Best Softcat Podcasts (2024)

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Getting Edgy 30:41

28m ago30:41

30:41

With the explosive growth of internet connected devices in our everyday world, from mobile phones to our cars and even our homes, we are generating massive amounts of data all the time. Traditional centralised infrastructures just can’t keep up with the pace of information. So how do we bring processing power closer to the source of this data to he…

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Powering your SOC 27:03

1M ago27:03

27:03

On this edition of Explain IT we're discussing how to power your SOC. No, we're not talking super powered footwear. SOC stands for Security Operations Centre, and it’s where cyber experts battle threats posed against your data day and night. We know security is a key part of any business, to protect your best kept secrets, and to keep third parties…

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The Ethics of AI 29:27

2M ago29:27

29:27

AI has been making headlines for a while now, and this year we’ll see more and more businesses adopting it to improve their performance and efficiency. But how do we ensure that AI is used in a responsible and ethical way? How do we avoid the risks and pitfalls that come with such a powerful technology? And how do we stop AI from getting out of con…

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Don't Get Lost in the Noise with Jason Tooley, techUK Board Member 42:49

2M ago42:49

42:49

Brace yourself for leadership lessons that are as impactful as they are practical. We're joined by Jason Tooley, EMEA Sales Leader and Board Member of techUK, who shares what he has learnt from his 35 years of experience in the tech industry. Strap in for a journey through the challenges and strategies of leading transformations, especially within …

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Decoding the True Value of Platforms and Winning Customers with Paul Wiefels, Chasm Group 47:33

3M ago47:33

47:33

Discover the ripple effects of interest rates on the tech industry as we sit down with Paul Wiefels from the Chasm Group. Our enlightening conversation traverses the current challenges faced by tech firms, especially in the bustling hub of the San Francisco Bay Area. From the precarious dance of hiring to the tough decisions on layoffs, Paul unpack…

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Tech Predictions for 2024 - Part 2 47:12

3M ago47:12

47:12

Part two of our Tech Predictions for 2024! You can hear part one, here. In the past twelve months, Explain I.T has generated over 20,000 unique downloads and covered an array of topics. In the present, we have a collective group of Softcat technologists here to share their thoughts on tech. And in the future, Explain I.T will have a new presenter; …

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Building a Powerhouse Sales Team with Andy Wills, EMEA Sales Enablement Director, Dynatrace 48:17

3M ago48:17

48:17

If steering a sales team to greatness has ever felt like herding cats, you're in for a treat. In this episode, we chat with Andy Wills, EMEA Sales Enablement Director at Dynatrace. Andy tells us when a business has all the ingredients to be successful it is the people that will make the difference, yet businesses very often neglect to invest in lea…

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Tech Predictions for 2024 - Part 1 33:45

4M ago33:45

33:45

In the past twelve months, Explain I.T has generated over 20,000 unique downloads and covered an array of topics. In the present, we have a collective group of softcat technologists here to share their thoughts on tech. And in the future, Explain I.T will have a new presenter; Helen Gidney, Softcat's very own Head of Architecture. So, along with De…

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Drive For Innovative Automotive 30:36

4M ago30:36

30:36

Our team of experts are here to talk tech in simple, jargon free language, and today is no exception, although we do come with a twist. Today we are covering the automotive industry and how it continues to modernise by innovating, designing and building the now and future transportation that positively impacts all of us. What challenges and pressur…

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Into An AI World 34:54

5M ago34:54

34:54

Dean Gardner, Softcat's Technology Director, hosts another episode of Explain I.T. Another team of experts are here to talk tech in simple, jargon free language. Are you open to AI? Yes, we are, but not in the sense of OpenAI who appear to have performed a fire rehire and resign strategy in less than a week. We are open to AI in the sense that it's…

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A New Perspective on Team Performance and Productivity 37:47

5M ago37:47

37:47

Ever wondered what propels a high-performance team? Vic is on this special Amplified only podcast, with co-host Pippa Hutchinson to give you an insider's view. We dig deep into the dynamics of highly productive teams, who are not just aligned and collaborative, but also exhibit a strong sense of belonging. If you’re struggling with team productivit…

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Elevating Tech Skills with the Human Approach: A Masterclass from Ben Pearce founder of Elevated You 37:18

