EcoTech Insights

EcoTech Insights

116 Episodes

Discover the latest trends and innovations in technology and sustainability with “Ecotech Insights,” hosted by Bonnie Schneider exclusively on Techstrong TV. Top thought leaders share best practices for reducing your carbon footprint while maintaining security, performance and productivity.

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  • ESG For Profitability - Jasmeet Singh, Infosys

    Episode 1

    Jasmeet Singh, executive vice president and global head of manufacturing at Infosys joins sustainability contributor Bonnie Schneider to discuss the findings of the firm's recent report -- ESG Radar.

  • Pushing Sustainability in Procurement - Madhur Aggarwal, EcoVadis

    Episode 2

    Techstrong TV's Bonnie Schneider speaks with Madhur Aggarwal, chief product officer at EcoVadis, about helping organizations assess and engage with their suppliers on sustainability performance. Plus learn about Ecovadis's partnership with Microsoft, and the future of sustainability assessments.

  • Tackling Global Water Crisis, Alex Rappaport - Zwitter

    Episode 3

    Bonnie Schneider of Techstrong TV interviews Alex Rappaport, CEO and co-founder of Zwitter, a wastewater reprocessing startup tackling the global water crisis. With a background in sustainability, Alex aims to revolutionize the treatment and reuse of industrial and agricultural wastewater.

  • Battery Technology in Electric Vehicles - Matt Kappers and Michelle Tokarz, The Coretec Group

    Episode 4

    Battery technology plays a crucial role in the success of electric vehicles. In this interview, Bonnie Schneider of Techstrong TV speaks with Matt Kappers, CEO, and Michelle Tokarz, VP of partnership and innovation at The Coretec Group, a global technology company that develops, tests, and provid...

  • Granulate's AI Powered Optimization Software - Andrew Diaz, Granulate

    Episode 5

    As companies strive for sustainability in their cloud and hybrid infrastructure, Granulate's AI powered optimization software offers solutions for engineers, DevOps, and SRE to improve their products while balancing scalability, resource utilization, compliance, performance, and security and redu...

  • Pure Storage's Commitment to Sustainability - Prakash Darji, Pure Storage

    Episode 6

    Join Bonnie Schneider, contributor for sustainability and climate tech on Techstrong TV, as she interviews Prakash Darji, general manager of the Digital Experience (DX) Business Unit at Pure Storage. Prakash will discuss Pure Storage's commitment to sustainability and its efforts to reduce its en...

  • Innovative Solution to Reducing Food Waste and its Impact on the Environment - Moody Soliman, Ryp Labs

    Episode 7

    Join Bonnie Schneider, Contributor for Sustainability and Climate Tech on Techstrong TV, as she interviews Moody Soliman, CEO of Ryp Labs, about their innovative solution to reducing food waste and its impact on the environment. With one-third of all food produced globally going to waste, causing...

  • Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator Program - Duncan Greatwood, Xage Security

    Episode 8

    Just last December, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory announced the first cohort of its Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator program and Xage Security was selected for this fast-paced project. CEO of Xage Security Duncan Greatwood, talks with sustainability an...

  • Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference 2024: Sustainability Strategies

    Episode 9

    EcoTech analyst Bonnie Schneider delves into the sustainability advancements highlighted at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2024). Discover Apple's strides towards eliminating plastic packaging by 2025 and their unprecedented use of 100% recycled aluminum across devices. Learn about...

  • NVIDIA: Success & Sustainability

    Episode 10

    Nvidia is now the world's most valuable company. With that success comes the focus on the tech giant's environmental responsibility. Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider offers her insights on Nvidia's balance of AI innovation with eco-friendly initiatives.

  • CHATGPT SPEAKS: OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Model Innovation & Energy Use | EcoTech Insights

    Episode 11

    Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider explores OpenAI's new voice model for ChatGPT, unveiling its capacity for lifelike, emotionally nuanced conversations with its users. She dissects the sustainability challenges and innovative solutions in AI development, offering insights into this transfor...

