Newark has concluded the second season of its award-winning Top Tech Voices podcast series, bringing together leading experts and thought leaders to explore how innovation can improve lives, protect what matters and help solve real human challenges.

Across six episodes, the series examined topics ranging from mental health and sustainability to neurotechnology, human enhancement and the future of urban living. Hosted by Georgia Lewis-Anderson, the season featured conversations with renowned experts:

• Mental Health & Technology: Navigating the Digital Mind – Dr Jack Lewis
• Sustainable Tech: Innovations for a Greener Planet – Fionn Ferreira
• Neurotechnology and Brain Interfaces – Professor Anil Seth
• Biohacking & Human Enhancement: Redefining Our Limits – Dr Julia Jones
• Work–Tech–Life Balance – Dr Anne-Laure Le Cunff
• Smart Cities and Urban Tech: Designing the Future Metropolis – Professor Carlo Ratti

The series has attracted more than 3.6 million views across YouTube and Bilibili and generated over 83,500 hours of watch time, demonstrating strong global interest in discussions focused on the human impact of emerging technologies.

Through conversations spanning neuroscience, sustainability, health technology and urban innovation, the series highlighted how technology can be applied responsibly and purposefully to address real-world challenges and improve everyday lives.

"What made this season special was the diversity of perspectives. We brought together experts from neuroscience, sustainability, health, behavioral science and urban innovation, but a common theme emerged throughout every conversation: technology is most powerful when it helps people thrive. The response from audiences around the world shows that there is growing interest in understanding not just what technology can do, but how it can be applied responsibly and meaningfully in our everyday lives," said Rebeca Obregon, President of Newark.

To further engage audiences, Newark will soon launch an interactive Top Tech Voices quiz on the element14 Community platform to test knowledge of season two's topics and expert insights. Participants will also have the chance to compete for prizes while revisiting key discussions from the series.

Building on the success of its first two seasons, Top Tech Voices continues to provide a platform for expert perspectives on the technologies, ideas and innovations shaping the future, while creating new opportunities for audiences to engage with the conversations beyond the podcast itself.

Watch all episodes from season two, via Newark's YouTube channel or Spotify.

For more information, visit https://www.newark.com/top-tech-voices.

Newark's Top Tech Voices podcast continues its season with two new episodes featuring neuroscientist and founder Dr Anne-Laure Le Cunff and architect and MIT Professor Carlo Ratti.

In episode five, Dr Anne-Laure Le Cunff explores the role of curiosity as a practical tool for navigating uncertainty in modern work and life.

Drawing on neuroscience and her work with global knowledge workers, she challenges traditional ideas of success built on linear planning and control. Instead, she advocates for an experimental mindset — treating decisions as small, testable hypotheses rather than fixed commitments.

Central to the discussion is the concept of "tiny experiments": simple, repeatable actions that allow individuals to test ideas, gather feedback and iterate over time. Rather than relying on willpower or large-scale change, this approach focuses on building sustainable habits through continuous learning.

Dr Anne-Laure highlights the importance of paying attention not just to external results, but also to internal signals such as energy, motivation and emotional response. She also emphasizes the role of workplace culture, arguing that environments that encourage curiosity, openness and experimentation make it easier for individuals to adapt and thrive.

The episode also explores the role of AI as a thinking partner — a tool that can help surface patterns and insights, rather than replace human judgment.

Episode six turns to the future of cities, with Professor Carlo Ratti exploring how data, sensing technologies and design can create more responsive and human-centered urban environments.

Drawing on global projects and research, Ratti examines how cities can adapt to challenges such as climate change, population growth and shifting patterns of movement. From flood mitigation in Venice to the use of real-time data in urban planning, the conversation highlights how "cyber-physical" systems can respond dynamically to local conditions.

A key theme is the role of data in shaping decision-making. Ratti argues that cities can use real-time insights to identify where interventions are most needed, from green space to infrastructure. However, he emphasizes that this must be balanced with strong principles around privacy and trust — including anonymization and transparency about how data is collected and used.

The episode also explores how technology can both support and disrupt public life. While digital tools offer new ways to understand and manage cities, they can also reduce spontaneous interaction and community connection. As a result, Ratti argues that public space must be intentionally designed and protected as a cornerstone of urban life.

