Tech Transformed

Kubernetes is one of today's most popular orchestration tools. Hailed for its simplicity of use and its offerings in the cloud, Kubernetes has now firmly made its mark on the software arena. 

Joining us to discuss exactly how Kubernetes is revolutionising software is Rory Hanratty, Deputy CTO of Kainos, a digital services and platform provider. In this podcast, Rory explores why Kubernetes is needed. He also delves into the attitudes and costs surrounding Kubernetes and bridging the skills gap it comes with. Finally, Rory shares what he expects the Kubernetes landscape to look like in ten years’ time.

With an attack landscape so rife, it's imperative to narrow the cybersecurity skills gap. One way of doing so is by revamping workflows, as well as considering ways that juniors can benefit from their seniors guidance.

Joining us to share his thoughts on the matter is Dan Cole, Senior Director of Product Management at ThreatConnect. In particular, Dan delves into the time constraints of training new recruits, before demonstrating how cybersecurity teams can switch up workflows to accommodate the gap and mitigate risks. Finally, Dan shares his recommendations for what juniors can do to take the edge off the skills gap.

Businesses today are feeling the pressure of stricter data governance laws. In light of this, we are now seeing more companies turn to their metadata for insights than ever. As in-house metadata models mature, now is a good time to dig deep into why metadata is so important.

Joining us to share his thoughts on the matter is Steve Wood, Chief Product Officer at Boomi. Tune in to this episode to discover why metadata matters and how it ties into data privacy and machine learning.

Software-as-a-Service has been nothing short of a revolution. Since its beginnings, which admittedly left some of us scratching our heads (what is this?), the uptake has been so significant that it has paved the way for Everything-as-a-Service (XaaS). 

One area that has enjoyed a positive XaaS-driven impact is sales. Joining us to tell us more is Wendy Higley, Global Account Director at Upland Altify. Wendy is the perfect person to speak sales with; since joining Altify, she has achieved over 250% and 179% quota attainment and has been the company’s top performer.

In this podcast, Wendy recaps customer revenue optimisation, before sharing her thoughts on what led to a surge of XaaS offerings. Wendy also delves into the impact of CRO software and XaaS on enterprise sales. Finally, we ask Wendy the million-dollar question: what is the secret to her success in sales?

Cloud collaboration tools have always had known advantages. However, the COVID-19 outbreak would see these tools shift from being a nice-to-have to being a lifeline for businesses. With more users than ever, organisations are at a heightened risk of human error, possibly compromising security. 

Joining us to share his thoughts on the matter is Matt Lock, who is Technical Director for the UK at Varonis. Tune in to find out the pros of cloud collaboration, the impact of human error, and how automation and audits could alleviate some of the burden.

In this week's Ask the Expert, we're welcoming back Ryan Weeks, CISO at Datto. If you missed it, Ryan joined us back in December 2019 to walks us through Datto’s fourth annual Global State of the Channel Ransomware Report. This time, he's delving into the findings of Datto's European State of the Channel Ransomware Report.

Tune in to find out what Datto uncovered in their survey, including what they expected to find as well as what they didn't. Ryan also shares his expectations and hopes for companies in the future.

Historically, the odds have always been stacked in favour of cyber attackers. Malicious actors only need to succeed once, while cybersecurity professionals need to be succeeding 100% of the time. However, one approach that is turning all of that on its head is deception technology. This style of cyber defence enables businesses to play tricksters at their own game.

Joining us to lend her expertise on the matter is Caroline Crandall, Chief Deception Officer at Attivo Networks. In this podcast, Caroline shares why she thinks deception technology has been slow in gaining traction. As well as this, she advises on how businesses can ensure their deception and decoy solution works.

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has skyrocketed in popularity, with much excitement surrounding the advantages it comes with. From lower costs to ease of use, SaaS brings a range of attractive benefits to the enterprise. However, in the rush to utilise it, security has become somewhat of an afterthought. Thus, how secure is SaaS and could it be the new Trojan horse?

Joining us to lend his expertise on the matter is Kowsik Guruswamy, CTO at Menlo Security. As a multifaceted IT expert, Kowsik was the perfect guest to delve into SaaS-based threats and how to mitigate them. In particular, Kowsik introduces the findings of Menlo Security's research into SaaS and security, as well as expectations for the future.

As industries eagerly await the ubiquitous roll-out of 5G, fintech in particular is raring to go. The opportunities that the next generation of connectivity will bring to the field are many, paving the way for new and improved financial services.

To get a clearer idea of fintech's 5G-driven future, and understand who the major players will be, we spoke with Bill Genovese, Vice President Corporate Strategic Research and Planning Banking, Financial Markets at Huawei. Tune in to hear Bill's expertise on the matter and what his predictions are for fintech in 10 years' time.

Blockchain is poised to be a top trend for 2020. As the technology gains traction, we spoke with Leanne Kemp, Founder and CEO at Everledger, about the ethical, transparency, and trust considerations that blockchain comes with. Leanne lends her unrivalled expertise that she applies every day at her company, which she founded to better verify the diamond industry.

In this podcast, Leanne outlines the sustainability and ethical shortfalls often encountered in luxury goods supply chains. She also delves into how blockchain can alleviate these shortfalls, before detailing how it can contribute to a circular economy. Finally, Leanne shares her thoughts on the future of supply chains.