Episodes

We can make the fastest progress addressing the world’s most urgent sustainability issues when ESG value and business value are aligned - with technology leadership and impact measurement both critical enablers. In this special we explore exactly this with IBM and two superb guests, Christina Shim, VP/Global Head of Product IBM Sustainability Software and Nada Gemayel Santiago, Principal Product Manager, LinuxONE Hardware Solutions. Supported by new research, we unpack what embedding sustainabil...

With greater digitalisation and the dissolving separation between physical and cyber comes expanded opportunities - but also the need for superior cyber security protection. Never has that imperative been more apparent than in the energy sector today. In this special we dive into the various vectors of change affecting the Energy, Power and Digital Transformation 'impact triangle' - joined by the always brilliant Jose Razo, Senior Tech Specialist at Microsoft. We explore the evolution of securit...

In this episode we explore the state, scope, scale and sophistication of today’s heightened and expanded cybersecurity threats, especially regards ransomware and malware. We unpack the technology that can make a difference, from network segmentation, virus scanning and the application of AI for active threat intelligence - right through to resilient backup and recovery. And equally we unpack the holistic nature of negating cyber risks, notably attention to skills, shared responsibility culture, ...

CIOs, CTOs and CISOs today are concerned about three key themes: how will they help drive growth and revenue; how will they ensure the best customer (and employee) experience and how will they drive further operational efficiencies. In this special feature, we explore ‘what’s normal now!' This is a deep dive across all things technology change, drawing on new enterprise research by A10 Networks which highlights the opportunities, concerns, and priority imperatives of application and network prof...

Unlocking that all important ‘Information Advantage’ is an imperative for organizations of any size - but how can you transform all too typical contexts of information overload, fragmentation or restriction, to one of data visibility, integration, value and ultimately - information empowerment? To explore this and related topics across skills, community, security, development, experience, technology innovation and of course tech as a force for good, I am delighted to be joined now by Muhi Majzou...

The next frontier for innovation is sustainable computing! When we reflect on 2023 priority areas, advancing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) impact is increasingly centre stage, especially with the resonance that investment here creates shared value benefits for business and societal innovation. So how can we move beyond rising consciousness and transparency around ESG, to accountability on results that is measurable, comparable and scalable too? In this special feature, I am delighte...

With Energy considerations from costs through to sustainability increasingly centre stage, the demand for Green IT Infrastructure has never resonated more strongly. In this special we unpack the key drivers of change in this space and then focus in on the use of Data Processing Units (DPUs) for accelerated computing and energy efficiency benefits, highlighting the latest BlueField DPU innovation by NVIDIA. In tests with Ericsson, Red Hat and VMware the results are stunning across both power redu...

Emotet is one of the most evasive and destructive malware delivery systems ever to be deployed and has successfully leveraged various techniques to maximize its infection rate and damage impact. Emotet has variously reinvented itself too - making it the chameleon of security threats! In this CyberSecurity Awareness Month special, I am joined by Giovanni Vigna, Head of the NSBU Threat Analysis Unit at VMware, for a deep dive into their brand new research that provides the very latest insights int...

With Ada Lovelace Day the inspiration for this special episode, we actually go on a journey beyond into 'the how' of embedding diversity, equity and inclusion by design, and in these ever evolving times, how to better embrace change too. To do so, I am joined by the brilliant Isabelle Guis, Chief Marketing Officer at Commvault, who has a truly fascinating personal journey to share - I am sure it will inspire many! We cover the holistic skills that matter most today and into tomorrow including ST...

The industrial metaverse is coming fast! as digital twins take shape, as exemplified by the 150 enterprises that have already partnered with Nvidia on the Omniverse - the simulation environment catalyzing innovation to build metaverses big and small. In this podcast special we reflect on all the breaking news around the industrial metaverse and Omniverse, fresh from GTC22, with Rev Lebaredian , Vice President of Omniverse and Simulation Technology at NVIDIA. Packed with real-world and multi sect...

With the AWS Summit Roadshow in full swing around the world, this special feature showcases highlights from the London event with five core themes to the fore: Technology, Skills, Culture, Passion and Sustainability. We are joined by: Tanuja Randery, Managing Director EMEA, Amazon Web Services discussing the fantastic AWS re/Start scheme, opening up new opportunities to a diversity of talent in technology, and other initiatives to support underrepresented groups. Rob Smedley, Technical Consultan...

Trust is probably the biggest currency of our time and in this special we explore its key dimensions alongside ethics in digital services, indicators of trustworthy companies, the people and skills factors that make a difference and the maturity of industries regards digital trust. All backed by breaking new research! And to do this I am joined by Bianca Scheffler, Director of Data Culture and Innovation at Swiss Re one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms o...