“What stands out in these conversations is how progress often comes from small, thoughtful changes — whether that’s experimenting with how we work or rethinking how cities respond to real-world conditions,” said Rebeca Obregon, President of Farnell Global. “Technology plays a role in both, but its value comes from how it is applied in context — supporting better decisions, better environments and ultimately better outcomes for people.”

All episodes of Top Tech Voices are now available to stream. Listeners can watch and subscribe via Newark's YouTube channel or Spotify.

For more information, visit https://www.newark.com/top-tech-voices.

Newark's Top Tech Voices podcast continues its second season with two new episodes exploring how neuroscience, AI and health technology are reshaping the way people think, behave and live.

The latest conversations feature renowned neuroscientist and Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience Anil Seth, and Dr Julia Jones, a neuroscientist, former Olympic psychologist and founder of health‑tech start‑up Validity. Both offer a human-first perspective on the future of innovation.

In episode three, Neuro-tech and Brain Interfaces, Professor Anil Seth explores one of the most profound scientific questions of our time: how the brain creates conscious experience.

Seth describes perception as a “controlled hallucination”, where the brain actively constructs reality by combining predictions with sensory input — challenging the idea of a single, objective experience of the world and explaining why individuals can perceive the same reality in different ways.

The episode also examines the rapid development of brain–computer interfaces (BCIs), which are already transforming treatment for conditions such as epilepsy and paralysis. While acknowledging their potential, Seth raises important ethical questions — particularly around accuracy, misuse and the emerging need to protect “privacy of thought” as neural data becomes more accessible.

Reflecting on artificial intelligence, Seth cautions against designing systems to replicate or replace human thinking. Instead, he advocates for technologies that complement human intelligence, warning that over-standardization risks creating a “mental monoculture” that diminishes diversity of thought.

The conversation concludes with a call to engineers and technologists to rethink the brain not as a digital machine but as a dynamic, energy-efficient biological system—a shift that could inspire more sustainable, human-centered innovation.

Episode four, Biohacking and Human Enhancement, turns to the future of preventative health, with Dr Julia Jones offers a grounded perspective on how technology can support long-term wellbeing.

Drawing on more than three decades of research, Jones challenges the growing trend of "extreme optimization" often associated with biohacking. Instead, she advocates for a more sustainable approach focused on extending health span — the number of years people live in good health — rather than simply increasing lifespan.

The episode highlights how behavior change is rooted in neuroscience. Jones explains that forming lasting habits requires consistent repetition over time to physically rewire neural pathways — helping explain why many traditional health interventions fail to deliver lasting results.

She also examines the role of music as a biological tool, drawing on research from elite sport and military environments to demonstrate how sound can regulate mood, enhance performance and support nervous system function — with growing applications in areas such as dementia care. A central theme of the discussion is compassion. Jones argues that modern environments are often misaligned with human biology and that shifting from blame to understanding can significantly improve health outcomes.

Looking ahead, she outlines a vision for health technology that combines data with human connection — using AI to support coaches, personalize interventions and scale engagement, while preserving the accountability and empathy that drive real behavioral change.

"As technology becomes more embedded in how we think, work and live, innovation must remain grounded in human needs," said Rebeca Obregon, President of Farnell Global. "These conversations highlight an important shift — from building technology for efficiency alone, to designing systems that support how people actually think, behave and stay healthy. Whether it's AI or health technology, the opportunity lies in using innovation to enhance human potential."

The latest episodes of Top Tech Voices are now available to stream, continuing the series' focus on human-centered innovation across AI, health and emerging technologies.

Further episodes will be released in the coming weeks. Listeners can subscribe for updates via Newark's YouTube channel or Spotify.

For more information, visit https://www.newark.com/top-tech-voices.

Newark's award-winning podcast series Top Tech Voices continues its second season with two thought-provoking episodes examining how technology influences both human wellbeing and planetary sustainability.

The opening conversations bring together neuroscientist Dr. Jack Lewis and environmental innovator Fionn Ferreira — two voices approaching technology from very different, yet equally human, perspectives.

In episode one, Mental Health & Technology: Navigating the Digital Mind, Dr Jack Lewis explores how digital tools are reshaping cognitive health.

Rather than framing technology as inherently positive or negative, Lewis presents a more nuanced view: technology's impact depends on how we use it. While digital tools increase efficiency and expand access to information, excessive screen time can displace the very behaviors that support long-term brain health — including movement, deep focus and face-to-face connection.

