Business Success in the AI Virtual World

In this episode, Tim interviews Jason McGuigan of Lenovo to discover current and future strategies for generative AI, VR and XR across hardware, software and partnerships. Lenovo is pioneering the transformation of enterprises as Lenovo makes possible the implementation of the power of AI and XR technologies.

Delta Airlines, now a 100 year-old company, is making strides in utilizing AR and XR technologies that are transforming its business processes and its vision for its customer's traveling experiences. Barton and Tim discuss in great detail what this means to Delta's business and to the traveling public.

In this episode Barton and Tim interview Dr. Harvey Castro , medical physician, author and visionary. His experience and tech savvy inform his views of how the emerging techs of AI and XR can revolutionize the medical industry. This audio podcast is taken from the video podcast available to view on  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxYU---BiEQ&t=147s .

The most recent AWE 2025 tech show and conference confirms the exponential growth of AI, XR and VR technologies - and the adoption by enterprise businesses. In this episode, Barton and Tim share their highlights and takeaways from this important show and the impressive range of implementation of these technologies.

From its inception 122 years ago, Ford has pushed and adopted innovation in manufacturing, design and well-placed customer-centric service. Tim and Barton delve into the many ways Ford has embraced AI, AR, VR and XR in leading the way to a competitive advantage in the automotive industry.

Caterpillar's continues its 100 years of equipment leadership by adopting and utilizing AR, XR, VR and AI in its business and customers interactions. Tim and Barton dive in to discuss how Caterpillar delivers tangible benefits to its customers. with improved safety, higher productivity and faster innovation. It's not just a future goal; there's real world value in digital transformation now.

Tune in to listen as Tim and Barton share updates on the impact of new technologies on the healthcare industry. Spatial computing and AR, XR and VR are making strides throughout the medical research and healthcare delivery as hospitals embrace new surgical techniques and physicians employ new tech in educating patients and enhancing medical training.

In this podcast episode, Tim and Barton recap some highlights from their recent webinar, "The Future of AI & Smart Glasses: Transforming Business Operations & Customer Engagement." (A replay of this webinar is available at this link .) As AI evolves and emerging technologies continue to transform smartglasses, businesses are embracing these new opportunities to influence customer engagement and en...

Gucci, a leader in fashion, is highlighted in this week's podcast. Gucci has taken a fearless approach to keeping its company's values of art and design while embracing the future of technology. Gucci's customers are treated to curated VR content on Vision Pros, which engages them in the depth of Gucci's thoughtful design process. Tim and Barton discuss the advances made by Gucci in the last three...

Proctor & Gamble continues leveraging emerging technologies in its business processes. Tim and Barton discuss how this $84B global company weaves VR, AR, XR, and AI into its design, manufacturing, training, marketing, and customer satisfaction -yielding an impressive competitive edge. Check out the AI and Spatial Computing Resource Center for more information on how these technologies will benefit...

In this episode, Barton explores how Volvo is transforming the transportation industry. Please tune in to hear Tim and Barton discuss how Volvo utilizes these newest technologies, along with AI, and alters the trucking industry's traditional design, testing, manufacturing, and customer satisfaction stages.

After exhausting days of exploring what CES 2025 had to offer, Tim and Barton highlight some of the products, companies and trends that captured their attention.

In this first podcast of 2025, Tim and Barton predict what AI and spatial computing technologies will bring to businesses in this new year and beyond. What are the challenges going forward? For more insightful conversations on hardware advancements and technology utilization, be sure to catch their sessions at CES 2025 on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

In this week's episode, Tim and Barton discuss the updated name change and focus of the Resource Center, now known as the AI and Spatial Computing Resource Center.  This is the definitive site for the latest information, news, updates, and case studies on how industries are adapting these new technologies to improve business processes, efficiencies, and productivity.  

Dr. Castro returns to discuss the growing advantages of XR technologies in the medical field with Barton and Tim, specifically how the Apple Vision Pro serves patients in medical care education, multilanguage challenges, and better surgical outcomes.

In this episode, Tim and Barton focus on Siemens and BMW's continuing evolution. Both companies are making huge strides in using AR and XR throughout their organizations, which is impacting design, manufacturing, and customer engagement.

Tim and Barton explore the fashion industry's adaptation of XR technologies, which impact the retail experience, sales personnel training, and even the design process. Barton examines the design houses of Louis Vuitton, Prada, Nike, H&M, and others as these cutting-edge technologies help evolve design, manufacturing, and retail. The fashion industry represents a $2.5 trillion global market, from l...

In this episode, Barton and Tim discuss the Swedish multinational company IKEA and its twelve-year journey of utilizing the evolving tech of AR, VR, and XR. IKEA's innovative implementation of AR, VR, and XR allows customers to visualize and engage with its products in revolutionary detail. IKEA's dedication to these technologies makes it a marketing leader in the Retail space.

Doug Hohulin joins Tim and Barton as they discuss the advances being made in Digital Health and Telehealth with the evolving technologies of AR, XR, and Generative AI. Doug's expertise and knowledge of how these impact the future of healing and its implications for medical training is only one part of this fascinating episode. Mr. Hohulin is the co-author of the book Tech Powered Healing- The Futu...

Tim and Barton are joined by Dr. Harvey Castro, an innovator at the leading edge of AI in healthcare. His years as an ER doctor informed his pioneering research and empowered his understanding of the innovations at the intersection of technology and patient care. Tune in to hear Dr. Castro speak on the revolutionary potential of AI, coupled with AR, VR, and XR, to transform healthcare for physicia...

Special guest Liz Hyman, President and CEO of the XR Association, joins Tim and Barton in today's episode. The XR Association promotes the dynamic growth of the XR industry, including VR, AR, MR, and future immersive technology. Tune in to hear the challenges and the growing synergy between the XR tech industry and US government leaders.

Tim and Barton recount their recent exploration of the new products, services, and technologies unveiled at AWE 2024 in Long Beach, CA. Together, they highlight the key takeaways from discussions with leaders of companies supplying the technologies or utilizing them in new implementations of AR, VR, MR, and XR. Tune in to hear how these advancements will impact businesses as these immersive enviro...

In this episode, Tim and Barton explore Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, once known for luxury automobiles, which is now adopting XR and VR technologies to augment its design and manufacturing by utilizing digital twins.  

Less than a year after its introduction, Apple's Vision Pro is making its impact on diverse enterprises as developers find innovative ways to utilize its features. Tim and Barton discuss the advances SAP, Microsoft and Zoom have made in allowing users to take advantage of spatial computing. Porsche has adopted Vision Pro features for both design and manufacturing, as well as implementing a consume...