Two IT guys from Downunder get together each fortnight to chew the fat and discuss the latest in Cloud, Automation and SDN with high profile guests from local and abroad.
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The marketing community's destination for direct, unencumbered conversations about the future of our industry. Featuring guests from the wide, diverse groups that are involved in every aspect of marketing. From brand CMOs to freelance artists. From rural, suburban, urban and global backgrounds. And from every circle of the ad tech ecosystem.
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If you want to know what’s happening in social value and understand what good looks like, Then this podcast is for you. It can be hard to keep up to date with the amount of information; it is also time-consuming to read more and more content. Join Sarah Stone, Founder and Director of Samtaler, a social value agency based in the UK. Sarah is a renowned social value expert and works with complex organisations to deliver social value training and consultancy support. Each month we will bring yo ...
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Pete Salsich III, an entertainment and intellectual property attorney, discusses the importance of copyright in the entertainment and media industry. He explains how copyright is at the heart of all contracts and licensing agreements in the industry. Pete also advises businesses on safeguarding their media, entertainment, and marketing businesses f…
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Lorraine Cox - STAR Procurement & National Social Value Taskforce
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Listen in as Sarah talks to Lorraine Cox, Director of STAR Procurement and Chair of the National Social Value Taskforce. Lorraine talks about the importance a social value offering plays when bidding on a public sector tender, and the ways in which the upcoming Procurement Act will change the tendering process. We hope you enjoy this episode. If yo…
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Eyitayo Olayemi discusses his journey as a business owner and the growth of his podcast, Diary of a CMO. He shares his plans to move away from the traditional agency model and focus on building strategic partnerships. Eyitayo also talks about his childhood in Nigeria and the importance of family and relationships. Eyitayo discusses his typical day …
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Rachel Searle - Foundation Scotland
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Join Sarah in this episode as she talks to Rachel Searle, from Foundation Scotland, about community benefits. Discover what they are, how they are administered, who has the power to make the decisions, and the significant positive impact they can have on a local community. We hope you enjoy this episode. If you have a topic you'd like us to discuss…
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Creativity and Technology with Stephanie Lynch
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Check out Stephanie's list of AI Tools here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M8mgfkgvuQKClWpV7N_hQZ6zTkjs1YjM5taIazCZlM4/edit?gid=0#gid=0 And the Squarespace study she references is here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/squarespace-survey-reveals-gen-z-find-digital-life-more-important-and-memorable-than-in-person-life-301324221.htm…
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Tom Riordan, CEO of WordPower, discusses his journey from ad tech to AI and offers insights on how businesses can start using AI tools. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding where you are on the AI journey. Riordan suggests starting with low-hanging fruit use cases like copywriting and analytics. He highlights the power o…
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My guest this week is Jeremy Corray, the EVP of Digital Engagement at Coolfire Studios. We discuss the evolution of video content strategies over the past decade, the accessibility and democratization of video production, and the rise of social video platforms like YouTube and TikTok. We touch on the importance of authenticity and storytelling in b…
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Alastair Clay - NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative
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Listen in as Sarah dives deep into the world of NHS procurement with Alastair Clay, Sustainable and Social Value Manager at the NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative. Together they discuss how to approach social value in your tenders to create maximum impact, what the NOE CPC is looking for from suppliers in terms of social valu…
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Stacy Bohrer, Vice President of Buyer Development for OpenX, discusses her career in ad tech and the challenges of scaling operations. She emphasizes the importance of servant leadership and creating a safe and authentic work environment. Stacey also addresses the issue of made-for-advertising sites and how OpenX is addressing inventory quality and…
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This week, my guest is Scott Moore, the Founder and CEO of Covalent Partners. In his illustrious career, he has served as the CMO of Best Buy Mobile and Wynn Resorts, as well as an Advisor for several venture capital firms. We explore the definition of innovation and its importance in business. We also delve into the conditions necessary for compan…
