BluOcean Talks

In this episode of BluOcean Talks, Ron sits down with Anthony Chow, Co-Founder and Ceo of igloo, to discuss the evolution of smart locks, access control software, and what it takes to build a world without keys. Anthony’s journey began with a common challenge he and other Airbnb hosts faced: managing physical key handovers for rental properties. When Singapore’s short-term rental rules changed, An...

In this episode of BluOcean Talks, Ron speaks with Sebastian Wong, Senior Manager – Safety, Security and Operational Risk at Singapore American School and Co-Chair of ASISS, Asian Schools Institute for Safety and Security. They discuss the many nuances in international school environments, focusing on Sebastian’s experience in campus safety, youth risk management, travel risk, and operational secu...

In the first episode of BluOcean Talks in 2026, Ron sits down with BluOcean Chief Technology Officer, Avichai to unpack key takeaways from ISC West. They discuss the heavy presence of AI across the exhibitors and the growing need for practical, real-world security applications. The conversation covers what is hype, what is useful, and the new security challenges emerging alongside new technologies...

In this episode, we sit down with two of the most respected voices in the access control industry: Lee Odess and Jonathan Lawry . We discuss their insights on the latest trends, challenges, history, and innovations shaping the future of security technology. Guest Information: Lee Odess: As the CEO of The Access Control Collective (TACC), Lee is a globally recognized leader in access control, drivi...

In this episode, I speak with Nick Shevelyov about cybersecurity and risk management. We also discuss his book, “Cyber War and Peace,” industry trends, insights, and current geopolitics. I really enjoyed this cast. Nick Shevelyov is the Founder and Managing Partner at vCSO.ai, a cybersecurity consultancy helping organizations build trust in the digital age. He's the author of  Cyber War…and Pe...

In this episode, we review the recent ISC West and RSA conferences. About BluOcean Security: BluOcean Security is a premiersecurity service provider offering unique and creative security solutions toorganizations in the Asia Pacific.  Learn more at  ⁠ www.bluoceansecurity.com ⁠ contact: podcast@bluoceansecurity.com

In this episode, I sit down with Zach Lichtblau to discuss the current landscape of China’s personal data protection laws, including recent updates, emerging trends, and notable cases. If you have a business in China—or plan to—this is a must-listen. Stay informed about how China is enforcing its data privacy and cybersecurity regulations. Zach Lichtblau is a Principal Consultant in BNLS, a Shangh...

In this episode, we talk to Gerald Becker, VP MarketDevelopment and Alliances, Quanergy Solutions Inc., a leading Lidar technologyprovider.  We discuss the current stateof Lidar, its various applications,  trends,and much more. We highly suggest to reach out to Gerald and schedule a demo. Contact Gerald Becker: gerald.becker@quanergy.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldbecker/ https://quanergy.c...

In this episode we discuss some highlights from 2024 and what we expect in 2025. About BluOcean Security: BluOcean Security is a premier security service provider offering unique and creative security solutions to organizations in the Asia Pacific.  Learn more at  www.bluoceansecurity.com contact: podcast@bluoceansecurity.com

My guest is Alvin Chan, the founder and CEO of the Calsius Group. We discuss current trends in security technology, risk assessments, and intelligence in Asia. Calsius Solutions excels in designing, constructing, integrating, and managing advanced security and control centres (SOCs), while Calsius Risk Consultancy leverages government-grade intelligence products to deliver strategic risk advisory...

In this episode, we talk with Barbara Kelemen, Associate Director and Head of Asia of Dragonfly. We talk about the business of geopolitical and security intelligence and how this is important to the modern organization. Dragonfly is providing geopolitical and security intelligence services to the world’s leading organizations. I really enjoyed this cast. Barbara is a fascinating person with an int...

In this episode, we talk to Jon Polon, Senior Director of Global Partnerships of Brivo. Brivo is a leading cloud-based access control and security solutions company. We discuss Brivo's new products for enterprises and schools, new trends, the GSX expo, how AI is changing the product solution, use cases, and much more. Feel free to reach out to Jon directly (contact details below). About BluOcean S...

