If your business runs on a card reader, a laptop, and a phone, you already rely on more connectivity and data than you think. We sit down with Telstra’s Nathan Gumley - Telstra Executive for Strategy, Transformation and Planning to unpack a practical playbook for growth and resilience: networks that do more than connect, AI that actually helps teams work faster, and security habits that stop expensive mistakes before they happen.We start with a clear look at Telstra’s strategy shift back to connectivity as a core value—and what “evolving connectivity” means for real-world problems. Nathan shares how network signals can help banks flag risky transactions within minutes of a scam call, why privacy and consent are non‑negotiable, and how transparency matters when deploying chatbots and customer-facing automation. For small businesses, the focus is pragmatic: Microsoft Copilot or Google Gemini to speed up documents and presentations, plus embedded AI inside accounting and workflow tools to reclaim hours without adding risk.Security threads through everything. Nathan breaks down the Essential Eight in plain language: strong passwords, MFA, limited admin rights, updates and patches, application hardening, backups you’ve tested, asset visibility, and user controls. We cover the rhythm that works—tag sensitive documents, manage permissions, remove access when staff leave, and run a lightweight audit every six months. On the network side, we dig into Telstra’s Cleaner Pipes approach to blocking scams, caller verification to build trust, and why resilience now means mobile plus fixed plus satellite. From food trucks at events to farms beyond coverage, partnerships with Starlink and satellite texting keep work moving when it matters most.We wrap with a look at startup energy across agri tech and applied AI, and why Canberra’s collaborative ecosystem gives local founders and operators an edge. If you want AI that amplifies your team, connectivity you can trust, and security you can actually maintain, this conversation has the steps to start today.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow, rate, and share the show with a business owner who needs a simple, effective plan for AI, security, and reliable connectivity.

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