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ZKast, is a thought leadership series where Zeus Kerravala interviews thought leaders from the technology community. To be a guest on ZKast, please contact Zeus Kerravala at zeus@zkresearch.com

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2026 ZKast #7 - Eastern Medicine Meets AI: The Link2Care "Watch2Care Vital" Smartwatch at CES 2026

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2026 ZKast #7 - Eastern Medicine Meets AI: The Link2Care "Watch2Care Vital" Smartwatch at CES 2026

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2026 ZKast #7 - Eastern Medicine Meets AI: The Link2Care "Watch2Care Vital" Smartwatch at CES 2026

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Is your data ready for the Edge AI explosion? Live from the "amazingly crowded and insane" Venetian at CES 2026, Zeus Kerravala meets with Rick Vanover, VP of Product Strategy at Veeam, to discuss why the world’s #1 data resilience company is making a massive play for the Edge.While CES is famous for consumer gadgets (yes, they talk about the Wi-Fi connected toilet!), the real story for the enterprise is Edge AI. From autonomous vehicles to smart manufacturing, data is being generated in more places than ever before. Rick explains how Veeam is evolving from "security adjacent" to a true security and governance powerhouse following their landmark $1.725 billion acquisition of Securiti AI.In this episode of ZKast, you’ll learn:Why Veeam is at CES: How edge workloads on platforms like Lenovo ThinkEdge are driving the need for new protection strategies.The Securiti AI Acquisition: How Veeam is using AI to help organizations discover, govern, and protect "dark data" they didn't even know they had.Data Velocity vs. Data Tiers: Why the speed of access is replacing traditional storage tiering as the most critical metric for AI.Safe & Trusted AI: How to move past "AI washing" to create resilient, auditable AI pipelines.CES Highs & Lows: Rick and Zeus share their most surprising finds—from AI-driven Chinese medicine watches to high-tech bathroom fixtures.Follow Zeus Kerravala on X/Twitter: @zkerravala Check out more from ZK Research: https://www.zkresearch.com#CES2026 #Veeam #EdgeAI #DataResilience #ZKast #SecurityAI #DigitalHealth #TechTrends #DataProtection @veeam

2026 ZKast #6 - Veeam at CES 2026: Why the King of Backup is Now the King of Edge AI Resilience

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2026 ZKast #6 - Veeam at CES 2026: Why the King of Backup is Now the King of Edge AI Resilience

Zeus Kerravala 7K views January 19, 2026 3:29 am

2026 ZKast #5 - From Digital Twins to Autonomous Trucks: Inside the AWS Automotive Booth at CES 2026

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2026 ZKast #5 - From Digital Twins to Autonomous Trucks: Inside the AWS Automotive Booth at CES 2026

Zeus Kerravala 25.9K views January 16, 2026 2:12 pm

Welcome to the start of 2026! We are live from the floor of CES in Las Vegas, where the future of technology isn't just about faster gadgets—it’s about a more inclusive world.In this episode, Zeus Kerravala meets with Brian Tippens, SVP of Social Impact for Cisco, to discuss the powerful intersection of technology and purpose. While CES is known for consumer tech, Brian explains why a B2B giant like Cisco is here to find lessons in technology roadmaps that can be applied to global social challenges.In this episode, we discuss:AI for Accessibility: How physical AI, robotics, and wearables are empowering people with visual, hearing, and mobility impairments.The Skills Gap: Why AI isn't just about job replacement, but about upskilling and democratizing expertise for underrepresented communities.Good for the World, Good for Business: How Cisco’s commitment to purpose helps them attract top talent and win in the marketplace.Cisco’s "40 Communities" Goal: An update on Cisco’s audacious 10-year plan to build resilient, thriving communities in places like Mumbai and Johannesburg.Connecting the Dots: The future of integrated health tech and the convergence of data to improve human wellness.Connect with Cisco Social Impact: [https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/about/purpose/social-impact/investments/index.htmlFollow ZK Research: Twitter: @zkerravala #CES2026 #Cisco #TechForGood #AI #SocialImpact #ZKast #DigitalInclusion #Accessibility @Cisco @CES #ces2026

