Imi's Tech Talk

It seems like people everywhere are wanting to get and stay healthy. So lets learn about how technology can aide us in this goal. Ben Johnson is here with us to share some of that insight.

Tom recorded a bit from Internet Week 2014 in New York City, so join us to listen to the highly connected have to say about the Internet's future.

3D printing is already a useful technology, particularly for manufacturers and healthcare providers. But it has the potential to be a disruptive technology that enables major shifts in how we design, produce and acquire products. From hardware to food to fashion, entire industries may be changed by the introduction of 3D printing on a large scale. But how will it have such widespread effect? What are the practical implications of 3D printing – for businesses and consumers – and what are the hurdles to its development? Paul Schwada joins us this week to discuss this topic.

There is a clear connection between software piracy and malware, increasing the risk of cybersecurity issues. Cybercrime and efforts to illegally profit from pirated software have become increasingly sophisticated, and Microsoft continues to evolve its technology and tactics to protect its customers, partners and Intellectual Property. IDC research clearly shows that malware in pirated software can be a lucrative venture for cybercrime, and a financial hazard for customers and enterprises. Microsoft is continuously investing in its Digital Crimes Unit, and Cybercrime Center, to reduce global cybersecurity threats and cybercrime to create a safer computing experience for consumers. Microsoft believes it has a corporate responsibility to develop secure software systems and to help protect the Internet from cybercriminals – all part of its “Trustworthy Computing” pledge. Microsoft reminds people to ask questions, investigate packaging, beware of “too good to be true” prices, and ensure genuine software is kept c

Everyone has heard about it, but what is it really? Are we all really at risk? If so, what can we do about it? Kevin Shahbazi is the man with all the answers to theses questions and more.

XP support has come to a close, what does this mean for you? What options are available to users? Erik Chapple has joined us today to help with the transition, and explain why you should make the transition now.

We constantly hear about the job opportunities and lucrative nature of the programming business. We also picture the programmer as a archetypical "tech nerd" complete with glasses and a moody disposition. But what is the truth about programming and how smart do you REALLY have to be to do it? Mark Lassoff, founder of LearnToProgram Media, has a fresh take on what it means to learn to program and how just about anyone can learn what Mark calls "modern literacy". If you've every thought about programming yourself, or just want to be able to better talk to those who code, this program is you for you.

There is much excitement about wearable devices like Google Glass and fitness bands these days, but how do we make sense of whether this is a fad or the "next big thing” in technology? Are these devices we strap to our bodies really changing our behaviors or are they complicating social etiquettes? Join us as Jason LaFollette and Ben McGinnis of Citrrus tell us what we need to know about the current—and future—state of wearable tech.

There is a lot going on in the world of Bitcoin right now. Questions about the major exchange's solvency, looming regulations, and the curious case of Satoshi Nakamoto. Luckily we've brought in an expert, Carter Dougherty, to set things straight for us.

The more sophisticated cyber attacks get, the more our tools do to protect us against them. But as always the Human is the weakest link. So join us this week as Rick Sutton teaches us on how to Prevent Cybercrime.

With changes to the Net Neutrality rules, what other kinds of changes can we expect? What business deals can we expect now that these rules have been changed? What laws will we see our government try to make in reaction to this ever changing field?

The idea of membership is not new. Churches, social clubs, professional associations, insurance companies and book clubs have long used membership as a means of building loyalty and connection among the people affiliated with their organizations. The membership model makes sense to both to organizations and individuals. Executives and investors like the model because it reduces uncertainty in their revenue streams. When done correctly, memberships appeal to customers too. They appreciate the stability and convenience of the relationship, and are also able to fulfill the human need to belong and to connect with others. The advent of the consumer internet, social networks and mobile devices have dramatically enhanced the ability of a broad range of industries to rethink their business models, introducing ideas of sharing, subscribing and connecting in surprising new ways. Join Membership guru Robbie Kellman Baxter to explore how companies like Airbnb, RelayRides and Bag, Borrow or Steal as well as blu

Maybe you have heard of net neutrality, but you don’t know what it means. Earlier this month there was a landmark court case by the DC Circuit striking down net neutrality. The case was brought by Verizon against the Federal Communications Commission. Though the FCC lost, many see it as a win. For cable, telco and internet companies, it may be a loss. Tune in to hear why.

The challenges for large organizations to be social at global scale are nothing like those facing small and medium businesses. Join us as we chat with Jeremy Epstein, VP of Marketing at Sprinklr (www.sprinklr.com), which provides the Social Relationship Infrastructure for some of the world’s largest, most social brands including Microsoft, Intel, Dell, Cisco, Virgin America, Hearst Digital, 800 Flowers, among nearly 400 others.

Generation C – who they are, their impact on business – is today’s topic; and one that has resonated with many of our guest's clients and colleagues in recent speaking engagements.

IMI Tech Talk covers the "Deep Web" and why Washington, other governments, and some businesses are scared of it. Learn about what the Deep Web is, how it's accessed, what can be found there, and why politicians are scrambling to keep up. Separate fact from fiction over things like the Silk Road, Bitcoin and other virtual currencies, and how the Deep Web is used by advocates of voluntaryism and free speech as well.