Explain IT
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis is Explain IT, a show for IT professionals by IT professionals; offering insight, knowledge, experience and opinion on a variety of enterprise tech topics. With new episodes out regularly, follow the podcast in your favourite app and you'll get notified with every new release.
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Episodes
2020 Tech Predictions
January 14, 2020 06:45 - 38 minutes - 43.7 MBIn the first episode of series three we cast our eyes over the new year and ask some of the biggest tech brains in Softcat about their predictions for 2020. Alongside host Zach Abbott, Softcat’s chief technologists share their thoughts on what may be emerging in the next 12 months. They discuss simplifying cyber security and cloud, the potential increase in AI tech, improving patient and citizen access, and balancing user freedom as well as ways to improve employee engagement. Hosted on Aca...
Season 3 Trailer
January 07, 2020 07:15 - 31 seconds - 748 KBIt's the start of the New Year, and the launch of Explain IT season 3 is just around the corner! Keep your eye on this feed over the next few weeks and months for all new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
IT Misconceptions
July 18, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIn the last episode of series 2 we look at common IT misconceptions. Our panel of experts offer their opinions on a range of topics including the place of ethics in IT, the intelligence of hardware vs software, whether Windows 10 will solve all your problems, edge computing and 5G, how much we should be spending on security and whether the cloud is always better. Host Michael Bird is joined by Softcat’s chief technologists to wrap up the season in this bumper episode. Further Links Softcat...
Endpoint Detection and Response
July 03, 2019 09:31 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode we look at EDR, or Endpoint Detection and Response. We dig into its past and look at its evolution to what we see today, as well as exploring how it can work for different organisations. Host Michael Bird is joined by Adam Louca, Softcat’s chief technologist for security as well as Russell Humphries, VP of product management for the endpoint security group at Sophos, to discuss the pros and cons that come with the newest generation of endpoint protection software. Further Li...
The Future of Work and Workplace
June 19, 2019 05:00 - 31 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode, we look at the future of work and workspace. Host Michael Bird is joined by Softcat’s Chief Technologist for modern workspace, Adam Harding, as well as Rebecca Monk, Softcat’s HR director. Together they explore how work workspace is evolving and what that means for organisations and their staff. Further Links Softcat's IT Priorities IT Intelligence Cyber Security Hybrid Infrastructure Digital Workspace CIPD Deloitte Insights Get in Touch https://www.softcat.com/pod...
Multi-cloud
June 05, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode we talk about multi-cloud – what it is, when it’s going to get here, and how it might affect organisations. Our experts also debunk some myths around multi-cloud – host Michael Bird is joined by Softcat’s Chief Technologist for data and emerging technology, Craig Lodzinski, Dean Gardner, Softcat’s Chief Technologist for cloud as Jaspreet Singh, founder and CEO of cloud data protection and management software company Druva. Further Links Softcat's IT Priorities IT Intellige...
Quantum Computing
May 22, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MBIn this episode we take a look at quantum computing; what it is, what is does and when we can expect to see it emerge. Fujitsu’s CTO for the UK product business, Martin Myers and Softcat’s Chief Technologist for data and emerging technology, Craig Lodzinski join host Michael Bird to explain and explore all the exciting possibilities of quantum computing. Further Links Commercialise Quantum technologies in 5 years, publication in Nature from the Google team (2017) Shor’s Algorithm paper A...
Unstructured Data
May 08, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, we dive into the world of unstructured data. We look at exactly what it is, the best way to store it, and the challenges we face when it comes to security and recovery. Andy Hardy, EMEA region vice president of cloud storage company, Nasuni, and Dylan Foster-Edwards, Softcat’s head of the office of the chief technologists join host Michael Bird to look at what the future holds for unstructured data. Further Links Nusani Multi-Cloud Approach to File Storage webinar Softcat...
Rise of the machines
April 10, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode we take a look into the future of AI and how it might affect organisations and individuals. Host Michael Bird is joined by Dean Gardner, Softcat’s Chief Technologist for cloud as well as Joe Baguley, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer EMEA at VMware. Together they discuss the ethical side of AI as well as its potential for development, and also its limitations. Further Links Joe's blog on the future of AI in the workplace Softcat's IT Priorities IT Intelligence ...
Supply Chain Attacks
March 27, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode we dig into supply chain attacks – we look at their history, their potential impact on organisations and the steps we can take to protect against attacks. Softcat’s Chief Technologist for Security, Adam Louca, and Senior Security Consultant at XQ Cyber, Rob Hillier join host Michael Bird to offer their expert advice and guidance as well as looking at what we might expect from the future of supply chain attacks. Further Links Trending Asus supply chain attack Citrix breech ...
5G
March 13, 2019 08:15 - 32 minutes - 74.1 MBIn this episode we talk to our experts about 5G; what it is, how it works and what’s in it for organisations. Host Michael Bird is joined by Craig Lodzinski, Softcat’s Chief Technologist for emerging technologies and Adam Louca, Softcat’s Chief Technologist for security. Together they explore what the next generation of cellular mobile communication might look like, when we can expect it to emerge, and how, in practical terms, it will benefit us from a personal, as well as business, perspect...
Security Trends
February 27, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBIn this episode we look at some of the major security threat trends and hear some real life examples of when things have gone wrong and how to avoid similar situations. Host Michael Bird is joined by Matt Helling, Softcat’s head of cyber security services and Dan Wiley, head of incident response at Checkpoint, a leading provider of cyber security services. Together they look at practical ways to protect yourself from threats, and look ahead to how security threats are developing and what to ...