Drawing on neuroscience research, Lewis explains how exercise supports memory and resilience by releasing Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), and how uninterrupted social interaction strengthens neural pathways linked to empathy and understanding. His message is not about rejecting devices, but about using them deliberately.

The episode encourages professionals and organizations alike to consider how digital environments can be designed and managed to support wellbeing rather than undermine it.

Episode two shifts focus to environmental technology, featuring award-winning inventor Fionn Ferreira.

Raised in West Cork, Ireland, Ferreira began investigating microplastic pollution as a youngster after observing contamination along his local shoreline. With limited laboratory access, he built his own scientific equipment — including a spectrometer constructed from a Raspberry Pi, webcam and Lego — to analyze water samples.

His research led to the development of a magnetic method to remove microplastics using specially engineered ferrofluids. The innovation gained international attention and support, including backing connected to initiatives highlighted at the World Economic Forum.

In the conversation, Ferreira discusses the realities of scaling environmental innovation, from laboratory prototype to industrial application. He emphasizes that invention is rarely a solo pursuit; meaningful progress requires collaboration, storytelling and persistence.

"Top Tech Voices is about bringing credible, expert perspectives into the conversation around technology," said Rebeca Obregon, President of Newark. “These episodes reflect the breadth of innovation shaping our world — from understanding how digital habits affect our brains to developing practical solutions for global environmental challenges. Technology has extraordinary potential, and through this series, we're exploring how it can be harnessed responsibly to deliver meaningful impact.”

Together, the first two episodes demonstrate the range of discussions shaping season two of Top Tech Voices. From cognitive resilience in a digital age to scalable environmental innovation, the series continues to explore how technology can address real-world challenges when guided by insight and intention.

Both episodes are now available to stream with new episodes releasing in the coming weeks.

Listeners can watch and subscribe via Newark’s YouTube channel.

For more information, visit https://www.newark.com/top-tech-voices.

Newark, a global distributor of electronic components, products and solutions, has announced the return of its award-winning podcast series, Top Tech Voices, with the launch of season two.

Following the success of its previous season, Top Tech Voices returns with a renewed focus on how technology serves people — highlighting innovation that improves lives, protects what matters, and addresses real human challenges. The new season brings together leading thinkers, technologists and industry experts for in-depth conversations on the ideas shaping our future.

Episode one, Mental Health & Technology: Navigating the Digital Mind, has been released today and explores the intersection between neuroscience, wellbeing and the digital world. The episode features neuroscientist, author and broadcaster Dr Jack Lewis, who examines how technology can both support and challenge mental health, and what individuals and organizations can do to optimize cognitive performance in an increasingly connected world.

Georgia Lewis-Anderson will once again host the series, guiding discussions across six episodes that cover topics including biohacking and human enhancement, smart cities, work–tech–life balance, sustainable technology, and neuroscience.

“When we launched Top Tech Voices, our goal was to create meaningful conversations that went beyond products and specifications,” said Rebeca Obregon, President of Newark. “Season two builds on that success by exploring how technology can enable people, communities and better outcomes — because innovation matters most when it has a positive human impact.”

Top Tech Voices has been recognized for its thoughtful, insight-led approach to technology storytelling, providing a platform for credible expert voices and balanced discussion. The second season continues this editorial approach, prioritizing real-world insight over promotion and positioning technology as an enabler rather than the headline.

To mark the launch of season two, Newark has also released an introductory video message from Rebeca Obregon, setting the tone for the conversations ahead.

New episodes of Top Tech Voices: Season Two will be released every few weeks. Audiences can follow Newark on social media and subscribe to its YouTube channel to stay up to date and access new episodes as they launch.

For more information, visit https://www.newark.com/top-tech-voices.

Newark, an Avnet Company, has launched a new hub for on-board components, providing engineers and buyers a single destination to design, source and purchase the building blocks of modern electronics.

The hub offers engineers access to circuit board components, development kits, single board computers and technical resources, including white papers, webinars, videos and design guides. Newark’s inventory spans semiconductor discretes and ICs, passives, relays and switches, board-level connectors, single board computers and development kits, with products from over 2,000 leading manufacturers.

