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.
Episodes
Oct 31, 2024
Oct 31, 2024
16 min
Join CDW Chief Technologist, Rob Sims, and Emily Barrett, Solution Architect at Lenovo ISG, in this insightful three-part series as they explore the real-world implications and applications of artificial intelligence. In Part 1, they dive into the current landscape of AI adoption, discussing who is investing in AI technologies and the key reasons driving those decisions. In Part 2, they uncover the common roadblocks preventing AI projects from moving beyond the Proof of Concept stage into full production. Finally, in Part 3, Rob and Emily share compelling real-world examples and use cases that demonstrate AI's transformative power in action. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a business leader, this series will provide valuable insights into the true potential—and challenges—of AI in today’s world.
Oct 31, 2024
Oct 31, 2024
20 min
Join CDW Chief Technologist, Rob Sims, and Emily Barrett, Solution Architect at Lenovo ISG, in this insightful three-part series as they explore the real-world implications and applications of artificial intelligence. In Part 1, they dive into the current landscape of AI adoption, discussing who is investing in AI technologies and the key reasons driving those decisions. In Part 2, they uncover the common roadblocks preventing AI projects from moving beyond the Proof of Concept stage into full production. Finally, in Part 3, Rob and Emily share compelling real-world examples and use cases that demonstrate AI's transformative power in action. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a business leader, this series will provide valuable insights into the true potential—and challenges—of AI in today’s world.
Oct 16, 2024
Oct 16, 2024
22 min
In this episode, Tim Russell from CDW sits down with Fraser Norman, Channel and Alliances Manager, and Justin Pickup, Business Development Director at Management Studio, to explore the complexities of migration and IT management strategies. They discuss proven approaches to handling intricate migrations, minimizing downtime, and ensuring smooth transitions for businesses. Whether you're dealing with legacy systems or adopting new technologies, this conversation provides invaluable insights to help you navigate the challenges of modern IT infrastructure management, and prepares you for the looming Windows 11 migration.
Oct 10, 2024
Oct 10, 2024
9 min
In this series, CDW Chief Technologist, Rob Sims teams up with Jack Hampson, CEO of AI consulting firm Deeper Insights, to explore the evolving world of AI and how businesses can overcome core challenges like governance, strategy, and achieving business-aligned outcomes. In Part 1, they discuss the rapid rise of Generative AI and its profound impact on industries. Part 2 focuses on the critical issues of governance and ethics in AI, providing insights into how organizations can implement AI responsibly. The series wraps up with practical tips for ensuring successful, outcome-driven AI adoption in your organization. Whether you're a seasoned tech professional or new to AI, this series is packed with valuable guidance for leveraging AI effectively.
Oct 10, 2024
Oct 10, 2024
10 min
In this series, CDW Chief Technologist, Rob Sims teams up with Jack Hampson, CEO of AI consulting firm Deeper Insights, to explore the evolving world of AI and how businesses can overcome core challenges like governance, strategy, and achieving business-aligned outcomes. In Part 1, they discuss the rapid rise of Generative AI and its profound impact on industries. Part 2 focuses on the critical issues of governance and ethics in AI, providing insights into how organizations can implement AI responsibly. The series wraps up with practical tips for ensuring successful, outcome-driven AI adoption in your organization. Whether you're a seasoned tech professional or new to AI, this series is packed with valuable guidance for leveraging AI effectively.
Oct 10, 2024
Oct 10, 2024
12 min
In this series, CDW Chief Technologist, Rob Sims teams up with Jack Hampson, CEO of AI consulting firm Deeper Insights, to explore the evolving world of AI and how businesses can overcome core challenges like governance, strategy, and achieving business-aligned outcomes. In Part 1, they discuss the rapid rise of Generative AI and its profound impact on industries. Part 2 focuses on the critical issues of governance and ethics in AI, providing insights into how organizations can implement AI responsibly. The series wraps up with practical tips for ensuring successful, outcome-driven AI adoption in your organization. Whether you're a seasoned tech professional or new to AI, this series is packed with valuable guidance for leveraging AI effectively.
Oct 9, 2024
Oct 9, 2024
20 min
Join Rob Sims from CDW, Richard Cassidy, Field CISO at Rubrik, and Harpinder Singh Powar, Lead Channel SE at Rubrik, as they discuss the shifting landscape of cybersecurity in this insightful three-part series. In Part 1, the team explores the Evolution of Threats, analysing how cyber actors are changing their tactics to stay ahead of defences. In Part 2, they dive into the latest data from the Rubrik Zero Labs report, revealing key market trends and what they mean for organizations. Finally, in Part 3, they provide actionable advice on how to adapt your cybersecurity strategy to better protect against today’s advanced threat actors.
Oct 9, 2024
Oct 9, 2024
16 min
Join Rob Sims from CDW, Richard Cassidy, Field CISO at Rubrik, and Harpinder Singh Powar, Lead Channel SE at Rubrik, as they discuss the shifting landscape of cybersecurity in this insightful three-part series. In Part 1, the team explores the Evolution of Threats, analysing how cyber actors are changing their tactics to stay ahead of defences. In Part 2, they dive into the latest data from the Rubrik Zero Labs report, revealing key market trends and what they mean for organizations. Finally, in Part 3, they provide actionable advice on how to adapt your cybersecurity strategy to better protect against today’s advanced threat actors.
OCTO MISSION
The IT industry is constantly changing. At CDW, we pride ourselves on staying at the cutting edge of innovation to keep our customers ahead of the competition. The Office of the CTO plays an integral role in the development of CDW's UK Integrated Technology business.
The Office of the CTO consists of a team of experts with their own specific industry expertise. Each member offers valuable insight into their pillar, and not only helps develop the CDW market proposition and service capabilities, but assists customers in making the most of their IT capabilities, options, and future opportunities.
On this page, you can learn about our experts and their specialisations and you’ll have access to their latest articles.
Kyle Davies
Kyle leads the Office of the CTO, which plays an integral role in promoting CDW’s opinion and voice in the market, and provides progressive and balanced thought leadership for CDW customers, as well as leading the CDW ITS technology direction. In this role, Kyle also leads our product management function, alongside the Chief Technologists, to understand the market and opportunities to enable the development of market-relevant propositions and service capabilities. Learn more about OCTO here.
Who Are CDW?
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Our IT solutions and IT services, backed by the industry's highest accreditations, are designed to offer you strategic advantages over your competitors, helping you attract and retain more customers while driving business success. With our help, you can focus on running your business - not on managing your IT.