The CDW OCTOpod

Integrations are meant to connect the business, but too often they become the source of delay, risk and frustration.

In this episode of the CDW Octopod, Jaro speaks with Juha and Soroush from ONEiO about the real-world challenges organisations face when systems, suppliers and workflows fail to connect properly and why Integration Ops offers a new way forward.

From platform wars and siloed accountability to AI readiness and managed outcomes, this episode explores how businesses can move beyond one-off integration projects and adopt a lifecycle approach that is faster, clearer and easier to manage.

If your organisation is struggling with fragmented tools, slow onboarding, legacy integrations or unclear ownership, this episode will give you a practical new lens on the problem.

In Part 2 of this Hybrid Trends conversation, Rob Sims sits down again with Michael Cade, Field CTO at Veeam, to unpack the next evolution of data resilience.

This episode moves beyond traditional backup to explore why Veeam made a bold move into data security and intelligence with the acquisition of Security AI.

Together, they dive into:

Why understanding and classifying data is now the foundation of cyber resilience

The rise of DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) and what it means for enterprises

How mapping data flows unlocks security, governance, and breach impact analysis

The shift from “data protection” to true data management and intelligence

Why clean, well-governed data is the key to unlocking safe AI adoption

Part 1 was about trends, this episode is about execution—and the platform shift redefining how organisations manage, secure, and extract value from their data.

This episode offers a grounded, jargon‑free look at how AI is delivering value today - not the slide‑deck theory, but the tangible benefits seen across real customers using Windows 11 Copilot and Copilot+ PCs.

Listeners will hear two senior technologists unpack the difference between cloud and on‑device AI, the rise of small language models running locally, and why training, adoption, and persona‑based device strategy matter far more than chasing every new tool on the market.

It’s a practical, candid conversation that cuts through the hype and explains how organisations can improve performance, strengthen security, extend device lifecycle, reduce compute costs, and build a long‑term AI investment strategy that genuinely moves the needle.

Speakers:

Tim Russell,  Chief Technologist, CDW
Ashley Rolfe, Field CTO , Lenovo

In this episode of Hybrid Trends, Rob Sims is joined by Michael Cade, Field CTO at Veeam, to explore the growing challenges around data protection, cyber resilience and enterprise recovery strategies.

As organisations continue to expand across cloud, SaaS, edge and on-prem environments, data is now everywhere. While this distributed architecture brings agility and innovation, it also dramatically increases the attack surface for cyber threats.

Looking back at the lessons of 2025 and heading into 2026, Rob and Michael discuss the key trends shaping data resilience today. The conversation also highlights the shift from traditional disaster recovery thinking to a more realistic cyber recovery strategy, where recovery timelines, data classification and business process understanding are essential.

Ultimately, the message is clear:
data resilience is no longer just an IT responsibility — it’s a business survival strategy.

This episode sets the stage for part two, where Rob and Michael explore why Veeam’s acquisition of Securiti AI signals a deeper shift in how organisations must approach cyber resilience in the future.

In the final episode of the Hybrid Trends with Dell series, Rob Sims is once again joined by Dell’s Ihab El Ghazzawi to explore how organisations can move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale deployment.

After discussing multi-cloud optimisation in part one and the common reasons AI projects fail in part two, this episode focuses on the practical framework Dell calls the AI Factory.

Rather than simply being a collection of GPU servers, the AI Factory is a complete architecture designed to help organisations build, deploy and scale AI capabilities efficiently and securely.

Rob and Ehab break down the key components of the AI Factory approach. They also discuss why the term “factory” reflects the idea of creating repeatable AI outcomes at scale, transforming experimentation into production-ready platforms that generate real business value.

This episode concludes the three-part series with Dell on hybrid cloud and AI, providing a practical blueprint for organisations looking to operationalise AI and unlock the next wave of digital innovation.