6M ago37:18

37:18

What a thought provoking session Sam and I had with the highly engaging and incredibly energising Ben Pearce. Ben has two decades of tech go to market under his belt with Microsoft. The later 10 years, as a leader he realised he didn’t need to coach his team on the tech stuff, but the critical human skills needed to influence both internal stakehol…

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Can I Be Your Co-Pilot 37:59

6M ago37:59

37:59

We are motoring towards the end of year like an AI powered electric scooter - and yes, they actually do exist thanks to UK tech startup Hilo One. In a world where AI is now taking charge in every aspect of our daily lives, Microsoft has recently released a Copilot. AI driven, all encompassing, innovation of the ages. What is it? Why do we need it? …

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Using Our Elbows ... The Art of Inclusive Leadership with Mark Murphy, Director Global Partner Marketing at Cisco 40:00

7M ago40:00

40:00

How do we make space in our work life for everyone to have a voice? What better person to speak to than Mark Murphy, Director of Global Partner Marketing at Cisco. Mark shares his experience of fostering and supporting a culture of inclusivity at Cisco. One of Mark’s many great roles involved co-leading the Cisco Pride and LGBTQ+ global community. …

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Stress: One size does not fit all - Dr Hayley Lewis 44:40

7M ago44:40

44:40

How do you cope with stress in the workplace? Do you ever feel like your stress is managing you rather than the other way around? We came across a wonderful sketchnote by Dr Hayley Lewis and knew we had to get her back for a chat on Get Amplified to delve into this some more. Stress can affect all of us at different times. Hayley is quick to poi…

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The Quantum Realm 30:59

7M ago30:59

30:59

Hello and welcome back to Softcats Explain It Podcast series. This is episode seven of season six, and we are here after a small break in the schedule. And we are back with a corker. My name is Dean Gardner, softcats technology director, and I'm still the host after a busy few months of AI. Today, we are heading into the quantum realm. Is quantum a…

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Leadership is for Everybody - Chris Woodward, Workforce Transformation Consultant 35:22

7M ago35:22

35:22

How strategic is HR within your organisation? In this episode, Chris Woodward, a workforce transformation consultant, joins the conversation with Sam and Vic around moving from a resource-based view of managers to a talent-based view where everybody has potential. We need to ensure the value of strategic HR is known. We need to think about how to m…

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What can we learn from a Pharmaceutical Leader? Ian Braithwaite Senior VP World Wide Clinical Trials 36:37

8M ago36:37

36:37

After a Get Amplified break we're back with a flurry of exciting new guests. We kick off September by looking outside of the tech industry to see what we can learn from the Pharma industry. Not only are both industries affected by high attrition, particularly through Covid, but both share the same challenges of time to market – of people being pull…

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A customer for life, not just for Christmas! 31:47

10M ago31:47

31:47

'Customer focus', 'customer obsession' and 'customer first' should surely be at the front of every organisation, but are they? Are we solely relying on technology to solve customer outcomes? Is it old fashioned to say that listening, understanding and being empathetic and solving challenges equally are more important than the tech we provide? This …

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BETT on Education 32:12

11M ago32:12

32:12

Welcome to episode five of season six of Softcat’s ‘Explain IT’ podcast series. We are here to Explain IT. Our team of experts talk tech in simple, jargon free language. This time we’re discussing technology in the education sector. Think of this as the sequel to the first education episode we released in season five - you can listen again to that …

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The Learnings of a CEO Coach - Andy Hunt 46:17

12M ago46:17

46:17

We had such fun recording this podcast, it is relevant for everyone. Andy Hunt gives us a sneak peek into the conversations and insights he focuses on as a CEO coach. The lessons Andy shares are not just for CEOs, but for any leader or aspiring leader. We touch on a wealth of topics such as: 1) How the best leaders are coaches. 2) Why culture is a …

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ChatGPT, make me a podcast! 30:09

12M ago30:09

30:09

We asked an AI to make us a podcast and this is the result. Just kidding, we don’t trust technology, so we are doing it the old-fashioned way and having a chat about this exciting new technology. To share some fabulous insights, podcast host Dean Gardner is joined by Softcat’s resident AI expert and Account Chief Technologist Andrew Hermsen and the…

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We are writing a book and we need your help! Join Amplifiers Vic & Linds on our TeamX journey 32:43

