//podcastplus.net/feed/v-next-the-future-is-now~b55437a2 Listen to Mike Walker discuss the latest innovation techniques, emerging technologies, and conversations with innovation experts that are either dealing with being disrupted or disrupting themselves. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:40:35 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/7957204-the-future-of-remote-work.mp3?blob_id=36534853 Transformed by the 2020 global pandemic, the workplace will never be the same.  While full-time Zoom meetings, home schooled children, and isolation are temporary the impact of this shift will have lasting effects on how we work and live. In this episode, Mike J. Walker is  speaking with Michel Bowman , a modern workplace expert at Microsoft about his vision for the future of remote work. SUBSCRIBE! Newsletter: https://www.mikejwalk.com/subscribe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikejwalker Twitter: @mikejwalker Podcast: https://bit.ly/2PtixFa YouTube: https://bit.ly/2PqXiDT All the previous episodes and show notes are available on: www.vnextpod.com   BE OUR GUEST ON ‘V-Next: The Future is Now’: https://bit.ly/3gzI2jS Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/7957204-the-future-of-remote-work.mp3?blob_id=36534853 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/7420909-end-of-year-thank-you-to-the-v-next-listeners.mp3?blob_id=32459059 I just wanted to send all of our listeners a BIG thank you for all your support this year. Creating this podcast has been fun and looking forward to many more episodes! I hope all of you have a happy new year and holiday season.  See you next year! - Mike Thu, 21 Jan 2021 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/7420909-end-of-year-thank-you-to-the-v-next-listeners.mp3?blob_id=32459059 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/7298464-chris-on-enterprise-architecture-innovation.mp3?blob_id=31737856 Imagine if your company strategies were clear, innovation permeated all corners of your business, no technology debt, and people were not a problem to moving things forward. Well, that’s likely not the case but I’ve got some good news for you. Mike J. Walker has a chance to sit down with Chris Lockhart , an expert enterprise architect , strategist , author , and a “consultant that likes to say things” . We will discuss how he has seen the evolution of enterprise architecture and  innovation over the years, trends he observes in the market, and his practical advise for those in the  trenches. SUBSCRIBE! Newsletter: https://www.mikejwalk.com/subscribe   LinkedIn: Coming Soon! Twitter: @mikejwalker Podcast: https://bit.ly/2PtixFa  YouTube: https://bit.ly/2PqXiDT  All the previous episodes and show notes are available on: www.vnextpod.com   BE OUR GUEST ON ‘V-Next: The Future is Now’: https://bit.ly/3gzI2... Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/7298464-chris-on-enterprise-architecture-innovation.mp3?blob_id=31737856 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/4837316-smart-cities-for-dummies.mp3?blob_id=20006222 In this episode, I'm speaking with Jonathan Reichental, Ph.D. , CEO for Human Future . In this episode we are talking about his bestselling book, " Smart Cities for Dummies ". It was an absolute pleasure talking with Jonathan about his new book ,  smart city emerging trends, the fourth industrial revolution, urban sustainability, the future of cities, and (of course) blockchain . He is also a fellow podcaster, check out his podcast, Drinking Wine Talking Tech .  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/4837316-smart-cities-for-dummies.mp3?blob_id=20006222 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/4837127-industry-innovations-at-microsoft-part-2.mp3?blob_id=19783835 In this part 2 of 2 episode, I'm speaking with Rimes Mortimer, General Manager of Industry Innovation for Microsoft. We get to know Rimes and his background in building architecture and how that translates into the technology world. We also dive into how Rimes views innovation with both Microsoft customers and innovating within  the company to help product teams. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/4837127-industry-innovations-at-microsoft-part-2.mp3?blob_id=19783835 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/4836716-industry-innovation-at-microsoft-part-1.mp3?blob_id=19353239 In this part 1 of 2 episode, I'm speaking with Rimes Mortimer , General Manager of Industry Innovation for Microsoft . We get to know Rimes and his background in building architecture and how that translates into the technology world. We also dive into how Rimes views innovation with both Microsoft customers and innovating within  the company to help product teams.  Tue, 04 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/4836716-industry-innovation-at-microsoft-part-1.mp3?blob_id=19353239 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/4761032-smart-city-innovation.mp3?blob_id=18901193 In this episode I'm speaking with Doug McCollough , the CIO for the City of Dublin . We dive into everything from defining smart cities, the technologies that enable them, COVID-19 impacts on them, and a peek into the future of smart cities. As a BIG bonus, we talk diversity and inclusion where Doug shares a wealth of knowledge from his community work and advocacy for minorities. I learned a ton from Doug in this episode and I hope you do too!   Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/4761032-smart-city-innovation.mp3?blob_id=18901193 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/4570913-microsoft-s-campus-reboot-into-a-smart-campus.mp3?blob_id=18004313 In this episode I'm speaking with Emmanuel Daniel , the Director of Digital Transformation for Smart Buildings & Campuses where he is responsible for building and delivering the Digital Transformation strategy for campuses across Microsoft. In this one hour 40 minute interview we cover a lot of ground! First we discuss what smart buildings are and are not, the technologies that support them, and examples across the industry. Then we dive into Microsoft's multi-year campus refresh project that will include 18 new buildings, 6.7 million square feet of renovated workspace, $150 million in transportation infrastructure improvements, public spaces, sports fields and green space. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1009897/4570913-microsoft-s-campus-reboot-into-a-smart-campus.mp3?blob_id=18004313