In this episode of the Somerford Podcast, we explore the growing importance of Data Observability in today’s data-driven world. Robert Castley from Splunk joins us to discuss how businesses can unlock the full potential of their data through advanced observability practices, with a focus on AI resilience and how Splunk helps deliver actionable insights to build robust, adaptive systems.

Dan Gray, a Splunk Technical Consultant at Somerford, also shares his expertise on how organisations can leverage Splunk’s tools to enhance their data observability. Tune in to discover how to effectively embrace observability, optimise your data, and stay ahead in an AI-driven landscape.

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James and Aaron discuss the balance between supply chain resilience and information security and why the human aspect of business security is vital.

Aaron dives into how to tackle risks, the value of solid prep work, and why training and awareness are game-changers. They discuss Aaron's career journey from the military to the corporate world and his personal achievements.

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In this special episode of The Somerford Podcast: Stories of Success — Motivation, Diversity, and Resilience, join John as he converses with two inspiring leaders: Brigadier Melissa Emmett MBE and Sarah Self.​ 

Tune in to hear their insights on believing in one’s work, fostering camaraderie, and finding purpose, and discover why these elements are crucial for sustaining resilience and motivation.

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Chapters:
0:00 Guest Introductions
5:26 Importance of Diversity
13:56 Career Beginnings
20:31 Work-Life Balance
27:21 Common Leadership Challenges
36:48 Minority Experience
40:10 Leadership Styles
43:47 Motivation and Resilience
48:06 Advice to Younger Selves

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Italo Nesi, Solutions Engineer at Confluent, joins John Dee, Head of Strategy & Engagement at Somerford, for a conversation about the transformative world of data streaming. 

Listen in on why real-time data handling and the efficient architectures provided by Kafka and Confluent are becoming critical for driving innovation and operational efficiency across industries. 

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Chapters: 
00:00 - Building Expertise - The Confluent and Somerford Podcast Debut 
11:00 - The Evolution and Impact of Kafka in the Cloud Era 
20:42 - Navigating the Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Transition with Confluent 
34:34 - Deciphering the Data Mesh and Data Fabric: Where Confluent Fits 
40:56 - Mastering Cost Management with Confluent 
43:42 - Enhancing Generative AI with Confluent's Real-Time Data Streaming 
52:00 - Leveraging Confluent for Compliance & Fraud Detection in Financial Services
56:10 - The Dawn of Collaborative Intelligence: Man & Machine in the Industry 5.0 Era 
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#confluent #kafka #datastreaming 

Lerry Wilson and Becca Lambert join John to discuss The Splunk Edge Hub. 

Splunk's Senior Director for Platform Ecosystem and Innovation, Lerry Wilson, explains their latest IoT data access and processing innovation. Also joining the conversation is Becca, Somerford's Splunk Edge Hub Technical Expert, who explores the processor's current and future use cases.

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#splunk #iot #realtimemonitoring 

James returns, this time joined by Jonathan Mepsted, Vice President of Middle East & Africa at Netskope for a discussion on Netskope's past, present and future. 

Jonathan talks about the foundational principles shaping Netskope's enduring vision, highlighting the future applications of GenAI in the workplace and sharing his philosophy on team culture. 

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John and James are joined by Shaun Cooney at Splunk to talk about all things resiliency. 

They explore organisational operational resilience, underscore the importance of personal resilience, and share their individual experiences, touching upon both current and previous professional endeavors. 

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#middleeast #uae #somerford 

 Listen to the story behind why Somerford is expanding into the Middle East. 

Find out how we are replicating our UK processes in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and building a community of trust for organisations across a breadth of industries.

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#middleeast #uae #somerford 

In this special customer case study episode of the Somerford Associates Technology Podcast, our Chief Cyber Strategy and Innovation Advisor, Bill Balfour, is joined by a special guest from Specsavers, one of the leading providers of eye care services worldwide. Join us as we discuss our successful partnership in deploying Splunk for Cybersecurity and IT Operations.

Graham Dawes, Service Tooling and Improvement Manager at Specsavers share his experience on a successful Splunk deployment within their organisation, including the consolidation of multiple monitoring solutions. The pair also discuss the benefits of real-time monitoring of critical infrastructure and business services across the supply chain.

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In this podcast, join Anne and her expert panel of security strategists as they analyse how organisations can plan to achieve security maturity with Splunk. The panel shares their insights on the importance of proactive security maturity planning and offers guidance on avoiding common mistakes when implementing Splunk for security.

Featuring Matthias Maier, EMEA Director of Product Marketing at Splunk, the panel also explore how Splunk can assist in improving threat detection capabilities, reducing the risk of security breaches, and how Splunk can help organisations to achieve their security objectives.

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