  • Would You Fly in an Electric-Powered Plane? | EcoTech Analyst Insights

    Episode 12

    Join sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider as she explores the electrifying future of aviation. From zero-emission flights powered by cutting-edge batteries to groundbreaking hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels, discover the technologies revolutionizing air travel and ushering in a new era ...

  • Meta’s LLaMa 3.1: Prioritizing Energy Efficiency | EcoTech Insights

    Episode 13

    Llama, or "LLaMA," which stands for Large Language Model from Meta, is an initiative by Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) to create advanced language models. Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider takes a look at Meta's latest in AI technology, Llama 3.1. This open-source, energy-efficient mode...

  • Five Ways IT Teams Can Be More Green | EcoTech Insights

    Episode 14

    Sustainable IT can be achieved through small, impactful changes in daily operations. In this video, Bonnie Schneider outlines five actionable steps for IT teams to reduce their environmental impact, offering practical insights and resources to help integrate greener practices into their workflows.

  • Embracing Sustainable AI Mini-Models with Thomas Wolf | EcoTech Insights

    Episode 15

    Hugging Face, a leading AI company, has doubled its valuation to $4.5 billion after a $235 million investment from major tech partners. In this exclusive interview, sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider talks with Thomas Wolf, co-founder and chief science officer, about transforming from a gami...

  • Sustainable Technology for the Department of Defense - EcoTech Insights

    Episode 16

    Energy efficient, eco-friendly technologies are being tested for the U.S. Department of Defense, including bio-based weapon cleaners that improve efficiency and reduce carbon buildup. Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider shares more on the program, which includes smart controls for reducing po...

  • The EU’S Corportate Sustainability Reporting Directive - EcoTech Insights

    Episode 17

    The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive faces a partial delay, but ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) disclosures are still on for 2024. Are businesses ready? Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider offers her insights.

  • The Right to Repair Your Own Tech Devices | EcoTech Insights

    Episode 18

    Tech giants offer varied degrees of support for the "Right to Repair" movement, which gives consumers the ability to fix their own devices. Advocates say this eco-friendly practice reduces e-waste and increases product lifespans. Sustainability Analyst Bonnie Schneider offers insight into the evo...

  • Climate-Resilient DevOps: Integrating EcoTech Insights, extended Version

    Episode 19

  • Ireland's Power Grid Faces Tech-Driven Challenges | EcoTech Insights

    Episode 20

    Ireland has experienced a tech boom that has greatly contributed to its economic success. However, this boom has also uncovered significant challenges related to the country's power grid. In Dublin alone, data centers currently utilize roughly 14% of the city's total electricity. Sustainability a...

  • Advancing Sustainability Through Technology Leadership with Josh Harbert | EcoTech Insights

    Episode 21

    Join Bonnie Schneider as she interviews Josh Harbert, SVP and CMO of Couchbase and co-founder of SustainableIT.org. Discover how Josh is advancing global sustainability in tech through leadership and strategic initiatives. Learn about SustainableIT.org's mission to set open standards and educate ...

  • Cloud Computing Cuts Carbon Emissions - EcoTech Insights

    Episode 22

    What started as a way to cut costs has become an unexpected environmental hero: Cloud computing is turning energy-hungry corporate data centers into smart, shared powerhouses. Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider explains how cloud computing has become a powerful tool for corporate sustainabil...

  • A New Apple Mac Mini? | EcoTech Insights

    Episode 23

    Apple's Mac Mini may be headed for a redesign this year, according to Bloomberg. Will this new look be smaller in size and even more eco-friendly? Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider offers her perspective.

  • Climate-Resilient DevOps: Integrating EcoTech Insights - Bonnie Schneider, Techstrong Group

    Episode 24

    Did you miss our recent LinkedIn Live session with Techstrong Group sustainability contributor Bonnie Schneider? Don't worry – we've got you covered! Just in time for Earth Day, here's our timely recording on DevOps' role in protecting data centers from climate challenges and extreme weather, whi...