role of the Chief Data Officer In this episode host Raquel Buscaino invites Ashish Verma US Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Deloitte Consulting LLP, to talk about the evolving world of data, which underlies trends such as AI and Generative AI, and how this evolution is changing the role of the CDO (Chief Data Officer) across industries. Connect with and follow the speakers here: Raquel Buscaino: Ashish Verma: /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/35630440

High-Tech Restaurants 02/19/2025

High-Tech Restaurants In this episode host Raquel Buscaino invites Ed Lee, a Managing Director in Deloitte Consulting LLP who focuses on strategy and growth in the restaurant industry, to take a deep dive into the world of high-tech restaurants. From self-service ordering kiosks to food prep robots, they discuss some of the opportunities and challenges of incorporating new technology into restaurant operations and what restaurants can do to stay competitive in an ever-changing world. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/35175305

Optimize for Organizational Value 01/21/2025

Optimize for Organizational Value In this episode, Costi Perricos, Deloitte Global Generative AI Business Leader and Clare Harding, Deloitte Global Chief Innovation Officer talk about the recently released fourth wave of Deloitte's State of GenAI in the Enterprise quarterly survey, delving into key insights and strategies organizations can use to address barriers to scaling GenAI. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/34736365

Identify Signal from the Noise 01/13/2025

Identify Signal from the Noise In this episode, Nitin Mittal, Deloitte Global Generative AI Leader and Heather Stockton, Deloitte Global Consulting Services, Technology & Transformation Leader discuss the current GenAI market landscape and how it is evolving from experimenting to scaling, with a focus on risk, governance, data management, and the latest AI trends--including AI agents and sovereign AI. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/34736205

Navigate Path to Opportunity 01/13/2025

Navigate Path to Opportunity In this episode, Stacey Winters, Generative AI Market Leader for Deloitte North-South Europe, and Anjani Kumar, GenAI Market Leader for Deloitte India discuss how organizations are uncovering opportunities as they transition from experimenting with AI to scaling--navigating through such critical topics as data privacy, infrastructure, sovereignty laws, and adoption. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/34736135

Tech Trends 2025 at CES® 01/10/2025

Tech Trends 2025 at CES® In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist of Deloitte Consulting LLP, on a live recording from CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, to share his insights on Deloitte’s Tech Trends 2025 and how they connect to some of the latest tech innovations featured on the show floor. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/34789530

Accelerating Application Modernization with AI 12/12/2024

Accelerating Application Modernization with AI In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Marlin Metzger, Deloitte Application and Modernization and Innovation Offering Leader to talk about some tangible ways in which organizations can leverage AI to modernize their IT legacy systems and build the future-ready infrastructure to help meet tomorrow’s customer expectations and business needs. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/34299340

Building Digital Trust 11/21/2024

Building Digital Trust In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Tanneasha Gordon, a Principal at Deloitte & Touche LLP, to talk about what can make a digital product trustworthy, what challenges companies and consumers may face in developing and using trustworthy products, and what actions organizations can consider to improve safety and security. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/33893832

Sustainable AI 10/24/2024

Sustainable AI In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Johannes Trüby, a Partner in Deloitte France who is the Energy & Climate Economics Leader, as well as Geoff Tuff, a Principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP who is the Sustainability Leader for Energy & Industrials to talk about the intersection of energy consumption, sustainability, and AI. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/33476967

AI in Customer Interactions 09/26/2024

AI in Customer Interactions In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Simon McLain, US Chief Strategy & AI Officer of Deloitte Digital, to talk about the role AI increasingly plays in customer interactions, from marketing to customer support to sales. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/33022987

NextGen Cell and Gene Therapies 08/22/2024

NextGen Cell and Gene Therapies In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Hussain Mooraj, Principal in Deloitte Consulting LLP and NextGen Therapy Practice Lead to talk about the rapid growth of biotech, next-generation cell and gene therapies, and the revolutionary impact of these therapies on pharma, healthcare, and patients. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/32654612

Drones and Counter UAS Tech 07/25/2024

Drones and Counter UAS Tech In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino talks to Jared Salazar, Managing Director in Deloitte Consulting LLP to talk about drones and counter-UAS (or Unmanned Aerial Systems) technology. Together, they explore the rise of drones and UAS tech, the cross-industry impact of these technologies, and how governments and organizations can navigate some of the challenges and risks they pose in the ever-changing world. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/32177587

Generative AI and the Workforce 06/27/2024

Generative AI and the Workforce In this episode, host Raquel Buscaino invites Laura Shact, Principal in Deloitte Consulting LLP and leader of Deloitte’s AI practice for Human Capital to talk about Generative AI and the workforce. They discuss how organizations can bring their people along their GenAI adoption journey, what long term skills they should invest in, and what it may take to shape a positive and equitable AI-driven future. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/31835687

Tokenization Transformation 04/25/2024

Tokenization Transformation In this episode we dive into the world of tokenization where blockchain technology meets asset management. Join Raquel Buscaino and her guests Raquel Look, Senior Manager, and Tim Davis, Global and US Advisory Leader, both from Deloitte & Touche LLPs’ Blockchain and Digital Assets practice, as they explain what tokenization is, what is driving its market adoption, and how to prepare for the future changes tokenization may bring. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/30884133

Ubiquitous Cloud Computing 03/21/2024

Ubiquitous Cloud Computing The future of cloud is evolving towards a more integrated and flexible ecosystem, where cloud brokering could enable a ubiquitous computing future. On this episode host Raquel Buscaino interviews David Linthicum, former Chief Cloud Strategy Officer at Deloitte Consulting LLP, to walk through the evolution of cloud computing and share why we’re at an inflection point where businesses are able to broker more efficient and sustainable computing power via ubiquitous computing. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/30445773

