Category: TCW
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The Blue-Collar Renaissance – AI’s Gift to Frontline Workers | Ep 31
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski explains why he is convinced that AI’s gift to frontline workers is an exciting blue-collar renaissance. As AI and automation reshape the job landscape, Andrew highlights how technology today augments, rather than replaces, human skills. From AI-driven training to the rise of “mixed-collar” jobs,…
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The History of the Future of Work | Ep 30
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski and guest David Westrom explore the past as prologue and the evolution of industrial revolutions. They focus on the transition from mechanization to the digital age. They discuss the impact of technologies like PLCs, IoT, enterprise software, and AI on manufacturing productivity. They discuss…
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The Manifest Destiny of Frontline Work | Ep 29
The manifest destiny of frontline work is the augmented frontline worker – and technology is driving this renaissance in blue collar work! For this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and Dirck Schou, CEO of Taqtile, discuss the transformative impact of Taqtile’s software platform, Manifest, on frontline work. They explore how Tactile’s Manifest…
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Push to Talk AI Agents are Here Today | Ep 28
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the transformative role of Push to Talk Technology (PTT) in empowering frontline workers with AI as a cognitive companion. Joined by Vincent Higgins, CEO of Rugged Edge, they explore how this technology is revolutionizing communication and decision-making in high-risk environments. Discover how…
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Navigating the AI Revolution of Wearables for Frontline Workers | Ep 27
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and James Woodall delve into the transformative impact of AI and wearable technology on the future of work. They discuss the evolution from startups to scale-ups, emphasizing the critical role sales plays in crossing the bridge to a scale-up. They highlight the unique challenges faced…
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How AI is Transforming Work in 2025 | Ep 26
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the transformative power of AI in reshaping industries in 2025. With insights from the MIT NANDA report, Andrew explores why 95% of generative AI pilots are failing despite significant investments. He also discusses AI’s impact on processes, workforces, and connected workforces, highlighting…
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Tailoring Digital Solutions with Barcotec’s Rob Duchac | Ep 25
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski sits down with Rob Duchac from Barcotec to explore the transformative power of digital solutions in the industrial sector. Rob shares insights into the latest innovations in smart glasses and wearable technology, emphasizing the importance of tailoring solutions to meet diverse industry needs. Discover…
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Engineering the Future of Augmented Reality with Vuzix CEO, Paul Travers | Ep 24
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski explores the transformative potential of AI-powered wearable technology with Paul Travers, CEO of Vuzix. Discover how AI is revolutionizing our interaction with technology, transitioning from smartphones to smart glasses that enhance productivity and connectivity. Delve into the major market opportunity for waveguides in the…
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Augmenting Workers – SAP and TeamViewer Deliver Tomorrow Today | Ep 23
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the groundbreaking partnership between SAP and TeamViewer, designed to revolutionize the productivity, efficiency and safety of frontline workers. Discover from SAP’s Craig Kindleman and Stephan Braun how SAP’s robust enterprise asset management solutions integrate seamlessly with TeamViewer’s advanced augmented reality and remote…
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Robots, and Drones, and AI – oh, my! | Ep 22
In this episode of the Connected Workers Podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the groundbreaking innovations of Energy Robotics with CEO Marc Dassler. Discover how Energy Robotics’ unified platform is revolutionizing high-risk industries by seamlessly integrating diverse robotic systems and data flow for tasks like inspection and monitoring. Learn how their system makes deploying robots…