Today almost every single one of us would be hard pressed to not have either experienced the impact of security breaches first hand – nor know someone – or some organisation that is important to us that has. This brings the latest developments in the Cyber Security landscape centre stage, notably across visibility and threat detection. To explore this and how to best protect against the increasing scope, scale and sophistication of risks, I am delighted to be joined by the always excellent Chad ...

Today nearly three out of four employees feel their job complexity continues to rise as customer demands increase. In this special, we cover a ‘hot of the press’ research release on Business Complexity and how to address the challenges with the always inspiring Don Schuerman CTO of PegaSystems who commissioned this critical study. And we also explore some content and thematic 'sneak peaks' ahead of PegaWorld iNspire starting on May 24th and streaming for multiple time zones right across the glob...

How can organizations best prepare their people for the future with the right skills and mindset that embraces continual change, elevates their experience of work by outsourcing repetitive tasks to machines and fosters the capability to lead through change with empathy? Inspired by the latest research findings from the Breakthrough Study which explores the catalysts and barriers to Digital Transformation success, I am delighted to be joined by John Roese, Global Chief Technology Officer, Product...

In this immersive episode, we explore the future of IoT from the challenges to opportunities, including esim and 'letting the device choose the connectivity'. We also deep dive into dynamic business model evolution, the rise of hardware in importance alongside software and introduce what we call a ‘Star Alliance’ style model for global cellular connectivity. And to do this I am joined by Nick Earle, CEO of pioneering IoT enablement company Eseye which enables 98%+ connectivity for any IoT devic...

In this episode, cultivating inclusion, equity, inclusion and belonging within the Cyber Security sector is centre stage - with implications for tech and business more broadly too. We explore the challenges across role model visibility, drop off in STEM skills uptake, the pandemic impact and overarching all, changing the narrative on what a career in Cyber Security looks like! To do this I am delighted to be joined by Dr. Amelia Estwick, Director of Threat at Research at VMware. We aim shine a l...

In this Earth Day special, we explore Electric Vehicles, Space Tech, Metaverse Collaboration & more. This is a deep dive into business model evolution and the foundations of innovation that all organisations, from SME to Enterprise alike, need to explore with a particular focus on today's Age of Convergence and the embedding of connectivity, security and sustainability features by design through AI, 5G, Zero Trust, IoT and more! And to do so, I am joined by expert experience from IBM's Institute...

In today’s high-intensity cyberwars, you need more than just security technology and operational best practices. You need to master the economics of cybersecurity! In this special we explore just how to strike that right balance between maximizing your security effectiveness while avoiding overspend in the name of protection. And to do exactly this I am joined by Lisa Washburn, Senior Director of Product Management at Secureworks, to share how organizations can best protect themselves from loomi...

In this 2 header podcast special we aim to elevate tech education opportunities for everyone, regardless of their circumstances, showcasing inclusive pathways into technology careers. Firstly, I speak with Maureen Lonergan, the VP of Training and Certification at AWS - a conversation conducted live from the heart of AWS Re:Invent. We discuss some incredible free learning opportunities available today, especially around Cloud, including dedicated training programs such as AWS Academy and AWS Re:s...

A Security Imperative! New research has shown that cybercrime costs are poised to grow by 15 percent per year over the next five years, reaching $10.5 trillion dollars annually by 2025. Heightened risk alongside endpoint choice, flexible workstyles and applications everywhere means that the once traditional, established trust boundaries that use perimeter security simply no longer exist . Endpoints are not “yours” anymore. Indeed, for reasons explored in this episode, a combination of vectors ha...

The priorities of communications organizations are evolving as we transition beyond the pandemic across digital transformation, business model evolution, and customer experience centricity. And this is all supported by bringing together enabling technologies to help make this happen, notably AI, 5G, Cloud and IoT, alongside investment in people, learning culture and skills. To explore this critical trajectory I am joined by the brilliant Dr. Charlie Isaacs – IoT CTO for Customer Connection at Sa...

In this Digital Divide special episode, technology as a catalyst for shared value is centre stage. We aim to make ‘the invisible visible’ with regard to the impact of infrastructure as an enabler for bridging the digital divide and alongside this, a focus on ‘embedding by design’ right across sustainability, security, experience and diversity, equity and inclusion - aspects that interlink in many ways. We explore the Power of Ecosystem Partnership for example A10 and Ericsson and Evolving Busine...

In this two part special, the HOW of enabling Business Agility and embedded Capacity to Innovate is centre stage, and with an inspiring focus on Human Centric change. We are joined by Brad Mallard, CTO for Northern West Europe at Fujitsu and a member of Fujitsu's Global CTO Office, and Nick Herbert, Head of Portfolio Applications and Multicloud at Fujitsu for an immersive conversation - so content packed we extended across these two episodes! In Part 2, we continue our deep dive on today's agile...