For buyers, Newark simplifies procurement with PunchOut catalogs, search and order APIs and BOM management, as well as services such as free re-reeling, vendor-managed inventory, custom kitting, labeling and product alternatives.

To better serve customers, Newark has increased U.S.-based inventory while maintaining its capability to ship from its UK warehouse within 3–5 working days. This investment ensures faster delivery, greater supply chain reliability and improved access to high-demand components across the Americas. It also reflects Newark’s long-term goal to be the customer’s first and most trusted choice for board-level electronic components.

Newark supports both production and engineering needs with local stockholding, global sourcing capabilities and one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of embedded development kits, evaluation boards and ICs. Full product traceability, including date and lot codes and Certificates of Conformance, ensures customers can purchase with confidence.

“Newark’s new on-board components hub combines our extensive product range with the tools and services that engineers and procurement professionals need most,” said Rebeca Obregon, President of Newark. “With expanded local inventory, faster delivery times and deep technical resources, this hub empowers customers to work faster, smarter and with greater confidence.”

The on-board components hub is available now at https://www.newark.com/board-level-components.

Newark is now distributing connectivity solutions from Digi International, a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products, services and solutions.

The new relationship is an expansion of Avnet’s existing relationship with Digi and will enhance Newark’s wireless communications portfolio. It will also enable Digi to utilise the “power of one,” which is the combined strength of Newark and its parent company Avnet across the product lifecycle. With Avnet and Newark, customers will be able to find the best solution for their needs around the globe.  

Digi International supplies secure embedded technology and connectivity such as system-on-modules, wireless communication systems, and cloud management software to developers in a diverse range of industries, including education, energy, industrial, medical, retail, smart cities and transportation. In every case, it is committed to ensuring that each customer is provided with precisely the right technology for their wireless connectivity requirements.

Steve Ericson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digi OEM Solutions said, “We are very excited about leveraging the combined power of both Newark and Avnet and look forward to expanding our customer base by leveraging Newark’s expertise and global reach. We have always looked to partner with like-minded companies to ensure our customers have an ecosystem of options that seamlessly integrate, extend value, and bring the future of IoT communications to drive their business.”

Digi’s featured technologies include a range of solutions to support Bluetooth®, cellular IoT, edge computing, Fixed Wireless Access, LoRaWAN®, 5G, Zigbee® Wireless Mesh, and more.

Rebeca Obregon, President, Newark, said, "We are delighted to grow our distribution relationship with Digi and expand our M2M and IoT product offerings. The alliance will enhance our customer experience, and we look forward to further infusing Digi’s excellent range of solutions with our global distribution presence and marketplace knowledge.”

Digi solutions can be ordered online from Newark in North America, Farnell in EMEA and element14 in APAC.  

Newark has been recognized with multiple supplier awards at the 2025 EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas. These awards reflect Newark’s ongoing commitment to growth, customer service and collaborative supplier partnerships across the electronics industry.

Highlights of the awards Newark received at the event include:

• Distributor of the Year from Grayhill: Grayhill presented its Distributor of the Year award to Newark. The award celebrates Newark's exceptional support, service and results in helping Grayhill deliver innovative solutions to customers worldwide.
• America’s Exceptional Growth Award CY 2024 from Omron: This award recognizes Newark’s outstanding business growth in the Americas region and great partnership with Omron. The partnership continues to deliver high performance in a competitive market.
• Partner Appreciation Award from YAEGO Group: To celebrate the Year of the Snake, YAEGO presented Newark with a special “Snake Award” recognizing their key distribution partners. Patrick Stringer of YAGEO presented the award to Rebeca Obregon, President of Newark, during the event.
• Fastest Growing Distributor Award from ECS Inc. International: ECS honored Newark as its fastest-growing distributor, citing rapid growth and deepening engagement across their product lines.

“These awards highlight Newark’s strong partnership with our suppliers and illustrate our commitment to driving business results,” said Rebeca Obregon, President of Newark. “Congratulations to those whose hard work resulted in this recognition, and we’re excited to keep building on this momentum.”

Held annually in Las Vegas, EDS (Electronic Distribution Show) is a premier leadership summit for the electronics industry. The event brings together top decision-makers from electronic component manufacturers, distributors and sales representatives to exchange ideas, explore new opportunities and align strategic goals.

