Explain IT

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...

Part two of our Tech Predictions for 2024! You can hear part one, here.

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...

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 alon...

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 appea...

Dean Gardner, Softcat's Technology Director, hosts another episode of Explain I.T. Another team of experts are here to talk tech in simple, jargon free language.

Are you open to AI? Yes, we are, but not in the sense of OpenAI who appear to have performed a fire rehire and resign strategy in less than a week. We are open to AI in the sense that it's now part of every conversation.

But to what degree will we use AI? How will it...

We are motoring towards the end of year like an AI powered electric scooter - and yes, they actually do exist thanks to UK tech startup Hilo One.

In a world where AI is now taking charge in every aspect of our daily lives, Microsoft has recently released a Copilot. AI driven, all encompassing, innovation of the ages.

What is it? Why do we need it? What are the risks of implementing this technology? And will it change, e...

Hello and welcome back to Softcats Explain It Podcast series. This is episode seven of season six, and we are here after a small break in the schedule. And we are back with a corker. My name is Dean Gardner, softcats technology director, and I'm still the host after a busy few months of AI.

Today, we are heading into the quantum realm. Is quantum a reality? How fast will it move? And what are the motivations for moving to quantu...

'Customer focus', 'customer obsession' and 'customer first' should surely be at the front of every organisation, but are they? Are we solely relying on technology to solve customer outcomes? Is it old fashioned to say that listening, understanding and being empathetic and solving challenges equally are more important than the tech we provide? This time, we tackle all these questions and much more on Explain I.T, where we talk tech ...

Welcome to episode five of season six of Softcat’s ‘Explain IT’ podcast series. We are here to Explain IT. Our team of experts talk tech in simple, jargon free language. This time we’re discussing technology in the education sector. Think of this as the sequel to the first education episode we released in season five - you can listen again to that episode here.

This podcast is hosted by Dean Gardner, Softcat’s Technology Di...

We asked an AI to make us a podcast and this is the result. Just kidding, we don’t trust technology, so we are doing it the old-fashioned way and having a chat about this exciting new technology.

To share some fabulous insights, podcast host Dean Gardner is joined by Softcat’s resident AI expert and Account Chief Technologist Andrew Hermsen and the true pioneer of the cloud marketplace, Darren Sharpe from our amazing friends at ...

Your organisation will be hit by a security breach. It's inevitable.

But how can you survive Armageddon if Ben Affleck and Bruce Willis aren’t available?

Our experts are on a mission to guide you through the murky black hole of being breached. 

To share insights Softcat’s CTO Dean Gardner is joined by colleague Kieron Newsham and Ian McShane from Arctic Wolf.

So what do you do when your security is breached? Listen to ...

This week, we talk all things data and the value that everyone is trying to mine, extract and use - data.

To share insights, we are joined by two amazing guests today; Francois Zimmerman from our friends Tableau and Eva Murray from one of Softcat’s newest friends, Snowflake.

Why does data now appear to be a priority for almost everyone? 

How does an organisation build a data strategy? 

How will Data growth impact how ...

Welcome to Season 6 of Softcat's podcast, Explain I.T.

Every episode, our team of experts are here to talk tech in simple, jargon free language.

To launch season 6 of our podcast we're here to predict your tech for 2023. We'll be discussing what is on the cusp of revolutionising the world as

we know it. Basically, we’re attempting to show that don’t need to travel to Davos on an all-

expenses paid trip to provide tech insight t...

Today we are discussing key business developments that we’ve seen over the last 12 months with an eye clearly on the year ahead.

What is an Account Chief Technologist? Is tech the answer to every business problem? What do you envisage being priorities for many organisations?

To help answer these questions and much more, podcast host Dean Gardner is joined by a panel of Softcat’s Account Chief Technologists:

• James Seaman -...

It might be the end of the year, but we are certainly embarking on an era of unique challenges for us all to deal with. One thing is certain, there will be opportunities and advancements in technology and in this episode we tackle the lot.

To share insights, I am joined by our panel of Chief Technologists:

• Tal Gandhum
• Adam Harding
• Kieron Newsham
• Thomas Rowley

This episode is hosted by Dean Gardner, Field CTO at Softcat.

I...

Simple, jargon free language is the name of game on the Explain I.T podcast and this time, we're talking about the important subject of Higher Education.

As a follow up to our Integrated Care episode, this is another special episode. To share insights and answers this week are Rachel Clay (Softcat's Head of Education), Microsoft MVP Alex Pearce (one of Softcat's Account Chief Technologists) and regular podcast guest Adam Louca (...

Welcome to another episode of Softcat’s Explain IT podcast.

We are here to Explain IT. Our team of experts will be here to talk tech in simple, jargon free language. We’ll be discussing new trends and ideas as well as solutions to everyday problems in this fascinating and ever changing world of tech.

An edge towards cloud, dramatic huh?

To share insights and answers, regular podcast guest Adam Louca, Softcat’s Chief Techno...

Welcome to another episode of Softcat’s Explain IT podcast.

We are here to Explain IT. Our team of experts will be here to talk tech in simple, jargon free language. We’ll be discussing new trends and ideas as well as solutions to everyday problems in this fascinating and ever changing world of tech.

This is a special episode focussing on the health service in the UK, particularly integrated care. Why? It's a hot topic, the l...

Welcome to another episode of Softcat’s Explain IT podcast.

We are here to Explain IT. Our team of experts will be here to talk tech in simple, jargon free language. We’ll be discussing new trends and ideas as well as solutions to everyday problems in this fascinating and ever changing world of tech.

This is the third episode of our security trilogy and this time we're talking about cyber security espionage. The need for thre...