The Future of IT in Healthcare
January 30, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutes - 87 MBIn this episode we talk about some exciting developments in healthcare IT. Host Michael Bird looks at the structure of the NHS and some of the challenges they face, together with Phillipa Winter and Brett Walmsley from Bolton Foundation NHS Trust and Softcat’s Chief Technologist for healthcare, James Seaman. They also explore some of the user-centred innovations that the Trust has used to assist clinicians and patients with E-obs as well as hospital entertainment, and the possibility of roll...
AI and Machine Learning
January 16, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MBIn this episode we take a look at artificial intelligence and machine learning. Host Michael Bird, together with Craig Lodzinski, Softcat’s Chief Technologist for emerging technologies, and Matt Armstrong-Barnes, Chief Technologist for artificial intelligence at HPE, delve into the history of AI and explore its roots as well as looking at what the future holds for it. They also look at AI application in business and how it can help organisations today. ______ Further Links Alex Krizhevsky...
2019 Tech Predictions
January 03, 2019 14:20 - 30 minutes - 70 MBIn this episode Explain IT returns for a second season with host, Michael Bird, where he's joined by some of Softcat's Chief Technologists; Craig Lodzinksi, Dean Gardner, Dylan Foster-Edwards and Adam Harding. This episode kicks off the new year with a focus on the team's predictions for technology in 2019, separated out into our four IT priority areas; Hybrid Infrastructure, Digital Workspace, Cyber Security and IT Intelligence. Each of the guests discuss their predictions for the year, giv...
Coming Soon: Explain IT Season 2
December 17, 2018 09:00 - 54 seconds - 1.26 MBComing in January 2019, Explain IT season 2 covering topics such as AI and Machine learning, the work space of the future and 5G and SD WAN. Send us a photo showing that you've subscribed ready for season 2 and we'll send you an exclusive Explain IT laptop sticker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cloud
July 25, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode we look at cloud and the five important steps to take in migrating to a cloud environment that works for you. Host Michael Bird is joined by Dean Gardner, Softcat’s Chief Technologist for Cloud, Helen Gidney, Softcat’s Technical Design Team Leader and Craig Lodzinski, Softcat’s Chief Technologist for developing technologies. Together they tackle defining cloud and what it is, how it works and the range of options available to get the most out of it. ____ Further Links Expl...
GDPR
July 04, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode we get to grips with the new General Data Protection Regulation. Host Michael Bird is joined by Softcat’s data management business manager Katie Efde, information security officer Mark Overton and Graham Charlton, Softcat’s CFO. They go right back to basics and look at how the GDPR differs from the old data protection guidance and exactly what organisations need to do in order to comply with GDPR and avoid hefty fines. They also consider how Brexit may affect the regulation a...
Dealing with an IT Security Incident
June 20, 2018 04:59 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, Mark Overton, Softcat’s Information Security Officer, Adrian Richings, Softcat’s SIEM lead and Adam Louca, Softcat’s Chief Technologist for security join host Michael Bird to play out a security incident scenario. Together they follow a path consisting of six steps that demonstrate the best way to deal with a breach or other security incident on your network, explaining the real life stumbling blocks and outlining the best way to prepare for an incident. ____ Get in Touch ...
Digital Transformation
June 06, 2018 05:25 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode, host Michael Bird finds out how becoming digitally enabled can make a difference to organisations of all sizes, and how to start the digital transformation journey. Sam Routledge, Softcat's CTO and Matt Hunt, Chief Client Officer at mobile app development company, Apadmi, join Michael to share why digital transformation matters now, and they look at a real life case study that reduced and streamlined the way the NHS gathered data. They also outline four simple steps to take ...
Hyper-converged Infrastructure
May 16, 2018 05:00 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode, host Michael Bird talks to Softcat's CTO, Sam Routledge, Tim Jeans, Softcat's Datacentre and Cloud Practice Manager and Paul Petty, Laing O'Rourke's Infrastructure Team Leader about what a hyper-converged infrastructure is and how it's worked for Laing O'Rourke. They discuss the importance of forward planning when looking at your infrastructure options, as well as the practicalities of implementing a hyperconverged infrastructure and the benefits that come with it. ____ Ge...
Moving to Windows 10
May 02, 2018 05:30 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode, host Michael Bird is joined by Adam Harding, Softcat's Chief Technologist for end user computing and Jack Lewis, Softcat's Microsoft 365 Technical Architect to discuss just what it takes for a smooth and successful Windows 10 deployment. We look at some of the benefits of Windows 10 along with key steps that are essential to take before, during and after a move to Windows 10. From deployment and provisioning to dealing with legacy apps and user experience, our experts offer ...
Social Engineering
April 18, 2018 05:30 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode host Michael Bird is joined by Adam Louca, Softcat's Chief Technologist for Security, and Darren Thompson, CTO of the EMEA region at Symantec, to look at a hot topic in IT security news: social engineering. We provide an overview of IT and security in the context of social engineering, as cybercrime is maturing, so are cybercriminals and the way they try to access your data. From whaling - targeting a senior level executive - to using techniques that get you to spread malware...
Ransomware
April 04, 2018 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode host Michael Bird is joined by Matt Helling, Softcat's Head of Security Sales, and Adam Louca, Softcat's Chief Technologist for Security, to look at a hot topic in IT security news: ransomware. We provide a brief history - how it began with posting cheques to Panama - to its current state today. We also explore the ways ransomware can catch you by bypassing your regular IT security, when you least expect it, particularly when it plays on emotional vulnerabilities. We also off...
Season 1 trailer
March 14, 2018 13:39 - 29 seconds - 706 KBComing soon from Softcat, Explain IT is going to be a show for IT professionals that aims to simplify the complex and often overcomplicated bits of enterprise IT without compromising on detail. Subscribe to this podcast to get the latest episodes as soon as they're released. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.