Explain IT

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 out of your information. But with a massive lack of Cyber Security skills in the market and the cost of Cybercrime skyrocketing year after year, how do we use technology to bridge the gap and keep our companies safe?

In today’s episode we’ll pull back the curtain with the help of our expert guests Josh Bates, Softcat’s technologist for Microsoft Security; Paul Solomon, Softcat’s Head of Cyber Security Services, and Emma Boughton, Security, Compliance and Identity Specialist at Microsoft. The podcast is hosted by Helen Gidney, Softcat’s Head of Architecture.

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 control?

Podcast host Helen Gidney, Softcat’s Head of Architecture, along with a team of experts are here to answer these questions and talk tech in simple jargon free language.

In this episode we get the help of our expert guests Arran Speding, Softcat's AI specialist lead, and Rebecca Gorman, CEO of one of our good friends Aligned AI.

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 Dean Gardner, Softcat's Technology Director, join Helen along with a whole host of tech experts as they look ahead to the key innovations and challenges we might see in 2024. 

As ever, we're here to Explain I.T as we talk tech in simple, jargon free language, all brought to you by Softcat.

Also featuring on this episode are:

Gary Hawkins - Chief Technologist - Data Platforms

Kieron Newsham - Chief Technologist - Cyber Security

Jack Lewis - Chief Technologist - Digital Workspace

Tom Rowley - Chief Technologist - Networking and Connectivity

Richard Lamacraft - Chief Technologist - Microsoft

Adam Harding - Head of OCTO

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 pressures face the industry? The level of technology advancements over the years appears to be driving so many global initiatives such as electrification, AI and edge. But why is this the case? 

To provide insights, answer these questions and to ignite the engines, we have a pit crew that is the envy of many. Please welcome Softcat's very own sales leader in the transport and automotive space, Chris Reynolds. Bryan Ross from our partners at VMWare, and an incredibly special guest from our good friends at Jaguar Land Rover, Mike Skaife.

This podcast is hosted by Dean Gardner, Softcat's Technology Director.

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