SMARTcast

Welcome to SMARTcast.In this GuestTalk episode, we’re delighted to be joined by Niels Klarenbeek, Director of Metstrade, the world’s largest marine trade show. Also joining the conversation from SMART are Gurmeet Singh, Senior Technology Consultant, and Bassaam Khan, Associate Technology Consultant.Together, we explore what’s new at this year’s show, what’s happening at The Superyacht Forum, and how Metstrade continues to grow in an ever-changing market.And be sure to check the link below, where SMARTcast listeners can register for the show for free!https://metstrade.login.rai.eu/?survey=2cmxfxru7ruf2&actioncode=MET4014

 Welcome to SMARTcast. Episode 25 - TechTalk - Consistency Across a Multi-Property Portfolio with Chris Beedie.Imagine arriving late at your second home after weeks away. The Wi-Fi wants a password nobody can find, the lighting keypad uses scene names you don’t recognise, and the TV has forgotten the series you were halfway through. Nothing is broken, but nothing feels like home.For clients with several residences, that is the challenge. Each home should keep its own character, but the things that matter most to the family should work the same way everywhere. So how do you get there, without simply copying and pasting one house into the next?Enjoy!

Welcome aboard this latest SMARTcast TechTalk episode - "Inside Security" - where we go beneath the surface of what it really takes to keep a superyacht, its crew, and its guests safe. From access control at the gangway to underwater diver detection systems, superyacht security touches everything...physical protection, surveillance, perimeter defense, threat intelligence, and cyber security. Most people never think about any of it, until something goes wrong. In this episode, we're covering it all...in one conversation, from someone who lives this every day. We're joined by Tom Richardson, Chief Technology Officer here at SMART to break down how modern superyachts are protected...above the waterline, below it, and everywhere in between. Enjoy! 

Welcome back to SmartCast. On this episode we're talking about something most people experience but very few people ever think about - the sound design of a superyacht. Not just how loud can the speakers go, but how you build audio that flows seamlessly from the living areas, to the entertainment spaces, to the public decks, gyms all the way through to the utility zones. Two-channel, two-channel with sub, full surround - every space has a different job, and somehow it all has to feel like one continuous experience.Joining us on this episode are two people who live and breathe this stuff - Jay, Senior Technology Consultant at Smart Technology Advisers and Mark Ullrich, Owner of Source DSP based on the west coast of America.Mark has spent more than 20 years in audio DSP design, commissioning, and optimisation of fixed-installation systems, primarily in the luxury marine space. Through his company, SourceDSP, he partners with AV/IT integrators, consultants, and onboard technical teams to provide independent DSP engineering and audio performance expertise - helping ensure systems align with design intent and deliver exceptional listening experiences in the world's most demanding private environments. To learn more, visit SourceDSP.com. Enjoy the show! 

Acceptance Testing. FAT. HAT. SAT. You've heard the acronyms thrown around on every project - but do you actually know what each one means, why they matter, and what happens when they're skipped or rushed?This week, host Howard sits down with two people who live and breathe this process:Tom Richardson - Chief Technical Officer and Jack Mudd - Newly appointed Operations Manager, with 20+ years of hands-on experience getting testing right.Together they break down what acceptance testing really requires, the common mistakes that cost time and money, and why getting FAT, HAT, and SAT right can make or break a project.If you already enjoy the SMARTcast you would be doing us a huge favour in sharing with friends and colleagues alike!🎧Please be sure to subscribe and listen now!

Welcome back to SMARTcast!Today we're investigating one of the most health-beneficial, fascinating, and frankly most overlooked aspects of how we design and inhabit our spaces: circadian lighting...the kind of light that doesn't just illuminate a room, but works in harmony with your biology.Joining us for the first time is Chris Ramsbottom, the newest member of our SMART Technology Advisers team. Chris is a lighting design and control specialist with over 25 years in the industry, a background in electrical engineering, and a career spanning some of the most technically complex yacht and high-end residential projects around.Our special guest is Michael Meeneghan, founder of MP Tech, who brings a remarkable journey to the conversation: from the Royal Navy to prime residential systems integration, and on into the world of superyachts. Michael's company is doing something genuinely important - bringing science-backed, health and wellbeing lighting design to both the marine and residential worlds, for owners, guests, and crew alike.With Chris's technical rigour and Michael's hands-on experience at sea and ashore, it's a brilliant conversation. Enjoy!

Welcome to Episode 20 of the SMARTcast where we're joined by Daniel Kerkoff, Director of Crestron Marine.Crestron has been at the forefront of innovation since 1972, building technologies that make connection, collaboration, and control feel effortless.Daniel leads Crestron's global marine division, overseeing what he calls their "floating projects" - ensuring every yacht installation lives up to the brand's promise of simplicity, reliability, and elegance. But his role goes beyond delivery. He's also the eyes and ears of the yachting world for Crestron's R&D and product teams, translating what superyacht owners and crews will need tomorrow into the innovations Crestron builds today. Enjoy. 

Dr. Trevor Wilson is the founder of Wilson Business Partnership Ltd, and he joins us for a fascinating discussion on high-end audio design. This episode goes beyond product talk and career stories — it's about technology, yes, but more than that, it's about the emotion it stirs in the end user...and the journey to delivering something so special.We explore the real-world decisions, discipline, and deep client understanding that separate truly great high-end audio delivery from everything else.Enjoy!

Our special guest is Stewart Parvin, the CEO of Cantiere Rossini, the leading refit yard  on  Italy's Adriatic coast. Hear all about Stewart's journey from a farming community in the heart of Northern England to dining alongside Nelson Mandella on the QE2 and captaining the legendary Christina O superyacht and so much more. Listen to his views on how to make refits successful and what needs to change in the superyacht industry.

ISE 2026 is the world’s largest AV and systems integration exhibition, but what actually matters for superyachts? In this episode of SmartCast, Chris joins Howard fresh from Barcelona to break down what stood out, what didn’t, and where the industry is really heading. From multilingual AI voice control to glasses-free spatial displays, immersive audio, and luxury control interfaces — we explore whether this was a breakthrough year or a year of refinement. A calm, honest reflection on ISE 2026, through a superyacht lens.If you enjoy listening to our SMARTcast and would be interested in featuring as guest in one of our future shows, or want to suggest a future topic or talking point, please contact us via the website. Enjoy!