Podcasts by The Sustainability Podcast

Utilities’ Role in the Electric Vehicle Transition – an Update from Eversource’s James Cater Hosted by Eddie Fidler from 2021-01-15T16:00

ARC transportation analyst Eddie Fidler sits down with James Cater, program lead for Electric Vehicles at Eversource, to discuss the utility’s ongoing efforts to boost EV adoption in New England...

The Top Smart City Technologies for 2021 - A Conversation with the Experts from 2021-01-13T08:00

Jim Frazer VP Smart Cities at ARC Advisory Group, is joined by Larry O'Brien ARC's VP of Cybersecurity as well as Richard Rys Senior Energy Analyst  and Eduard Fidler, ARC's Trans...

The Top Twenty - Political Factors that Impact Smart City Developments - Part 5 of a 5 Part Series from 2021-01-12T08:00

Jim Frazer explores twenty political factors that are driving Smart City projects and initiatives worldwide. In addition he discusses the upcoming ARC Smart City Forum's special FREE ticket...

The Biden Administration's Transportation Policies 2021-2025 - A Conversation with the Experts from 2021-01-11T08:00

In this episode ARC smart city team analysts Eddie Fidler, Jim Frazer, Larry OBrien, and Rick Rys discuss changes to US transportation policies with the incoming administration and how these cha...

The Top Twenty - Environmental Factors that Impact Smart City Developments - Part 4 of a 5 Part Series from 2021-01-08T14:00

Jim Frazer explores twenty environmental factors that are driving Smart City projects and initiatives worldwide. In addition he discusses the upcoming ARC Smart City Forum's special FREE ti...

The Top Twenty - Economic Factors that Impact Smart City Developments - Part 3 of a 5 Part Series from 2021-01-07T07:00

Jim Frazer explores twenty economic social factors that are driving Smart City projects and initiatives worldwide. In addition he discusses the upcoming ARC Smart City Forum's special FREE ...

The Top Twenty - Technological Factors that Impact Smart City Developments - Part 2 of a 5 Part Series from 2021-01-06T08:00

Jim Frazer explores twenty technological factors that are driving Smart City projects and initiatives worldwide. In addition he discusses the upcoming ARC Smart City Forum's special FREE ti...

The Top Twenty - Social Factors that Impact Smart City Developments - Part 1 of a 5 Part Series from 2021-01-05T08:00

Jim Frazer explores twenty social factors that are driving Smart City projects and initiatives worldwide. In addition he discusses the upcoming ARC Smart City Forum's special FREE ticket of...

Join us at the ARC Virtual Smart City Forum with Jim Frazer from 2021-01-04T09:00

ARC Virtual Forums have become “must attend” events for industrial operations and IT management.  And now the most influential gathering of thought leaders and technology evangelists in our indu...

Nokia Talks 5G&Smart City Platforms with Larry O'Brien from 2020-12-22T19:00

In the last episode of the year, we go out on a high note with a great discussion on the value of smart city platforms with Nokia -- a formidable smart city platform provider with its from 2020-12-07T08:00

In this episode ARC smart city team analysts Eddie Fidler, Jim Frazer, Larry OBrien, and Rick Rys discuss changes to US energy policy with the incoming administration and how these changes will ...

Powering the EV Revolution - a Conversation with ChargePoint SVP of Product Bill Loewenthal, hosted by Eduard Fidler from 2020-11-30T12:00

Vehicle Electrification has been gaining serious momentum lately for personal and commercial vehicles alike. Fleets are electrifying to reduce TCO and carbon footprint, improve driver/customer e...

Smart City Podcast - Larry O'Brien Interviews Anthony Veri of Integrated Network Concepts on Smart City Platforms from 2020-10-19T08:00

In this podcast, we talk with Anthony Veri of solution provider Integrated Network Concepts.   Anthony has a wealth of knowledge a...

Improving the Lifecycle Management of Critical Infrastructure with George Thomas of New Urbana from 2020-10-12T08:00

George Thomas discusses challenges and opportunities of the Smart City ecosystem with a particular focus on the three pillars of successful projects, the end-users, the suppliers and the fi...

Smart City Networks Start with a Foundation of Connected Streetlights - Amir Hirsch, Telematics Wireless / ST Engineering from 2020-10-05T08:00

Amir Hirsch describes the dramatic impacts of streetlighting controls that go far beyond the control of lighting. Energy, water, and transportation systems and solutions are examined in-depth in...

