D3 – #RadioWeek 23 – Cloud and Virtualization for Radio operators Why & How

This episode dives into the intricacies of hybrid work in the radio industry, featuring insights from Steve Shultis, Roz Clark, Alex Roman, Udit Tyagi, and Philippe Generali. The discussion starts with an introduction to Radio Week and explores the cultural benefits and risks of a hybrid workforce. It examines the pandemic’s impact on team collaboration, the evolution of remote work technology, and the advantages of hybrid models. The panel evaluates real estate and acoustic space needs, content distribution, and solutions for limited broadband areas. Additional topics include browser-based and cloud solutions, remote audio quality, IT support, virtualized telephony, digital asset management, and disaster preparedness.

(0:00) Introduction to Radio Week and session overview
(1:09) Cultural benefits and risks of a hybrid workforce
(2:02) Introduction of panelists and Radio Week organizers
(6:40) Pandemic impact on hybrid work and maintaining team collaboration
(14:21) Remote work, technology evolution, and hybrid work advantages
(17:32) Evaluating real estate and acoustic space needs for hybrid teams
(26:28) Content utilization and distribution in a hybrid model
(30:15) Challenges and solutions for hybrid work in limited broadband areas
(34:24) Browser-based and cloud solutions for radio operations
(44:35) Addressing remote audio quality and IT support issues
(50:37) Virtualizing telephony and digital asset management
(55:01) Tabletop exercises and disaster preparedness
(56:33) Closing thoughts on flexibility, technology advocacy, and disaster recovery
(59:02) Conclusion and appreciation for RedTech support



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