Welcome to a special series with our friends from Microsoft centred around the topic of Cloud Beyond IaaS and how we can drive cost optimisation and innovation through technology. This will be a 13-part series starting with the strategy and diving into the technology across three core areas: App Modernisation, Hybrid Cloud and Data & AI.
In this episode we dive into the topic of Hybrid Cloud covering topics such as Azure Arc, StackHCI, AVD and the value of running applications at the edge.
Speakers
Rob Sims. Chief Technologist, CDW
Dan Figueiredo, Global Technology Strategist - Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft
Jake Walsh, Senior Solutions Architect, CDW
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Cloud Beyond IaaS - Series Intro & Cost Optimisation
Welcome to a special series with our friends from Microsoft centred around the topic of Cloud Beyond IaaS and how we can drive cost optimisation and innovation through technology. This will be a 13-part series starting with the strategy and diving into the technology across three core areas: App Modernisation, Hybrid Cloud and Data & AI.
In this episode, we kick off the series by discussing cost optimisation and how it is much more than saving on cloud computing bills.
Speakers:
Rob Sims. Chief Technologist, CDW
Wendy Carstairs, Partner Technology Strategy Leader, Microsoft
Will Barlow, Practice Lead Microsoft Solutions, CDW
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The Human Firewall: Human Risk Management with Masha Sedova
In this episode of The Octopod Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving world of human risk management with Masha Sedova, VP of Human Risk Strategy at Mimecast. As cyber threats increasingly target people, not just technology, traditional security awareness training is no longer enough.
Masha shares insights from her years as a practitioner, founder, and strategist, exploring how businesses can take a data-driven approach to mitigating human risk. We discuss:
🔹 Why awareness training alone isn't working
🔹 The 8% of employees who drive 80% of security incidents
🔹 How to use risk-based interventions to protect your workforce
🔹 The role of AI, automation, and behavioral analytics in security
🔹 Why human risk management is a proactive game-changer
If you're a CISO, security leader, or IT professional, this conversation will challenge the way you think about securing the human element in your cybersecurity strategy.
Listen now to learn how to turn your people from the 'weakest link' into your strongest defence!
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Smart Solutions for Retail Security - Part 3
In this three-part series, we are exploring loss prevention and shrinkage and how we can deliver technology solutions to help tackle this rising challenge and unlock insights for better decision-making across the retail sector. We will also explore how we can leverage this technology to unlock the power of data and provide insights for multiple departments in retail organisations. Finally, we explore how we can build the business case for investment to help unlock the value.
CDW are hosting a webinar to dive into this in more detail. Find information on this here
Speakers:
Rob Sims. Chief Technologist, CDW
Paige Dougherty, Enterprise Account Executive, Verkada
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Smart Solutions for Retail Security - Part 2
In this three-part series, we are exploring loss prevention and shrinkage and how we can deliver technology solutions to help tackle this rising challenge and unlock insights for better decision-making across the retail sector. We will also explore how we can leverage this technology to unlock the power of data and provide insights for multiple departments in retail organisations. Finally, we explore how we can build the business case for investment to help unlock the value.
CDW are hosting a webinar to dive into this in more detail. Find information on this here
Speakers:
Rob Sims. Chief Technologist, CDW
Paige Dougherty, Enterprise Account Executive, Verkada
Welcome to The CDW UK OCTOPOD, your go-to source for the latest technology innovations. In each episode, experts from CDW and our trusted partners explore hot topics like Generative AI, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, Service Optimisation and Modern Work.
Backed by CDW’s Office of the CTO, we dive deep into trending tech, break down the news you need and provide actionable insights to apply right away. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the digital world, OCTOPOD will help you harness technology to drive growth in today’s fast-evolving landscape.
All thoughts and opinions on this podcast are those of the CDW UK Office of the CTO and provide independent viewpoints.
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