Saving the World by Leveraging Our Collective Impact with Katie Patrick, Environmental Engineer - Hosted By Jim Frazer from 2020-08-19T17:00

ARC's Vice President, Infrastructure and Smart Cities, Jim Frazer sits down with Katie Patrick, Environmental Engineer & Dr. Melissa Wiley, Data Analyst, City of Gainesville, Florida. I...

Smart City Best Practices with Kevin Comstock, Smart Cities Director, City of Chattanooga&Dr. Melissa Wiley, Data Analyst, City of Gainesville, Florida from 2020-08-03T15:00

Welcome everyone, I'm Jim Frazier of ARCA Advisory Group, and this is the Smart City Podcast. Today, we have a panel discussion with some with, with some intriguing end users of Smart City ...

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Planning – Start Early! A Conversation with Joffrey Wilson of Mortenson from 2020-07-27T12:00

Vehicle electrification is proving to be a winning proposition for fleets. Often overlooked in the conversation though is the charging infrastructure. In this episode, Joffrey Wilson of Mortenso...

Data Analytics and The Response to Covid-19 with Dr. Melissa Whiley Hosted by Jim Frazer from 2020-07-22T13:00

A"Hyper-Connected City Future” with guest Gordon Feller, hosted by Jim Frazer from 2020-06-15T12:00

How will our most advanced technologies help us to bridge the big gaps? Listen in on our 35-minute conversation about the “hyper-connected city future” with Gordon Feller, one of Silicon Valley’...

Interview with Albert Rooyakkers the CEO of Bedrock Automation Hosted by Rick Rys from 2020-06-12T13:00

In this Podcast you will hear ARC ask  Albert Rooyakkers the CEO of Bedrock Automation critical questions about how a control system can be secure and open at the same time. ARC goes on to ask A...

Smart City Podcast Interview with Alan Marcus, head of digital strategy at Planet Smart City Hosted by Jim Frazer from 2020-06-08T17:00

EV Charging Needs the Right Operating System - a Conversation with Driivz CEO Doron Frenkel, hosted by Eduard Fidler from 2020-06-04T00:00

Vehicle Electrification has been gaining serious momentum lately for personal and commercial vehicles alike. Fleets are electrifying to reduce TCO, improve driver/customer experience, and comply...

Could Drop-in Renewable Diesel and Jet fuel Help Clean Up the Transport Sector? A conversation with Neste Executives Sami Jauhiainen and Andreas Teir, hosted by Eduard Fidler from 2020-05-25T10:00

Transportation accounts for more emissions than any other sector in Western economies, and has proven more challenging to clean up than power generation. Vehicle electrification is taking off fo...

The Intelligent Streetlighting Marketplace - Forecasts and Insights - An Interview with Alex Chatha with Jim Frazer from 2020-05-12T13:00

Alex Chatha discussed the Intelligent Street Lighting Systems market research report which delivers current market analysis plus a five-year market and technology forecast.  

This market a...

How Robotics Can Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic - A Discussion with Simi Wang of Keenon Robotics, with Anju Ajaykumar from 2020-05-11T15:00

A discussion with Simi Wang, Director of Global Sales with Keenon Robotics (Shanghai Qinglang Intelligent Technology) and Anju Ajaykumar of the ARC Advisory Group on the impacts of robotic techn...

How to Incentize and Gamify The Circular Economy - An Interview with Michael Mazur with Jim Frazer from 2020-05-07T11:00

Michael Mazur discusses software platforms that drive unique circular economy approaches to:

• Economic development and commerce in the city, especially the urban core
• Better co...
  Listen

Cybersecurity and Intelligent Buildings with Larry O'Brien and Eduard Fidler Hosted by Jim Frazer from 2020-05-01T19:00

Addressing the crucial issue of cybersecurity in today’s smart buildings is a challenge.  Like the manufacturing sector, the building automation sector is going through its own digital transform...

Empowering the New Wave of Remote Workers with Critical Alarm and Event Notification: A Discussion with WIN-911 from 2020-04-24T09:00

End users and owner/operators are scrambling for ways that allow workers to have secure remote access to critical information from control systems.  ARC Advisory Group recently sat down with Gre...

Smart Cities Data Networks- A Discussion with Anthony Veri Jr. Hosted by Jim Frazer from 2020-04-23T12:00

This insightful discussion with Anthony Veri includes the answer to questions such as:

•            What data are you collecting and why?

•            Who sees it?

•   ...

Unlocking the Promise of Electric Vehicles Through Smart Charging – A Conversation with Greg Hintler of The Mobility House from 2020-04-21T12:00

Vehicle electrification provides significant cost benefits for fleets - unless they get hit with demand tariffs from their utility. In this episode, ARC Transportation Analyst Eduard Fidler spea...

