Modernising voice: how Halo and Microsoft Teams are reshaping business communications
In a recent episode of their podcast, Peter Wilson, Mike Harvey, and Oli Compton sat down to unpack the evolving landscape of voice communications in business. What started as a casual catch-up quickly turned into a deep dive into the technologies, trends, and transformations shaping the future of voice solutions. From legacy systems to cloud-native platforms like Microsoft Teams Phone, the trio explored how their business is helping clients navigate change, simplify complexity, and unlock new value.
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Our big, new chapter. Inside Advania's transformation | The Technology Boardroom
In this special edition of the Technology Boardroom podcast, recorded at Advania’s London Hub, host Pete Wilson sits down with CEO Geoff Kneen, CRO Paul Barlow, and CCO James Hardy to explore the story behind the merger of Advania UK, Servium, and CCS Media. But this isn’t just a corporate update, it’s a candid, conversation about transformation, trust, and the future of technology. Whether you're a client, partner, or simply curious about the evolving tech landscape, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how three businesses became one unified, values-led organisation.
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Will AI take your job in 2025? AI, automation and the future of work
This week on The Technology Boardroom, join Chris O'Brien, Arno Nel and Jake Harvey as they attempt to carve out an answer to the question everyone seems to be asking: will AI take my job? "I do think expectations are probably a little bit overblown," says Chris, Advania's Products and Services director. But what expectations? And how far are we from them being not overblown, but absolutely correct?Beyond that central theme, they dive into the practicalities of replacing human employees with AI tools, the safety and guardrails required to keep users and organisations safe - and what exactly tomorrow may look like for the world of work today.Offering real-world examples of AI in action and exploring tools including Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Platform and Azure AI, join the three as they offer expert guidance on navigating the rapidly shifting landscape of AI-powered automation.
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What is greenwashing? The dangers of sustainability achievements
This week on The Technology Boardroom, Anna Worthington (Sustainability Lead at Advania UK) and Mel Thomson (Senior Head of Marketing, Advania UK) are joined by Joe Leggett, a consultant at Carbonology, the leading specialists in Carbon Standards. The episode highlights the dangers of greenwashing – and how it’s different to genuine sustainability reporting, as well as discussing the newer phenomenon of “green hushing,” where companies stay silent about their sustainability progress to avoid criticism. The three uncover the challenges faced by marketing teams, as Mel relates how important it is to promote authentic sustainability stories while steering clear of overstating environmental successes. With growing demands for transparency - driven by the rise of social media and legal standards like the EU’s CSRD - they stress that companies must be honest about both their achievements and setbacks. Anna highlights that true sustainability is a journey shaped by organisational growth, changing targets and the need for consistent executive support across all departments. This episode advocates for transparency and continual improvement, showcasing how authenticity in sustainability not only builds trust but prepares organisations for the evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations that are becoming a critical part of our world.
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Cyber threat intelligence: the new landscape of cyber crime
In this episode of The Technology Boardroom, your hosts Harriet Mahier and Pravesh Kara delve into the rapidly evolving world of cyber threat intelligence and the pressing need for organisations to bolster their security measures. With the rise of AI tools empowering cybercriminals, understanding the current threat landscape has never been more crucial. Join them to explore how artificial intelligence is enhancing the capabilities of cybercriminals, gain insights from Pravesh on why ignoring developing cyber threats is no longer an option and for a critical look at questions organisations must address to prepare for cyber-attack recovery.
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