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In this episode, Clarice joins us to talk about what "Made in Europe" really means for clean-tech manufacturing, following on from her recent webinar on the topic. She looks at how urgently Europe needs to build up its own manufacturing in batteries, wind and hydrogen, what success could look like for European manufacturing by 2031, and how Europe compares to the US since the Inflation R...

In this episode, Isabel and Amna join us to discuss how AI is reshaping jobs. They will look at the risks business face as the adoption of AI ramps up and the skills that will matter most in the new AI era. Find us on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/   To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themes To...

In this episode, Ian joins us to discuss the construction of data centers. He looks at best to build a ‘sustainable’ data center, from the planning stage, to materials and cooling before ending with importance of community outreach. Find out more about Ian’s work: https://www.actionsustainability.com/ Find out about the Supply Chain Sustainability School: https://www.supplychainschool.co.uk/ Find...

In this episode, Isobel talks to David, Isabel and Bill about how agentic AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape. We will discuss the recent breach of Hugging Face’s production infrastructure by a rogue AI agent, which was powered by OpenAI’s models, and explore the implications this will have for the industry in terms of regulatory and business conduct.    Find us on LinkedIn:   https://www.l...

In this episode, Ally and Ethan join us to talk about data centers. They discuss the infrastructure and power needs ofthe growing data center build out and highlight solutions companies can use to combat these problems.   To get a preview of our new Data Centerstheme: https://hs.globaldata.com/is-your-business-ready-for-the-data-center-boom     Find us on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/compa...

In this episode, Aoife and Ed Mitchard from Space Intelligence join us to discuss the use of AI for sustainability purposes. They weigh up the environmental toll of data centers against the benefits machine learning can bring to monitoringdeforestation.   Learn more about Space Intelligence: https://www.space-intelligence.com/   Find us on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastr...

In this episode, Dr. Tommaso De Zan from Access Partnership joins us to discuss how frontier AI is changing cyber risk, accelerating vulnerabilities and AI-enabled attacks, and how policymakers are responding. He also explores the growing push for digital sovereignty in the EU.   Learn more about Access Partnership: https://accesspartnership.com/   Learn more about our cybersecurity research: http...

In this episode, Fox discusses NATO. He looks at the changes in spending agreements and how Trump’s reelection and conflict in Iran have shaped NATO in the last year. Find us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/ To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themes Link to the NATO report: https://www.globaldat...

In this episode, Chris Bellamy joins us to discuss his life as a biodesigner. He talks about how to design for sustainability, working with nature, and what he has learned from his interspecies and intercultural collaborations.   Find us on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/   To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-s...

In this episode, Lydik Grynfeltt from HR Bridge Consulting joins us to discuss why AI fails. He looks at what companies get wrong when implementing AI and offers guidance for addressing these problems.   Find us on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/   To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themes To fin...

In this episode, Tom discusses GlobalData’s view of the data center construction boom and why delivery timelines are increasingly uncertain. He covers pre-construction bottlenecks, build-phase constraints, labor availability, and why power access and efficiency will shape what gets built next. Find us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/ To find out more...

In this episode, Laura Aleman from Carbon Better talks about marketing sustainability. She discusses how to promote environmental achievements without greenwashing andwhat it means to talk about sustainability in the age of anti-ESG.   Find us on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/   To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-2663242...

In this episode, Aidan, Nick and Monia discuss their time at IHTF 2026. They talk about the lessons learned from the conference, everything from AI adoption in hotels to the importance of branding in tourism.   Find us on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/   To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1.com/themes...

In this episode, Dr Antonia Ward from Stylus joins us to discuss the trends in the New Luxury Dynamics report. She talks about luxury travel, health & wellness, and what brands can take from these new consumer trends. Find us on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/   To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-eu1...

In this episode, Adrian Barker, key account director at EkkoSense, explains how growing AI workloads are pushing cooling systems past their limits. He explains the rise of liquid and hybrid cooling, and what emerging technologies may shape cooling over the next decade. EkkoSense website: https://www.ekkosense.com/ Data Centers report: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/data-centers-theme-anal...

In this episode, Grace and Steve join us to discuss Trump’s tariffs a year on from their instatement. They look at the biggest winners and losers, as well as the impact of tariffs on the global economy.   This episode was recorded on the 9th April 2026   Find us on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/   To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https:/...

In this episode, Alexander Emmanuel-Jones from The Black Farmer discusses the integration of AI into consumer operations. He talks about developing AI tools for small businesses and use cases for AI in the retail space.   Learn more about The Black Farmer: https://theblackfarmer.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooLOeDiq0CaiPzZ-s0z4IuhSYapJAoSCdvh5smWRFaTm1KuVaqL   Learn more about our AI research: https://www.gl...

In this episode, Jordan and Amna discuss how the future of work is being impacted by technology. They discuss the key changes generative and agentic AI are having on workforces and workspaces. The Future of Work report: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/future-of-work-theme-analysis/ AI and the Future of Work report: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/ai-and-future-of-work-theme-analysi...

In this episode, Rupantar and Anisha join us to discuss the future of personal devices. They cover the transition from devices we carry with us like smartphones, to futuristic devices that will be on us.    The Future of Personal Devices report here: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/future-of-personal-devices-theme-analysis/   Find us on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalda...

In this episode, Mario Hoxhaj (Mainsim) discusses how AI is reshaping frontend software development, from speeding up everyday coding tasks to changing how developers approach problem‑solving. He also explores what the frontend role might look like over the next years. AI and the Future of Work report: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/ai-and-future-of-work-theme-analysis/ Find us on LinkedI...

In this episode, Grace and Elizabeth join us to discuss the Donroe Doctrine. They talk about Trump’s recent moves in Venezuela and Greenland, and what this means for global geopolitics. This episode was recorded on the 12th February 2026.   Find us on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/   To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26...

In this episode, Jordan, Nilesh, and Valentina explore the current landscape and commercial potential of augmented reality (AR). They also discuss use cases across the mining and construction sectors. Find out the Augmented Reality report here: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/ar-theme-analysis/ Find us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/ To find...

In this episode, David joins us to talk about smart cities. He discusses the importance of digitally connected urban environments, their links with climate change, and gives us key examples from across the world.  Find out the Smart Cities report here: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/smart-cities-theme-analysis/ Find us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicinte...

In this episode, Holly, Xander, and Sophie discuss the climate risks facing the industrials sector. They delve into the strategies that the automotive and mining industries can use to stay resilient against climate change.   Find us on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaldatastrategicintelligence/   To find out more about Strategic Intelligence: https://globaldata-26632421.hs-sites-...

In this episode, members of GlobalData’s Strategic Intelligence team discuss their biggest ESG predictions for 2026, delving into the future of small modular reactors, the anti-ESG movement, and much more. Read our Tech Predictions 2026 report here: https://www.globaldata.com/store/report/tech-predictions-theme-analysis/ For our Disruptor clients, read it here: https://disruptor.globaldata.com/Ana...