Digging Into The Future | Pacific ICT Evolution: PTC & University of Hawaii | Tech Innovation
In this episode of Digging Into the Future, our host, Bill Barney, engages in a discussion with David Lassner, President of the University of Hawaii, focusing on the significant history of the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC). Lassner, who previously served as Board Chair, sheds light on PTC's contributions to ICT development and its strategic relevance in regional geopolitics. He also shares views on renewed interest in academic research, particularly driven by advancements in AI and ML.
Today, the University of Hawaii remains a key player in ICT development across the Pacific, utilizing its position as the primary educational institution in the region. Collaborating with entities like PTC, the university helps to bridge gap between corporate and academic sectors, making an impact on digital transformation across the region and beyond.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to David Lassner
00:44 - University of Hawaii’s Role in ICT Development
01:51 - Contributions to Climate Change Research and Pacific ICT
02:27 - Geopolitical Importance of the Pacific and Fiber Investments
03:00 - The Shift from University to Private Sector Research
04:05 - Resurgence in Industry Excitement: AI & Machine Learning
05:09 - U.S.-China Tensions and Investment in the Pacific
06:19 - Connectivity’s Importance for Universities and Research
08:11 - Reflecting on PTC's Early Challenges and Recovery
09:18 - Ideas for PTC’s Future and Engaging Academics
09:55 - Connecting the Next Generation to the ICT Ecosystem