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Show Notes

Welcome to another episode of The Wireless Way! Host Chris Whitaker sits down with Paul Velusamy, founder and CEO of VerifiNow, to discuss the future of identity verification in a digital world. Paul shares his journey from tech and marketing leadership to building a platform that secures critical digital touchpoints across healthcare, banking, and customer service.

In this episode:

• How the pandemic accelerated the need for secure remote identity verification
• The rise of AI-driven fraud and the importance of liveness detection
• Real-world examples from higher education, banking, and e-commerce
• Balancing security with user experience
• Mental health awareness and the value of open conversations in tech
• Actionable advice for organizations: “Verify first, trust later”

Resources & Mentions:

• VerifiNow's Website
• More on Paul
• Cell Phones for Soldiers: repurpose old mobile devices for veterans
• The Wireless Way website: thewirelessway.net
• Previous episode with Brooke, mental health nurse practitioner

Connect:

• Contact Chris or Paul for more information or support
• Recycle old mobile devices to help veterans in need
• Always verify!

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Optimizing Wireless Expenses with Stephanie Hayes of Byte Analytics

In this episode of The Wireless Way, host Chris Whitaker interviews Stephanie Hayes, Head of Wireless Expense Analytics at Byte Analytics. They discuss the complexities of managed mobility and wireless expense management. Stephanie shares insights into how Byte Analytics optimizes corporate wireless billing to achieve measurable savings. The conversation covers common mistakes companies make in managing their wireless plans, the importance of using software for precision, and the role of AI in future optimizations. Stephanie also shares personal anecdotes about her travels and career journey. The episode concludes with actionable advice for finance leaders on avoiding overpaying wireless carriers.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:28 The Problem with Wireless Expenses
03:43 Stephanie Hayes' Background and Journey
05:04 Travel Stories and Personal Insights
07:32 Getting into Mobility Expense Management
10:17 Challenges in Wireless Billing
13:18 Global Optimization and Software Solutions
18:17 Challenges Faced by Mobility Providers
18:57 The Role of AI in Mobility Management
19:22 Ideal Customer Profiles and Market Opportunities
20:03 Global Optimization and Carrier Relations
24:02 Advice for Finance Leaders on Managing Carrier Costs
29:59 The Importance of Wireless Expense Management
31:03 Stephanie's Favorite Billing Story
33:22 Future Travel Plans and Business Insights

More about Stephanie

More on BYTE

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Blending Human Ingenuity and AI in Digital Transformation with Matt of Red Hawk Technologies

In this episode of The Wireless Way, host Chris Whitaker welcomes Matt, the CEO and co-founder of Red Hawk Technologies. They explore Matt's journey from a musician to a tech leader, his vision for digital transformation, and how Red Hawk's unique 'development as a service' model supports mid-market companies. Matt shares insights into blending AI with human creativity in the development process, AI's role in modern software engineering, and ensuring data integrity in IOT solutions. The episode concludes with advice for companies on navigating digital transformation, the impact of AI on the workforce, and recommended reads for business leaders.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:21 Matt's Background and Red Hawk Technologies
00:43 The Concept of Digital Transformation
01:59 Matt's Musical Journey
05:36 AI and Human Creativity in Development
10:22 Ideal Clients for Red Hawk Technologies
12:06 Digital Transformation and AI Readiness
15:52 Exploring IoT and Data Integrity
17:01 Challenges in IoT Implementation
20:11 The Role of AI in IoT Solutions
22:05 Red Hawk's Development as a Service Model
27:22 Advice for Embracing Digital Transformation
28:59 Final Thoughts and Book Recommendations

More on Matt

Book mentioned- Gap and the Gain

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