Newark releases Episode 5 of its interview series, “Top Tech Voices”, featuring Colin Herron, CBE, who will dispel myths that continue to shroud the emergence of electrification, and the adoption of EVs in particular.

Herron is a visiting professor at Newcastle University and Managing Director of Zero Carbon Futures, a company dedicated to developing new low carbon technologies to power the future.

He works with Newcastle University on “Newcastle City Futures”, a revolutionary electricity storage system and other solutions for storing energy from renewable sources, shaving peak energy demand and providing other grid service.

He will appear in a podcast episode titled “The Race to Electrify: EVs and Infrastructure & Power Management: Optimizing for Battery Life and Energy Efficiency”.

Newark President, Rebeca Obregon, said, “Colin’s knowledge about electrification is vast, and he’s not known for pulling his punches when a point needs to be made. His discussion will be entertaining, thought provoking and, in a word, electrifying. This is among the most important and timely discussions we have ever hosted.”

Herron’s expertise is highly sought. After seventeen years with Nissan as an engineer focussed on manufacturing methodology, Herron moved to what was then called the Regional Development Agency. In 2011, he created “Zero Carbon Futures (ZCF)”, eventually moving the company into Newcastle University in 2020. He holds a masters degree in Manufacturing Management and Technology with the Open University in 2000, and earned a PhD from Newcastle University in 2006.

Now a specialist in EV trends who advises large cities and local authorities and a frequent guest speaker, Herron leads the North East office of the Faraday Institution and Battery Alliance. He is currently focused on developing low carbon vehicle technology and closely monitors all activity in North East England with regard to battery gigaplants and regional battery research groups that deal with the scale up of battery manufacture as well as modelling the EV charging infrastructure requirements of cities and local authorities.

Hosted by award-winning Engineering Strategist, Georgia Lewis Anderson, this episode enables listeners to hear from Herron about:

• How is the infrastructure for electric vehicles evolving, and what challenges remain
• What advancements in battery technology he is currently most excited about
• Best practices for engineers to optimize battery life in their designs
• The current challenges in recycling old batteries, and how they can be addressed
• His views on the market for energy-efficient designs evolving in the coming years
• The future of energy-efficient designs in a rapidly changing technological landscape
• The role of energy efficiency in addressing global energy challenges.

"We are so grateful to Colin for agreeing to share his expertise with our customers,” said Obregon. “I have no doubt that listeners to this episode will come away with a great many more insights – and perhaps altered perceptions – than they had beforehand.”

The fifth episode of Top Tech Voices can be viewed by clicking this link. Up-to-date information about previous episodes in the Top Tech Voices series, further dates, times and topics can also be found via the link.

Newark’s popular interview series, “Top Tech Voices” continues in February with a discussion with Toju Duke, recognized worldwide as one of the leading proponents of standardizing ethical AI.

Duke is the founder and CEO of Bedrock AI, an AI research, product development, and services company working with the underlying principles of “Responsible AI”.

Entitled “The Rise of AI on the Edge with Distributed Intelligence” the wide-ranging discussion will also include observations on responsible AI, STEM, diversity in AI and Duke’s approach to AI during her time with Google.

Newark President, Rebeca Obregon, said, “Toju really takes the lid off AI and provides key messaging about what we should be doing to ensure a responsible and sustainable deployment of AI technologies in our businesses and, increasingly, personal lives. Her insights are particularly acute and have proven to be crucial to influencing AI design and development to appropriately represent people from under-represented groups as well as reduce the potential harms and risks associated with such systems. I am delighted that she has agreed to share her expertise with our audience in this episode.”

Duke is a popular speaker, author, thought leader, advisor and entrepreneur with more than 18 years’ experience spanning advertising, retail, not-for-profit and tech. She worked at Google for 10 years, most recently as a program manager for Responsible AI, leading various Responsible AI programs across Google’s product and research teams.

Duke also founded and is now CEO of Bedrock AI, an AI product and services company focused on AI research, model and product development. In addition, she founded, Diverse AI, a community interest organization targeted at people who identify with underrepresented groups and want to up skill, join the field or have a sense of community with like-minded people.

Finally, Duke was the UK lead for “Women in AI”, a non-profit global organization with a mission to drive gender diversity in AI. Her book “Building Responsible AI Algorithms” has been hugely successful and has paved the way for her second book.