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Jackie "JP" Phillips, owner and CEO of Unheard Media, shares her journey as a self-made entrepreneur and the importance of mentorship. She emphasizes the need to stop and help others, as it can lead to valuable connections and opportunities. JP discusses the mindset of an entrepreneur, including the ability to handle rejection and overcome fear. Sh…
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Carrie Kramer, co-founder of FutureProofd, discusses the challenges and key elements of a successful sales function. She emphasizes the importance of leadership setting relevant goals and metrics that align with the marketplace and the needs of the sales team. She also highlights the significance of authenticity in sales, encouraging salespeople to…
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In this latest episode, Sarah talks to Steve Hill, Commercial Director of Auticon UK, a global IT consultancy and social enterprise whose mission is to improve the employment prospects of neurodivergent people. We’ll hear about the additional value that employees with autism can bring to the table, especially in sectors such as IT, as well as heari…
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Nicola Lynch - Independent Social Value Consultant & Impact Management Specialist
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In this episode, Sarah interviews Nicola Lynch, a Level Three Advanced Practitioner in Social Value. Nicola is a Social Impact and Evaluation specialist and is one of only a handful of accredited Social Value & SROI trainers in the UK. We’re going to take you on a journey that will really make you think about your own understanding of social value,…
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Rachel Stancliffe - Centre for Sustainable Healthcare
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In this episode, Sarah interviews Rachel Stancliffe, CEO of the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. Listen in as we dive into sustainable healthcare with Rachel Stancliffe, CEO of the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. With a significant portion of healthcare’s carbon footprint stemming from within the procurement chain, Rachel guides us through the…
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To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, Sarah talks to Sadie Besley, Randstad’s Divisional Managing Director for Professional Talent Solutions about flexi apprenticeships. A relatively new offering, we find out how they differ from traditional apprenticeships and what makes them work in certain industries. Allowing learners to take on short …
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In this episode, Sarah interviews Peter Coy, Social Value Implementation Lead at the Ministry of Defence. Tune in to learn about the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) commitment to social value through its dedicated Social Value Centre of Expertise. Uncover the broader scope of social value, spanning areas like social mobility, veteran support, and envir…
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Rebecca Phillips, Careers Enterprise Company
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In this episode, Sarah meets with Rebecca Phillips, from the Careers and Enterprise Company, which is the national body for careers education in England. We’ll be finding out why employers need to develop early years careers education programmes and engage with schools, to help combat sector-wide skills shortages and secure a talent pipeline that t…
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In this episode, Sarah interviews Susan McPherson, the author of "The Lost Art of Connecting.” Susan McPherson is the founder and CEO of a US-based, B-Corp certified boutique communications consultancy, McPherson Strategies, specialising in impact communications for corporations, foundations, NGOs, and social enterprises. The interview covers vario…
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In this episode, we speak to Lucy Mann, the Senior Business Sales Manager at Unseen, as she sheds light on the critical work carried out by the modern slavery charity. Unseen is dedicated to supporting and empowering survivors of modern slavery, and working with individuals, communities, businesses, NGOs and government to stamp out slavery for good…
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In this episode, we speak with Heledd Kendrick, the founder of Recruit for Spouses, a B-Corp accredited social enterprise which works to remove barriers for military spouses, and help them into employment. Join us as we delve into the challenges faced by military spouses in their pursuit of meaningful employment, and discover how Recruit for Spouse…
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The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is an arms-length body of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) with a responsibility to provide advice, information and guidance to enhance people’s understanding and knowledge of financial matters and their ability to manage their own financial affairs. This is done directly through free and impartial se…
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In this episode, we speak with James Dundas from the EY Foundation and learn about the challenges that disadvantaged young people face when trying to enter the job market; and how companies can help break down the barriers that stand in their way. Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to experience unemployment and to struggle…