In this episode, my fellow Director, Leo Luo, and I talk to Susan Jin, who manages BluOcean's embedded services. We talk about the current trends in the market, the pros and cons of hiring embedded team members, suggestions, best practices, and other interesting points. About BluOcean Security: BluOcean Security is a premier security service provider offering unique and creative security solut...

In this episode, we talk to Mr. Saranbir Baweja, the Regional Sales Director of India & Neighbouring Countries, Video Security & Access Control, Motorola Solutions. We talk about the business environment in India, the challenges, the trends, and other topics. Saranbir is very interesting, well-spoken, and knows the business in India and the region. You can reach Saranbir at:   saran.baweja...

Ron and Avichai visit India, where we talk to Bharath Kumar, the BluOcean India National Account Lead. In this episode, we discuss implementing security projects and services in India, cloud systems, trends, observations, and other interesting topics. About BluOcean Security: BluOcean Security is a premier security service provider offering unique and creative security solutions to organizations i...

In this episode, we talk with Account Lead Jacky Tan from our Singapore office about his experience selling cloud-based security platforms to companies in Asia. About BluOcean Security: BluOcean Security is a premier security service provider offering unique and creative security solutions to organizations in the Asia Pacific.  Learn more at  www.bluoceansecurity.com contact: podcast@bluoceansecur...

In this episode, we discuss our recent experience renewing our cyber liability insurance policy, the process, how the process seems to be evolving, trends, and other interesting questions about protecting our business from cyber threats. About BluOcean Security:BluOcean Security is a premier security service provider offering unique and creative security solutions to organizations in the Asia Paci...

In this episode we talk about some new tech observed in the recent ISC West show, the challenges of adopting new tech, and the role of the security manager when considering new tech. About BluOcean Security:BluOcean Security is a premier security service provider offering unique and creative security solutions to organizations in the Asia Pacific. Learn more at www.bluoceansecurity.comcontact: pod...

In this episode, we revisit the Chinese Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), discussing its evolution, implementation, and enforcement, as well as what it means for international companies in China and which aspects may impact security systems. Shanghai BNLS Law Firm (搏纳朗盛律师事务所) (www.bnlslaw.com) is a Chinese law firm based in Shanghai with an international perspective, comprising...

In this episode we talk about some of the highlights and interesting developments we observed during 2023 and what this means for the Security market in Asia. Happy New Year! Thank you all for your support. Wishing everyone a healthy, safe, and prosperous 2024! About BluOcean Security:BluOcean Security is a premier security service provider offering unique and creative security solutions to organi...

In this episode, we explore the topic of women in security, with a special focus on Asia. Our guest is the remarkable Melody Zhang, a seasoned professional based in China who has dedicated over 15 years of her career to the field of security. Currently serving as the Asia Security Manager for a prestigious European luxury jewelry company, Melody shares her journey into the security sector, sheddin...

In this cast, we continue talking about LLMs (Large Language Modules) and how they may impact the security industry. We discuss what they are, how companies are using LLMs, and recent trends. In particular we dive deeper into possible obstacles for most organizations and data-sets. This is part of a series where we will dive into LLMs and evaluate how this may change the way we plan and manage sec...

In this cast we discuss and unpack recent announcements by the Chinese authorities regarding facial recognition, what we are seeing on the ground in China, and how we expect this to evolve. About BluOcean Security:BluOcean Security is a premier security service provider offering unique and creative security solutions to organizations in the Asia Pacific. Learn more at www.bluoceansecurity.comconta...

We talk about LLMs (Large Language Modules) and how they may impact the security industry. We discuss what they are, how companies are using, and some recent trends. This is part of a series where we will dive into LLMs and evaluate how this may change the way we plan and manage security systems and risks. About BluOcean Security:BluOcean Security is a premier security service provider offering un...

In this episode we discuss our experience attending the recent RSA conference and our main takeaways. More about the conference: https://www.rsaconference.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWYhPOxpgkI&t=71s&ab_channel=EyeonTechAbout BluOcean Security:BluOcean Security is a premier security service provider offering unique and creative security solutions to organizations in the Asia Pacif...