Her work has been featured across several national and international media outlets including the BBC, Sky News, El Pais, La Nacion, La Vanguardia, Sifted and others

Hosted by award-winning AI Content and Prompt Engineering Strategist, Georgia Lewis Anderson, among the topics Duke will address, among others in this episode, are:

• AI market trends over the next five years and the most pressing concerns about their development and deployment.
• The resources necessary to engage audiences with AI.
• The most pressing challenges faced by companies interested in implementing AI.
• Identifying what could be the single most transformative AI application of the near future.
• How AI can usefully contribute to sustainability and a reduction in carbon footprints.
• The most critical legislative and regulatory issues facing AI implementation.
• How customers are likely to react to – and interact with - AI.

"Toju is an AI tour de force,” said Obregon. “She is one of those thoughtful and charismatic leaders who have the evidence to support their statements and do so in a way that resonates with truth.

“We want Top Tech Voices to speak directly to the needs of our audience by showcasing insights from top industry leaders. Ultimately, we aim to provide valuable knowledge that helps customers grow, innovate, and ultimately improve their lives and businesses with the information they need to excel in a rapidly changing world.”

This fourth episode of Top Tech Voices can be viewed by clicking this link. Up-to-date information about previous episodes in the Top Tech Voices series, further dates, times and topics can also be found via the link.

Newark’s new interview series, “Top Tech Voices” asks author, futurologist and techno-optimist Professor Dominik Boesl: What does a future of robotics and automation working alongside human beings actually look like?

Newark President, Rebeca Obregon, said, “We are extremely privileged to have luminaries of Dominik’s caliber participate in our Top Tech Voices series. His insights into the future of robotics and how they will integrate with human workers is fascinating.”

Boesl started his career in 1999 at Siemens, moving to Microsoft Germany in 2005 where he held various leadership positions including national responsibility for developer evangelism. He leads the global “Robotic & AI Governance“ effort to establish a framework for voluntary self-regulation regarding the use of disruptive technologies. He has fostered interdisciplinary discussions about the impact of robotics and automation on society and humankind and is an internationally recognized expert in Ethics for Robotics and AI. He is also the acting ambassador for the global IEEE TechEthics initiative.

Hosted by award-winning AI Content and Prompt Engineering Strategist, Georgia Lewis Anderson, among the topics Boesl covers in the latest episode are:

·       How humans and machines can collaborate more effectively on the factory floor.

·       The role of IIoT in driving sustainable manufacturing practices.

·       How different regions are adapting to the changes brought by IIoT in manufacturing

·       Boesl’s vision of the factory of the future in terms of layout and operations.

·       How smart sensors contribute to real-time data analytics in manufacturing.

·       The primary challenges manufacturers face when implementing IIoT solutions and how they can be mitigated.

·       How the role of workers will change in highly automated factories and what skills will be essential.

"Dominik’s views on current trends and future visions, rather than specific technical details, are peppered with inspirational thoughts and aspirational goals that Newark customers will benefit from,” added Obregon. “He is one of those thoughtful and charismatic leaders who have the evidence to support their statements and do so in a way that resonates with truth.”

This third episode of Top Tech Voices can be viewed by clicking this link. Up-to-date information about previous episodes in the Top Tech Voices series, further dates, times and topics can also be found via the link.

Newark’s new interview series, “Top Tech Voices”, kicks off 2025 by asking acknowledged cybersecurity expert, Professor Victoria Baines: What are the most significant emerging cybersecurity threats that businesses should be aware of in 2025?

Baines has a rich history in cybersecurity, having started her career in the police force and since having served as Facebook's Trust & Safety Manager for EMEA, where she supported efforts to eradicate criminal activity online on both policing and policy levels, amongst other noticeable achievements in security.

Newark President, Rebeca Obregon, said, “Professor Baines is one of the world’s leading authorities in the field of online trust, safety and cybersecurity. Her extensive research in the field and the insights she gains from it are critically important to some many aspects of our professional, business and personal lives. We are delighted that she agreed to share her thoughts about 2025, and beyond, with our audience.”

Baines is consistently ranked among the leading women in cybersecurity and has provided expertise to international organizations, such as Interpol and UNICEF. She also led the Strategy team at Europol's European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) where she spearheaded initiatives like Project 2020, which examined the future of cybersecurity. In addition, she has also made significant presentations to the UN, the Council of Europe, and the European Commission.

