Beyond Backup to Intelligence: What Being AI Ready Truly Means
In our latest episode, host Barry White catches up with Ben Young, Field CTO for APJ at Veeam and former Head of Cloud Products at Softsource vBridge on the future of managing your data with AI. In this episode we cover the role of Security, GPU as a Service and backup data in your journey to AI readiness. From GPUaaS to Veeam’s new Model Context Protocol, Ben shares what’s shaping the future of data protection, AI integration and cloud infrastructure across the region. Whether you're planning your AI strategy or rethinking your backup architecture, this episode is packed with timely insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Deploying AI Agents for the Modern Workforce with HP and Microsoft Copilot
In this comprehensive episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology, our host Barry White sits down with Lauren Nobbs, Partner Solutions Sales Manager for Copilot Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft ANZ, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in the workplace. From Lauren's frontline experience working with partners and customers across New Zealand and Australia, discover how businesses are navigating the spectrum of AI adoption – from individual productivity gains to fully autonomous agents managing entire workflows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tech Behind Tactics: Analysing the Blues with Head Performance Analyst Adam Foy
In the latest episode of the Lifting the Lid on Technology, host Barry sits down with Adam Foy, Head of Performance Analysis at the Blues Rugby team, to explore the high-performance world where data, coaching, and game-day decisions intersect. From Adam’s roots at Munster Rugby and the Irish National team to his current role in at The Blues in New Zealand, discover how advanced tools like Hudl SportsCode and Power BI help shape training, analyse the opposition, and tell a compelling data story. Whether you're a sports fan, data enthusiast, or IT professional, this episode reveals the powerful role of tech in high-performance environments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Securing Tomorrow: Navigating Cybersecurity, Data Sovereignty, and the Future of Cloud Security in New Zealand
Welcome to the latest episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology. In this thought-provoking episode, Barry is joined by Steve Isles, a leading expert in cybersecurity and cloud security, to explore the pressing challenges and opportunities facing New Zealand businesses today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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AI-Driven Business Resilience: Unlocking New Possibilities with HP AI
In the latest episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology, host Barry White sits down with AI expert Leon Davis to explore how M365 Copilot and the HP AI Driven Devices are transforming business resilience in New Zealand. Discover how AI solutions are helping businesses improve data management, boost security, and optimise daily operations. Tune in to discover practical steps for integrating AI into your business and staying competitive in a digital-first world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Softsource vBridge, in association with New Zealand's leading IT vendors and experts is a podcast series, Lifting the Lid on Technology' - where we speak with New Zealand's leading IT experts to uncover current market trends and challenges in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
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