Category: TCW

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • When Technology is Exponentially Accelerating, Get in the Game Early! | Ep 21

    In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski recaps the technologies introduced over the first twenty episodes.  He shares how the various solutions introduced in the series are making a difference in productivity, efficiency, and safety.   It emphasizes that in an industrial landscape with exponentially changing technologies, getting in and taking action…

  • Cutting Costs, not Cutting Corners with ARIX Robotic Inspection | Ep 20

    This episode explores how ARIX Technologies is revolutionizing safety and efficiency in high-risk operations like oil and gas, chemical plants, and manufacturing through innovative robotic inspection systems. The discussion highlights the evolution of the company, the technology behind their robots, and the significant cost savings and efficiencies enabled by data collection and analysis. The platform…

  • A “First-Person Exploration” of the Future of AI in Oil and Gas – and Beyond | Ep 19

    In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and “Grace Grock” discuss the transformative impact of AI and AI agents in the oil and gas industry. They explore how AI enhances worker safety, boosts productivity, and integrates with IoT devices. The conversation covers the challenges of deploying AI in remote areas, the future…

  • How Tampnet Networks are Impacting Oil and Gas Operations and Beyond | Ep 18

    This week’s episode was recorded in-person at OTC 2025. I was excited to sit down with Frode Støldal, Chief Digital Officer and President of the Americas for Tampnet, the world’s largest offshore communications network provider.  We discuss how high-capacity offshore networks are enabling the future of work and the connected, frontline worker; the importance of…