The Restless Ones

With advancements in mobility and connectivity enabling new technologies at a faster rate than ever, staying ahead of the curve can be a challenge for even the most skilled of operators. From education to retail; mining to medical; all sectors face the common challenge of digitizing their workflows and offerings for an increasingly connected world. While these organizations may have a deep underst...

It took a pandemic to highlight our dependence on transportation and logistics—but efforts to optimize the industry were gaining traction well before that. Today, the auto industry is in a state of complete disruption with technologies such as 5G connectivity, AI, and Machine Learning enabling smart vehicles, their manufacturers, and the smart cities they operate in and drive through. To hea...

From smart factories to connected fleets, businesses have come to expect seamless operations at the push of a button, but there are millions of moving pieces and years of work behind powering up and connecting the hardware and software that makes their systems hum. The developments behind 5G act as a backbone that many of the latest technologies rely on. From the early strategies behind desig...

Imagine a world where students can sail on a WWII Battleship, study the inner details of a cadaver, and go for a spacewalk, all while never leaving the comfort of their classroom, workplace, or home. Thanks to the connected technologies of AR, VR, and 5G available now, this type of learning is no longer a far-off dream, it’s happening now. The cross-benefits of seamlessly being able to bring...

Returning for season three of the Restless Ones, an original podcast from T-Mobile for Business and iHeartRadio, host, Jonathan Strickland, sits down with some of the most forward-thinking technology leaders—those at the intersection of technology and business—to explore their unique missions, challenges, and approaches to driving their organizations forward. Tune in to learn how these...

Metaphors for war are used throughout the world of business but how does one plan for strategy and attacks when they are in the actual “business” of war. In today’s environment, “Command and Control” strategies must not just work across land, air and seam but also space and cyberspace, creating a new set of challenges for military planners. From advanced weaponry to data to secure communications,...

Managing the technology infrastructure for a global organization is never a simple task. Managing it for a business with as wide a portfolio of critical products and services as Johnson & Johnson takes that role to a new level. The manufacturing and deployment of products from divisions ranging from skincare, to medical devices, to cancer treatments means a diverse set of employees each with a...

Forming connections across the workplace is the key to a strong company culture and even stronger bottom line. Whether chatting with someone down the hall, or across the world, the new age of remote work has made tools like Slack more critical than ever. Combining the power of Slack with the advanced wireless connectivity now available in 5G is allowing that work to happen anywhere.   In this epis...

The promise of smart devices, smart tools and even smart homes alleviating the daily grind of everyday life has been promised to us since the dawn of science fiction all the way through today. Having a virtual assistant help us get through our lives was a distant possibility since we couldn’t really let them into our lives to see what we needed help with. The eras of 5G and IoT and the connected w...

Even the oldest of businesses now see technology at the core of what they do. From modernizing operations and adapting the way they capture, share & analyze data to bringing their customers the best possible experience, any company not innovating today won’t be around tomorrow - even if they are 175 years old, like the renowned tools and motorized appliances company, Stanley Black & Decker...

Most workers can only be as good as the tools their companies give them to complete their job. Increasing employee productivity in a digital world means increasing their connectivity. Connecting to the fastest mobile networks we’ve ever seen—5G—requires finding the right hardware to take advantage of that power and speed. Samsung, one of the leading mobile device manufacturers in the world, is on...

Monitoring the quality of the air we breathe is no easy task. Taking on that responsibility for millions of residents living in Southern California requires endless innovation and a steady hand at the helm to roll out the network of human and technology resources needed to capture, analyze and share the data effectively.   In this episode of The Restless Ones, we’ll sit with a technologist who has...

When it comes to developing and rolling out the latest technologies, there are thousands if not millions of moving pieces that have to fall into place for them to seamlessly work together. From innovative ideas and scientific breakthroughs to sourcing the materials and components needed for the final product, no part of the process can be achieved without the art of material sciences and the highl...

The days of working out, looking in the mirror or stepping on a scale to track your progress are over. Connected apps, virtual trainers and AI-driven personalized training aren’t in the faraway future of fitness – they are happening now. Exos, one of the leaders in connected fitness, is combining advanced training techniques, 5G connectivity and personalized data to leverage technology that create...

When it comes to construction and mining operations, understanding physical workflows can be as important as technological ones—and Skycatch sits right at the middle of that equation. By offering software solutions that allow drones to provide precise, real-time data capture of worksites, Skycatch enables their clients to work smarter. This technology allows companies to evaluate hazardous environ...

Interview continued... They say in sports that speed can’t be taught, but there’s nothing stopping us from learning how to harness it to improve the game. From creating immersive fan experiences, accelerated training techniques and real-time game rulings never before possible, the technology teams at Major League Baseball have embraced the power of 5G connectivity available in both ballparks and b...

They say in sports that speed can’t be taught, but there’s nothing stopping us from learning how to harness it to improve the game. From creating immersive fan experiences, accelerated training techniques and real-time game rulings never before possible, the technology teams at Major League Baseball have embraced the power of 5G connectivity available in both ballparks and beyond to bring America’...

  The Insurance business is built on smart decision-making and calculated risks. Whether insuring a car, home or an entire business, the ability to assess the endless variables of a policy is paramount to the company’s success. So it makes sense that State Farm, the biggest insurance company in the country, understands the importance of finding the right technologies to simplify the process for th...

Real estate is complex. Consider the many variables when searching for a home, and then consider the endless paperwork that goes with it - these moving pieces open the door for technology to make the process better. Redfin, a real estate brokerage, founded and run by technologists, is using innovations such as big data and digital processing to create a more seamless process and a “Complete Real E...

Supply-chain logistics and customer data truly are at the top of the “food chain” when it comes to building a reliable and innovative supermarket experience. When a company as big as Kroger sets out to transform the buying experience for over 10MM customers browsing their aisles and apps, driving exponential acceleration of its supporting tech is critical to enabling a first-in-class retail enviro...

Fast-moving markets need fast-moving technology. And when you're as reliant on technology-based solutions as Nasdaq, we're talking single millisecond fast. Their ability to offer customers reliable and instant access to their products is the engine that drives truly efficient markets. From stock exchanges doing $200 billion in trades a day, to parking lots that can adapt to real-time supply and de...

When it comes to speed and the auto industry, the real acceleration is happening behind-the-scenes—from on-board computers that connect the moving parts on the inside, to 5G-enabled connectivity that allows them to interact with the cities, people and cars around them. At Toyota, the teams of technologists responsible for enhancing mobility are prioritizing the needs of the customer, balancing dat...

When it comes to working in healthcare, speed and accuracy can be the difference between life and death. From laboratory monitors and connected devices to secure backups and network infrastructure, making the right technology choices is critical to providing patients with the best possible care. With 5G connectivity enabling healthcare breakthroughs like seamless telemedicine and mobile medical im...

Working in the government sector comes with its own set of unique challenges, but much of the work translates to all industries, public or private. How do you identify which technologies have the most promise to deliver value? How do you get buy-in from various stakeholders? How do you juggle ongoing projects while also looking toward the future? These challenges are universal and we’re going to h...

Returning for season two of The Restless Ones, Jonathan Strickland connects with the world’s most unconventional thinkers, the leaders at the intersection of technology and business, to understand how they continue to thrive in a world of complex organizations and lightning-fast technology. Tackling the ever-changing, rapidly developing technologies that are disrupting industries overnight, Jonath...