2026 ZKast #4 - How AI and Tech are Driving Social Impact in 2026 | Cisco's Brian Tippens at CES

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2026 ZKast #4 - How AI and Tech are Driving Social Impact in 2026 | Cisco's Brian Tippens at CES

Zeus Kerravala 23.4K views January 15, 2026 1:57 pm

2026 Zkast #3 - Beyond Connectivity: How Cisco Uses AI and Security to Transform Sports & Ent.

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2026 Zkast #3 - Beyond Connectivity: How Cisco Uses AI and Security to Transform Sports & Ent.

Zeus Kerravala 23K views January 12, 2026 8:08 am

Microsoft Teams is everywhere—with hundreds of millions of users, it has become the default operating system for the modern office. But does that mean it’s the best choice for your business phone system? In this debut episode of our new series, Zeus Kerravala (ZK Research) sits down with Chris Frey (CT Pros) to discuss the "Toggle Tax," the reality of Teams calling, and why a simple deployment can quickly turn into a complex nightmare.Inside this video:The Toggle Tax: Why employees want more functionality, not more apps.Native vs. UCaaS Integration: We break down the three paths to voice-enabling Teams: Native Calling Plans, Direct Routing, and Operator Connect—versus using a third-party UCaaS provider (like RingCentral or Zoom) as the engine.The "80/20" Rule: Why IT leaders often forget the critical 20% of use cases (manufacturing floors, healthcare scheduling, emergency notifications) that Teams native calling often struggles to handle.Global Gaps: Why Microsoft’s PSTN coverage might not be enough for international enterprises.Advice, Deploy, Sustain: How a partner like CT Pros acts as an advocate to ensure you don't oversimplify your communication needs.Table of Contents: 0:00 – Intro: Tech Talk with Chris Frey1:15 – Who is CT Pros? From On-Prem to Cloud2:40 – The Momentum of Microsoft Teams Calling4:10 – The "User as the Integration Point" Problem5:35 – Native Microsoft Calling vs. UCaaS Integration7:50 – Is Telephony Dead? (Spoiler: Not in Healthcare or Finance)10:45 – The Challenges of Global PSTN Coverage12:30 – How to Choose the Best Third-Party Integration14:50 – The "Advise, Deploy, Sustain" Framework17:15 – Biggest Gotchas: SMS, Faxing, and Emergency Alerts19:40 – Final Recommendations for Teams Calling🔗 Connect with Us:ZK Research: https://www.zkresearch.comCT Pros (Converge Technology Professionals): https://www.ctpros.com/#MicrosoftTeams #UCaaS #CloudCommunications #TeamsCalling #DigitalTransformation #BusinessPhoneSystems #CTPros #zkresearch @voipswami3021 @Microsoft @Zoom @ringcentral @MicrosoftTeams

2026 ZKast #2 - Talking Tech with CT Pros - Is Microsoft Teams the Right Phone System for You?

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2026 ZKast #2 - Talking Tech with CT Pros - Is Microsoft Teams the Right Phone System for You?

Zeus Kerravala 22.1K views January 8, 2026 9:56 pm

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Dave and Zeus provide updates on 5 recent events: #MWC24, #8x8AnalystSummit, #RingCentralAnalystSummit, #HPAmplify, #Five9AnalystSummit.00:00 Intro00:55 MWC4:55 RingCentral Summit7:40 8x8 Summit13:25 HP Amplify.18:44 Five9 Analyst Summit25:25 EC24 Upcoming27:55 NVidia and AI

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Dave and Zeus discuss the Zoom Analyst event #ZoomPerspective23.

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2026 ZKast #7 - Eastern Medicine Meets AI: The Link2Care "Watch2Care Vital" Smartwatch at CES 2026

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