Humans with Machines 02/22/2024

Humans with Machines Much of the current debate around AI focuses on a seemingly contentious relationship between humans and machines. Yet a viewpoint is emerging which suggests we shouldn’t view this relationship as “humans versus machines” but rather “humans with machines.” On this episode, host Raquel Buscaino interviews Amelia Dunlop, Chief Experience Officer of Deloitte Digital, to discuss how we can better prepare humans to work with machines and better design machines to match human needs – all while embedding trust from the very beginning. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/29903418

Exploring the Potential of Quantum Computing 01/25/2024

Exploring the Potential of Quantum Computing Quantum computing has the potential to solve some of our biggest challenges, yet it remains somewhat under the radar. On this episode host Raquel Buscaino interviews Scott Buchholz, Global Quantum Computing Leader from Deloitte Consulting LLP to help demystify the fascinating world of quantum computing, delve into the principles of quantum mechanics, explore the potential of quantum algorithms to revolutionize industries, and uncover practical applications ranging from cryptography to logistics. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/29629783

CES Special Episode - Tech Trends 2024 01/16/2024

CES Special Episode - Tech Trends 2024 In this special episode of TECHTalks, your host Raquel Buscaino is joined at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) conference in Las Vegas with Bill Briggs, Chief Technology Officer of Deloitte Consulting LLP. Listen as they discuss some of 2024’s biggest tech trends from Deloitte’s own research and the key themes emerging from one of the tech industry's most important annual events. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/29463028

TECHTalks: Discovering xTech 11/09/2023

TECHTalks: Discovering xTech The job of technologists often relies on identifying the patterns of the past in order to better make sense of the patterns of the future. On this episode our host Raquel Buscaino interviews Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist, Deloitte Consulting LLP who discusses his role as a Chief Futurist, the evolution and simplification of technology over the last century, and how we can apply those lessons to help us better understand the next iteration of technological solutions that he calls xTech. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/28497170

Understanding the brain: Driving business value from neurotech 09/28/2023

Understanding the brain: Driving business value from neurotech The human brain is one of the most complex organs in our bodies, and may even be one of the most complex things in our universe. We are slowly beginning to understand its inner workings through advancements in neurotech. On this episode Professor Dr. Benny Briesemeister, senior manager and scientific leader of Deloitte Consulting Germany's Neuroscience Institute, and Stacy Sandler, principal and coach in Deloitte Consulting US’s Pursuit Center of Excellence explore the role of neurotechnology in better understanding individual behaviour and driving business value. Follow , , and . /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/28105289

Potential Tech Paths to Net Zero 08/17/2023

Potential Tech Paths to Net Zero What role can technologies play to help enable long lasting sustainable transformations? In this episode, Raquel Buscaino has invited John Mennel, Global Consulting Sustainability Digital Assets and Alliances Leader, and Geoff Tuff, US Sustainability Leader for Energy & Industrials to talk about how organizations are leveraging technology to create sustainable business transformations. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/27713763

Creating with Code: Exploring Generative AI 06/15/2023

Creating with Code: Exploring Generative AI Generative AI is taking the world by storm. It's allowing people and organizations alike to generate text, images, audio, and more from user-generated prompts. On this episode, Ed Bowen, Deloitte Advisory AI Leader and Managing Director of the AI Center of Excellence, and Costi Perricos from Deloitte UK and Global AI and Data Leader explore the role of Generative AI in democratizing AI applications and unlocking human creativity across industries. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/27136416

Building Trust in Physical Robotics 05/04/2023

Building Trust in Physical Robotics When it comes to technology, the conversation has often been focused on software. But what happens when that software is complemented with new forms and functions of hardware, namely, robotics? On this episode, Mark Cotteleer, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Physical Robotics Domain Executive Sponsor and Kathleen Felter, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Physical Robotics Domain Lead discuss physical robotics: what they are, how they are used, how they can help augment human activities, and how trust is a critical component to their adoption. Host | , Senior Consultant, Emerging Technology Lead on Deloitte US Novel and Exponential Technologies (NExT) Team, Deloitte Consulting LLP Guest| , Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP and Physical Robotics Domain Executive Sponsor Guest | , Manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP and Physical Robotics Domain Lead. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/26670657

Dissecting DAOs - Decentralized Autonomous Organizations 03/16/2023

Dissecting DAOs - Decentralized Autonomous Organizations When it comes to blockchain, it can be easy to get lost in the blizzard of buzzwords. Between crypto, Non-Fungible Tokens, and decentralized finance, there’s a lot to talk about. On this episode, Raquel Buscaino has invited Deloitte Global Tax Blockchain Leader Rob Massey to unscramble the new acronym on the blockchain “DAOs” or Decentralized Autonomous Organizations and show us what they are, how they work, and - crazy enough - how they might be taxed. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/26150388

The Future of Space Tech 02/09/2023

The Future of Space Tech How are tech advances and innovation a catalyst for a vibrant Low-Earth Orbit economy? In this episode, Raquel Buscaino, Emerging Technology Lead on Deloitte US Novel and Exponential Technologies Team, Deloitte Consulting LLP, explores a wide range of topics, from commercial space stations and the on-demand space economy, to reusability and how AI is being used in space with her two guests: Brett Loubert, US Space Leader for Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Major General Retired, Kim Crider, Deloitte US National Security AI practice leader. /episode/index/show/techtalks/id/25846551

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