About Neil

Neil C. Hughes is a technology writer and podcast host helping international businesses create engaging written and audio content.

In the last 10 years, Neil has recorded more than 4,000 podcast interviews with business leaders and the biggest tech companies in the world.

Neil has also written 2,500 articles across platforms such as Cybernews, TNW, Inc., and LinkedIn

After picking up a LinkedIn Top Voice award in 2015, Neil was also invited to join the LinkedIn Top Voice community in 2024. But his mantra of "Technology works best when it brings people together remains at the heart of everything he does."


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Google Cloud Next 2026: How AI Is Reshaping Media, Storytelling, and Audience Engagement
Tech Talks DailyMay 08, 2026
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Google Cloud Next 2026: How AI Is Reshaping Media, Storytelling, and Audience Engagement

What happens when AI moves beyond experimentation and becomes part of the creative process itself? At Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas, I sat down with Albert Lai to explore how AI is transforming the m...

What 40 Million Daily Transactions Taught One Restaurant Chain About AI
Tech Talks DailyMay 07, 2026
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What 40 Million Daily Transactions Taught One Restaurant Chain About AI

What does real ROI from AI and analytics actually look like in the fast-food industry? At SAS Innovate, I sat down with David Gardner, Senior Director of Analytics at Boddie-Noell Enterprises, the lar...

Why Most AI Projects Still Fail And What Businesses Are Getting Wrong
Tech Talks DailyMay 06, 2026
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Why Most AI Projects Still Fail And What Businesses Are Getting Wrong

What happens when the excitement around AI collides with the reality of deploying it inside a business? At SAS Innovate, that question came up repeatedly, and in this episode, I sit down with Manisha ...

SentinelOne On Why Traditional Security Models Are Failing In The AI Era
Tech Talks DailyMay 05, 2026
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SentinelOne On Why Traditional Security Models Are Failing In The AI Era

What happens when cybercrime becomes as easy to access as a subscription service, and what does that mean for every business connected to the internet today? In this episode, I sit down with SentinelO...

Inside EY's 2026 Tech Pulse Poll The Hidden Risks Of AI Adoption
Tech Talks DailyMay 04, 2026
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Inside EY's 2026 Tech Pulse Poll The Hidden Risks Of AI Adoption

What happens when the race to deploy AI starts to outpace the ability to control it? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Ken Englund from EY to unpack findings from the latest 2026 Te...

Commvault On Cyber Recovery Why Disaster Plans Fall Short
The Business of CybersecurityMay 03, 2026
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Commvault On Cyber Recovery Why Disaster Plans Fall Short

What happens when cyber resilience shifts from an IT concern to something that directly impacts revenue, operations, and even national stability? In this episode of The Business of Cybersecurity, I si...

Citi Wealth Unveils "Citi Sky" – An AI-Powered Member of the Citi Wealth Team, Built Using Google Cloud and Google DeepMind Technologies
Tech Talks DailyMay 03, 2026
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Citi Wealth Unveils "Citi Sky" – An AI-Powered Member of the Citi Wealth Team, Built Using Google Cloud and Google DeepMind Technologies

What happens when your financial advisor is no longer limited by time, availability, or even geography, but is always there when you need them, ready to listen, respond, and guide you in real time? At...

How Alison Kay Sees AWS Driving The Move From AI Adoption To Transformation
Tech Talks DailyMay 02, 2026
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How Alison Kay Sees AWS Driving The Move From AI Adoption To Transformation

I sit down with Alison Kay, VP / Managing Director AWS UKI, to unpack what is actually happening behind the headlines of AI adoption across the UK.

Reviews

What the people say about podcasts on the Tech Talks Network.

Apple Podcasts
Insightful conversations

These are truly honest and real conversations that don’t sound like a sales pitch. I’d recommend this to everyone trying to learn something new or refine how they’re using AI in their organizations. It’s especially valuable because it highlights perspectives from a wide range of industries.

Apple Podcasts
Education

I found this series really educational. It lays out the coming AI challenges at work in really accessible language.

Apple Podcasts
Insightful Show

Neil and his guests bring such interesting conversation and perspective to every episode. A must- listen show!