1y ago32:43

32:43

We’re writing a book! We have the structure and contents – we just need some real-life stories to support each of the chapters to bring the book to life. And that’s where you come in . . . we’d love you to be part of what we’re doing. About the book Title: Finding your TeamX™ - Why leave teamwork to chance when there is a proven process? If only th…

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Why we should build a more diverse network - Lee Higgins Founder Diverse Talent Networks 47:27

1y ago47:27

47:27

Diversity - hot topic or over used word? Whatever your view on this, so many of us are guilty of hiring who we know. It’s hard to disagree with Lee when he says we all need to build more diverse networks. Lee Higgins, Founder of Diverse Talent Networks, shares with us why we should think ‘culture add’ instead of ‘culture fit’ and why thinking value…

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Breach For Impact 37:51

1y ago37:51

37:51

Your organisation will be hit by a security breach. It's inevitable. But how can you survive Armageddon if Ben Affleck and Bruce Willis aren’t available? Our experts are on a mission to guide you through the murky black hole of being breached. To share insights Softcat’s CTO Dean Gardner is joined by colleague Kieron Newsham and Ian McShane from Ar…

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Why Team Bonds Matter And How to Build Them in a Hybrid World - Tony Roberts Regional Manager, Customer Success, Okta 43:48

1y ago43:48

43:48

We are constantly being asked if it is possible to build trust in teams that are not in the office together. The short answer is YES! But don’t hear it from us, in this episode of Get Amplified, Sam and Vic are joined by Tony Roberts a Customer Success Leader at Okta who shares how investing in time to not only introduce his team to the Five Behavi…

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Why you need to make office time meaningful - Allison English Deputy CEO Leesman 38:53

1y ago38:53

38:53

As many organisations try to figure out how and when to use their office space, we thought it would be great to hear from the experts! Sam and Vic are delighted to be joined by Allison English, Deputy CEO at Leesman, to talk about the Leesman Index and super relevant work Leesman are doing to measure and analyse employees workplace experience. This…

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Private, Public, Hybrid…no it’s a Data Cloud! 32:01

1y ago32:01

32:01

This week, we talk all things data and the value that everyone is trying to mine, extract and use - data. To share insights, we are joined by two amazing guests today; Francois Zimmerman from our friends Tableau and Eva Murray from one of Softcat’s newest friends, Snowflake. Why does data now appear to be a priority for almost everyone? How does an…

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Discovering the Secret behind Successful Change Management - Darren Thayre CEO Advisory & Professor of Digital Innovation 43:48

1y ago43:48

43:48

Welcome to Series 4 - What a treat we have for you here - Thank you Darren! We have been asked many times by clients to help them with change management. Whilst it is a well known fact 70% of change initiatives are not successful and success rates can improve from 30% to 80% if you put an equal focus on the people as well as what you are trying to …

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Tech Predictions of 2023 42:25

1y ago42:25

42:25

Welcome to Season 6 of Softcat's podcast, Explain I.T. Every episode, our team of experts are here to talk tech in simple, jargon free language. To launch season 6 of our podcast we're here to predict your tech for 2023. We'll be discussing what is on the cusp of revolutionising the world as we know it. Basically, we’re attempting to show that don’…

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There’s No Business Like Tech Business! 43:50

1+ y ago43:50

43:50

Today we are discussing key business developments that we’ve seen over the last 12 months with an eye clearly on the year ahead. What is an Account Chief Technologist? Is tech the answer to every business problem? What do you envisage being priorities for many organisations? To help answer these questions and much more, podcast host Dean Gardner is…

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Welcome To The End Of The Beginning 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

54:17

It might be the end of the year, but we are certainly embarking on an era of unique challenges for us all to deal with. One thing is certain, there will be opportunities and advancements in technology and in this episode we tackle the lot. To share insights, I am joined by our panel of Chief Technologists: Tal Gandhum Adam Harding Kieron Newsham Th…

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How to Fix Meeting Gridlock - Dr Carrie Goucher 50:53

1+ y ago50:53

50:53

If this title doesn’t appeal to you because you have meetings nailed - we want to talk to you! There isn’t a person or company we speak to that isn’t feeling the pain of meeting gridlock in this post pandemic hybrid working world. It is for this reason we were thrilled to have Dr Carrie Goucher join us and share what she has learnt during her PhD a…

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