A Deeper Dive Into The IEEE P2784 Smart City Planning and Technology Guide with Jim Frazer from 2020-04-20T18:00

Jim Frazer, Smart Cities VP at ARC Advisory Group, and Chair of the IEEE Smart Cities Planning and Technology Guide draft standard discusses the details of P2784, including;

1. An exami...

The Importance of Smart City Platforms in the Age of the Coronavirus with Jim Frazer from 2020-04-15T16:00

Coronavirus and The Importance of Smart City Platforms

Hyperlocal Coronavirus Discussions

In my local community in south Palm Beach County, Florida  the importance of commu...

Enabling Public Transit Agencies to Pioneer Mobility-as-a-Service; Perspectives from Trafi from 2020-04-14T00:00

Innovative cities are reimagining how we move, integrating different transportation modes into a single point of booking and payment with Mobility as a Service (MaaS).  In this episode, ARC tran...

Larry O'Brien and Jim Frazer Interview Joel Rakow of Fortium Partners from 2020-04-10T03:00

In this podcast, we interview Mr. Joel Rakow of Fortium Partners, which consists of a network of world-class technology executives that are...

The IEEE Smart Cities Planning and Technology Guide with Jim Frazer from 2020-04-02T15:00

This IEEE Smart Cities Planning and T...

ITS&Fever Detecting Camera Systems - a Discussion with Craig Waltzer hosted by Jim Frazer from 2020-03-30T08:00

Summary of the episode:

Fever screening thermographic cameras are classified as medical devices because it is intended to be used to diagnose and monitor vital conditions of human being...

The Significant Benefits of Using Standards for your Smart City Project with Jim Frazer from 2020-03-23T09:00

While taking the “road less traveled” may be rewarding in other aspects of business and life, doing so in the domain of your Smart City project will expose you to a plethora of negative unintend...

The Three Pillars of Sustainability and Your Smart City with Jim Frazer from 2020-03-16T16:00

The 2005 World Summit on Social Development identified sustainable development goals, such as economic development, social development and environmental protection. This view has been expressed ...

Sampo Hietanen’s MaaS Global Wants to Bring Mobility as a Service to Your City with Eddie Fidler from 2020-03-09T16:00

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is reimagining how we move, with sustainability, choice, guaranteed service, and fun as founding virtues. In this episode, ARC transportation analyst Eddie Fidler si...

Larry O'Brien and Eddie Fidler interview MySidewalk CEO Stephen Hardy from 2020-03-09T11:00

In this episode, Larry O'Brien and Eddie Fidler interview MySidewalk CEO Stephen Hardy.  We talk about the business value of smart city platforms and what kind of results can happen when yo...

How Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Could Raise EV Adoption – Eddie Fidler hosts WiTricity CEO Alex Gruzen from 2020-03-02T14:00

ARC transportation analyst Eddie Fidler discusses the evolution of efficient wireless EV charging and its potential impacts on the space with Alex Gruzen, CEO of WiTricity.

Smart Cities 3.0 Building and Deploying Compelling Smart City Business Cases With Jim Frazer from 2020-02-24T14:00

There’s a significant amount of ambiguity in specifying a Smart City project today. This lack of clarity costs time, dollars and often can lead you far astray from your smart city vision. Since ...

The Nine Applications and Seven Technologies of a Smart City with Jim Frazer from 2020-02-10T09:00

In this episode Jim Frazer discusses The Nine Critical Applications of a Smart City and the seven foundational tec...

Live from the ARC Forum - Jim Frazer interviews Benson Hougland from Opto 22 from 2020-02-05T13:00

Jim Frazer sits down with Benson Hougland from Opto 22 at the 2020 ARC Forum in Orlando. They discuss MQTT and Desalination Systems application, as well as their participation at the 2020 ARC Or...

Live from the ARC Forum - Jim Frazer interviews Arlan Nipper from Cirrus Link Solutions from 2020-02-05T11:00

Jim Frazer sits down with Arlan Nipper of Cirrus Link Solutions at the 2020 ARC Forum in Orlando. They discuss MQTT and Service Oriented architecture, as well as their participation at the 2020 ...

Live from the ARC Forum - Jim Frazer interviews Allen Ray from Aera Energy from 2020-02-05T10:00

Jim Frazer sits down with Allen Ray at the 2020 ARC Forum in Orlando. They discuss Inductive Automation's technology "Ignition" & The Ignition Cross Industry Collective. As we...

Utilities’ Role in the Electric Vehicle Transition - A Conversation with Eversource’s James Cater Hosted by Eddie Fidler from 2020-01-20T12:00