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Telstra - Behind the Mic

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Australian business has an amazing history of enterprising thinking - from the black box to boxed wine, the pacemaker to penicillin. What spurs our big thinking? And what’s behind our capacity for turning challenges into opportunities? In this series, Adam Spencer talks to many of today’s most enterprising minds to find out how they’re solving problems, how they embrace change to create progress, and how technology is at its best when it is laser focused on the people it aims to serve.

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Episodes

  1. Spilling the T on IoT

    Grab a cup of tea and settle in for a great conversation on how IoT is making a real difference today. From smarter water management to boosting operational efficiency, asset tracking, wearables, and other cool innovations, we’re finally seeing the promise of IoT come to life!

  2. muru-D - Looking under the hood of innovation

    How does Telstra turn new and emerging technologies into products? Hear from Ben Green & Todd Essery from our muru-D (our product incubation hub, formerly Telstra Labs) team about how Telstra works with emerging technologies, partners, and customers ranging from enterprise to government to unlock...

  3. The Bespoke Future - Intelligence and manufacturing

    What is Intelligent Manufacturing? And what is the sweet spot for automation, AI, and machine learning in your business? In this episode of Behind the Mic, Adam Spencer chats to Australia’s favourite futurist, Mark Pesce to discuss how to take the next step on your digitisation journey.

  4. Discover how Telstra is using their technology to help companies on their sustainability journey.

    What does sustainability mean in corporate Australia today? In this episode of Behind the Mic, Adam Spencer chats with Tom Penny - Head of Environment at Telstra, about what we’re doing and how we’re using our technology to help companies achieve their sustainability goals.

  5. 5G Today: possibilities, trends, and myths

    Five years after the launch of 5G, how is this technology helping Australian businesses thrive in a fast-evolving digital landscape? Telstra Head of 5G Innovation, Paul Milford joins Adam Spencer to talk about where Telstra is at when it comes to 5G, dispel some popular 5G myths, and share the...

  6. Adam Spencer talks to Matt Griffiths from Alliance Automation

    On this episode of Behind the Mic, Adam Spencer chats with Matt Griffiths about all things automation and how it brings technology, people and processes together to empower businesses.

  7. Adam Spencer talks to Steve Sammartino about the future of business with AI

    Do you know the difference between LOM and GPT? In this episode of Behind the Mic Adam chats to one of Australia’s leading futurists, Steve Sammartino, about all things AI and what’s next in this age of rapid digital transformation.

  8. Wellness and Work with Kamal Sarma

    Organisations that have successfully driven an awareness of mental well-being at work give permission to be “ok” and be “not ok.” They invest in and create space for connection. Adam Spencer chats to Kamal Sarma about how organisations can improve wellness at work, and how leaders can be more...

  9. Building opportunities in Microsoft cloud is why.

    In the latest episode of Behind the Mic, Adam Spencer talks to Gretchen Cooke from Telstra and Vanessa Sorenson from Microsoft about the launch of a dedicated end-to-end Microsoft practice to support the digital growth of Australian businesses.

  10. Adam Spencer talks to Telstra Head of Environment, Tom Penny and Karli Jeffery from Deloitte Access Economics.

    Only around one quarter of large businesses are on track to meet their sustainability targets. Technology can help reduce emissions, and quickly. Telstra recently partnered with Deloitte Access Economics for an Australia-first research paper on how we can bring about positive climate action. The...

  11. Adam Spencer talks to Telstra supply chain experts Jon Young Flores and Warren Jennings

    How do you build resilient and cyber fit supply chains as industries become increasingly digitised? Hear from Telstra experts about how we continue to help our customers meet their changing demands.

  12. Adam Spencer talks to Nadine Allen from Ericsson about the role of 5G as a gateway to digital transformation.

    Nadine Allen is Ericsson’s Head of Enterprise Business for South East Asia, Oceania and India. She discusses the role of 5G as it increasingly becomes a gateway to digital transformation and explains the key drivers for enterprise digitisation. 5G has reached a point where it can play a key role…

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  13. Adam Spencer talks to Gregg Ostrowski from Cisco and Ben Kingston from Telstra about the power of partnership.

    Hear how Cisco and Telstra are working together to enable businesses to manage the application growth and reliance we have seen post covid, as they highlight the important steps businesses can take to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

  14. 75 years of Telstra International - Adam Spencer chats to Geraldine Kor, Managing Director, South Asia - Telstra International.

    Geraldine Kor, Managing Director, South Asia - Telstra International, chats to Adam Spencer about how Telstra has been operating internationally for 75 years and has employees across 20 countries, delivering services to thousands of business, government, carrier, and OTT customers. With the...

  15. Adam Spencer talks to Dr Catriona Wallace about the importance of using AI responsibly.

    Dr Catriona Wallace, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethicist and Futurist, has been working with Telstra and the Australian Government on the Responsible AI Index Report – a framework that develops Telstra’s capability for the ethical use of AI. They talk about how to implement AI in a huge...

