Explain IT

In this episode we take a little look into the future and the hot topics that are emerging in tech. Exploring blockchain, machine learning and quantum computing, as well as touching on the developments in video, our guests explain more about practical use cases that we may begin to see. Host Zac Abbott is joined by experts Craig Lodzinski, Softcat’s chief technologist for data and emerging tech, and Martin Beeby, principal advocate at AWS

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In this episode we look at the versatility of cloud technology and how it’s helped in the fight against coronavirus and how these changes might benefit the future. Dean Gardner, Softcat’s chief technologist for cloud and Wayne Phillips, worldwide public sector partner manager at AWS join host Zac Abbott to share their thoughts and expertise on the matter.

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In this episode we look at the impact that Covid-19 has had on industry and how tech has played a part in keeping workforces operating. We also discuss how long-lasting these adaptations might be, and what the future might look like, post-Covid. Joining host Zac Abbott is Dean Gardner, Softcat’s chief technologist for cloud technology, and Adam Harding, Softcat’s chief technologist for modern workspace.

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In this episode we dive into the world of cyber espionage and look at how it’s impacting organisations today. Host Zac Abbott welcomes experts Adam Louca, Softcat’s chief technologist for cyber security and Zeki Turedi, EMEA technology strategist at CrowdStrike and together they chat about the essential ways to protect your organisation from the growing, and often hidden, threat of cyber espionage

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In this episode we look at SOAR technology; what it is and how it can help us automate security processes, releasing the security teams from purely reactive tasks to more proactive, valuable work. We also look to the future and how SOAR technology might integrate and make a lot of functions more intelligent. Host Zac Abbott is joined by Softcat’s chief technologist for cybersecurity, Adam Louca and Matt Rhodes, senior channel manager for Demisto at Palo Alto Networks.

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In this episode we look at Windows Virtual Desktop; what it is, why it’s important and what we might see in the future from it. Host Zac Abbott is joined by Softcat’s chief technologist for digital workspace, Adam Harding, Microsoft’s Windows Virtual Desktop global black belt, Tom Hickling, and Jez Haisman, Director of SI development and Microsoft Alliances in the EMEA for Citrix. Together they look at the evolution of virtual desktops and how Microsoft and Citrix work together to bring the best capabilities to an organisation’s VDI. They also look at who these services are relevant for and how best customers can use them.

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In 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.

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It'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.

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In 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.

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In 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 Links

Softcat's IT Priorities

IT Intelligence

Cyber Security

Hybrid Infrastructure

Digital Workspace

Get in Touch`

https://www.softcat.com/podcasts/explain-it/s02e12

https://twitter.com/softcat

https://www.linkedin.com/company/softcat/

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