Tech Talks Daily

Tech Talks Daily

If every company is now a tech company and digital transformation is a journey rather than a destination, how do you keep up with the relentless pace of technological change? Every day, Tech Talks Daily brings you insights from the brightest minds in tech, business, and innovation, breaking down complex ideas into clear, actionable takeaways. Hosted by Neil C. Hughes, Tech Talks Daily explores how emerging technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, fintech, quantum computing, Web3, and more are shaping industries and solving real-world challenges in modern businesses. Through candid conversations with industry leaders, CEOs, Fortune 500 executives, startup founders, and even the occasional celebrity, Tech Talks Daily uncovers the trends driving digital transformation and the strategies behind successful tech adoption. But this isn't just about buzzwords. We go beyond the hype to demystify the biggest tech trends and determine their real-world impact. From cybersecurity and blockchain to AI sovereignty, robotics, and post-quantum cryptography, we explore the measurable difference these innovations can make. Whether improving security, enhancing customer experiences, or driving business growth, we also investigate the ROI of cutting-edge tech projects, asking the tough questions about what works, what doesn't, and how businesses can maximize their investments. Whether you're a business leader, IT professional, or simply curious about technology's role in our lives, you'll find engaging discussions that challenge perspectives, share diverse viewpoints, and spark new ideas. New episodes are released daily, 365 days a year, breaking down complex ideas into clear, actionable takeaways around technology and the future of business.
Controlling AI Agent Access and Accountability With Ekco
Tech Talks DailyNovember 08, 202628:50

Controlling AI Agent Access and Accountability With Ekco

What happens when an AI agent pursues an approved task in a way nobody expected, using access that reaches further than it needs? On Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Jonathan Trayers, a director at Ekc...

Why AI Agents Need Better Data With Steffen Hoellinger of Confluent
Tech Talks DailyNovember 06, 202620:51

Why AI Agents Need Better Data With Steffen Hoellinger of Confluent

Confluent's Steffen Hoellinger discusses AI agents, real-time data, Streamhouse, European data sovereignty, and what CIOs should prioritize in 2027.

Current 2026: Why Confluent's Streamhouse Could Solve AI's Real-Time Data Problem
Tech Talks DailyNovember 05, 202622:33

Current 2026: Why Confluent's Streamhouse Could Solve AI's Real-Time Data Problem

This episode explores Confluent’s Streamhouse, a real-time data architecture designed to feed AI agents and automated decisioning with fresh, governed information. The discussion covers how Streamhous...

Bringing enterprise AI inference on premises with Scality
Tech Talks DailyNovember 04, 202619:41

Bringing enterprise AI inference on premises with Scality

Meta description: Scality CMO Paul Speciale discusses on premises AI inference, cached context, GPU efficiency, data sovereignty and cost control on Tech Talks Daily. URL slug: scality-paul-speciale-...