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In this episode of Let’s Talk Social Value, we are joined by Carol Glenn, Social Value Programme Manager at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. If you are a supplier to the public sector and always wanted to know what happens once you submit your bid and how important the social value question is. You will not want to miss this episode. Carol sh…
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In this episode of Let’s Talk Social Value, we are joined by Debbie Ryan, the Group CEO of Impact Academy. They are one of the government-registered apprenticeship training providers. They are delivering a whole range of apprenticeships, including some focusing on sustainability. So who better to ask about apprenticeships and how they can help crea…
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Today we are joined by Caroline McKenna, CEO + Founder of Social Good Connect. Along with her passionate team, they make employee volunteering as easy as ordering a takeaway! Connecting employees to their ideal volunteering opportunities through their unique digital search and match technology. And how volunteering can not only make an impact but m…
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Our guest today is Zahra Hedges, the CEO of Winning Scotland. A charity based in Scotland that acts as a catalyst for change. Collaborating with like-minded partners, they build confidence and resilience in all of Scotland's young people. Zahra is also a Trustee of Scaro, a not-for-profit based in Edinburgh and an Associate for Samtaler. Zahra shar…
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Our guest today is Jaime Chapman, the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of the US Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce. Jaime served in the US Army Reserves for 6-years and is currently an active duty Army spouse who is stationed with her family in Texas. In this episode, you'll learn about the challenges serving military personnel are currentl…
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In this episode we catch up with Simon Young, GM IoT Solutions at Cisco and delve deep into Cisco's IoT strategy, covering off product strategy, acquisitions, common use cases and the growing need for Fog computing.By Wayne Varney and Phil Lynch
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Wayne and Phil take on the subject of IoT, discussing use cases, supporting technologies, challenges and the huge potential IoT provides for driving a digital agenda across all walks of industry. This is the first in a series of IoT shows.By Wayne Varney and Phil Lynch
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We sit down with Yadiraj Narayana, Architect at AppDynamics and discuss what is APM, it's relevance within a DevOps environment, key application metrics as well as review a number of real world APM case studies.By Wayne Varney and Phil Lynch
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In this Episode we sit down with Ben Griffin, Docker and Kubernetes Meetup owner in Melbourne. Ben shares his views on Container use in Australia and how to use Meetups as a great learning and networking resource.By Wayne Varney and Phil Lynch
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In this Episode we dive deep into the emerging area of SD Routing with Sutharsan Sivapalan, Systems Engineer Cumulus. Sutharsan provides a great overview of Cumulus technologies and contrasts these with traditional networking architectures.By Wayne Varney and Phil Lynch
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In this Episode we dive deep into the emerging area of SD WAN's with Julian Greensmith, Systems Engineer Viptela. Julian provides a great overview of SD-WAN technologies, contrasts with NFV solutions and shares a view on what the Cisco acquisition means.By Wayne Varney and Phil Lynch
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In this Episode we chat all things Serverless with Peter Sbarski, VP of Engineering at A Cloud Guru and the guy who literally wrote the book on Serverless Architectures. Pete shares his views on use cases, benefits and the A Cloud Guru platform.By Wayne Varney and Phil Lynch
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Your podcast hosts, Wayne and Phil share their observations on major tech developments in 2017 and look into the crystal ball for 2018. Plenty of good discussion on Containers, NFV/SDN, Edge Compute, IoT, Digital Assistants & those Cloud wars.By Wayne Varney and Phil Lynch
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Interview with Sanvy Sabapathee, Sales Engineer @ Puppet Labs. Sanvy describes the Puppet architecture for delivering automation across the Enterprise and Cloud. We define infrastructure as code & compare Puppet with other automation platforms.By Wayne Varney and Phil Lynch
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Interview with Simon Elisha, AWS Podcast Host and AWS Manager, Solution Architecture. Simon provides his perspectives on Cloud maturity and adoption within Australian Enterprises. We dive deep into major service announcements from AWS re:Invent 2017.By Wayne Varney and Phil Lynch
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Interview with Boris Renski Co-Founder and CMO Mirantis, Boris joined us at Openstack Summit 2017, Sydney and shared his perspectives on Openstack adoption, use cases, future focus and provides more context on Googles open source strategy.By Wayne Varney and Phil Lynch
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Lew Tucker VP and Cloud CTO, Cisco joins us at Openstack Summit 2017. Lew provides his perspectives on the state of Openstack adoption globally, Cisco's open source strategy as well as sharing more detail on the recent Cisco/Google Cloud partnership.By Phil Lynch and Wayne Varney
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