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Explain IT

This is Explain IT, a show for IT professionals by IT professionals; offering insight, knowledge, experience and opinion on a variety of enterprise tech topics. With new episodes out regularly, follow the podcast in your favourite app and you"ll get notified with every new release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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0:42

Season 4 - Coming Soon!

Explain IT ·

2021/01/06

It's a new year, and that can mean only one thing: the next season of Explain IT is almost here! Keep your eye on this feed for brand new episodes coming your way very soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:26

Ask Us Anything - Part 2

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2020/10/20

In the second part of our ‘Ask Me Anything’ show, host Zac Abbott is once again joined by Softcat’s Chief Technologists, Craig Lodzinski, Adam Harding, Adam Louca and Dean Gardner. In this episode they look at how AI might move forward in the world of work, the most important element of cyber security and settle it once and for all… Windows or Mac? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:15

Ask Us Anything - Part 1

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2020/09/21

In this episode we hand the reins over to our listeners and answer some of the burning questions they have for us. In the first of our two-part ‘Ask Me Anything’ show, host Zac Abbott is joined by some of Softcat’s Chief Technologists, Craig Lodzinski, Adam Harding, Adam Louca and Dean Gardner. Together they look at how cybersecurity threats have changed; cloud strategy and the potential limits of cloud storage; and our new home working arrangements, including the argument over productivity tracking

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31:56

Futurism with AWS

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2020/07/08

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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29:20

The Versatility of Cloud Technology

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2020/06/09

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:48

Looking Beyond Coronavirus

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2020/05/13

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:26

Cyber Espionage

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2020/04/07

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:22

SOAR Technology

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2020/03/17

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. Hosted on Acast. See

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24:12

Windows Virtual Desktop

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2020/02/04

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

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38:12

2020 Tech Predictions

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2020/01/14

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. Hosted on Acast. See

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0:31

Season 3 Trailer

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2020/01/07

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:35

IT Misconceptions

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2019/07/18

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.Further LinksSoftcat's IT

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34:17

Endpoint Detection and Response

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2019/07/03

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

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31:49

The Future of Work and Workplace

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2019/06/19

In this episode, we look at the future of work and workspace. Host Michael Bird is joined by Softcat’s Chief Technologist for modern workspace, Adam Harding, as well as Rebecca Monk, Softcat’s HR director. Together they explore how work workspace is evolving and what that means for organisations and their staff.Further LinksSoftcat's IT PrioritiesIT IntelligenceCyber SecurityHybrid InfrastructureDigital WorkspaceCIPDDeloitte InsightsGet in

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29:16

Multi-cloud

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2019/06/05

In this episode we talk about multi-cloud – what it is, when it’s going to get here, and how it might affect organisations. Our experts also debunk some myths around multi-cloud – host Michael Bird is joined by Softcat’s Chief Technologist for data and emerging technology, Craig Lodzinski, Dean Gardner, Softcat’s Chief Technologist for cloud as Jaspreet Singh, founder and CEO of cloud data protection and management software company Druva.Further LinksSoftcat's IT PrioritiesIT IntelligenceCyber

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25:23

Quantum Computing

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2019/05/22

In this episode we take a look at quantum computing; what it is, what is does and when we can expect to see it emerge. Fujitsu’s CTO for the UK product business, Martin Myers and Softcat’s Chief Technologist for data and emerging technology, Craig Lodzinski join host Michael Bird to explain and explore all the exciting possibilities of quantum computing.Further LinksCommercialise Quantum technologies in 5 years, publication in Nature from the Google team (2017)Shor’s Algorithm paperAdvances in

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29:24

Unstructured Data

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2019/05/08

In this episode, we dive into the world of unstructured data. We look at exactly what it is, the best way to store it, and the challenges we face when it comes to security and recovery. Andy Hardy, EMEA region vice president of cloud storage company, Nasuni, and Dylan Foster-Edwards, Softcat’s head of the office of the chief technologists join host Michael Bird to look at what the future holds for unstructured data.Further LinksNusani Multi-Cloud Approach to File Storage webinarSoftcat's IT

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28:06

Rise of the machines

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2019/04/10

In this episode we take a look into the future of AI and how it might affect organisations and individuals. Host Michael Bird is joined by Dean Gardner, Softcat’s Chief Technologist for cloud as well as Joe Baguley, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer EMEA at VMware. Together they discuss the ethical side of AI as well as its potential for development, and also its limitations.Further LinksJoe's blog on the future of AI in the workplaceSoftcat's IT PrioritiesIT IntelligenceCyber

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26:36

Supply Chain Attacks

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2019/03/27

In this episode we dig into supply chain attacks – we look at their history, their potential impact on organisations and the steps we can take to protect against attacks. Softcat’s Chief Technologist for Security, Adam Louca, and Senior Security Consultant at XQ Cyber, Rob Hillier join host Michael Bird to offer their expert advice and guidance as well as looking at what we might expect from the future of supply chain attacks.Further LinksTrending Asus supply chain attackCitrix breech

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32:22

5G

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2019/03/13

In this episode we talk to our experts about 5G; what it is, how it works and what’s in it for organisations. Host Michael Bird is joined by Craig Lodzinski, Softcat’s Chief Technologist for emerging technologies and Adam Louca, Softcat’s Chief Technologist for security. Together they explore what the next generation of cellular mobile communication might look like, when we can expect it to emerge, and how, in practical terms, it will benefit us from a personal, as well as business,

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