  16. Fraser Shields on how Downer Group used AR to reimagine preventative maintenance of road assets

    Adam Spencer chats to Fraser Shields, IT Client Services Manager at Downer Group about how Telstra Purple helped the organisation equip its frontline workforce with AR.

  17. Stuart Campbell on how VicRoads shifted millions of transactions from service centres to the cloud

    Adam Spencer chats to Stuart Campbell, Head of Platforms and DevOps at VicRoads about how Telstra Purple is helping them automate critical processes in the cloud.

  18. Adam Spencer talks to William Payne from Mirvac

    Adam Spencer chats to William Payne, Chief Digital Officer at Mirvac about how Telstra Purple helped them transform their communication network across the entire business.

  19. Dr Jason McClure from Ambulance Victoria on the technology empowering health workers to save lives.

    Collaboration between ANZICS, Ambulance Victoria, and Telstra Purple resulted in an efficient, easy-to-use platform on Azure, empowering health workers in saving lives

  20. Brad Webb from Samaritans on the business case for digitisation.

    Samaritans CEO Brad Webb joins Adam Spencer for a conversation on change - why Samaritans needed to embrace it, and how their journey to digitise helped them prepare for the biggest one to hit our generation. In the face of continued uncertainty and long term remote working models, learn how the...

  21. Christian Neyle from Taylor on the risks and rewards of early tech adoption.

    Christian Neyle, IT Manager at Taylor, shows us how the construction company gets creative with technology to work more efficiently than ever before. From 5G to Microsoft HoloLens, hear how advanced wireless solutions are helping to rethink not only construction but the buildings themselves, to...

  22. Hear how Mikaela Jade from Indigital is pairing Indigenous storytelling with the most cutting edge digital technology.

    Founder and CEO of Indigital, Mikaela Jade, is actively bridging the gap between cultural competency and digital skills development within Indigenous communities. Hear how Indigital is exposing young Indigenous Australians to the digital world.

  23. Libby Christie on the challenges and unexpected upsides for The Australian Ballet as a result of COVID-19.

    Executive Director of The Australian Ballet, Libby Christie, has faced enormous challenges for this beloved institution as a result of COVID-19. There has also been a number of unexpected and surprising upsides.

  24. Kamal Sarma on ways to build resilience and thriving communities through COVID-19.

    From monk to venture capitalist and author, Kamal Sarma knows a thing or two about resilience. Hear his insights into managing stress, strengthening resilience and ways to help your community thrive.

  25. Bernard Salt on the effect of COVID-19 for Australians and their business.

    What will Australian society and business look like post COVID-19? What will we have learnt? Hear Australia’s leading demographer Bernard Salt discuss the effect on the community and how we can apply the learning into the future.

  26. Dr Jordan Nguyen on using technology to make rockstars

    Dr Jordan Nguyen almost walked away from electrical engineering until fate intervened. Now, as an inventor, he empowers people with disabilities to achieve their dreams, including the incredibly talented Jessica Irwin. Subscribe to Telstra - Behind the Mic to be the first to know about new episodes.

  27. Anousheh Ansari on space travel, a child's drawing and a dream fulfilled.

    Co-founder and chairwoman of Prodea Systems and formerly co-founder and CEO of Telecom Technologies, Inc., Anousheh Ansari travelled to space just after her 40th birthday. Host Adam Spencer explores her world of business and life beyond earth.

  28. Stephen Dubner, co-author of Freakonomics, on why "I don't know" is a good answer

    Freakonomics co-author Stephen Dubner and host Adam Spencer sat down for a fascinating discussion on cheating teachers, bizarre baby names and self-dealing real estate agents. Subscribe to Telstra - Behind the Mic to be the first to know about new episodes.

  29. Charles Duhigg on the real reason you eat so many cookies.

    Pullitzer prize winning reporter for The New York Times and author of "Smarter Faster Better" and "The Power of Habit," Charles Duhigg discusses how to understand, influence and ultimately change habits. Subscribe to Telstra - Behind the Mic to be the first to know about new episodes.

  30. Daniel Pink unearths the secret motivation behind perfect timing.

    Explore the science of perfect timing with New York Times best-selling author and motivation expert, Daniel Pink, in a discussion led by host Adam Spencer. This open conversation helps us find our most productive times for work and business.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Australian business has an amazing history of enterprising thinking - from the black box to boxed wine, the pacemaker to penicillin. What spurs our big thinking? And what’s behind our capacity for turning challenges into opportunities? In this series, Adam Spencer talks to many of today’s most enterprising minds to find out how they’re solving problems, how they embrace change to create progress, and how technology is at its best when it is laser focused on the people it aims to serve.

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