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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Advanced Technology to Prevent Deforestation - EcoTech Insights
Episode 1
How can advanced tech help save our forests? Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider examines how AI and satellite tools are being implemented to combat deforestation, enhance real-time tree tracking, and help businesses adapt to increased sustainability regulations.
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Managing the Threats of Extreme Weather & Cyberattacks | EcoTech Insights
Episode 2
What would happen if an extreme weather event coincided with a cyberattack? As climate-induced weather disasters become more frequent, sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider shares research of the potential impact of this dangerous scenario, and provides guidance for organizations to prepare.
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Stargate, AI and Energy Demand - EcoTech Insights
Episode 3
With OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank’s $500 billion Stargate venture underway, one crucial question stands out: Where will the energy come from? Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider speaks with David Wilson, CEO of Energy Exemplar, to break down the challenges facing data centers, the energy deman...
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Transforming Discarded Tech into Digital Access | EcoTech Insights
Episode 4
What if yesterday’s tech could solve today’s digital divide? Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider talks with Brandon Smith, VP of IT ESG at Human-I-T, as he explains how the nonprofit Human-I-T turns unwanted electronics into tools for digital inclusion, empowering communities and reducing was...
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Tackling Scope 3 Emissions: An Invisible Giant | EcoTech Insights
Episode 5
Tech companies grapple with a formidable yet often invisible challenge: Scope 3 emissions. Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider sheds light on the frequently underestimated sources of Scope 3 emissions, illustrating how industry giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are proactively address...
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Power Struggle: Utilities vs. Big Tech | EcoTech Insights
Episode 6
As Ohio’s data center industry expands, so do the demands on the state’s power grid. Utilities are proposing costly upgrades, sparking a heated debate with tech companies over who should pay. Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider delves into this high-stakes dispute, exploring both sides of the...
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Data Center-Heated Greenhouses | EcoTech Insights
Episode 7
Excess heat from data centers can help grow vegetables year round! That's the idea behind one creative solution taking root in the Netherlands. Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider examines how this unique partnership has the potential to put data center waste heat to good use and boost urban ...
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AI-Powered Vertical Farms | EcoTech Insights
Episode 8
Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider examines the innovative technology behind vertical farming. Learn how AI, robotics and IoT solutions are transforming the way we grow food indoors.
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Breaking Barriers in AI for Women - EcoTech Insights
Episode 9
How is AI transforming careers and advancing inclusivity? Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider interviews Melissa Stires, head of global growth at Mia AI, about the academy's mission to equip companies and non-technical talent with AI education and empower 1 million women with AI skills by 203...
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Meta's Sustainability Report | EcoTech Insights
Episode 10
Meta's 2024 Sustainability Report outlines the company’s progress toward carbon neutrality and environmental stewardship. In this analysis, Bonnie Schneider examines Meta’s leadership in renewable energy, water resource management, and the critical challenges they face in meeting net zero targets...
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Nuclear Power for Data Centers | EcoTech Insights
Episode 11
Tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are investing in small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) to power their data centers and significantly reduce carbon emissions. Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider explores how these compact nuclear facilities, capable of generating between 80 to 3...
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Reducing AI Water Consumption - EcoTech Analyst Insights
Episode 12
Did you know that AI models like GPT-3, when engaged by 100 million users, can use as much water as 20 Olympic-sized swimming pools? Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider discusses solutions like seawater cooling and algorithm optimization that can reduce this environmental impact.
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01:39Episode 13
Plastic-Free Packaging | EcoTech Insights
Episode 13
Big tech made big promises for 2025 - no more plastic packaging! Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider has a look at how they are progressing now that their ambitious deadline has arrived.
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Sustainability and Disruption | EcoTech Insights
Episode 14
Leaders today face the challenge of advancing innovation alongside GenAI's explosive energy demands. In this exclusive interview, sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider speaks with Jedidiah Yueh, bestselling author of Disrupt or Die and founder of Avamar, Delphix, SustainableIT.org, and Software...
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2025 & Mandatory Sustainability Reporting - EcoTech Insights
Episode 15
The new year means new rules for corporate sustainability reporting are now in effect. Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider examines the impact on US-based big tech.
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COP 29: Green Tech Initiatives | EcoTech Insights
Episode 16
Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider provides an insightful overview of COP29, the global climate summit recently held in Baku, Azerbaijan. This year's conference emphasized the pivotal role of technology in combating climate change, highlighted by the adoption of the Green Digital Action Decl...
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02:11Episode 17
Indoor Solar Panels | EcoTech Insights
Episode 17
Imagine never having to look for an outlet to charge your phone again. That's the goal of indoor solar technology, which leverages natural and artificial light to generate energy. Sustainability analyst Bonnie Schneider examines innovations and obstacles in this emerging space.
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Introducing "EcoTech Insights" for Techstrong TV
Episode 18
Check out the new show: "Ecotech Insights," coming soon to Techstrong TV.
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01:46Episode 19
EcoTech Analyst Insights
Episode 19
Sustainability Analyst Bonnie Schneider explores the concept of data tiering and its significance in eco-friendly DevOps. Learn how data is organized based on usage to optimize energy use and reduce storage costs. Understand the role of observability tools in efficiently managing data storage and...
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Climate Tech for Winter Driving - Heather Reeves, University of Oklahoma
Episode 20
Winter driving can be challenging even for the most experienced motorists. But new science and technology innovations are making it easier to navigate this season’s harshest weather conditions. Sustainability and climate contributor Bonnie Schneider speaks with Dr. Heather Reeves, a research scie...