Lifting the Lid on Technology

Most acquisitions are messy. Two companies, two cultures, two ways of doing things: and often casualties along the way.
Sometimes, it goes differently.
In episode 23 of Lifting the Lid, Barry White sits down with Pablo Garcia-Curtis (Group CEO, Softsource vBridge) and Mark Mayo (CEO, The Laptop Company) to talk about what actually happens when you bring 200 people under one company, and why taking time turned out to be the smartest move they made.
If you're a business leader navigating growth, thinking about acquisition, or just trying to build a team that doesn't wants to do the right thing, this episode is worth a listen.
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Are NZ workplaces keeping pace with the rest of APAC in the new era of collaboration?
With hybrid work now the norm, organisations across New Zealand are rethinking how people connect, communicate, and collaborate.
In this episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology, Jason MacBride, Regional Director ANZ at Neat, joins Barry White to unpack the latest IDC APAC Team Collaboration Benchmarks Report, revealing how NZ businesses compare with their regional peers and how Neat is paving the way for customers with innovative workplace collaboration solutions that simplify hybrid meetings, enhance inclusivity, and drive smarter, more sustainable experiences.
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In this episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology, we were joined by Olivia Brown, Group People and Culture Lead at Softsource vBridge for a different perspective on technology. With years of experience leading large technical teams, Olivia sits down with Barry to discuss why workplace success depends on people and culture as much as technology.
Olivia offers practical insights into how leaders can embrace AI as a strategic asset while protecting collaboration, well being, and the connections that help people thrive.
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What if the key to stronger security is thinking like the threat?
In this episode, Barry White sits down with SASE Lead Steve Isles from HPE Aruba and Softsource vBridge’s Security Contsultant and Penetration Tester Alex, to explore how attackers are thinking, what defences are failing, and where businesses should focus next.
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This is part 2 of episode 15 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.
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