We are thrilled to launch the very first episode of the Smart Facilities Podcast. In this premiere, host Jacob Howard sits down with Youssef Nadiri, EMEA Sales Manager at PNY Technologies, to pull back the curtain on the hardware powering the AI revolution.
Episode 1: Edge AI and Urban Evolution with Youssef Nadiri, PNY Technologies
In our premiere episode, Jacob sits down with Youssef Nadiri, Product Manager for Smart Cities & Spaces at PNY Technologies. The conversation journeys through Youssef’s fascinating evolution - from hydrographic engineering and seabed mapping to pioneering AI-driven infrastructure for dynamic urban environments.
Youssef’s story is a powerful reminder that smart cities aren’t just about technology - they’re about purpose-built solutions, human-centered design, and meaningful collaboration. As cities evolve, leaders like Youssef and companies like PNY Technologies are proving that scalable AI solutions require vision, rigor, and trust.
“Cameras are the sensors that are the most spread today... All these things can be reached using the insights that you would bring from cameras using AI.”
Follow along with the series as we spotlight bold thinkers making smarter, more responsive cities a reality.