She frequently contributes to major broadcast media outlets on digital ethics, cybercrime and the misuse of emerging technologies, including Extended Reality and Artificial Intelligence. Her areas of research include electronic surveillance, cybercrime futures, and the politics of security. Works by Baines have been published on cyberspace governance, online surveillance, the future of cybercrime and the politics of security.

Hosted by award-winning AI Content and Prompt Engineering Strategist, Georgia Lewis Anderson, among the topics Baines covers in the latest episode are:

• The emerging cybersecurity threats that businesses should be looking out for in 2025 and how new technologies like AI and machine learning are being leveraged in attempts to thwart in-house and in-cloud security measures and how organizations as well as remote workers can defend against them.
• The risks associated with the adoption of IoT devices and the increasing number of specific cyberthreats that are facing them.
• The increase in ransomware attacks, including those from inside an organization, and how businesses can prepare for and respond effectively.
• If the rapid gains in quantum computing will render current security practices obsolete.
• Connected devices raise questions of data privacy challenges, so how do regulations like GDPR influence IoT security practices and what can organizations do to enhance data privacy for IoT users?
• What are the future trends in IoT cybersecurity that industry professionals should be mindful of? And how will the expectations for heightened security, consumer and otherwise, be met as IoT becomes more prevalent, or will they?

"The potential global impact of the cybersecurity issues Victoria discusses cannot be overstated,” said Obregon, “Her impeccable credentials more than qualify her as a Top Tech Voice and I encourage everyone with a stake in data security, which is all of us, to listen to what she has to say. It could save your business.”

This second episode of Top Tech Voices can be viewed by clicking here. Up-to-date information about previous episodes in the Top Tech Voices series, further dates, times and topics can also be found via the link.

Newark has launched a new interview series, Top Tech Voices, featuring leading figures in the tech industry and highlighting the latest technology trends blended with the latest thinking.

Across six episodes, the series invites experts in their fields to share their visionary perspectives on topics such as AI development, cybersecurity, robotics, IoT solutions, and the future of renewable energy and electromobility. 

“Innovation and progress are at the core of everything we do,” said Rebeca Obregon, President of Newark. “With Top Tech Voices, we are able to explore that innovation with all tech enthusiasts, forward-thinkers, and anyone passionate about the endless possibilities that technology has to offer. The Top Tech Voices topics were selected based on detailed research into market trends, and our first six guests have been carefully chosen to ensure the highest quality content. Each is an acknowledged expert in their field.”

Hosted by award-winning AI Content and Prompt Engineering Strategist, Georgia Lewis Anderson, the first episode of Top Tech Voices, available to watch now, features Jaap Haartsen, a member of the US National Inventors Hall of Fame^® who led the invention of Bluetooth^® wireless technology. Haartsen will share his views on Electronics' Innovations & the Future of Electronics Technology and the Industry. A preview of his presentation can be found here.

Subsequent episodes, all in English language, will feature discussions with:

• Professor Victoria Baines FBCS, a leading authority in the field of online trust, safety and cybersecurity who will present her findings regarding Data Privacy in the Age of Industrial Automation & Cybersecurity. An introduction to her ideas can be found here.
• Professor Dominik Boesl, Professor for Digital Sciences, Automation and Leadership at the Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft will discuss The Factory of the Future/Humans and Machines: A Collaborative Future. Some of his robotics work can be sampled here.
• Toju Duke, Founder and CEO, Bedrock AI and Diverse AI, will explore The Rise of AI on the Edge with Distributed Intelligence. An introduction into Toju and her ideas can be found here.
• Professor Colin Herron CBE, Lead for Innovation and Skills in Battery Manufacturing at Newcastle University, will present The Race to Electrify: EVs and Infrastructure & Power Management: Optimizing for Battery Life and Energy Efficiency. Professor Herron shares his thoughts on the future of transport infrastructure here.
• William Higham, one of the world’s leading futurists and strategy experts who founded “The Next Big Thing” will talk about Technology of the Future: What Awaits Us in the Coming Decade? Further details about Higham are available here.

"We are very excited to share what we will learn from our esteemed presenters,” added Obregon. “Each one is highly regarded in their respective discipline, so we are looking forward to each episode where we can offer such a level of insight to the industry.”

The first episode of Top Tech Voices, plus details of future episodes, can be found here.